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SUMMARY:Summer Lecture Series - Think Global\, Act Local
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Our New Lecture Series\nOur Natural World: Think Global\, Act Local\nThe Mound House is thrilled to launch our brand new lecture series\, Our Natural World: Think Global\, Act Local\, an exciting opportunity to explore the incredible natural resources that surround us and discover how local actions can have a global impact. \nBirds of Fort Myers Beach: Nesting Shorebirds and Amazing Migratory Travelers\nJoin us as Megan Hatten\, Southwest Florida Shorebird Project Manager with Audubon Florida\, shares the fascinating story of the birds that nest along the south end of Fort Myers Beach and the remarkable migratory birds that visit Southwest Florida each year. \nMegan Hatten is a coastal conservationist who grew up in Wisconsin and earned her degree in Biological Aspects of Conservation and Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. After moving to Florida\, she worked at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Wildlife Hospital and later with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission monitoring shorebirds on Marco Island. She now serves as Southwest Florida Shorebird Project Manager with Audubon Florida\, where she works to create a future in which people and birds can thrive together. \nOur First Lecture\nThursday\, July 23\, 2026 \n5:00 p.m. – Refreshments and ticket sales \n5:30 p.m. – Presentation \n451 Connecticut Street \nFort Myers Beach \nMembers: Free Non-Members: $5 \nLimited Seating\, RSVP Today! \n\nA special thank you goes to Penny Jarrett for envisioning and organizing this series and for sharing her passion for our environment with our community. We are grateful for her dedication to inspiring curiosity\, stewardship\, and meaningful conversations about the natural world. \nWhether you’re an experienced birder or simply curious about the wildlife around us\, this presentation will offer fascinating insights into bird migration\, coastal conservation\, and the importance of protecting these remarkable species. Bring your questions\, Megan will host an engaging question-and-answer discussion following the presentation.
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LOCATION:Mound House\, 451 Connecticut St\,\, Fort Myers Beach\, FL\, 33931\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Saturday - July 25th
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Join Us for a FREE Saturday at the Mound House! 🎉 \nBring the whole family and enjoy a fun-filled day at the Mound House! Explore the museum\, participate in family-friendly activities\, and get creative with arts and crafts. It’s the perfect way to spend a Saturday together while discovering the history and natural beauty of Fort Myers Beach. \nA heartfelt thank you to the Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation for their generous support in making our Summer’s Last Saturdays program possible. Their commitment to our community helps us provide these free educational and engaging experiences for families. \nWe can’t wait to see you at the Mound House!
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LOCATION:Mound House\, 451 Connecticut St\,\, Fort Myers Beach\, FL\, 33931\, United States
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SUMMARY:Island Hopper - Music on the Mound
DESCRIPTION:Island Hopper – Music on the Mound\nJoin two renowned songwriters as they perform at the historic and beautiful Mound House as a part of the Island Hopper Songwriters Fest! This multiday festival sees world class talent perform across different locations in Lee County and we are thrilled to once again host this fun and exciting celebration of music! \nDoors open at 2:00pm\, concert at 2:30pm. (approx. 1 hour) Rain or shine! \n Songwriters’ Biographies\nFrank J. Myers \nA Grammy Award-winning songwriter\, producer\, and musician whose remarkable career has helped shape country and pop music for more than 40 years. Since moving to Nashville in 1981\, he has written 12 No. 1 hits and more than 20 Top 10 singles\, with songs recorded by over 50 artists. \nHis best-known works include the international smash “I Swear\,” recorded by John Michael Montgomery and later by All-4-One\, as well as “I’m Already There\,” “My Front Porch Looking In\,” and “Tomorrow.” His songs have earned numerous honors\, including Grammy\, CMA\, ACM\, ASCAP\, and Billboard awards. \nIn addition to his success as a songwriter\, Myers is an accomplished producer and collaborator who has worked with many of country music’s biggest stars. He continues to write and mentor artists\, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry. \nLauren Macitti \nA Nashville-based singer/songwriter with a voice as pure as her heartland roots and a songwriting gift that has turned heads from American Idol to the Grand Ole Opry. A musical prodigy who began performing at age 7\, she’s since performed with legends like Pam Tillis\, Suzy Bogguss\, and Brad Paisley. Her breakout album God Made a Woman earned critical acclaim and landed on The New York Times’ Best of 2020 list and climbed as high as #4 on the iTunes Country Albums chart. Recently\, Lauren released a brand new EP inspired by her love of the ocean and the seaside storytellers she admires. It is titled “Out of the Blue” and was produced by Dean Sams\, founding member of legendary country band Lonestar. For more info and tour dates\, go to www.laurenmascitti.com \n 
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LOCATION:Mound House\, 451 Connecticut St\,\, Fort Myers Beach\, FL\, 33931\, United States
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