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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CXP_buckingham-army-air-field-gunnery-ranges_Fort-Myers-FL.html
Buckingham Army Air Field Gunnery Ranges. . During World War II, nearly 50,000 soldiers earned their wings as aerial gunners at the Buckingham Army Air Field's (BAAF) Flexible Gunnery School. As one of only six gunnery schools in the United States…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20RP_manatee-young_Fort-Myers-FL.html
Manatee Mating
Female manatees reach sexual maturity at age 3 but will not breed successfully until 6 to 10 years of age. Males are sexually mature at age of two. Manatee mating herds are made up of sexually mature males and female. Within any gi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20RO_pine-flatwoods-habitat_Fort-Myers-FL.html
This high and dry habitat provides food and shelter for many species of animals among the shaded canopy, fallen logs and rich decaying leaf litter.
Pine flatwoods depends on prescribed fire to keep the canopy relative open, the understory in chec…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20RN_scrub-oak-habitat_Fort-Myers-FL.html
The scrub is a rare and unique habitat where ground cover is sparse due to the dry, low nutrient environment. Plants and animals living in the scrub have adapted to the harsh conditions. Gopher tortoise need sandy, dry land areas to create their b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20RL_munching-manatees_Fort-Myers-FL.html
Manatees spend six to eight hours each day feeding. Manatees feed on more than 60 species of aquatic or semi-aquatic plants including sea grasses, mangrove leaves and water hyacinths. Manatee burn a great deal of energy to maintain their body temp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20RK_mangroves-trees-of-the-sea_Fort-Myers-FL.html
Mangroves are tropical trees that grow along the coastline in mixed salt and freshwater, or estuarine environments. They live in wet soil, are highly salt tolerant and flourish in areas periodically submerged by tides. Florida is home to three spe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20RJ_responsible-fishing_Fort-Myers-FL.html
How do I know if I can keep a fish?
Florida has more anglers than any other state. To protect our fisheries the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) manage game fish using closed seasons, size limits and bag limits. Check all…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20RI_boating-with-wildlife_Fort-Myers-FL.html
Kayak clinics and guided trips available. Please check flyers available at the visitor center for more information or visit our website at www.leeparks.org
Be a real friend to our wildlife: Stay a stranger
Paddling provides you with very clos…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20QX_freshwater-wetlands-habitat_Fort-Myers-FL.html
In Southwest Florida, it is often necessary to have storm water retention areas on developed properties. At Manatee Park, this water retention area was planted with wetland vegetation to provide wildlife habitat, improve aesthetics and help filter…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20QW_the-anatomy-of-a-manatee_Fort-Myers-FL.html
Manatees are large, brownish-gray, seal-shaped marine mammals.
Adult manatees can grow up to 13 feet and weigh up to 3,000 pounds.
Female manatees are usually larger than males.
Skeleton not fat
A majority of a manatee's body weight does n…