CALUSA GARDEN CLUB | Good Morning Marco ft. Linda Colombo
In this very special Earth Day episode of Good Morning Marco, hosts Ryan Sullivan and Jordan Kraley sit down with Linda Colombo, the incoming president of the Calusa Garden Club of Marco Island. 🌿💚
Linda shares the club’s 40+ year legacy of beautifying Marco Island through civic gardens, butterfly habitats, flower shows, plant sales, community projects, and environmental education. She discusses key locations the club has helped transform, such as Lee Plummer Park and the Butterfly Garden near Winterberry Park, and highlights how local collaboration continues to blossom. 🌸
This episode digs into the passion behind the planting, including:
🌳 The origins and mission of the Calusa Garden Club
🌺 How to get involved with projects like monthly Butterfly Garden cleanups
🌱 Benefits of joining the club for newcomers and long-time residents
🌼 Earth Day reflections, planting tips, and favorite Florida-friendly species
🍃 Updates on the Pioneer Garden at the Marco Island Historical Museum
💼 Scholarships, camperships, and educational outreach by the club
Whether you’re a green-thumbed gardener, a curious newcomer, or just looking to connect with nature and neighbors, this episode is rooted in community and blooming with insight!
🌐 Learn more about the Calusa Garden Club:
Website: calusa.org
📍 Where to visit:
• Lee Plummer Park
• Butterfly Garden near Winterberry Park
• Rose Hall meetings resume in October (2nd Mondays)
📅 New episodes every Monday
📍 Brought to you by:
Tyler Buckun and The Gulf Group
Website: thegulfgrp.com
Phone: 239-420-1099
🎭 Also sponsored by Sisbarro Acting Studio! Special thanks to Gina Sisbarro, who wrote and directed The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Seeing Double, performed by the MICMS Theater Club.
📅 Performance dates:
• April 25 at 7:00 PM
• April 26 at 1:00 PM
📍 Location: MICMS Gym, 1014 Trinidad Ave, Marco Island
Free to the community!
🌎 More from Good Morning Marco:
Website: GoodMorningMarco.com
Ryan Sullivan: RyanSullivan.com
Jordan Kraley: CurrentCreationsFL.com
Follow us on social: @GoodMorningMarcoPod
#GoodMorningMarco #CalusaGardenClub #MarcoIsland #ButterflyGarden #EarthDay #GardeningFlorida #NatureLovers #CommunityInBloom
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