Friends of Koreshan State Park

Friends of Koreshan State Park The official page of Friends of Koreshan State Park: FriendsofKoreshan.org The official page of Koreshan State Park. Teed in 1908.
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The 200 members of Chicago based Koreshan Unity acquired 320 acres of land in 1894 and created their own community over the next few years. They eventually acquired nearly 7,500 acres of land, had the only store in Estero Florida and brought education, culture, music and drama to the Southwest Florida frontier. The settlement flourished until the death of their leader, Cyrus R. In 1961 the remaini

ng few members donated 305 acres of land to the State of Florida for historic preservation. Eleven buildings remain in the historic settlement and give a glimpse of what life was like here in the early 1900's.

🐸🌧️ The Koreshan State Park Resource Management Team recently completed a FrogWatch survey with park staff along our wet...
08/21/2026

🐸🌧️ The Koreshan State Park Resource Management Team recently completed a FrogWatch survey with park staff along our wet-season monitoring route!

Our route includes 10 listening stops across Koreshan, Winkler Point, and Estero Bay River Scrub, with each stop at least a half-mile apart. This month, we heard and observed plenty of southern toads! 🐸

FrogWatch surveys take place every third Wednesday from June through September. These nighttime surveys help us collect valuable data about local frog and toad populations, track changes over time, and better understand the health of our area’s wetlands and habitats. 🌿💧

Because amphibians are sensitive to changes in their environment, they are important indicators of ecosystem health. The information gathered during FrogWatch helps support conservation efforts and protects these incredible species for the future. 💚

Interested in joining a FrogWatch? Learn more at https://frogwatch.net/

🌸 A huge THANK YOU to **Estero Lowe’s Home Improvements **for their beautiful flower donation to Koreshan State Park! 💙🌿...
08/20/2026

🌸 A huge THANK YOU to **Estero Lowe’s Home Improvements **for their beautiful flower donation to Koreshan State Park! 💙🌿

Your generosity helps keep our park blooming with color and beauty for every visitor to enjoy. These flowers add an extra touch of joy to the historic grounds and natural spaces that make Koreshan so special. 🌼✨

Thank you for helping us grow something beautiful! 🦋🌺

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🌴📚 Step into the stories of Southwest Florida with the Collier County Museum! Join the celebration of the wit and wisdom...
08/18/2026

🌴📚 Step into the stories of Southwest Florida with the Collier County Museum! Join the celebration of the wit and wisdom of C.G. McKinney, the beloved Sage of Chokoloskee. McKinney wrote a regular column for the American Eagle newspaper that was published here in Estero. His colorful tales and unique perspective capture the spirit, history, and character of the Everglades region. 🐊✨

✨ This is a Free Event ✨

For more information and tickets, follow the Collier County Museum link:
https://www.colliermuseums.com/Events-directory/820-The-Wit-Wisdom-of-CG-McKinney-Sage-of-Chokoloskee

Collier County Museums

🌿💚 **Friends of Koreshan State Park** are the heart behind so many of the special touches that help keep our park thrivi...
08/17/2026

🌿💚 **Friends of Koreshan State Park** are the heart behind so many of the special touches that help keep our park thriving! As a Citizen Support Organization (CSO), the Friends support Koreshan through volunteer efforts, fundraising, park projects, and the gift shop.

Every donation truly makes a difference. **100% of donations made in the park—and all proceeds from our gift shop—stay right here at Koreshan State Park!** 🏞️

These funds help with vital needs such as:
- 🛠️ Equipment upgrades
- 🔧 Repairs and maintenance
- 🌸 Gardening and beautification
- 🌳 Projects that preserve and enhance the park for everyone

Without our Friends CSO group, many important improvements simply wouldn’t be possible. Thank you for helping us protect, maintain, and share the beauty of Koreshan State Park for generations to come! 💚

✨ Interested in donating or becoming a member of the Friends of Koreshan? Sign up at **friendsofkoreshans.org**!

08/16/2026

🌿♿ **Koreshan State Park is happy to announce that we now have an ADA mobility chair available for visitor use!**

This new mobility chair will help make the park more accessible for visitors with limited mobility, allowing more people to experience our scenic trails, historic settlement, picnic areas, and the natural beauty of the Estero River. 💚🌳

By expanding access, we’re helping ensure that everyone has the opportunity to connect with nature, explore Koreshan’s unique history, and create lasting memories with family and friends.

A special thank you to the **Florida State Parks Foundation** and **Quantum** for their generous support and for helping make outdoor adventure more inclusive! 🙌

💜 Meet Florida’s dazzling native: **American beautyberry** (*Callicarpa americana*)! 🌿This eye-catching shrub is native ...
08/15/2026

💜 Meet Florida’s dazzling native: **American beautyberry** (*Callicarpa americana*)! 🌿

This eye-catching shrub is native to Florida and the southeastern United States. In fall, its branches become wrapped in clusters of vibrant purple berries—beautiful for people to admire and an important food source for wildlife. 🐦

The berries are a favorite snack for many birds, including mockingbirds, cardinals, robins, and other songbirds. While the fruit is edible for people too, it’s most often used in jellies and other recipes. 🍇

Traditionally, crushed beautyberry leaves have been used to help discourage insects such as mosquitoes, ticks, and biting flies. Meanwhile, the berry clusters provide a seasonal feast for birds—making this native plant both lovely and wildlife-friendly! 🦟➡️🐦

🔥🌿 Koreshan State Park staff were proud to join more than 80 land-management professionals from approximately 20 agencie...
08/14/2026

🔥🌿 Koreshan State Park staff were proud to join more than 80 land-management professionals from approximately 20 agencies for a prescribed fire workshop at !

Working alongside partners like , participants practiced essential prescribed-fire techniques that support healthy habitats, reduce hazardous fuel buildup, and help protect Southwest Florida’s natural communities.

Thank you to for hosting this valuable day of learning, collaboration, and conservation! 🤝🔥

🔥🍫 Happy National S’more Day from Koreshan State Park! 🌲🏕️Even though our campground isn’t quite open yet, that doesn’t...
08/10/2026

🔥🍫 Happy National S’more Day from Koreshan State Park! 🌲🏕️

Even though our campground isn’t quite open yet, that doesn’t mean your s’more dreams have to melt away! 😄 Pack a picnic, find a grill near the beautiful Estero River, and get those marshmallows perfectly golden—or delightfully charred. No judgment here! 😉🔥

For everyone who has their first day back at school today , this is the perfect after-school treat to start the school year off s’more right! 📚✏️🎒 Celebrate surviving day one with gooey chocolate, fluffy marshmallows, crunchy graham crackers, and a little outdoor fun at the playground! 🍫☁️✨

Bring the family, enjoy the scenery, and create a sweet memory at Koreshan State Park! 🌿💚

What does your perfect s’more look like—golden brown, extra chocolatey, or totally toasted? Send us photos of your delicious creations! 📸🔥🍫

🌴 Look closely during your next visit to Koreshan State Park—our screw pines are a living connection to the Koreshans’ l...
08/10/2026

🌴 Look closely during your next visit to Koreshan State Park—our screw pines are a living connection to the Koreshans’ love of botanical experimentation and distinctive landscape design! Though not native to Florida, these remarkable tropical trees have become an iconic part of the park’s historic grounds. Their long, spiral-arranged leaves and fascinating supporting roots make them hard to miss.

Across the tropics, pandanus leaves have long been woven into mats, baskets, hats, and more—showing how plants can be both beautiful and useful. 💚

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3800 Corkscrew Road
Estero, FL
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