Evening Lecture Series | Picayune Strand State Forest: A Story of Greed and Resilience
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
South Regional Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy, Naples, FL, 34113, United States · Naples, FL
About this event
Ever wonder where the saying “I’ll sell you some swampland in Florida” came from? There’s quite a story behind it. Join us for Picayune Strand State Forest: A Story of Greed and Resilience and discover how a greed-driven land scam became one of Collier County’s remarkable environmental restoration projects. Come learn the fascinating history behind Picayune Strand and how a landscape once sold off for development is being restored for Southwest Florida’s future. Registration is required and opens two weeks prior to the event date. Click here to register.
Event details
- Date and time
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
- Venue
- South Regional Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy, Naples, FL, 34113, United States · Naples, FL
- Category
- Education
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- October 6, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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