Happehatchee is a Sanctuary For Peace and Healing
Green Light for the Village of Estero
Save the dates: September 5 and/or 20, 5:30PM – Estero Village Hall
Say “Yes, green light” to the purchase of “Parcel A” for $26Million
GOOD NEWS!!!
For the past four years, we at Happehatchee have been advocating for the Village of Estero to purchase the Village Partners, LLC acreage that surrounds the Happehatchee Center, to create a central park. Board members and Happe representatives have attended dozens of public hearings or meetings in Estero, with maps, paintings and drawings of a community vision for the protection of the wildlife, forest and Estero River within the 87 acres around Happehatchee.
In 2017 Brice Ehmig, an FGCU Senior, developed an Historic Walking Trail map for the Center of the Village, with bicycle and walking paths through a preserved ecological park. She presented this to the Village Councilors in a public forum.
We have shown the Vision 2020 painting repeatedly in Village meetings, to show how the NE quadrant of the US41/Corkscrew Road intersection could be a legacy for future generations, with a healthy 200’ wildlife corridor maintained along both banks of the Estero River and carefully designed public access. The Conservancy of SWFL has provided scientific justification for protection of the Estero River as well as the economic benefits of an environmentally designed walkable/livable park. The Village Councilors are now proposing the purchase of this very property!! This is WONDERFUL News!! They need to hear from the public a huge YES!
GREEN LIGHT! We support this!!
On Wednesday September 5, 5:30PM and Thursday September 20 at 5:30PM,
there will be Public Hearings in the Village Hall.
PLEASE SHOW UP, wearing GREEN, for GREEN LIGHT! You will not have to speak if you don’t want to.If you cannot attend either forum, PLEASE send emails to the Estero Village Council members:
ribble@estero-fl.gov Bill Ribble,
levitan@estero-fl.gov Howard Levitan
mclain@estero-fl.gov Jon Mclain
errington@estero-fl.gov Katy Errington
boesch@estero-fl.gov Jim Boesch
batos@estero-fl.gov Nick Batos
wilson@estero-fl.gov Jim Wilson
Ellen Peterson always said the most important action we can make is to SHOW UP!
Thank you for your support and advocacy for this unique opportunity to create an ecological park in the heart of the Village of Estero.
With love and gratitude,
Genelle Grant, President of the Board of Directors of the Happehatchee Center
We have shown the Vision 2020 painting repeatedly in Village meetings, to show how the NE quadrant of the US41/Corkscrew Road intersection could be a legacy for future generations, with a healthy 200’ wildlife corridor maintained along both banks of the Estero River and carefully designed public access. The Conservancy of SWFL has provided scientific justification for protection of the Estero River as well as the economic benefits of an environmentally designed walkable/livable park. The Village Councilors are now proposing the purchase of this very property!! This is WONDERFUL News!! They need to hear from the public a huge YES!
GREEN LIGHT! We support this!!
On Wednesday September 5, 5:30PM and Thursday September 20 at 5:30PM,
there will be Public Hearings in the Village Hall.
PLEASE SHOW UP, wearing GREEN, for GREEN LIGHT! You will not have to speak if you don’t want to.If you cannot attend either forum, PLEASE send emails to the Estero Village Council members:
ribble@estero-fl.gov Bill Ribble,
levitan@estero-fl.gov Howard Levitan
mclain@estero-fl.gov Jon Mclain
errington@estero-fl.gov Katy Errington
boesch@estero-fl.gov Jim Boesch
batos@estero-fl.gov Nick Batos
wilson@estero-fl.gov Jim Wilson
Ellen Peterson always said the most important action we can make is to SHOW UP!
Thank you for your support and advocacy for this unique opportunity to create an ecological park in the heart of the Village of Estero.
With love and gratitude,
Genelle Grant, President of the Board of Directors of the Happehatchee Center
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The Happehatchee Center 2018 Summer Eco Camp was an awesome success
Special thanks to Wells Fargo Estero, The Grace Project, Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, and Happehatchee Center for making this camp possible for these precious children.
Our Happe Summer Eco camp children made this beautiful wall hanging below- a gift of gratitude to Charlotte Harbor Estuary Program.
Our mission is to sustain the Happehatchee Center as it provides environmental and healing arts education. We preserve and honor Happehatchee’s vibrant land as a way to make sacred connections with ourselves, each other, and Nature. |
Photo by: Max Lorenzo
During the Summer months, our Office will be open on Fridays from Noon-4:30pm. Yoga classes and our monthly Drum Circle will continue as scheduled. |
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Contact UsHappehatchee Center
8791 Corkscrew Rd. Estero, Florida 33928 (239) 992-5455 www.happehatchee.org happehatchee@gmail.com The Happehatchee Center relies on community support to sustain the grounds and fulfill the mission. Come on out, get involved in our mission and have a happe time! |