Event Chairperson/ Fundraising & Event Planner
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Koreshan State Park has a rich history in which a group of people who called themselves the Koreshan Unity established the area bringing industry and equality to an otherwise wild and undeveloped place at the turn of the century.Come join our team to learn and discover what the park has to offer and work with park staff to plan events and activities that the community would enjoy and are fitting to the park service mission. We are in need of volunteers who may plan or chair fundraising events that will help the park further it's budget and goals.Florida Park Service Mission: Provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting and restoring natural and cultural resources.We hope you will consider spending some of your time and talents with us!
About Koreshan State Park/Florida Park Service
Koreshan State Park offers a window into the lives of a unique and eccentric pioneer group that made its home under towering oaks on the banks of the Estero River.In 1893, the Koreshans, a religious sect founded by Dr. Cyrus R. Teed, moved here and built a settlement based on a commitment to communal living and a belief that the universe existed on the inside of the Earth. Living celibate lives, the enterprising Koreshans established a farm, nursery and botanical gardens.The park is home to 11 immaculately restored and nationally registered historic buildings erected by the Koreshans between the late 19th and early 20th centuries.A quiet and peaceful refuge amid busy Fort Myers, the park's interpretative and natural resources provide great opportunities to learn and to enjoy nature.At our park we utilize volunteers to assist with maintenance, events, visitor services, and interpreting the park and its history. There is likely something for each person that can fit into a variety of schedules.
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