Lake Eola Park, a beloved centerpiece of downtown Orlando, is about to gain a new attraction thanks to the Orlando Land Trust (OLT).
In a gesture of gratitude to the community, OLT has announced plans to donate a butterfly garden as part of its commitment to preserving green spaces in the city.
The initiative comes on the heels of OLT’s successful “Grandmother’s Legacy of Love” campaign, which raised $125,000 last year to prevent development on a small parcel of land at Lake Eola. The trust, founded by Lynn Long, Eugenia Sefcik, and Ted Haddock, spearheaded the campaign to protect Orlando’s green spaces for future generations.
The “Grandmother’s Legacy of Love” campaign was part of a larger effort that raised a total of $3.25 million to secure the land and preserve its natural beauty. A key contribution of $1.625 million came from the city of Orlando’s Community Redevelopment Agency, which played a crucial role in helping OLT reach its goal.
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