Marco Woman’s Club Explores Elephants and Wine

The Travel Group of the Marco Island Woman’s Club frequently embarks on day trips to points of interest in southern Florida. They recently explored the wonders of Myakka Elephant Ranch, a non-profit conservation center. The ranch offers a unique experience of elephant conservation education in the spirit of their motto, “In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we are taught.” -Baba Dioum, African Forestry Engineer, 1968. 

The bus excursion had additional stops, including lunch and wine tasting at Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard, and visits to the Farmers Market and Palmer Orchids in Bradenton. 

It is said that an elephant never forgets. One thing is for certain. The MIWC Travel Group will never forget this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Special thanks go out to Travel Group Chair Elisabeth Rechtin for organizing this spectacular event. Additional exciting travel excursions are planned for the future. We invite all women who live on Marco Island (full-time or part-time, own, or rent) to join the Marco Island Woman’s Club and become a part of these fascinating adventures. The Travel Group is just one of many special interest groups within the Marco Island Woman’s Club. For more information, please visit https://marcowomansclub.com.