Orlando Mayor Dyer and District 4 City Commissioner Sheehan Work-Along with City of Orlando Parks Staff to Install Swan Feeders in Lake Eola Park

WHAT:
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan will work together to install one of three new swan feeders at Lake Eola Park. They will insert the feeder stands into pre-dug holes and pour concrete around the stands to secure them in place. Next they will place the feeders on the stands and fill them with swan food pellets available for purchase by park goers. Two swan feeders will be located near the playground area and one near the Ting Pavilion.

WHY:
Feeding swans and other water fowl the wrong food can make them sick, cause diseases like Angel Wing and even result in death. These new feeders are meant to provide park goers with a safe option to feed the swans and other water fowl at Lake Eola. Other approved foods include lettuce, any loose field greens, spinach leaves and duck pellet food that can be purchased at any pet or feed store.

WORK-ALONG BACKGROUND:
As part of Mayor Dyer’s commitment to providing citizens with the high quality service they have come to expect, he participates in work-alongs with various City staff. Mayor Dyer has gone door-to-door with Orlando Police Officers delivering valuable City information to residents in the Parramore Heritage Neighborhood, picked up garbage alongside Solid Waste employees and worked in the customer service and development review areas of Permitting Services.

WHEN:
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
10 a.m.

WHERE:
Lake Eola Park (near the playground area)
Eola Boulevard