Mound House staff would like to take this opportunity to
thank volunteer Geri Biggs for her invaluable service as a kayak tour
volunteer. Her experience and patience in teaching kayaking skills and making
visitors feel comfortable is a major contribution to our kayaking programs.
Quietly sharing knowledge and understanding of our islands’ back bays and tidal
creeks with inexperienced nervous visitors in wobbly kayaks requires a unique
talent that Geri graciously provides.
Geri comes to us from the Chicago area. She has taught at all
levels, from 2nd grade to High School, and it shows in her patient
and outstanding lessons while kayaking. She also coached high school Track
& Field, Cross Country, Soccer, and Girls Basketball. After Geri and her husband retired 10 years
ago, they began enjoying winters on beautiful Ft. Myers Beach. They have 5
children and 14 grandchildren. Nine
years ago the Biggs sold their house to one of their daughters and now enjoy the
freedom of living and traveling in their motorhome. They have visited 48
states, most provinces of Canada, and Mexico. Some of her many hobbies include
nature photography, kayaking, and any sport or physical activity. Recently, Geri
donated dozens of stunning, matted and sealed images of native wading
birds, shorebirds, and birds of prey in our area for use as reference. This
resource has already come in useful as we give kayakers a close up view of the
birds they may have seen only far in the distance. This valuable addition of images
is deeply appreciated by staff and visitors alike. Geri shared with us, “This
area of Florida is an excellent place to explore nature especially in a kayak.
I enjoy volunteering at the Mound House because I meet interesting people and
share my love to the water.”
Thanks again to Geri and all of our amazing volunteers that
help keep Mound House running!
