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ANNE KOLB NATURE CENTER / STRATEGIES FOR SURVIVAL
Saturday, April 4, 10 to 11 a.m.
For all ages. Fee: $3/person.
Visit our Exhibit Hall and mangrove swamp to learn about the survival adaptations of animals and plants. For more information, call the nature center at 954-926-2480.
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DEERFIELD ISLAND PARK / ISLAND BOAT SHUTTLE SERVICE
Saturdays and Sundays, hourly from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For all ages. Free.
Individuals and families wishing to visit the island can catch the shuttle from Sullivan Park (on Riverview Road at the Intracoastal Bridge). The last return shuttle departs the island at 4 p.m. Visitors can walk the park's two trails (trail guide maps are available at the gazebo next to the marina) and enjoy the park's picnic grills and tables. Soda machines are also available. For more information, call Quiet Waters Park at 954-360-1315.
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EXTENSION EDUCATION SECTION / TREE TRIMMER CERTIFICATION CLASSES
By reservation.
For adults. Fee: $55/person
for a four-hour class.
The Extension Education Section offers a four-hour class in tree trimming. Successful completion
of one class will fulfill the training requirement necessary for obtaining or renewing the Broward County Commercial Tree Trimmer's license. Participants must preregister and prepay for the scheduled classes;
no walk-ins accepted. The registration form and current schedules can be obtained at www.broward.org/extension.
For more information, call 954-370-3725, ext. 5887.
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FERN FOREST NATURE CENTER / NATURE TOTS
Thursday, April 9, 10 to 11 a.m.
For ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult. Fee: $3/person.
Kids and their parents can join a Broward County Parks naturalist and learn about nature through stories, songs, arts and crafts, and more. Theme and activities vary each month. Preregistration is required. This event is also being offered at the same time at Secret Woods Nature Center on Thursday, April 16 and Thursday, April 23 at Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center. For further information, call Fern Forest Nature Center at 954-970-0150 or the nature center of your choice.
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LONG KEY NATURAL AREA AND NATURE CENTER / EARTH DAY: PROJECT RECYCLE
Wednesday, April 22, 4 to 5 p.m.
For all ages. Fee: $3/person.
Help Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center celebrate Earth Day by bringing in recycled materials. A naturalist will help you use your imagination to create pieces of art, animal habitats, and anything else you can imagine from the items you bring with you. Preregistration is required by April 14. For more information, call the nature center at 954-327-8797.
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SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER / WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
Sunday, April 19, 1 to 2 p.m.
For all ages. Free.
Try your hand at watercolors with this free, guided painting workshop focusing on natural objects in the park. Bring your own supplies. For further information, call the nature center at 954-791-1030.
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10 a.m. - Knee-High Naturalist (LK)
*7 p.m. - Friends of the Anne Kolb Nature Center Meeting (AK)
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8 a.m. - Bird Walk (DI)
9 a.m. - EcoAction Day (FF)
9:30 a.m. - Guided Nature Walk (SW)
*10 a.m. - Strategies for Survival (AK)
10 a.m. - Island Boat Shuttle Service (DI)
*2 p.m. - Aquarium: Behind the Scenes (AK)
*2 p.m. - Nature Crafts for Kids (LK)
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10 a.m. - Island Boat Shuttle Service (DI)
10 a.m. - Painting in the Park (SW)
11 a.m. - County Parks Uncovered (SW)
1 p.m. - Guided Nature Walk (FF)
*2 p.m. - Aquarium: Behind the Scenes (AK) |
7 p.m. - Rare Fruit and Vegetable Council (EE)
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7 p.m. - The Violet Patch (EE)
*7:30 p.m. - Sierra Club Meeting (FF) |
10 a.m. - Preschool Play ‘N’ Learn (LK)
7 p.m. - Broward County Native Plant Society (EE) |
*10 a.m. - Nature Tots (FF)
6:30 p.m. - Broward County Chapter of North American Butterfly Association (EE)
*7:30 p.m. - Florida Trail Association Meeting (FF) |
7 p.m. - Better Understanding Through Study of Horticulture (EE) |
9 a.m. - EcoAction Day (LK, SW)
9:30 a.m. - Webelos Workshop (AK)
10 a.m. - Island Boat Shuttle Service (DI)
10 a.m. - Webelos Workshop (SW)
*2 p.m. - Aquarium: Behind the Scenes (AK) |
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10 a.m. - Island Boat Shuttle Service (DI)
*10 a.m. - Video Lecture Series (SW)
1 p.m. - Guided Nature Walk (FF)
*2 p.m. - Aquarium: Behind the Scenes (AK)
*2 p.m. - Jammin’ (FF) |
*10 a.m. - Toddler Time (LK)
7 p.m. - Flamingo Garden Orchid Society Meeting (EE) |
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*10 a.m. - Nature Tots (SW)
*7:30 p.m. - Broward County Audubon Society Meeting (FF) |
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9 a.m. - EcoAction Day (AK)
10 a.m. - Island Boat Shuttle Service (DI)
*2 p.m. - Aquarium: Behind the Scenes (AK) |
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10 a.m. - Island Boat Shuttle Service (DI)
*11 a.m. - Bountiful Butterflies (SW)
1 p.m. - Guided Nature Walk (FF)
1 p.m. - Watercolor Workshop (SW)
*2 p.m. - Aquarium: Behind the Scenes (AK) |
10 a.m. - Preschool Kids and Critters (LK) |
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*4 p.m. - Earth Day: Project Recycle (LK) |
*10 a.m. - Nature Tots (LK)
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10 a.m. - Island Boat Shuttle Service (DI)
10 a.m. - Brownie Workshop (SW)
1 p.m. - Plankton-A-Plenty Hike (AK)
*2 p.m. - Aquarium: Behind the Scenes (AK)
2 p.m. - Junior Girl Scout Workshop (LK) |
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10 a.m. - Island Boat Shuttle Service (DI)
1 p.m. - Guided Nature Walk (FF)
*2 p.m. - Aquarium: Behind the Scenes (AK)
*2 p.m. - Jamming in the Park (SW) |
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7 p.m. - Davie Orchid Society Meeting (EE) |
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Key to Locations
AK = Anne Kolb Nature Center • EE = Extension Education • FF = Fern Forest Nature Center • LK = Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center • ND = North District Natural Areas • SW = Secret Woods Nature Center • TT = Tree Tops Park
Activities listed in bold take place off site. Call the park listed for information. *Wheelchair-accessible. |
Broward County Commission
Community Services Department
Parks and Recreation Division
950 N.W. 38th St., Oakland Park, FL 33309-5982 |
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in County programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2854 at least ten (10) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation.
This publication can be made available in large print, on tape cassette, or in Braille upon request by contacting the Parks and Recreation Division at 954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2854.
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ALL INFORMATION IN THIS CALENDAR IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. |
