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GIVE THANKS FOR THE
ENVIRONMENT DAY
ANNE KOLB NATURE CENTER
Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m.
All ages. Fees: Vary
with activities.
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Earth Day celebration and environmental awareness event with
presentations, exhibits, and arts and crafts area. For more information,
call the nature center at 954-926-2480.
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NEARBY NATURE
is an award-winning three-month calendar of events offered by the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division's
naturalists. The activities listed below offer highlights of what’s going
on this month at a park near you. Most activities require fees; some also
require preregistration. Call or visit the individual park office as indicated for further
information. For a complete list of events, visit our online calendar.
Events are subject to change.
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Broward County Board of County Commissioners
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Broward County Parks and
Recreation Division
MISSION STATEMENT
The Parks and
Recreation Division is dedicated to providing exceptional services and
facilities essential to the quality of life in Broward County while
preserving our natural areas.
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BIRD WALK
DEERFIELD ISLAND PARK
Saturday, April 12, 8 to 10
a.m.
For all ages. Free.
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A volunteer-led bird walk. For more information, call the
natural area at 954-360-1320.
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NATURE LECTURE SERIES
FERN FOREST NATURE CENTER
Sundays, April 20 and 27,
and May 4, 2 to 3 p.m.
For all ages. $3/person
donation to benefit the Fern Allies.
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Lectures last approximately one hour and will be followed by a
question-and-answer session. Topics include snakes, spiders, amphibians and
reptiles, and dangerous plants, animals, and insects. Live animals will be
used to emphasize the lecture topic but there will be no handling of
animals by the public. For more information, call the nature center at
954-970-0150.
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GUIDED NATURE WALKS
NORTH DISTRICT NATURAL AREAS
By appointment only.
For all ages. Fee:
$3/person per hour.
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A park naturalist will take groups of 10 or more patrons on a
nature walk.
For more information call 954-698-1200.
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JUNIOR NATURALIST
PROGRAM
SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER
Sunday, April 27, 10 a.m.
to noon
For ages 10 to 15
accompanied by an adult.
Fee: $6/person.
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Children will learn about various nature-related topics.
Preregistration is required. For more information or to preregister, call
the nature center at 954-791-1030.
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NATURE TOTS
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT NATURAL
AREAS
Tuesday, April 22, 10 to 11
a.m.
For ages 2 to 4
accompanied by an adult. Fee: $3/child.
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Kids and their parents can join a Broward County Parks
naturalist and learn about nature through stories, songs, arts and crafts,
and more. This program will also be offered at Fern Forest Nature Center
on April 8 and Secret Woods Nature Center
on April 15. Preregistration is required. For further information, call the
Southwest District Naturalist at 954-327-8797 (or the nature center of your
choice).
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ECOACTION DAY
TREE TOPS PARK
Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m.
to noon
For ages 13 and up. Free
although the park’s regular weekend and holiday gate entrance fee of
$1.50/person (children 5 and under free) will be in effect.
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Volunteers clean up trash, plant native plants, and/or remove
non-native invasive plants. Students can earn community service hours for
graduation and college scholarships, and others can help improve and
preserve the environment. Volunteers should dress appropriately with long
sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes that can get dirty. Participants
should bring gloves, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and drinking
water. Extra tools such as shovels, rakes, and hand pruners are welcome. A
volunteer form must be filled out in order to participate. For information,
call the park at 954-327-8797.
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