• Get the Water Right
• Create Native Habitat
• Provide Right Plant Right Place

Upcoming Programs:

NatureScape/Broward County Schools
Environmental Community Outreach events
(featuring educational booths, native tree and plant giveaways,
music, and children activities)
 will be held on:

Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:00 am to noon
Rickards Middle School
6000 NE 9th Ave
Oakland Park, FL 33334

Saturday, December 12, 2009 9:00 am to noon
Tequesta Trace Middle School
1800 Indian Trace
Weston, FL 33326

Dates to be Determined:
Olsen Middle School in Dania Beach
Westglades Middle School in Parkland
Arthur Ashe Middle School in Fort Lauderdale
Crystal Lake Middle School in Pompano Beach
Silver Trail Middle School in Pembroke Pines

For more information, please call (954) 519-0317

Community Events and Activities

OCTOBER

7th, 14th, 21st & 28th (Wednesday)
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. SAWGRASS NATURE CENTER’S NATURE EXPLORERS
LOCATION:  The Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital,
3000 Sportsplex Drive in Coral Springs
Come and enjoy a hand-on adventure exploring our natural environment and the creatures that inhabit it. The Sawgrass Nature Center welcomes Nature Explorers from ages 3-5 to our new preschool program.  Cost: $5 for SNC members ($8 for non-members) per class. Pre-registration is required. 

8th (Thursday)
TOGETHER GREEN EVENT
LOCATION:  Hugh Taylor Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale
Saving the environment starts with service.  Join us for our TogetherGreen volunteer event at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.  The activity will be tree planting.  There will also be a water conservation workshop and rain barrel eco-art painting.  Our partner will be the Kids Ecology Corps who will help lead the tree planting.
For more information visit http://www.browardaudubon.org

8th (Thursday) & continuing on the second Thursday of the month
6:30 p.m.  CITY OF OAKLAND PARK ENVIRONMENTAL LECTURE SERIES
LOCATION:  Marie Wright Room of the Oakland Park Library
The City of Oakland Park is presenting a series of monthly lectures that will continue through 2010.  The first presentation, “Vegetable Gardening in South Florida” features guest speaker Elaine Farquharson, Broward County Master Gardener and vegetable gardening expert.  On November 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., Dr. Kimberly Moore will speak on “How to Conserve and Manage your Home Irrigation System”.
 
10th (Saturday)
4:00 p.m.  SOUTH FLORIDA AUDUBON SOCIETY FREE BIRDING FIELD TRIP
LOCATION:  Plantation Preserve 7050 West Broward Blvd in Plantation
For more information and questions about bird walks at this location email:bcasfieldtrips@gmail.com

14th (Wednesday) & continuing through April, 2010
7:00 p.m.  CITY OF WILTON MANORS NATURESCAPE CLASSES
LOCATION:  Wilton Manors Library 500 NE 26th Street in Wilton Manors
The City of Wilton Manors is presenting a series of monthly lectures on the second Wednesday of each month. The first program of the season will be a walking tour of the Richardson Historical Property with Robert Haehle, landscape consultant and co-author of Native Florida Plants.  This tour will begin at 6:00 pm at the Richardson Historical Park and Nature Preserve, 1937 Wilton Drive. Call 954-390-2195 for additional information.  There is no charge for this tour or for the monthly classes.   Future topics include:
November 11, 2009 “Container Gardening” – Rose Bechard Butman
December 9, 2009 “Stretching your Christmas Colors” – David McLean
January 13, 2010 “New Plants to add to your Garden”
February 10, 2010 “Gardening Indoors with African Violets” – Janice Stencil
March 10, 2010 “Making a Difference in the Environment” - Robert E. Boyd
April 14, 2010 “Edible Flowers” – Hadny Fayyaz

14th (Wednesday) & continuing through May 18, 2010
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CITY OF COCONUT CREEK SUSTAINABILITY LECTURE SERIES
LOCATION:  Commission Chambers 4800 W. Copans Road in Coconut Creek
The City of Coconut Creek is presenting a series of free monthly lectures that will continue through the month of May 2010.  The first presentation, “Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy & Solar Energy: what can we expect?” features guest speaker Roger Messenger.  Future topics include:
• November 17, 2009 “Water Conservation – Saving Rain & A/C Water with Rainbarrels” – Art Constantino
• January 19, 2012 “Green Roofs in Urban Landscapes” – Dr. Kimberly Moore
• February 16, 2010 “Composting Basics for Homeowners” Dr. George Fitzpatrick
• March 16, 2010 “Alternative Transportation – Bike Lanes, Greenways & More”
• April 20, 2010 “Creating a Sustainable Community Forest” – Dr. Mike Orfanedes
• May 18, 2010 “NatureScape for a Greener Planet” – Diana Guidry
 
22nd (Thursday)
7:30 p.m.  SOUTH FLORIDA AUDUBON SOCIETY
LOCATION: Anne Kolb Nature Center in Hollywood
Paddy Cunningham Pascatore, extraordinary birder and teacher at Driftwood Middle School in Hollywood will speak on "Everglades: Unique and Precious.”  For more information phone (954) 776-5585 or email: warbler@browardaudubon.org

23rd – 25th (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. ANNUAL LADYBUG RELEASES
LOCATION: Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale
Help us release tens of thousands of ladybugs into the Museum’s backyard garden. Stop by and find out what these spotted beetles are all about! Learn about ladybug myths and folklore and how they grow and survive in the wild. Then grab a handful (or more) of ladybugs and set them free! *Note: There are plenty of ladybugs for everyone. Don’t worry, they do not bite humans.
For more information phone 954-467-MODS

24th (Saturday)
10:00 a.m. AN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CLIMATE ACTION
LOCATION: Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale
Join people around the globe fighting to stop climate change and to remake our world.  The South Florida  event will feature a rally with guest speakers Dr. Van Leer, Commissioner Jacobs and Dr. Wanless, educational
Want to help? Visit: www.trash2treasureFL.org

28th (Wednesday)
8:30 a.m. GO GREEN COUNTY EMPLOYEE WORKSHOP
LOCATION:  Broward County Governmental Center West Hearing Room
This new county employee workshop focuses on the County’s GO Green initiatives; participants will learn how to implement green initiatives both in the home and the workplace.  This workshop, featuring presentations and interactive activities, will engage participants in environmental topics ranging from protection of important natural resources and air quality, energy conservation and mitigating our urban footprint.

31st (Saturday)
8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and/or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. BROWARD CHAPTER NORTH AMERICAN BUTTERFLY ASSOCATION FALL BUTTERFLY COUNTS
LOCATIONS:   Crystal Lake Pine Scrub 3299 NE 3 Ave. in Pompano Beach,
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park 3109 E Sunrise Blvd in Fort Lauderdale,
Hillsboro Pineland located at U.S. 441 and NW 74 Place in Coconut Creek
and Coconut Creek Tamarind Village.
BRING: Water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, binoculars, field guides and cameras.
Dress for the outdoors.
NABA'S PARTICIPATION FEE: $3:00 for all participants.  No experience necessary! Friends of all ages are welcome. High School students can earn service hours. Garden Watchers count butterflies in their own garden as long as it is within the count circle and pay $3 fee.
For count instructions go to http://www.naba.org/ftp/naba09us.pdf
Broward County Butterfly Chapter visit: http://browardbutterflies.org/index.htm
For more information contact Janice Malkoff 954-993-9449 or Cycad49@aol.com

NOVEMBER 2009

FALL TOUR OF HOMES (dates, times and locations to be announced)
Tour certified habitats in Pompano Beach, Coconut Creek and
elsewhere in Broward County.
Donations received will benefit the Community Wildlife Habitats and the Flyway Cities Coalition to help  fund projects for habitat restoration.

4th, 11th, 18th & 25th (Wednesday)
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. SAWGRASS NATURE CENTER’S NATURE EXPLORERS
LOCATION:  The Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital,
3000 Sportsplex Drive in Coral Springs
Come and enjoy a hand-on adventure exploring our natural environment and the creatures that inhabit it. The Sawgrass Nature Center welcomes Nature Explorers from ages 3-5 to our new preschool program.  Cost: $5 for SNC members ($8 for non-members) per class. Pre-registration is required.

8th (Sunday)
8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and/or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. BROWARD CHAPTER NORTH AMERICAN BUTTERFLY ASSOCATION FALL BUTTERFLY COUNTS
LOCATIONS:  Tree Tops Park/Pine Island Ridge Natural Area 3900 SW 100th Ave. in Davie and Long Key Nature Center  3501 SW 130th Ave. in Davie
BRING: Water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, binoculars, field guides and cameras.
Dress for the outdoors.
NABA'S PARTICIPATION FEE: $3:00 for all participants.  No experience necessary! Friends of all ages are welcome. High School students can earn service hours. Garden Watchers count butterflies in their own garden as long as it is within the count circle and pay $3 fee.
For count instructions go to http://www.naba.org/ftp/naba09us.pdf
Broward County Butterfly Chapter visit: http://browardbutterflies.org/index.htm
For more information contact Janice Malkoff 954-993-9449 or Cycad49@aol.com

14th (Saturday)
4:00 p.m.  SOUTH FLORIDA AUDUBON SOCIETY FREE BIRDING FIELD TRIP
LOCATION: Volunteer Park in Plantation at Sunrise Boulevard and 118th Avenue.
For more information and questions about bird walks at this location email bcasfieldtrips@gmail.com

14th (Saturday) and 15th (Sunday)
9:00 a.m.  SOUTH FLORIDA LIVING GREEN FAIR
LOCATION: John U. Lloyd State Recreation Area in Dania Beach
The Living Green Fair is a two-day outdoor experience for those looking for simple and affordable ways to "go green." Anyone looking to make the first steps toward a greener lifestyle can learn how at this interactive, eco-friendly event. Event cost is $5.00 per family or donation.  For information phone 561-241-7309
or visit http://www.livinggreenfair.com

19th (Thursday)
7:30 p.m.  SOUTH FLORIDA AUDUBON SOCIETY/SIERRA CLUB JOINT MEETING
LOCATION: Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek
Joe Murphy, Program Director for the Gulf Restoration Network in Florida will be the speaker for the joint meeting of the South Florida Audubon Society
and Broward County Sierra Club.
For more information phone (954) 776-5585 or email:  warbler@browardaudubon.org

DECEMBER 2009

2th, 9th, 16th & 30th (Wednesday)
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. SAWGRASS NATURE CENTER’S NATURE EXPLORERS
LOCATION:  The Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital,
3000 Sportsplex Drive in Coral Springs
Come and enjoy a hand-on adventure exploring our natural environment and the creatures that inhabit it. The Sawgrass Nature Center welcomes Nature Explorers from ages 3-5 to our new preschool program.  Cost: $5 for SNC members ($8 for non-members) per class. Pre-registration is required. 

12th (Saturday)
8:00 a.m.  SOUTH FLORIDA AUDUBON SOCIETY FREE BIRDING FIELD TRIP
LOCATION: Snake Warrior’s Island Natural Area 3600 SW 62nd Avenue in Miramar
For more information and questions about bird walks at this location
email bcasfieldtrips@gmail.com

17th (Thursday)
7:30 p.m.  SOUTH FLORIDA AUDUBON SOCIETY MEETING
LOCATION: TBA
For more information phone (954) 776-5585 or
email:  warbler@browardaudubon.org

20th (Sunday)
Time TBA SOUTH FLORIDA AUDUBON SOCIETY CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
LOCATION: TBA
For more information phone (954) 776-5585 or email:warbler@browardaudubon.org

JANUARY 2010

4th, 5th, 7th, 8th (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)
Times vary HABITAT STEWARD TRAINING FOR BROWARD COUNTY RESIDENTS
LOCATION:  Various locations in Broward County.
Habitat Steward Volunteers are individuals with a keen interest in the environment, and a willingness to volunteer their time and expertise to help others create or restore wildlife habitat. Habitat Stewards need to be able to commit to providing 30 hours of service to the National Wildlife Federation within a year of completing their training. Examples of some volunteer opportunities include:
• Consulting with neighbors about filling habitat needs in their backyard
• Speaking at civic association meetings or clubs about the importance of wildlife habitat
• Writing articles for local newspapers or magazines
• Distributing habitat information at local festivals
• Helping create Schoolyard Habitats
• Certifying either 3 homes or 1 school, business, or place of worship
Habitat Steward Training includes field trips, expert speakers, and materials. Applicants must attend entire training. Class size is limited. This training is provided at no charge by NatureScape Broward. Volunteer commitment is required.

 Contact NatureScape to register: 954-519-0317.

13th   - 18th (Wednesday to Monday)
Times vary EVERGLADES BIRDING FESTIVAL
LOCATION: Hollywood Beach Golf Resort and field trips throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties and the Everglades
One of the leading birding experts in the country, Kevin Karlson, will be conducting a keynote dinner address on BIRDS IN THE WIND-THE MIRACLE OF MIGRATION. Field trips and excursions include journeys through southern Florida searching for an array of beautiful and rare birds.
For more information visit: http://www.birdadventure.com/festival/index.html

16th  (Saturday)
Time TBA CITY OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT ENVIROMENTAL FAIR AND PLANT SALE
LOCATION: TBA
This event will feature booths with information on solar energy, saving water, recycling, building rain barrels, backyard wildlife habitats, and many more.  There will also be vendors with environmentally friendly products as well as vendors with unique plants you won’t find at Lowes.  There will be a kids art contest called “Trash to Treasure” in which kids use recycled objects to create art, fun games and hands on demo booths.  For more information contact Taryn Palo at gardenhelp@bellsouth.net
or 561-789-4318.

21st  (Thursday)
7:30 p.m.  SOUTH FLORIDA AUDUBON SOCIETY MEETING
LOCATION: Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek
John D. Lloyd, Ph.D., Senior Research Ecologist at Ecostudies Institute has agreed to be our guest speaker at the January 21, 2010 meeting of the South Florida Audubon Society.  He is also the director of the Mountain Birdwatch program at the Vermont Center for Ecostudies.  Dr. Lloyd is working on several studies including the effects of habitat management on plants and animals in alpine forests of the southeastern United States and the habitat needs of birds in Florida's mangrove forests. For more information phone (954) 776-5585 or email:  warbler@browardaudubon.org

FEBRUARY 2010

18th (Thursday)
7:30 p.m.  SOUTH FLORIDA AUDUBON SOCIETY MEETING
LOCATION: Ann Kolb Nature Center in Hollywood
John Canter will be our guest speaker on the topic of Whooping Cranes.  Mr. Canter is the author of six published novels such as "Soar the Eagle" and Swoop the Hawk", a National Book Award Nominee, and winner of the DESI, Irish Booksellers' Choice Award.  He is a member of the Whooping Crane Conservation Association as well as the International Crane Foundation.  He has had a lifetime interest in wildlife, ecology, conservation, environmental and species protection, conservation and promulgation. For more information phone (954) 776-5585 or email:  warbler@browardaudubon.org

27th (Saturday)
9:00 am – 3:00 pm GREEN! DAY ENVIRONMENTAL EXPO
LOCATION: Liberty Tree Park, 7421 NW 5th Street in Plantation
Third annual family-style celebration of Arbor Day, Earth Day,
and National Wildlife Week;
Environmental advocacy, innovative eco-entrepreneurs, music, food, fun,
and activities for all ages.
Come see what is new and exciting! This event is free and open to the public.

MARCH 2010

13th (Saturday)
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. WATER MATTERS DAY
LOCATION:  Tree Tops Park in Davie
Join us for the Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management Division’s 8th annual environmental outreach event featuring exhibitors, booths, food, entertainment and many other activities.  All attendees will have to opportunity to receive free native trees and plants. Park admission of $1.50/person applies.
Children under 5 are free.

Speakers Bureau

Have a NatureScape trained volunteer speak at a meeting or event. Our Speakers Bureau is set up to share NatureScape with the community. Please contact the NatureScape at the Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management Division. Request a speaker by email: naturescape@broward.org

NatureScape Task Force

The NatureScape Task Force is composed of a group of Broward County citizens representing business, education, government, and the environmental community. They meet quarterly, under the guidance of Commissioner Kristin Jacobs to discuss progress and offer direction for the NatureScape Broward Program. Meetings are open to the public.

If you are interested in attending a Task Force meeting, please contact the NatureScape program at 954-519-0317.