Annual Events at Broward County Parks
Doggy Splash DaysEvery October, the water parks close to the humans. That means the canines can have one weekend of splashing fun in November before the water parks completely close until March.
Mark your calendar for these dates and locations:
Saturday and Sunday - October 31 and November 1, 2009 -- Quiet Waters Park
Saturday and Sunday - November 7 & 8, 2009 -- C.B. Smith Park
Saturday and Sunday - November 14 & 15, 2009 -- Central Broward Regional Park
Saturday and Sunday - November 21 & 22, 2009 -- T.Y. Park
- All dogs must be off leash when inside the facility and free to play in the water park.
- Dogs must be sociable and well behaved.
- Dogs must have current rabies vaccination and license tag.
- Water playgrounds will be closed to humans and open only for dogs (and lifeguards).
- The park will provide balls and toys so please don't bring any personal toys.
- Donations will be accepted for the homeless animals at Broward County animal shelters.
- Food and beverages, including doggie ice cream, will be available for purchase.
Check out the photos from the Doggy Splash events - November 2008:
See Photos from K9 Splash Adventure at Quiet Waters
See Photos from Castaway Island K9 Splash at T.Y.
See Photos from K9's in Paradise at C.B. Smith
See Photos from K9's in the Karibbean at Central Broward Regional Park.
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Summer is the Season for Turtles
Four species of sea turtles use South Florida's beaches during the 
spring/summer months to lay and incubate their eggs until the hatchlings emerge 45 to 55 days later. This program, presented by the Sea Turtle Conservation staff from Nova Southeastern University, shares the mysterious life of sea turtles and their fight for survival, and ends with a beach-side release of hatchlings on Wednesday and Friday nights from July through September conducted by naturalists from the Anne Kolb Nature Center. Check the Anne Kolb Nature Center events calendar for exact dates and times or call the naturalists at 954-926-2480.
Walk for Wildlife 
Every spring, one Saturday is scheduled at Quiet Waters Park for the SPCA Wildlife Care Center's Walk for Wildlife and Family Festival, usually with a special appearance by Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin. This year's event was Saturday, April 18, 2009. Walkers collected sponsorships for the 1.5-mile walk around the the lake - donations benefit the SPCA Wildlife Care Center. After the walk, there's always a pet-friendly family festival that usually lasts until 3 p.m. with games, demonstrations, food, a leash-free doggy play area, and activities.
Water Matters Day 
Water Matters Day, sponsored by the Water Resources Division, was held Saturday, March 14, 2009. This event is the County's premier water conservation event that serves to inform residents about the regional water system, the need for water conservation, alternative water supply development, and how to conserve water and enhance water quality while creating attractive landscapes that are beneficial for native wildlife. This event is held every March at Tree Tops Park. Patrons enjoy this event as usually there are free plants for the public.
