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What a Little Moonlight Can Do
If you’ve never enjoyed nature under the light of the silvery moon, you’re
in luck this summer. Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center has scheduled
a Full Moon Hike for Tuesday, July 7 from 8 to 9 p.m. Take an
interpretive hike along the nature trails of the natural area to look for
nocturnal animals as they emerge, and learn about the myths and legends of
the full moon. Future hikes are scheduled for Wednesday, August 5 (8-9
p.m.) and Friday, September 4 (7:30-8:30 p.m.)
?: Long Key,
954-327-8797.
$: $3/person.
R: Preregistration is required by the day before the hike.
Learn
More About Some of South Florida’s Most Endangered Species
The Anne Kolb Nature Center
at West Lake Park presents its popular long-running summer program Sea
Turtles and Their Babies at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, beginning
on Wednesday, July 8, and running through Friday, September 4.
This educational series
covers a variety of topics related to the beleaguered sea turtles and their
plight. Following an hourlong slide presentation and lecture, participants
will accompany a naturalist on a hatchling release to see what these tiny
creatures face during their first crucial minutes of life. Participants
will also learn to identify the species of sea turtles found in South
Florida, their habitat, breeding and nesting, identification of crawls and
nests, conservation efforts, past exploitation, and current management
problems now facing sea turtles.
Reservations are required –
no walk-ins are accepted, and the program is limited to 50 participants.
The program is also subject to change or cancellation if weather conditions
are not favorable.
?: Anne Kolb,
954-926-2480.
$: $5/person, plus quarters for parking meters at the release
site.
R: Preregistration and prepayment are required.
BCT: Route #12.
Summer
Social
Adults ages 18 and up with
developmental disabilities can enjoy deejay music, dancing, socializing,
and refreshments at a free Summer Social, from 7 to 10 p.m. on
Friday, July 10, at Tree Tops Park
in Davie.
?: Special Populations,
954-357-8160/8170.
House
and Garden
Secret Woods Nature Center
in Dania Beach continues its Summer Home Landscape Series 2009, an annual
series of six free lectures designed for average homeowners who are
interested in adding to the beauty of their homes through landscaping.
Participants will learn ways to save money on their cooling and water
bills, attract wildlife, and preserve native vegetation; they’ll improve
the appearance of their yards and neighborhoods as well as increase
property values. All classes are held in the nature center’s
air-conditioned Julia Assembly Hall from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The
remaining dates in the series are July 5, 12, 19, and 26, and August 2
?: Secret Woods,
954-791-1030.
BCT: Route #6.
There’s Etiquette, Then There’s Petiquette
Don’t know the difference between a finger bowl and a doggie bowl? Then you
need to check out Dog Park Petiquette Classes, a free series
presented by the Broward County Parks and Recreation and Animal Care and Regulation divisions, in
partnership with the Pompano Pet Lodge and
Doggie Daycare. You’ll learn the “How-To Formula” for a safe and
enjoyable experience at a dog park, including information on a variety of topics:
your body language and how it affects your dog; the proper introduction to
a group setting; aggression and dog fights; overheating; your dog’s health;
and more.
Classes, each of which
includes a lecture followed by a question-and-answer session, will be held
from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, July 8, September 16, and November 18 at
Fern Forest Nature Center; and on
Thursdays, August 20 and October 14 at the Anne Kolb Nature Center. Follow-up dog
park visits will be held the Saturday after each class.
?: Parks Animal Care Section,
954-938-0617.
R: Preregistration is required.
BCT: Routes #12 (Anne Kolb) and #31 and #42 (Fern Forest).
“It’s
Fun, Free, and Healthy To Be Drug-Free”
That’s the theme of this
year’s Drug Prevention and Awareness Week and Education for Leisure.
The program, coordinated through the Parks and Recreation Division’s Special
Populations Section, is for registered participants in the Division’s
Summer Recreation Program. Various activities educate youth on the dangers
of drug use, as well as focus on life skills: communication, decision
making, peer resistance, personal responsibility, self-awareness,
self-esteem, and leisure education. Focusing on these life skills will
assist youth to be better prepared and educated to make independent and
healthy choices. The program runs the week of Monday, July 6 through
Friday, July 10.
?: Special Populations,
954-357-8160/8170.
5-5-5
Staycation Campground Special
Remember, our 5-5-5
Staycation Special continues at all five of our parks with campgrounds
through September 30. Follow this link for details.
Highlights Goes Electronic
The monthly newsletter of the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division is
now available only as an electronic publication. Pass this information on
to friends and family so they can sign up and become part of the Division’s
online community. You will receive the latest information about upcoming
events and special programs, as well as park news, via our monthly
e-newsletter. To sign up, send your name and e-mail address to ParksMarketing@broward.org.
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