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WALK THROUGH TIME
Friday,
August 8, 1 to 3 p.m.
For
ages 6 to 12. Fee: $6/person.
Long Key
Natural Area and Nature Center
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From saber-tooth cats to the Seminole Wars, learn about the exciting
history of Long Key. Make your own "fossil," then go on a fossil
hunt to look for the real thing. Meet at the Long Key Nature Center lobby. Preregistration is required by Thursday, August 7. For further information, call
the natural area at 954-327-8797.
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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.
Events are
subject to change.
Check out all
event listings online -Calendar of Events.
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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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NATURE TOTS: SKY
Tuesday,
August 12, 10 to 11 a.m.
Ages
2 to 4 accompanied by an adult. Fee: $3/child.
Fern Forest
Nature Center
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Kids and their parents can join a Broward County Parks
naturalist and learn about the sky through stories, songs, arts and crafts,
and more. Preregistration is required. This event will also be offered at Anne Kolb Nature Center on August 5, Secret Woods Nature Center on August 19, and Long Key
Natural Area on August 26. For further information, call Long Key Natural
Area at 954-970-0150 or the nature center of your choice. This park is
accessible from Broward
County Transit routes #31 and #42.
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NATURESCAPE SEMINAR
Thursday,
August 14, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For
all ages. Free.
Secret Woods
Nature Center
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Dig in to discover how to design beautiful environmentally friendly
landscapes that will save time, money, protect our natural resources, and
provide wildlife habitat. For more information, call the nature center at
954-791-1030. This park is accessible from Broward County Transit
route #6.
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ANIMALS OF THE SHALLOW WATERS
Saturday,
August 16, 10 to 11 a.m.
For
all ages. Fee: $1/person Exhibit Hall admittance.
Anne Kolb
Nature Center
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An up-close examination of the animals of the EcoRoom
shallow-water tank. For more information, call the nature center at
954-926-2480. This park is accessible from Broward County Transit
route #12.
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INTRACOASTAL HISTORY TOUR
Saturday,
August 30, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For
all ages. Fee: $6/person.
Deerfield Island
Natural Area
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Naturalist-led boat and walking tour will cover the natural,
physical, and economic resources of the island and its surrounding waters.
Reservations are required. Private tours are also available for groups of
eight by advance arrangement. For more information, call the park at
954-360-1320. This park is accessible from Broward County Transit
routes #50 and #92.
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