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Parks and Recreation Division ▪ 950 N.W. 38th St., Oakland Park, FL 33309
Phone: 954-357-8100 ▪ Fax: 954-561-5359 ▪ www.broward.org/parks

For Immediate Release

Date:    October 8, 2008                                         Phone:  954-357-8115

From:   Michael Mills                                             E-mail:  mmills@broward.org

 

Snakes and Spiders and More, Oh My!

- Nature center hosts lecture series featuring live animal demonstrations -

 

WHAT:           Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek will host a Nature Lecture Series, for all ages, on Sundays, October 19 and 26 and November 2, in the nature center’s amphitheater. Each lecture in this fun and informative series lasts approximately one hour, followed by a question-and-answer session. Live animals will be used to emphasize the lecture topics, although there will be no handling of the animals by the public.

 

                        Topics for the series are as follows: October 19 – Snakes and Spiders; October 26 – Amphibians and Reptiles; and November 2 – Dangerous Plants, Animals, and Insects. A $3 per lecture donation is requested.

                       

WHERE:       Fern Forest Nature Center

                        201 Lyons Rd. South, Coconut Creek

                        954-970-0150

                                   

WHEN:          Sunday, October 19

                        2 p.m.

                       

WHO:             For all ages.

                                   

HOW:             $3 per lecture donation requested.

 

For further information, call the nature center at 954-970-0150.

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Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in County programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2844 at least ten (10) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation.