Fort Lauderdale Area Calendar of Events

Upcoming Events and Activities

Wednesday October 13, 2010 Take a walking tour of M.E. DePalma Park
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Corner of NE 7th Drive and NE 20th Drive in Wilton Manors.
Greg Philips, owner of NatureScape Nursery, will lead the tour. This event is free. Call 954-540-4061 for more information.

Wednesday October 20, 2010 Green and White Sale to benefit youth agencies, Habitat for Humanity and others. 
6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
For more information call Karen 954-610-0788 Moringa Garden Circle of Fort Lauderdale Garden Clubs, Inc.

Wednesday November 10, 2010 The Wonderful World of Wildflowers
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wilton Manors Library 500 NE 26 Street Wilton Manors
Join certified arborist and Master Gardener Rose Butman for a presentation on Florida wildflowers. Call the library at 954-390-2195 for more information. This event is free.

Thursday, December 02, 2010 NatureScape Quarterly Meeting
3:00 PM-5:00 PM
Location TBA

Wednesday December 8, 2010 Plants of the Bible
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wilton Manors Library 500 NE 26 Street Wilton Manors
David McLean, former professor and curator of the Nova Southeastern University Medicinal Garden, will share his knowledge about biblical plants and their medicinal properties.  Call the library at 954-390-2195 for more information. This event is free.

Future Events and Activities

Thursday January 6- Sunday January 9, 2011 Renewal of Life for the Everglades: Moving Forward Together
The 26th Annual Everglades Coalition Conference
Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Weston, Florida
Hosted by Defenders of Wildlife, Florida Wildlife Federation & National Wildlife Federation
For more information see http://www.evergladescoalition.org/Conference.htm

Monday January 10- Friday January 14, 2011 National Wildlife Federation Habitat Steward Training
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.
Call Diana Guidry, NatureScape Outreach Coordinator, NWF Host, 954-519-0317 for more information.

SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, March 12, 2011 9th Annual Water Matters Day
9am-3pm
Tree Tops Park Davie, Florida

Get involved in the Flyway Cities Coalition! Join with others in your metropolitan area to protect and restore wildlife habitat.