Fort Lauderdale Area Calendar of Events

JANUARY 2010

Thursday evenings & continuing on the second Thursday of the month
6:30 p.m.  City of oakland park environmental Lecture Series
LOCATION:  Marie Wright Room of the Oakland Park Library
The City of Oakland Park is presenting a series of monthly lectures that will continue through 2010. 
  
Wednesday evenings & continuing through April, 2010
13th Wednesday
7:00 p.m.  City of wilton manors naturescape classes
LOCATION:  Wilton Manors Library 500 NE 26th Street in Wilton Manors
“Container Gardening” – Rose Bechard Butman
The City of Wilton Manors is presenting a series of monthly lectures on the second Wednesday of each month.  There is no charge for  the monthly classes.   Future topics include:
February 10, 2010 “Gardening Indoors with African Violets” – Janice Stencil
March 10, 2010 “Making a Difference in the Environment” - Robert E. Boyd
April 14, 2010 “Edible Flowers” – Hadny Fayyaz
See http://wiltonmanors-ena.org/naturescape_classes.html

Tuesday evenings & continuing through May 18, 2010
19th Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. City of Coconut Creek sustainability Lecture Series
LOCATION:  Commission Chambers 4800 W. Copans Road in Coconut Creek
The City of Coconut Creek is presenting a series of free monthly lectures that will continue through the month of May 2010.  Topics include: 

• January 19, 2012 “Green Roofs in Urban Landscapes” – Dr. Kimberly Moore
• February 16, 2010 “Composting Basics for Homeowners” Dr. George Fitzpatrick
• March 16, 2010 “Alternative Transportation – Bike Lanes, Greenways & More”
• April 20, 2010 “Creating a Sustainable Community Forest” – Dr. Mike Orfanedes
• May 18, 2010 “NatureScape for a Greener Planet” – Diana Guidry

  
13th   - 18th Wednesday to Monday
Times vary everglades birding festival
LOCATION: Hollywood Beach Golf Resort and field trips throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties and the Everglades
One of the leading birding experts in the country, Kevin Karlson, will be conducting a keynote dinner address on BIRDS IN THE WIND-THE MIRACLE OF MIGRATION. Field trips and excursions include journeys through southern Florida searching for an array of beautiful and rare birds. For more information visit: http://www.birdadventure.com/festival/index.html

21st  Thursday
7:30 p.m.  south Florida Audubon society meeting
LOCATION: Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek
John D. Lloyd, Ph.D., Senior Research Ecologist at Ecostudies Institute has agreed to be our guest speaker at the January 21, 2010 meeting of the South Florida Audubon Society.  He is also the director of the Mountain Birdwatch program at the Vermont Center for Ecostudies.  Dr. Lloyd is working on several studies including the effects of habitat management on plants and animals in alpine forests of the southeastern United States and the habitat needs of birds in Florida's mangrove forests. For more information phone (954) 776-5585 or email:  warbler@browardaudubon.org

23rd   Saturday
City of lighthouse poinT Enviromental fair and plant sale
LOCATION: McDonough Park 3500 NE 27th Avenue in Lighthouse Point
This event will feature booths with information on solar energy, saving water, recycling, building rain barrels, backyard wildlife habitats, and many more.  There will also be vendors with environmentally friendly products as well as vendors with unique plants you won’t find at Lowes.  There will be a kids’ art contest called “Trash to Treasure” in which kids use recycled objects to create art, fun games and hands on demo booths.  For more information contact Taryn Palo at gardenhelp@bellsouth.net or 561-789-4318.

FEBRUARY 2010
12th Friday
9:00 a.m. Nature explorer workshop
LOCATION: Plantation Volunteer Park  12050 W. Sunrise Blvd in Plantation
The Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Educational Research Foundation invite you to two Nature Explore Workshops to reconnect children with nature.
 For more information contact Sue Reed, Executive Secretary City of Plantation Landscape Architecture
Phone 954.797.2246

12th Friday
24.7.365 green conference
LOCATION: Broward College South Campus in Pembroke Pines
“Improving Our Natural Environment”
Focusing on sustainable strategies and Business Opportunities.  This event will present nationally and regionally known experts on various environmental strategies.  Subjects such as:

• Climate Change
• Conservation of scarce natural resources (water, energy)
• Management of Waste
• Improved air and water quality
• Reduction of our carbon footprint
• Reclamation of the Everglades and other natural treasures

To register see www.247365green.com

18th Thursday
7:30 p.m.  south Florida Audubon society meeting
LOCATION: Ann Kolb Nature Center in Hollywood
John Ogden will be speaking on "New Challenges in Bird Conservation in Florida: Red Knots, Redstarts and Red-headed Woodpeckers."  John is Director of Bird Conservation for Audubon of Florida and previously was Director of Ornithological Research Unit for the Everglades National Park. He was the first President of the Colonial Waterbird Society and was a member of the recovery teams for the American Crocodile, Wood Stork, and California Condor.  He co-edited the 1994 book: Everglades: The ecosystem and its restoration. For more information phone (954) 776-5585or email:  warbler@browardaudubon.org

19th Friday
9:00 a.m. to noon greater Fort lAuderdale flyway cities coalition Quarterly stakeholders meeting
LOCATION: Flamingo Gardens Wildlife Sanctuary in Davie
Topics and Speakers:
“Urban Oases for Songbirds” by John Ogden, Director of Bird Conservation, Audubon of Florida
“Tour of Aviary and Birds of Prey Areas” with Mike Ruggeri, Director of Flamingo Gardens Animal Care
“Wildflowers South” by Parker Ranspach, RLA, CA
Admission to Flamingo Gardens is free for coalition members.
 For more information contact Kimberly Mayo at 954-519-1470 or kmayo@broward.org

20th Saturday and 21st Sunday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday
gardenfest coral springs
LOCATION: Riverside Park in Coral Springs
Gardenfest Coral Springs vendors will be available with a wide variety of beautiful orchids, native plants, unusual ferns, wonderful roses, palms, succulents, herbs and many other plants. In addition to plants, we also have vendors that will feature lovely pottery, fountains and unusual art to enhance your garden.  Experts, including Master Gardeners, Wildlife Habitat Stewards and Nursery Growers will be available to provide advice on any garden problem you may have.  This event is free and open to the public.

27th Saturday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm green! day environmental expo
LOCATION: Liberty Tree Park, 7421 NW 5th Street in Plantation
Third annual family-style celebration of Arbor Day, Earth Day, and National Wildlife Week;
Environmental advocacy, innovative eco-entrepreneurs, music, food, fun, and activities for all ages.
Come see what is new and exciting!  This event is free and open to the public.

MARCH 2010
13th Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. water matters day
LOCATION:  Tree Tops Park in Davie
Join us for the Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management Division’s 8th annual environmental outreach event featuring exhibitors, booths, food, entertainment and many other activities.  All attendees will have to opportunity to receive free native trees and plants. Park admission of $1.50/person applies.  Children under 5 are free.

27th Saturday and 28th Sunday
LOCATION:  Bergeron Rodeo Grounds in Davie
The Town of Davie is sponsoring their annual Green Fair offering eco-friendly educational opportunities for residents to become familiar with the latest green initiatives and products.  This event will feature a Green Demo Area for green products and services, music, and food vendors.   For more information contact Bonnie Stafiej at (954) 797-1163 or bonnie_stafiej@davie-fl.gov

Spring 2010
middle school open house/community events (Dates to be announced)
LOCATION: Westglades Middle School in Parkland, Arthur Ashe Middle School in Ft. Lauderdale, Crystal Lake Middle School in Pompano Beach, Silver Trail Middle School in Pembroke Pines, Native plant giveaways, environmental booths and information. All of the above events are free and open to the public.

APRIL 2010
1st Friday
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. naturescape task force meeting
LOCATION: TBA

8th Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. naturescape seminar
LOCATION: Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek
Dig in to discover how to design beautiful environmentally friendly landscapes that will save time, money and protect our natural resources! Learn how to create and maintain a NatureScape yard. Topics include designing for wildlife, putting the right plant in the right place, getting the water right, and landscaping to conserve energy.  This event is free and open to residents and Broward County employees.
For more information and to register call 954-519-0317.

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