Rent a Tent/Tepee Campground at Quiet Waters Park

Posted: Friday, May 18, 2012

Looking to get away without going far away? For a fun, affordable getaway close to home, check out Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach, where the campground offers 25 Rent-a-Tent sites and two tepee sites. Tent sites feature a canvas platform tent already set up for you to move in. Each site comes with water and electricity, as well as a grill, picnic table and a fire ring. Tepee sites are similarly equipped. The Family Fun Package offers a two-night stay (Fridays and Saturdays only) for four campers for just $55. The Escape Special (offered Sundays through Thursdays only) offers a one-night stay for four campers for only $20 per site. Two more campers can be added to each package $3 each. Both specials run June 1 -September 30. Call 954-357-5100.                    

Special Lecture on Historic S.S. Copenhagen Shipwreck  

Posted: Wednesday, May 9, 2012

A special look back at the legendary shipwreck of the S.S. Copenhagen is the topic for Lecture on Wednesday, May 23, 7:30 p.m., with Franklin H. Price, senior archaeologist with the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research, on the historic S.S. Copenhagen shipwreck. The free lecture will be held at the historic West Side Grade School, 301 Harmon (S.W. 13th) Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Refreshments will be provided. More…

It’s All About “Butterflies” at May Nature Tots Program

Updated: Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Broward County nature centers will again offer its award-winning Nature Tots program on a monthly basis. Kids, ages 2 to 4, and their parents can join a park naturalist and learn about nature through stories, songs, arts and crafts, and more. Theme and activities vary each month, and preregistration is required. The theme for May is “Butterflies.” The program will be held on May 24, at Secret Woods Nature Center in Dania Beach on May 24. Starting time is 10 a.m. For more information, or to register, call Secret Woods at 954-357-8884 or Fern Forest at 954-357-5198. 

Get Ready To Get Muddy!

Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012

The Muddy Shoes Hiking series returns to Secret Woods Nature Center in Dania Beach. This popular series allows participants to weave and scavenge through the woods with a park naturalist, discovering native habitats and searching for wild animals. Closed-toe shoes, a walking stick and drinking water are a must for these off-the-trail hikes, along with a willingness to get wet and muddy. Hikes are scheduled for Sundays, May 27 and June 24, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at a cost of $6 per person. The nature center is located at 2701 W. State Rd. 84, Dania Beach. Call 954-357-8884.

Gallery Exhibit Features “Textures and Patterns in Nature”

Posted: Thursday, May 3, 2012

The exhibit hall at the Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park will host a free Gallery Exhibit now through May 29. The theme is “Textures and Patterns in Nature” by Carol-Ann Rogus and Albert and Jennifer Seidenstucker. The nature center’s exhibit hall is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no charge to view the art exhibit, although there is a per-person fee of $1 to tour the exhibit hall. For more information, call Anne Kolb Nature Center at 954-357-5161. The nature center is accessible via Broward County Transit Route #12.

Posted: Thursday, May 3, 2012

T.Y. Park in Hollywood is now offering art classes, for youth ages 6 to 17, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 6:15 p.m. Whether your child likes to paint, build, doodle or draw, instructor Cassandra Anda will inspire creativity with classes in drawing, painting, printmaking, and clay sculpting.

• Arts, Crafts and Confidence classes: Tuesdays, 4 - 5 p.m., ages 6 to 8, and  5:15 - 6:15 p.m., ages 9 - 12. The monthly fee is $46, which includes supplies.
• Artbeat Evolution classes: Thursdays, 4 - 5 p.m., ages 13 - 15, and 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., ages 16 - 17. The monthly fee of $43 also includes supplies.

T.Y. Park is located at 3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood. Register at the park office in person or call 954-357-8811 or e-mail TYPark@broward.org.

Hit the Trail at Tradewinds Horse Camp

Posted: Thursday, May 3, 2012

It’s time to saddle up for the 2012 Tradewinds Horse Camp, for ages 9 through 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays starting on June 11 and ending on August 16. Each four-day session includes daily riding instruction. Riders will also learn about riding equipment, tack and general horse care. Other activities include videos, indoor/outdoor games and farm activities. Registration is now open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily at the park office. Class size is limited and early registration is recommended. For fees and other information, call 954-357-8720.

County Commission Calendar

The County Commission meeting calendar includes Regular Meeting and Public Hearing dates, workshops, recess and holiday dates, along with other important dates for Broward County Government throughout the year. More…

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