Deal For Flamingo Gardens Event

The annual Spring Garden Show at Flamingo Gardens features a sale of greenery and other items to spruce up the yard.
And you’ll save money on admission.
The gate fees are half price during the garden show, which is Saturday March 20 and Sunday, March 21, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30  p.m.  The half-price rates are  $8.50 for adults and [...]

Free Decorating Program At NSU

Pick up tips and techniques related to home decor during a free program at Nova Southeastern University’s Library in Davie.
The program is part of a various events acknowledging Women’s History Month.
“Decorating 101 With Susan Reich”  is 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 14, at the library, 3301 College Ave. For information, phone 954-262-5477.

Free Hazardous Waste Disposal

Folks seeking to discard electronics and other items not suitable for the regular trash, here’s a free event.
 Household waste and used electronics such as keyboards, motor oils, fax machines, rechargeable batteries and disc players may be dropped off pool supplies are accepted 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24.
The event is at 101 N. Andrews [...]

Free Water-Savings Presentations

This is a freebie for residents of Homeowner Associations in Broward.
Sign up for free “Know The Flow” presentations that offer information for homeowners on how to save money, save water and be green.
The presentations, touted to be fun and include prizes, are provided by the Broward Natural Resources Planing and Management Division.
To request a program, phone [...]

Free Hazardous Waste Disposal

Folks seeking to discard electronics and other items not suitable for the regular trash should take advantage of this free event.
 Household waste and used electronics such as keyboards, motor oils, fax machines, rechargeable batteries and disc players may be dropped off pool supplies are accepted 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10.
The event is [...]

Free Trees & Tips at Program in Weston

If you enjoy puttering around the yard, here’s an event that should yield some handy info.
NatureScape Broward is offering a free event that focuses on environmentally friendly landscaping Saturday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. to noon at Tequesta Trace Middle School, 1800 Indian Trace, Weston.
Highlights include tree give-aways, demonstrations, workshops, booths and music. Environmentally [...]

Free Trees At NatureScape Event

Tips and techniques for environmentally-friendly landscaping are featured during a free event offered by NatureScape Broward in Oakland Park.
The event is Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to noon at Rickards Middle School, 6000 N.E. Ninth Avenue, Oakland Park.
The event include demonstrations about landscaping that conserves water and provides habitat for wildlife, environmental education booths, a native [...]

$2 Off Fort Lauderdale Home Show

Save $2 on admission to the Fort Lauderdale Fall Home Design and Remodeling Show.
The event Friday, Nov. 20, Saturday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.
Print out the $2 off coupon and other coupons for the event at this website.
For more [...]

Free Water Conservation Workshop

Hallandale Beach is offering a free workshops on saving water and other environmental topics.
Rainbarrels and Edible Gardening are among the featured topics. A dozen rainbarrels are being raffled, but participants in that activity must be Hallandale Beach residents, and show proof with a driver’s license and utility bill.
Also, folks who donate a youth [...]

Free Exterior Latex House Paint

Spruce up your home’s facade — without opening your wallet.
Free exterior latex paint is available to residents as part of a local recycling program.
The fresh gallons of recycled paint are blended from  a hodge-podge of leftovers dropped off at disposal sites for household hazardous waste.
The paint is  free to residents who live in cities that participate in the program, which is run by Broward [...]