Free lecture on landscaping for wildlife

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Aug 162012
 

Secret Woods park in South Broward is offering free programs on various home landscaping topics.

Designing a NatureScape that is water efficient, energy efficient and attracts wildlife is the focus for the program 7 p.m. August 16. The program includes landscape-related information about native vegetation, improving the appearance of yards and boosting property values.

Secret Woods Nature Center is at 2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach,  954-357-8884

Other landscaping topics are featured at free programs August 23 and August 30.

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Free home landscape programs

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Jul 302012
 

landscapingSecret Woods park in South Broward is offering free programs on various home landscaping topics.

Vegetable gardening and saving money on electricity and water and are among the aspects discussed.

The free  programs are designed for participants ages 12 and older  7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays to August 30.

Secret Woods Nature Center is at 2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach.

For information, 954-357-8884

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Free Environmental Programs

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Apr 052012
 

warblerNatureScape Broward is offering a several free programs with environmental themes.

The programs are 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays April 11 to May 2.

Pre-registration is recommended, 54-519-0317

  • April 11 — South Florida’s Natural History
  • April 18 — Designing a NatureScape for Wildlife
  • April 25 — Principles of Florida Friendly Landscaping
  • May 2 — Simple Steps to an Eco-Home

The programs are at the Cooper City Pool and Tennis Center, 11160 Stonebridge Parkway, Cooper City

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Free Landscape Lectures At Park

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If you like tips for sprucing up your yard,   take advantage of  free events on various landscaping related topics.

The free lectures at Secret Woods in Dania Beach include Toys for Serious Gardeners, Why Natives and Vegetable Gardening.

The presentations are 7 p.m. Thursdays to Sept. 1. Vegetable Gardening is the topic August 18.

  Secret Woods is at  2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach, 954-791-1030.

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Free Landscape Lectures At Park

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If you like tips for sprucing up your yard,   take advantage of  free events on various landscaping related topics.

The free lectures at Secret Woods in Dania Beach include Toys for Serious Gardeners, Why Natives and Vegetable Gardening.

The presentations are 7 p.m. Thursdays June 30 to Sept. 1.

  Secret Woods is at  2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach, 954-791-1030.

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Free NatureScape Program

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Folks interested in perking up their landscaping, take advantage of  a free NatureScape Broward seminar.

The program focuses on saving water, attracting birds and butterflies and landscaping design and maintenance.

The seminar is Thursday April 7 at 9 a.m. at Long Key Natural Area, 3501 SW 130th Ave., Davie, 954-357-8797. 

Preregistration is required, phone 954-519-1470 or email kmayo@broward.org.

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Free Landscape Lectures At Park

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If you like tips for sprucing up your yard,   take advantage of free events.

The free landscaping lectures at Secret Woods in Dania Beach include presentations on organic lawn maintenance Sunday, Aug. 29  and organic fertilizer Sunday, Sept. 5.

 The  lectures are 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Secret Woods Nature Center,  2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach, 954-791-1030.

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Free Landscape Lectures At Park

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If you’re eager to spruce up your outdoor environment, take advantage of free information on various landscaping topics.

The free lectures are 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug 1 and some other Sundays.

The programs focus on such subjects as native vegetation, attracting wildlife and saving money on water and other utilities.

The lectures are at Secret Woods Nature Center,  2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach, 954-791-1030, Aug. 1, Aug. 8, Aug. 15, Aug. 29 and Sept. 5.

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Free Landscape Lectures At Park

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If you’re doing the trendy staycation thing, perhaps you want to add some lushness to your outdoor environment.

Enjoy free lectures on landscaping-related topics Sundays in Dania Beach.

The programs focus on such subjects as native vegetation, attracting wildlife and saving money on water and other utilities fees.

“Toys For Real Gardeners” is the topic on Sunday July 11, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Other lectures are July 18, Aug. 1, Aug. 8, Aug. 15, Aug. 29 and Sept. 5.

Secret Woods Nature Center is at 2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach, 954-791-1030.

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Free Trees & Tips at Program in Weston

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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 friendly landsaping offers such advantages as water savings, improved water quality and habitat for wildlife.

For more information, phone Victor Suarez at 954-519-1239 or click here.

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Free Trees At NatureScape Event

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Nov 192009
 

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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 tree and plant giveaway, music, workshops and ladybug releases.

For more information, phone 954-519-1239.

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Free Landscaping Seminar

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Sep 082009
 

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The public is invited to a free seminar that focuses on designing  environmentally-friendly landscaping.  The techniques, according to enthusiasts, save money, protect natural resources and simplify the work.

The program from NatureScape Broward is 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Thursday, Sept. 10 at Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Rd. South, Coconut Creek .

Registration is required. Phone 954-519-0317 or email dguidry@broward.org.

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