Broward County Park Events September 2011
BROWARD COUNTY COMMISSION
NEWS RELEASE
Parks and Recreation Division ▪ 950 N.W. 38th St., Oakland Park, FL 33309
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Broward County Commissioners have amended an ordinance that defines and governs dangerous dogs. The newly revised ordinance identifies a dog as “dangerous” after the dog has killed or severely injured a domestic animal more than once. Under the revised ordinance, a dog that kills once is defined as an “aggressive” dog and is subject to [...]
Five Broward County Commissioners Take Office Three newly elected Broward County Commissioners and two incumbent Commissioners were officially sworn in to office November 16. Incumbent Commissioners reelected and sworn in were Sue Gunzburger, District 6, and Kristin Jacobs, District 2. Newly elected Commissioners sworn in were Chip LaMarca, elected to represent District 4; Barbara Sharief, [...]
Broward County Offices Close for Veterans Day, November 11 Broward County governmental offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. This includes all branches of county libraries, regional and neighborhood parks, nature centers and natural areas, as well as Animal Care’s two Adoption Centers. More… County Appoints New Transit Director [...]
Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek will offer a Sunday Nature Lecture Series, for all ages (3 and under free), on four Sundays in November and December. Lectures start at 2 p.m., last approximately one hour, and are followed by question-and-answer sessions. Live animals will be used to emphasize the lecture topic, but there [...]
Broward County Parks and Recreation presents the K-9 Splash Series, for dogs ages 4 months and up, at the water parks at three regional parks: Castaway Island at T.Y. Park in Hollywood (October 23 and 24), Paradise Cove at C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines (October 30 and 31 AND November 13 and 14), and [...]
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board today approved a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) to operate and manage a science facility to raise insects for use as biological controls. These insects will be used to control the spread of invasive exotic plant species, such as [...]
Leading a nationwide trend in community concern for habitat loss, the community of Pompano Beach will be officially designated a Community Wildlife Habitat, the 42nd in the country and the seventh community in Florida to receive this honor. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) commends the dedicated residents of Pompano Beach and the Go Wild! Team [...]
WHAT: Broward County Parks and Recreation presents the K-9 Splash Series, for dogs ages 4 months and up, at the water parks at three regional parks: Castaway Island at T.Y. Park in Hollywood (October 23 and 24), Paradise Cove at C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines (October 30 and 31), and Splash Adventure at Quiet [...]
Parkland residents have been sending in reports that coyotes have been spotted in the area. “There have been a number of sightings of a Florida coyote (not believed to be a cougar) within the City of Parkland (“Parkland”) municipal limits,” said city officials. “Upon receipt of this information, the City immediately contacted the Broward County [...]
Recently, the Davie Town Council dedicated the open space at SW 26 Street and Flamingo Road for the purpose of preserving and protecting burrowing owls. This decision was based upon the efforts of Davie Vice Mayor Susan Starkey who worked tirelessly and passionately on behalf of our feathery friends. The park is one of the [...]
Earlier today, the South Florida Water Management District’s (SFWMD) Department Director of Vegetation and Land Management, Dan Thayer, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands and the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife of the House Committee on Natural Resources on the issue of exotic invasive [...]
On Valentine’s Day, candy and roses may be traditional gifts, but nothing beats a lifelong furry friend to love. If you’re looking for a perfect “match,” come to the Valentine’s Day “Adopt-A-Sweetheart” Pet Adoption at the Broward County Governmental Center, 115 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, on Thursday, February 11, beginning at 9 a.m. Prospective [...]
An Oakland Park man is facing two counts of felony animal abuse after he tried to perform a surgical procedure on a dog, causing her death. Two-year-old Zoe, a hound/retriever mix, had been staying with William Jones Jr. because her owner, Danielle
With the unusually long cold spell Florida has been experiencing, it is expected that many manatees will be migrating south into Broward’s warmer waters over the next few days and weeks. Manatees are unable to survive long periods of time in water temperatures below 68 degrees Fahrenheit and as temperatures drop, manatees seek refuge in warm springs [...]
The Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital announces that it will hold its 5th Annual “Go Wild In The Park” family fun day on Saturday, January 23, 2010. Being held at the recently opened Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital Sportsplex Park in Coral Springs (Sample Rd & Sawgrass Expressway), the all day event will [...]
What makes Tradewinds Park Stables “the mane attraction”? Deals like this one: Rent any shelter at the park, and you’ll automatically qualify for a 50 percent discount off two or more guided trail rides at the stables complex on the north side of the park, located in Coconut Creek.
The 2009 breeding season was exceptionally good for wading birds in South Florida, with a most noteworthy improvement for the federally endangered wood stork, according to a South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) report.
The Town of Davie will dedicate S.W. 65th Way to the memory of local veterinarian, Dr. Michael A. Kronk. The dedication will take place on Saturday, January 9, 2010, 9:30 a.m., at 6591 Orange Drive (on the corner of S.W. 65 Way and Orange Drive). Parking will be available behind Davie Town Hall.
The Davie program with four scheduled dates that began in October has had a great turnout. The next session is Thursday, December 17, 2009, at 4 p.m. with one more scheduled on January 21, 2010. Children ages 6-12 years of age are invited to join certified animal assisted therapy and education dogs to read their [...]
Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson announced last week the imposition of import restrictions on horses coming into Florida from Texas following the discovery of hundreds of Texas horses positive for Theileria equi, one of two organisms responsible for causing Equine Piroplasmosis (EP).
Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek concludes its Sunday Afternoon Nature Lecture Series, for all ages, on Sunday, November 29, in the nature center’s amphitheater. Each lecture in this fun and informative series lasts approximately one hour, followed by a question-and-answer session. Live animals will be used to emphasize the lecture topics, although there [...]
From South Florida Water Management District Earlier today, the South Florida Water Management District’s (SFWMD) Deputy Executive Director of Operations and Maintenance, George Horne, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security in support of H.R. 2811. Sponsored by U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek and co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Tom [...]
The Broward County Parks and Recreation Division presents K9 Water Festivals, for dogs ages 4 months and up, at the water parks at four regional parks: Splash Adventure at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach (October 31 and November 1), Paradise Cove at C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines (November 7 and 8), Tropical Splash [...]
