August 2019

"The month of August had turned into a griddle where the days just lay there and sizzled."

-Sue Monk Kidd, Author of The Secret Life of Bees

World Class Cricket Back in Broward

Worldwide Sports Management is bringing international cricket back to Central Broward

Park & Broward County Stadium! It's not too late to get tickets for the West Indies vs. India T20 matches, which will be held at Broward County Stadium. Matches start at

10:30 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, August 3 and 4.

Tickets are available online at https://www.worldwidesmg.org/cricket-events

Landscaping 101 If you’re at a loss for what to do with your home landscape, Secret Woods Nature Center has a month’s worth of answers in the upcoming Summer Home Landscape Series 2019. This annual series of free

lectures is designed for homeowners who want to add to the beauty of their homes through creative and ecologically sound landscaping. The lectures, for ages 13 and up, will be held in the nature center’s air-conditioned Julia Hall on Thursdays in August. These topics will be featured:

• Aug. 1 – “Enjoyable Native Plants for You and & Wildlife,” with Richard Brownscombe, President of the Broward Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society

• Aug. 8 – “Composting for the Backyard Gardener & Compost Tea,” with Broward County Master Gardener Vivian Landix, and “Learn How to Grow MicroGreens in One Week,” with Broward County Master Gardener Peggy DeMars

• Aug. 15 – “Landscaping for Birds,” with Paddy Cunningham, a birding expert with Birding Adventures • Aug. 22 – “Considerations for Improving the Wind Resistance of our Urban Forest,” with Michael

Orfanedes, Extension Agent at the University of Florida’s Entomology Department • Aug. 29 – “Pollinators in the Garden,” with Aaron Mullins, Entomologist at the University of Florida

You can put what you’ve learned from the lectures to work in your own home landscaping by purchasing native and landscape plants from local nurseries. They’ll be at the nature center’s Go Native Plant Sale, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 31. For more information, call Secret Woods at 954-357-8884.

Happy Campers Get away without going far away when Quiet Waters Park hosts SummerScape, from Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11. This family-friendly summer campground event offers a Rent-a-Tent campsite, with 10’ x 10’ platform tent for up to four campers, for $80 (plus tax). Two more campers can be added for $5 each. At least one camper per party must be 18 or older. Check-in is at 3 p.m. on Friday, with checkout at 1 p.m. on Sunday. In between, campers can enjoy a barbecue, movie, games, a boat rental at the marina, splash time in the park’s Splash Adventure water park, and Sunday breakfast. Each campsite includes a fire ring, grill, water, picnic table, and access to nearby showers/restrooms. Space is limited; preregistration and prepayment are required. A refundable security deposit of $50 is required by credit/debit card at check-in.

Sea Turtles & Their Babies

The annual Sea Turtles and Their Babies program at Anne Kolb Nature Center in Hollywood has a few openings in August for their popular program. It's not too late to

register for the August 21, 28, and 30 dates. The program starts at 8 p.m. with a video presentation and lecture, followed by a hatchling release at nearby Hollywood North Beach Park. The fee is $10/person prepaid. For more info, call 954-357-5161, ext. 0

or reserve online now. No walk-ins are accepted.

Be Our Guest Do you have an event or special occasion coming up but don’t have a venue yet? Consider hosting your event at a Broward County park. Our outdoor locations at the parks allow visitors to be surrounded by picturesque views, and our indoor locations have the added comfort of air conditioning while still being steps away from nature’s beauty. We have many facilities available to rent, including pavilions, meeting rooms, amphitheaters, and event halls. You can schedule in-person visits to your top venue choices before you choose a spot, and you can book some rentals online and all by contacting the venue’s park office.

Back-to-School Cool The Broward County Parks and Recreation Division's After-School Program is for ages 6 to 12 at all six neighborhood parks. A Teen Program, for ages 13 to 17, is offered at all

neighborhood parks except Boulevard Gardens.

The free programs are offered annually at neighborhood parks located in the Broward Municipal Services District. The programs are held Mondays through Fridays, August 14, 2019-June 5, 2020 (including some out-of-school days, winter break, and spring break).

The After-School Program is held from 2:30 to 6 p.m., and the Teen Program runs from 2 to 6 p.m., except at Sunview where hours are 5 to 8 p.m.

Activities include cultural programs, youth sports, arts and crafts, time for homework, game-room activities, socializing, field trips, computer access, and more. For more

information, call or visit the park of your choice.

?Boulevard Gardens Community Center 313 N.W. 28th Terrace Fort Lauderdale 33311 954-357-6867

?Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park 2520 N.W. Sixth St. Fort Lauderdale 33311 954-357-8801

?Franklin Park 2501 Franklin Dr. Fort Lauderdale 33311 954-357-7080

?Roosevelt Gardens Park 2841 N.W. 11th St. Fort Lauderdale 33311 954-357-8700

?Lafayette Hart Park 2851 N.W. Eighth Rd. Fort Lauderdale 33311 954-357-7970

?Sunview Park 1500 S.W. 42nd Ave. Fort Lauderdale 33317 954-357-6520

Keep Calm & Remove Invasive Species Last month, approximately 20 students attended at community service event at Deerfield Island Park. The event is called “Project ROC!” (Reclaiming Our Coastline) and is a partnership between the Youth Environmental Alliance and HandsOn Broward Summer Service Camp. It was sponsored by the Community Foundation of Broward, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and Lucky’s Market in Plantation. The students removed an invasive plant species called Mahoe, and learned about mangroves and saltwater marshes on Deerfield Island and how they clean our air. Check the video on our YouTube for more info.

ALERT: Hurricane Season lasts until November 30. Click to learn how to keep your home and family safe before, during, and after a hurricane.

Hot Fun in the Summertime Looking for a last blowout (or two or three) before your kids head back to school? Our parks offer all kinds of opportunities for fun, for families, couples, and individuals alike.

• Airboat Rides – Everglades Holiday (954-434-8111) – The Everglades is practically in our backyard. Explore it via a large-capacity covered airboat with an experienced guide who will share history and other info about this one-of-a-kind environment. Reservations recommended.

• Cable Water-Skiing – Ski Rixen USA at Quiet Waters (954-429-0215) – The only wakeboard and water-ski park in South Florida lets you slalom, trick-ski, kneeboard, wakeboard, or even surf without a wave – or a boat. For ages 12 and up. Open daily except Mondays. Fee required.

• Disc Golf – Brian Piccolo (954-357-5150), Easterlin (954-357-5190), Markham (954-357-8868), Plantation Heritage (954-357-5135), Quiet Waters (954-357-5100), and Tradewinds (954-

357-8870) – Game or sport? Either way, this activity is rapidly growing in popularity. You can play it for free in these parks, but bring your own gear and pick up a course map and score cards in the park office.

• Dog Parks – Barkham at Markham (954-357-8868) and Woofing Waters at Quiet Waters (954-357-5100) – Let your canine(s) cavort leash free at these facilities that provide open areas for both small and large dogs, along with other features, including water attractions at Woofing Waters. Daily fee required, or you can purchase an annual or seasonal membership.

• Model Steam Train Rides – Tradewinds (954-357-8870) – One-eighth life-size trains operate on the third full weekend of the month, offering half-mile rides along a lake, for just $1.50 per ride.

• Mountain Bike Trails – Markham (954-357-8868) and Quiet Waters (954-357-5100) – A lack of mountains in South Florida is no obstacle to the volunteers who built and now maintain the 14 miles of trails (including adaptive ones) at Markham and the seven-plus miles at Quiet Waters. Pay by the day, or pick up an annual membership.

• Personal Watercraft Lake – Markham (954-357-8868) – Launch your Jet-Ski, WaveRunner, or other craft and enjoy a three-hour session on this 26-acre lake, open afternoons only through the end of October. Fee required.

• Rent-a-Tent/Tepee Camping – Quiet Waters (954-357-5100) – Introduce your kids to "roughing it" the easy way – by reserving one of the 25 platform tents or two tepees, already set up and ready to move into. We provide water, electricity, a grill, a picnic table, and a fire ring. Fee required.

• RV Camping – C.B. Smith (954-357-5170), Easterlin (954-357-5190), Markham (954-357-8868), and T.Y. (954-357-8811) – Forget roughing it and enjoy a staycation with your RV. You'll be close to all the other amenities offered at these four parks. Reservation and fee required.

• Water Parks – Paradise Cove at C.B. Smith (954-357-5170), Tropical Splash at Central Broward (954-357-5400), Splash Adventure at Quiet Waters (954-357-5100), and Castaway Island at T.Y. (954-357-8811) – All four water parks include two water playgrounds, one of which is geared to younger children. Paradise Cove also has towering waterslides and a tube ride, and Castaway Island includes a swim lagoon. Open daily through August 13, weekends only thereafter. Fees vary by park.

SHEALED: Active Living Every Day Looking for ways to get active when you're 50 and older? Look no further than SHEALED, a free 12-week program that encourages Active Living Every Day. The program is like no exercise class you’ve ever been to, in fact you won’t exercise at all. Instead you’ll find ways to be active every day: at work, at home, etc. You’ll learn new skills to become and stay physically active, overcome barriers to physical activity, building confidence, and staying motivated. The course includes class discussions, active time, snacks, raffles, and giveaways. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Broward Regional Health Planning Council, National Recreation and Park Association, and Parks Foundation of Broward County. Tuesdays • 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays • 10 to 11 a.m. August 20-November 5, 2019 August 21-November 6, 2019 Franklin Park Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial 2501 Franklin Dr. 2520 N.W. Sixth St.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 954-357-7080 954-357-8801

Support Your Parks

Interested in joining the or donating to Parks Foundation of Broward County, visit its Website. The Parks Foundation of Broward County is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2014 in support of Broward County Parks and Recreation Division. The foundation welcomes individual memberships and corporate partnerships at all levels to help promote our parks and programs, preserve our natural areas, and provide more green space for our community.

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