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Broward Attractions and Museums Month (BAMM)

August 31, 2023 / Keith Clark /
DISCOVER CULTURAL TREASURES IN YOUR BACKYARD! BROWARD COUNTY, Fla- September is Broward Attractions and Museums Month (BAMM), which encourages visitors to experience the diversity of cultural treasures throughout Broward County.
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Plastic Recycling: What Those Little Numbers Tell Us

August 31, 2023 / Keith Clark /
I’m often asked how best to reduce one’s carbon footprint. My answer is to just start somewhere- pick a project you feel comfortable with and start there. Regardless of your
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Volunteer Spotlight: Kenny Patterson

August 31, 2023 / Melissa Auld /
Our Volunteer Spotlight for for August is Kenny Patterson. Kenny has contributed almost 30 hours this month. Kenny has helped in our café, been a guide for our Lego Exhibit,
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Busy August for Eco-Teers: Promoting Sustainability and Protecting Beaches

August 17, 2023 / Melissa Auld /
As summer draws to a close, the dedicated members of the Eco-Teers have been busier than ever, working tirelessly to promote environmental awareness and take meaningful actions to preserve our
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Botanical Mystery Solved!

August 15, 2023 / Genevieve Marcello /
“Wisdom is like a baobab tree; no one individual can embrace it” – African Proverb Recently, one of Flamingo Gardens’ outstanding volunteers, Simone Kaplan, solved a botanical mystery for our
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Official NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors™

August 9, 2023 / Melissa Auld /
We’re excited to share some fantastic news: Flamingo Gardens has taken a significant step towards enhancing community resilience and preparedness against extreme weather, water, and climate events. Flamingo Gardens has
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Eco-teers – National Weather Service Visit

August 4, 2023 / Ashley Vieira /
On Saturday July 29th our Eco-Teers toured the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) Miami hurricane center, also known as the National Weather Service (NWS). Eco-Teers were lucky enough to
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Volunteer Spotlight: Gabriella Randall

July 28, 2023 / Melissa Auld /
Volunteer of the Month for July is Gabriella Randall.  In this month Gabriella has amassed over 50 hours and has been so useful everywhere. She has worked in our gift
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Eco-Teers – Southgate Meadow Reclamation Project

July 28, 2023 / Ashley Vieira /
The Eco-teers managed to remove 4 pounds of Ruella (Mexican Petunia) and Gale of the Wind. These volunteers learned about Trideck Daisies and Sandbur. Volunteers planted native plants to the
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