BROWARD COUNTY, FL - October marks the beginning of a new slate of EcoAction Days, public workdays in which volunteers ages 13 and up help clear parks and natural areas of garbage and invasive plants. Participants should bring gloves, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and drinking water. They should also dress appropriately with long pants, closed-toe shoes, and long sleeves.
Preregistration is required, and all participants must complete a volunteer workday application beforehand. For volunteers 13 to 18, a parent/guardian signature must be included. Corporate and student groups are welcome. Participation in EcoAction Days can be used toward community service requirements. Contact site coordinator for group information and preregistration. The workdays run from 9AM to noon.
• First Saturday of month (Oct.-May) - Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Rd. South, Coconut Creek 33063; 954-357-5198
• First Saturday (Oct.-May) - Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center, 3501 SW 130th Ave., Davie 33330; 954-357-8797
• First Saturday (year round) - Miramar Pineland, 3600 S University Dr., Miramar 33028; 954-357-8776
• Second Saturday (Oct.-May) - Quiet Waters Park, 401 S Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach 33442; 954-357-5100
• Second Saturday (year round) - Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W State Rd. 84, Dania Beach 33312; 954-357-8884
• Second Saturday (Oct., Jan., Apr.) - Snake Warrior's Island Natural Area, 3600 SW 62nd Ave., Miramar 33023
• Third Saturday (Oct.-May) - Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood 33019; 954-357-5161
• Third Saturday (Oct.-Apr.) - Deerfield Island Park, 1720 Deerfield Island Park, Deerfield Beach 33441; 954-357-5100
• Fourth Saturday (Oct.-Apr.) - North Broward Natural Area Sites; prior arrangements must be made by calling Quiet Waters Park at 954-357-5100 for specific site information
Other dates and times can be arranged upon request. For further information, call the park of your choice.
