Events
* Saturday, November 6, 2010 - Sunday, November 7, 2010
from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Palmetum, Fairchild Tropical Garden
http://www.fairchildgarden.org/Events/?date=2010-10&eventID=44
The South Florida Palm Society will be selling a large selection of palms for the home landscape with vendors and members available for advice and answering questions.
Admission: Free to Fairchild members and children 5 and under.
Non-members: $25 for adults,
$18 for seniors 65 and up
$12 for children 6-17.
Eco-discount: If you ride your bike, walk or use public transportation, admission take $5 off for adults and $2 off for children. It’s Fairchild’s way of thanking your for contributing to conservation.
*Second Saturday Nature Days at Miami-Dade College Environmental Center
Free - For more information please call 305-237-2600
Every second Saturday MDCC Environmental Center hosts Nature Days at the Environmental Center. Each month has a different theme, and is hosted by one of their resident naturalists. The provide activities, demonstrations, and talks.
The Environmental Center at Miami Dade College is a nature preserve in the heart of Kendall, home to a three acre lake, butterfly gardens, an organic garden, pine rockland and hammock habitats, and over 300 species in the living plant collection.
*Check out events at the Earth Ethics Institute at Miami Dade Community College at
*Jazz Brunch
Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk becomes a jazz domain on the first Sunday each month. There are multiple stages along historic New River.
Picnic baskets, blankets, chairs, dogs and children add to festivities. Call (954) 828-5363 for more information.
*MUSIC & DANCING UNDER THE STARS
Ongoing, Location: Hollywood Beach Theatre
East of A1A at Johnson St and the ocean
7:30-9pm, 954-921-3404, Admission: Free
Every Mon, Tue and Wed. Music & dancing from big band to country, rock and roll and soul.
*BROADWALK FRIDAY FEST
Ongoing, Location: Hollywood Beach Theatre
East of A1A at Johnson St and the ocean
7-9pm, 954-924-2980, Admission: Free
Every Friday of every month. Live jazz, blues, pop and everything in between along Hollywood’s signature 2.5 mile Broadwalk. Oceanfront cafes and restaurants serve up cuisine while you enjoy the array of live music and tropical ocean breezes.
* Boat Show
Thursday, October 28, 2010 - Monday, November 01, 2010, 10:00 AM - 7: 00 pm
Boats and accessories, music, food and beverages, marine-related displays and non-profits.
Bahia Mar, Convention Center, Las Olas marina, and others
* Friday, October 29, 2010, 8:00 PM - 11 pm, free
Music, dancing, food, and beverages,
Riverside Hotel Lawn (corner of East Las Olas and SE 8 Avenue)
Ralph Page 954-377-5552, rpage@thelasolascompany.com, Las Olas Company
*Kick off your Halloween celebration with a FREE “Spooktacular” event for the family. The afternoon culminates with the Riverwalk Howl-o-ween Parade and Costume Contest for kids and pets. There will be prizes for Best Kid Costume, Best Dog Costume and Best Kid & Pet Costume Duo.
Parade starts at 4:00 pm at Esplanade Park and ends at the Historic New River Inn.
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, free
Esplanade Park, SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale
Special Event Hotline, 954-828-5363, mrock@fortlauderdale.gov
City of Fort Lauderdale Park and Recreation Department
http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/life/news/2010/files/spooktacular.pdf
Produced in partnership with The Museum of Discovery and Science, The Broward Center for Performing Arts and the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society.
* Saturday, October 30, 2010
Fresh produce, teas, coffees, preserves, and lots of other goodies!
08:00 am - 2:00 pm, free
Riverwalk from SW 2 Avenue to SW 4 Avenue
Riverwalk Trust Office, 954-468-1541, info@goriverwalk.com
Riverwalk Trust
***More classes from Fairchild Gardens (If you haven’t been Fairchild is a must see)
http://www.fairchildgarden.org
*THE A “BEE” C’S OF BEEKEEPING
Michael Price
Get the facts about beekeeping from an expert with over 35 years of experience in keeping beehives. Everything you need to get started. This class, designed for novices, is the first in a series to be continued.
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 20 (one session) Registration deadline: Tuesday, November 16 Fee: Members, $40; Non-members, $60
*A SALAD BOWL IN YOUR GARDEN – GROWING SALAD GREENS AND VEGGIES IN CONTAINERS
Elaine Farquharson
Eager gardening students will learn all about growing salad vegetables in containers. Lettuces, mesclun mixes and Asian greens will be emphasized. You’ll even learn the secrets to growing delicious sunflower sprouts and spicy nasturtiums that will top off your gourmet salad. Class will cover different types of containers such as self-watering and “raised” containers, elevated to make harvesting a breeze. Homegrown salad “fixins” will be available to taste and students will receive seeds to get their own salad bowl gardens started.
6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, December 2 (one session) Registration deadline: Monday, November 22,
Fee: Members, $35; Non-members, $55
*GROWING HERBS IN SOUTH FLORIDA – LECTURE AND SALE
Carolyne Coppolo, owner of the Redland Herb Farm. She will share her techniques for nurturing healthy herbs in the ground, in containers and in raised beds. The lecture will cover the seven deadly sins of herb growing, medicinal and culinary uses. Potted herb plants and soils will be available FOR SALE during class.
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, December 9 (one session) Registration deadline: Friday, December 3 Fee: Members, $25; Non-members, $35
Plants and People: An Interactive Garden
Unearthing a world of experiences for people living with Alzheimer’s
Are you or a loved one living with Alzheimer’s? If so, then come to Fairchild and experience the power of plants.
Fairchild is pleased to present Plants and People: An Interactive Garden, Unearthing a World of Experiences for People Living with Alzheimer’s. Early to mid-stage patients and their caregivers will be treated to lunch and an exclusive and interactive tram tour of Fairchild.
Upcoming Dates:
Monday, November 1, 2010 Monday, December 6, 2010 Monday, January 3, 2011 Saturday, January 8, 2011 Monday, January 31, 2011 Saturday, February 19, 2011 Monday, February 28, 2011 Monday, March 21, 2011 Saturday, March 26, 2011 Monday, April 11, 2011 Saturday, April 16, 2011 Monday, May 2, 2011 Monday, May 16, 2011
Registration is requested one week in advance of each offering. RSVP to 305.667.1651, ext. 3388.
Fairchild Gardens offers this program free of charge. Early registration is encouraged as there is limited seating.