Outings & Events
Broward County Government Contacts
Sierra Club's Everglades National Park GMP comments
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June 18 8:45am |
Full Moon Turtle Trip. We'll meet at one of the pavilions at John U. Lloyd Beach State Park for a park-led talk on turtles and hopefully we will be able to observe a loggerhead laying eggs. June is a peak month for turtles here. Reserve early as there is a six-person limit per group. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Rated easy. No flash photography. |
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954-929-1410 patwidener@yahoo.com |
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July 12 |
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. (Tentatively scheduled.) A leisurely walk through secluded acres of intracoastal hammock which retain a small piece of what was once the dominant ecosystem along the south Florida coast. Over 200 species of wading birds, hawks, and ducks. Replanted mangroves. Rated easy. |
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954-946-7359 legalbarb2@yahoo.com |
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July 13 |
Canoeing 101. Learn the basics of handling a canoe in a safe manner. Fundamental paddling (bow and stern) and elementary rescue techniques taught in a one day short course. Lunch is included. Rated leisure. Limit 16. |
$25 non-members |
305-665-2401 JMGross3013@aol.com |
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July 18 8:45am |
Full Moon Turtle Trip. We'll meet at one of the pavilions at John U. Lloyd Beach State Park for a park-led talk on turtles and hopefully we will be able to observe a loggerhead laying eggs. Reserve early as there is a six-person limit per group. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Rated easy. No flash photography. |
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954-929-1410 patwidener@yahoo.com |
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July 19 |
Moonlight Culinary Canoe. (Fund Raiser) Enjoy an evening under the full moon on Biscayne Bay, with the delights of good company, delicious food, exquisite wine and a skyline view. No special diets. Rain or shine. Rated leisure. Limit 18. |
$50 non-members |
305-758-3121 kpsmith@gate.net |
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Aug 17 AM |
Beginner Kayak Lessons by the professional outfitter Kayak Jeff. All equipment & deli lunch after the lesson provided. Holland Park in east Hollywood. Rated easy to moderate. Limit 6. |
$59 non-members |
954-924-5001 judykuchta@yahoo.com |
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Aug 24 |
Outings Leader Pow Wow. Broward Group's outings leaders will plan fall and winter outings. Non-leaders welcome. Hollywood Beach. |
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954-924-5001 judykuchta@yahoo.com |
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(Labor Day weekend) |
The Clyde Butcher Festival and Swamp Walk Muck About on Sat. morning. We'll stay in a lodge in historic Everglades City on Sat. and Sun. nights. There are multiple activities including sightseeing, canoeing or kayaking (provided), biking (bring your own), touring the 10,000 Islands on the National Parks fleet. Rated easy to moderate. |
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954-946-7359 legalbarb2@yahoo.com Asst: Judy Kuchta 954-924-5001 judykuchta@yahoo.com |
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Sept 3 7:30pm |
The Broward Sierra Club meeting at the Anne Kolb Nature
Center will be held in conjunction with the Summer Sea Turtle
release program run by Anne Kolb. We will meet for announcements and committee reports at 7:30pm (doors open at 7:00) in the main Exhibit Hall, rather than in the Mangrove Hall where we usually meet. After the reports, those who have pre-registered will join the Anne Kolb group in the Mangrove Hall for the Sea Turtle Program. The program will begin at 8:00pm and feature a one-hour PowerPoint presentation and lecture touching on the following topics: species of turtles found in South Florida, habitat, breeding and nesting, identification of crawls and nests, conservation efforts, past exploitation, current management, and problems now facing sea turtles. There will be a release of hatchlings immediately following the program. Those in attendance will be given directions to the beach area the night of the program. If you would like to participate in the program, please contact Joanne Howes, Parks Naturalist II, Anne Kolb Nature Center at 954-926-2410 x227 or <jhowes@broward.org>. It is necessary to register and pay the $5 fee in advance in order to reserve your space for the program. There is a limit of 50 people, so make sure to register early to reserve a spot. |
$5 non-members |
Parks Naturalist II Anne Kolb Nature Center 954-926-2410 x227 jhowes@broward.org |
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Sept 13 afternoon |
West Lake Kayak. Experience mandatory. Rated moderate. |
$20 non-members |
954-924-5001 judykuchta@yahoo.com Asst: Barbara Curtis 954-946-7359 legalbarb2@yahoo.com |
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Sept 14 |
North Beach Park Service Project. Help pull invasive plant species from the sand dunes. Rated moderate. |
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954-924-5001 judykuchta@yahoo.com |
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please contact Judy Kuchta at 954-924-5001 or judy kuchta@yahoo.com |
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The Broward Group of the Sierra Club invites you to join our outings to beautiful and interesting natural areas with friendly and mutually supportive people. Most outings are geared for novices: all are open to the public on a space available basis. Outings rating system is as follows: "Easy" includes activities that the average healthy individual can do and which do not require any specific expertise or physical condition. "Moderate" includes activities that require some experience and better than average physical condition. "Strenuous" indicates activities that require both significant, specific outdoor experience and excellent physical condition. Group size limits are set to preserve the areas we visit and the experience we seek. We follow the minimum impact motto "Take only pictures; leave only footprints". Please note that there are various risks and hazards including severe inclement weather and wild animals, which are inherent in many of the outings and activities we undertake. By engaging in Sierra activities, you acknowledge that you have considered such risks and agree to assume personal responsibilities for your own safety and that of any minors with you; and you agree to hold harmless and free from blame the outings leader and Sierra Club, it's officers and members for any accidents, injury or illness which might be sustained from participation in Sierra Club activities. In order to participate on one of the Sierra Club's outings, you will need to sign a liability waiver. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver prior to the outing, please see http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms/ or call 415-977-5630. While we encourage carpooling, participants should note that outings run from the trailhead or take-out and not from any local meeting place; and neither Sierra Club nor the leader is responsible for transportation to or from the outing. Club Outings Chair: Judy Kuchta (954) 924-5001. Florida Seller of Travel Ref. No. ST37115 |