DATE: March 2, 2016                                                    

MEDIA CONTACT: Michael Mills

Parks and Recreation Division

PHONE: 954-357-8115

EMAIL:  MMills@Broward.org

WHAT: BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The key to good home landscape design is educating yourself on what you put into the ground and what you do with it once it's planted, and for help with that you can turn to Broward County Parks. From 9AM to 1PM on Saturday, March 12th, Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek will hold a Spring Into Gardening Native Plant Sale. The event emphasizes the right kinds of plants to grow in your home landscape. Gardening information and other activities will be offered as well.

WHERE: Fern Forest Nature Center

201 Lyons Rd. South, Coconut Creek 33063

954-357-5198

WHEN: Saturday, March 12th, 9AM-1PM

WHO: For all ages.

For more information, call the nature center at 954-357-8884. Fern Forest is accessible via Broward County Transit Routes #31 and #42.

Recreation. Preservation. Education.

About the Parks and Recreation Division

Founded in February 1956 and accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies, Broward County Parks and Recreation Division manages almost 6,500 acres, encompassing nearly 50 regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas at various stages of development. Facilities include water parks, campgrounds, a target range, a stadium, a skate park, an observatory, mountain bike trails, an educational farm with stables, and a velodrome and other sports facilities. Hours and fees vary by location. For more information, visit Broward.org/Parks. 

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2844 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event.