DATE: June 2, 2016                                                                  

MEDIA CONTACT: Michael Mills

Parks and Recreation Division

PHONE: 954-357-8115

EMAIL:  MMills@Broward.org

WHAT: BROWARD COUNTY, FL - If you have a child between the ages of 8 and 11 who would like to explore nature this summer, Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek will offer its popular Fern Forest Nature Detectives day camp, from 9AM to noon, Monday through Friday, June 20th-24th, and again August 1st-5th. Topics vary daily and may change subject to the weather. Participants will learn about such varied habitats as a tropical hardwood hammock; a cypress maple swamp; a prairie; and oak, pine, and palm community; and ponds, creeks, and canals. The fee is $75 for the week, and payment is required at the time of registration.

WHERE: Fern Forest Nature Center
201 Lyons Rd. South, Coconut Creek 33063

954-357-5198

WHEN: Monday-Friday, June 20th-24th and August 1st-5th, 9AM-noon    

WHO: For ages 8-11.         

HOW: Preregistration is required. Fee: $75/week, due at registration.         

For further information, call the nature center at 954-357-5198. 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.