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Imagine a panoramic view of fields bursting with Southeastern native sunflowers. Well, now’s your chance to experience it for yourself, thanks to this Conservation Collier program. While the Pepper Ranch Preserve remains closed to the general public during the annual wet season till November, an exception is being made for a very special viewing Oct. …

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Take the kids in costume to a family-friendly, free Halloween event with games and crafts, (while supplies last), to learn about nocturnal creatures such as owls, toads, snakes and spiders. What: Hoot & Howl, 2023 When: Friday, Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m. Where: Daggerwing Nature Center, Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, 11435 Park Access Road, …

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For a dazzling outdoor display — including flying whales — Haulover Park is hosting Kitetober Festival. The Kite Festival is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 21 and 22, 2023, and entry is free. At the event, fly your own kites if you’d like, or watch others. Kites of all shapes and styles are featured, …

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While the Society of the Four Arts hosts a seasonal menu of performance and creative programs, fall through spring, it is also packed with free, fun and cheap things for adults and children to do at the Palm Beach cultural center year-round. Currently it is holding ongoing book discussions and lectures, plus garden and gallery …

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Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk offers a delightful stretch along the New River for sightseeing, photography and romantic walks.  Riverwalk runs along the river from about Southwest Fifth Street east toward Federal Highway, incorporating Esplanade Park.  It also serves as a scenic venue for food festivals and live jazz.  Riverwalk Photography Tips Jason Leidy, who’s with Middle …

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For an easy nature excursion, Deerfield Arboretum features about 200 trees from different parts of the world. The nickname for the venue is “Tree Zoo.” Entry is free.   The arboretum is on about nine acres with a walking path.  The route includes flowering tropical fruit trees, exotics, palms, wetlands, bamboo, natives, butterfly garden, and …

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Think it’s too hot to garden? Perhaps you want to plant radishes, turnips and arugula right inside your South Florida home. Yes, you can grow your own food indoors. We asked for tips from a South Florida urban horticulture program specialist affiliated with the University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences, also known …

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Set your sights for an adventure in the South Florida wilderness. Perhaps you’ll navigate a shady path through a lush forest. Or perch yourself on a riverbank where herons are wading in the water. Tune in to the visual displays, scents and sounds of the outdoor environment. Some parks, botanical gardens and protected natural areas …

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