Subject: Join us in the Everglades!
Volunteers Needed for Annual Trail Spruce-Up!
Everglades Day
Please join us on Saturday, February 5, at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge to help "spruce up" the Refuge's public trails! This fun, family-friendly event is a great way to help the environment and spend time outdoors while earning community service hours.
Volunteers should bring bring bottled water and wear closed-toe shoes, hats, sun protection, and insect repellant. Light refreshments and gardening equipment will be supplied.
The Refuge is located at 10216 Lee Road in western Boynton Beach. From I-95 or the Florida Turnpike, take Boynton Beach Blvd. west to US 441 and head south on US 441 approximately 1.9 miles to Lee Road (brown sign on the right) and go west into the Refuge. Entrance fees are waived for Trail Spruce-Up volunteers.
RSVP by February 2 to plantcypress@aol.com or call 561-805-TREE [8733].
"Back to Nature" Luncheon featuring nature advocate Richard Louv
Join us on Friday, March 25 at noon at the Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach to hear journalist Richard Louv, co-founder of the Children & Nature Network (www.childrenandnature.org) and author of LAST CHILD IN THE WOODS.
12th Annual Everglades Day Festival at the Refuge
Saturday, February 12 8:00 am - 4:00 pm FREE Admission
Visit the Marshall Foundation's table for information and kids' art activity!
Don't miss a presentation by our 2011 River of Grass Canoe Expedition Paddlers at the Boat Ramp at 1:00 and 2:00 pm.
Arthur R. Marshall Foundation
PO Box 2620
Palm Beach, Florida 33480
561-805-8733
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