Tommy  Bahama will have an open house between 6 and 9 pm. Light refreshments & free gift wrap while it lasts – arrive early!

The boulevard is closed to vehicle traffic.  School choirs give their all by singing popular holiday tunes and live bands or performers play on four different stages set up just for the occasion.  Visit Kids Ecology Corps and take a picture at the Santa booth.  Pick up your 12 Days of Green Holiday Tips.  Percentage of proceeds goes to benefit KEC programs.

Come hear stories about nature, bugs and animals.

Lisa Combs, master story teller, brings fun stories and surprises.

Come participate, you can lend your voice to the tale.

You can even make a dragonfly to take away.

Come have some fun and make it a great Family Day!

The Event is Free!  Parking is $1 per hour.

Directions from I95:

Take I95 to S.R. 84

East on S.R. 84 to S.W. 4 Avenue (1.4 miles)

South on S.W. 4 Avenue (0.6 miles)

Snyder Park is on the west side of the road

Directions from US1:

Take US 1 to S.R. 84

West on S.R 84 to S.W. 4 Avenue (0.6 miles)

South on S.W. 4 Avenue (0.6 miles)

Snyder Park is on the west side of the road

South Florida based Kids Ecology Corps, the non profit 501c(3) organization whose mission it is to inspire young people to take positive eco-action and make environmental stewardship a part of everyday life, will mark the event with mangrove plantings at the 9 AM opening of the Bill Keith Preserve, 3.4 acres of undeveloped property located along the north shore of the River at SW 17th Street and SW 18 Avenue, in the southwest Shady Banks neighborhood.

Kids Ecology Corps will receive a proclamation acknowledging its long-time commitment and programming efforts to educate and promote mangrove awareness at the City Commission meeting on Tuesday, November 15.

Come out and attend the event and/or volunteer at the Kids Ecology Corps table.

Volunteers needed from Saturday Oct 29 10:30am – 3:30pm.

Event begins @ 11 AM.

• Watch the Kids Got Talent sing and dance off
• Performances
• Food sampling from Pollo Tropical
• Arts and crafts
• Kids Halloween Costume Contest
• Prizes and Giveaways

We are looking for volunteers to help set up and break down and to make recycled hats at our table from 10:30am – 3:30pm.

To volunteer please e-mail Joan at joanstarr@kidsecologycorps.org  or call the office at 954-524-0366.

Help Us Restore Snyder Park from 9 AM until 12 Noon.

About the Project:

The Snyder Park Restoration Project is a program of Kids Ecology Corps in partnership with the City ofFort Lauderdale.  Snyder Park is an urban forest and part of the Eastern United States Flyway zone that is visited by a variety of migratory birds.  These migratory birds depend on the native plant and tree species inSnyder Park for shelter and food, and over the years the numbers of Florida Natives have decreased significantly because the introduction of invasive exotic trees and plants.  The goal of the Snyder Park Restoration Project is to involve the community and business partners in the restoration effort to remove overgrown exotic plant and trees.  Please join us in our effort to restore Snyder Park and restore vital urban habitat.

Important Volunteer Information:

• Proper attire would be t-shirt and long pants
• No flip-flops.
• All volunteers should wear close-toed shoes.
• Due to the heat it is recommended all Volunteers wear hat, sunscreen, plus bring their own water and snack.
• All tools will be provided by Kids Ecology Corps.

Click Here to Download your Release Form

Direction to Snyder Park 3299 SW 4th Ave. Fort Lauderdale

Directions from I_95:I-95 exit #25 going east to SW 4— right turn going south about ¼ mile on the right hand side The park is on SW 4 AVE just south of SR 84, just north of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and west of Federal Hwy.

Click Here to get directions using MapQuest

The Snyder Park Restoration Project is a program of Kids Ecology Corps in partnership with the City ofFort Lauderdale.  Snyder Park is an urban forest and part of the Eastern United States Flyway zone that is visited by a variety of migratory birds.  These migratory birds depend on the native plant and tree species inSnyder Park for shelter and food, and over the years the numbers of Florida Natives have decreased significantly because the introduction of invasive exotic trees and plants.  The goal of the Snyder Park Restoration Project is to involve the community and business partners in the restoration effort to remove overgrown exotic plant and trees.  Please join us in our effort to restore Snyder Park and restore vital urban habitat.

Date:  Saturday, September, 24 2011

Time: 9:00am until 12 noon.

Important Volunteer Information:

• Proper attire would be t-shirt and long pants
• No flip-flops. All volunteers should wear close-toed shoes.
• Due to the heat it is recommended all Volunteers wear hat, sunscreen, plus bring their own water and snack.
• Each participant MUST sign and turn-in release form
• All tools will be provided by Kids Ecology Corps.

Direction to Snyder Park

3299 SW 4th Ave. in Fort Lauderdale

Directions from I_95:

I-95 exit #25 going east to SW 4— right turn going south about ¼ mile on the right hand side

The park is on SW 4 AVE just south of SR 84, just north of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and west of Federal Hwy

Link for release forms:

http://www.kidsecologycorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Event-Participation-Travel-Permission-Form.pdf

Kids Ecology Corps is helping beautify Fort Lauderdale’s Snyder Park by building Nature Trail.

Community Service Days at Snyder Park:

Date:  Saturday,  July 23, 2011
Time: 9:00am until 12 noon.

Volunteer Registration is Online:  Click here to register online now.

Permission slips must be signed by parent or guardian if under 18 years of age. 
Click here to download and print the permissions form.

Volunteer Information:

• Minimum age to volunteer is 10 years old
• Closed Toed Shoes-flip flops are not permitted
• Bring a hat, sunscreen, water and a snack
• All tools will be provided by KEC

Please note there is a $1 parking fee per hour at Snyder Park. See you there!

Visit the KEC Booth Saturday, March 12th from 9:00am until 3:00pm.

An important part of Broward County’s effort to educate residents about water conservation is Water Matters Day. This fun, activity-filled event focuses on teaching residents about the need to conserve and protect water for people, plants and animals. The event helps Broward residents make the connection between their daily activities and the impact they have on our local water resources and natural environment.

Tree Tops Park   3900 SW 100th Ave, Davie