August 1, 2011
IN THIS ISSUE

• Palm Tran Unveils New Bus Stop Signs
  Palm Tran, Palm Beach County's public transportation system, is updating its 3,200 bus stop signs and poles throughout the county. Palm Tran is replacing older signs that are not as customer friendly, especially for disabled customers.
  
• Osprey Point Golf Course Designated First Certified Audubon International Classic Sanctuary in Florida
  The county's Osprey Point Golf Course, located in the South County Regional Park, has been designated as a certified Audubon International Classic Sanctuary. This is the first designation of this kind in the state of Florida, the second in the United States and the fifth in the world.
• ERM Needs Volunteers
  Environmental Resources Management needs volunteers to help on three dates in August at various locations. To register for one of the volunteer events, call 233-2426.
• Explore a County Natural Area at Your Local Library
  The Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) has installed natural area displays inside several county branch libraries to let people know about the environmental treasures located throughout Palm Beach County.
  
• County's Largest Group of Yard Advisors Ready to Recognize Your Yard
  The Palm Beach Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the University of Florida IFAS, administers the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ program that encourages the use of environmentally sound practices to create beautiful yards and gardens while protecting precious resources and saving costs.
• Okeechobee Blvd. at Tamarind/Parker Closed Until Mid-August
  Until August 15, drivers entering and leaving downtown West Palm Beach via Okeechobee Blvd. will need to find an alternate route.
  
• Check Out Our Adoptable Pet of the Week
  Our adoption specialists will help match your lifestyle and needs with the dog or cat that suits you best. All animals are adopted to qualified applicants on a first-come-first-serve basis.

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