Environmental Presentations
The PO section has portable exhibits that can be set up at local environmental
fairs, festivals, and special events. The exhibits contain information on several
Department programs including the natural areas, prohibited plants, and volunteer
opportunities. In addition, a limited number of free native tree seedlings are
distributed to encourage the use of native plants in the home and business landscape.
For more information contact Ann Mathews at (561) 233-2426 or amathews@co.palm-beach.fl.us.
PO coordinates monthly technical presentations of interest to ERM staff, other
County departments and members of the environmental community. These presentations
are free and open to the public. To see the flyer for the upcoming presentation,
click here. For more
information contact Hiley Schulte at (561) 233-2455 or hschulte@co.palm-beach.fl.us.
Volunteer Events
What: Trash Removal and Invasive Exotic Plant Removal
Where: Rosemary Scrub Natural Area - Boynton Beach
When: Saturday, May 24, 2008
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Directions: From I-95 exit at Hypoluxo Road - head east on
Hypoluxo Road to Seacrest Blvd. - turn right and head south on Seacrest Blvd.
for roughly 1 mile - the natural area is located on the west side of Seacrest
Blvd.
Volunteers should wear long pants, t-shirts, sneakers or boots. There are
no restroom facilities available at the natural area. We will be working in
brush-filled areas so wear old clothes and shoes. Event participation will be
limited to the first 25 volunteers who register.
What: Sawgrass planting
Where: Yamato Scrub Natural Area - Boca Raton
When: Saturday, May 31, 2008
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Directions: From I-95 exit at Congress Ave. - head south on
Congress Ave. to Clint Moore Road - turn left and head east on Clint Moore Road
for roughly 1/2 mile - the natural area is located on the north side of Clint
Moore Road - volunteers will have to make a U-turn at the Boca Raton Shrine
Club to access the parking lot.
Volunteers should wear long pants, t-shirts, boots or sneakers. Restroom
facilities are available at the natural area (port-a-lets). We will be working
in a wetland area so be prepared for muddy/wet conditions - volunteers should
wear old clothes and shoes. Event participation is limited to the first 35 volunteers
who register.
What: Trash Removal and Invasive Exotic Plant Removal
Where: Seacrest Scrub Natural Area - Boynton Beach
When: Saturday, June 7, 2008
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Directions: From I-95 exit at Woolbright Road - head east on
Woolbright Road to Seacrest Blvd. - turn right and head south on Seacrest Blvd.
for roughly 2 miles - the natural area is located on the east side of Seacrest
Blvd. (just south of Bethesda Hospital)
Volunteers should wear long pants, t-shirts, sneakers or boots. There are
no restroom facilities available at the natural area. We will be working in
brush-filled areas so wear old clothes and shoes. Event participation will be
limited to the first 30 volunteers who register.
What: Trash Removal
Where: Jupiter Ridge Natural Area - Jupiter
When: Saturday, June 28, 2008
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Directions: From I-95 exit at Donald Ross Road. Head east on
Donald Ross Road to U.S. Highway 1. Turn left and head north on U.S. Highway
1 for roughly 2 miles. The natural area is located on the left side of the road.
Volunteers should wear long pants, t-shirts, sneakers or boots. We will
be cleaning up the Intracoastal Waterway, so volunteers should be prepared for
wet and muddy conditions. Restroom facilities are available in the parking lot
(port-a-lets). Event participation will be limited to the first 35 volunteers
who register.
If you are interested in attending any of these events, please
email Ann Mathews at amathews@co.palm-beach.fl.us
with your name, contact information, and on which project you would like to
work. You will receive a reply in mid-May. Thanks for helping the Department
keep Palm Beach County clean and green.
Coastal Resources