BROWARD COUNTY COMMISSION

NEWS RELEASE

Parks and Recreation Division ▪ 950 N.W. 38th St., Oakland Park, FL 33309

Phone: 954-357-8100 ▪ Fax: 954-561-5359 ▪ www.broward.org/parks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: July 11, 2012 Phone: 954-357-8115

From: Michael Mills E-mail:

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- Nature center offers hands-on Wildlife Photography Workshop -

WHAT: Secret Woods Nature Center in Dania Beach will host a free Wildlife Photography Workshop, for ages 12 and up, from 11 a.m. to noon on Sunday, July 29, in the nature center’s Swallowtail Classroom. Local wildlife photographer Efram Goldberg will lead the workshop, which is for beginners to advanced photographers. Participants are invited to bring their favorite digital cameras and their questions for a short class on camera basics, followed by a photo safari through the park.

WHERE: Secret Woods Nature Center

2701 W. State Rd. 84, Dania Beach 33312

954-357-8884

WHEN: Sunday, July 29

11 a.m.-noon

WHO: For ages 12 and up.

HOW: Free.

For further information, call the nature center at 954-357-8884. Secret Woods is accessible via Broward County Transit Route #6.

Founded in February 1956 and accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies, Broward County Parks and Recreation Division manages nearly 6,500 acres, encompassing 19 regional parks and nature centers, six neighborhood parks, and 21 natural areas at various stages of development. Facilities include water parks, campgrounds, a target range, a stadium, a skate park, an observatory, mountain bike trails, an educational farm with stables, and a velodrome and other sports facilities. Hours and fees vary by location. For more information, visit www.broward.org/parks.

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Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in County programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2844 at least 10 business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation.