The Florida-Friendly Landscaping Guide to PLANT SELECTION & LANDSCAPE DESIGN
In keeping with “Right Plant – Right Place” ALL Floridians should consult this publication before selecting any plants for their landscape: http://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/FYN_Plant_Selection_Guide_v090110.pdf
Urban Extension
Lorna Bravo, LEED, AP, BD+C
County Extension Director
Urban Horticulture Agent
UF/IFAS Extension
Broward County,
3245 College Ave, Davie, FL
Phone: 954-756-8529
Email: Lbravo1@ufl.edu
Broward County is a certified 4- STAR Community
Recognized for National Excellence in Sustainability
http://www.broward.org/Parks/Extension/UrbanHorticulture/Pages/MasterGardenerProgram.aspx
Habitat Steward Volunteers are individuals with a keen interest in the environment, and a willingness to volunteer their time and expertise to help others create or restore wildlife habitat.
Habitat Stewards need to be able to commit to providing 30 hours of service to the National Wildlife Federation within a year of completing their training.
Examples of some volunteer opportunities include:
• Consulting with neighbors about filling habitat needs in their backyard
• Speaking at civic association meetings or clubs about the importance of wildlife habitat
• Writing articles for local newspapers or magazines
• Distributing habitat information at local festivals
• Helping create Schoolyard Habitats
• Joining a Community Wildlife Habitat Team
• Certifying either 3 homes or 1 school, business, or place of worship
Habitat Steward Training includes field trips, expert speakers, and materials. Applicants must attend entire training.
This training is provided at no charge by NatureScape Broward. Volunteer commitment is required.
Class size is limited.
To register, please contact either Rose Bechard-Butman, or Kimberly May or 954-519-1470.
United States National Arboretum
A somewhat academic gardening resource with plenty of information on research and events as well as topics of general interest
The National Gardening Association
A comprehensive source of garden, lawn and kid’s gardening how-tos and resources, plus national forums.
