Broward Lotus Sangha

Four species of sea turtles use South Florida’s beaches during the spring/summer months to lay and incubate their eggs until the hatchlings emerge 45 to 55 days later. This program, presented by the Sea Turtle Conservation staff from Nova Southeastern University, shares the mysterious life of sea turtles and their fight for survival, and ends with a beach-side release of hatchlings conducted by naturalists from the Anne Kolb Nature Center. We will first see a slide presentation and lecture about Sea Turtles and Their Babies, and will then accompany a naturalist on a hatchling release to experience what the tiny creatures face during their first crucial minutes of life. There will be plenty photo opportunities during both portions of the event.

This Program is very popular and is limited to only 50 participants, therefore reservations must be made well in advance. The Price is $6 per person ($5 for park program plus $1 donation for the Sangha). Please make checks payable to Broward Lotus Sangha and mail to P.O. Box 245124, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024, or bring checks to the Sangha in person. Please be advised that, as far as we know, the park offers no refunds for cancellations originated by payee.

To register for this event, please e-mail Faith at joe999@comcast.net

All participants are invited to join us for an optional Beach Walk at the end of this event.

For more information about the Turtle Release Program, please see last year’s flyer.

Anne Kolb Nature Center is located at 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood, FL 33019. For map and directions, please visit http://www.broward.org/parks/wlpmap.htm.

For more information about the Broward Lotus Sangha, please visit www.BrowardLotusSangha.org.

What to bring:

• Quarters for parking meters at beach release site.
• Comfortable clothing and shoes for beach release site and walk.
• A flashlight if you have one.
• Any snacks and/or non-alcoholic drinks that you would like to bring with you.

This adventure is for the whole family! Come join us!

This event is free and open to the public so bring your friends!

Join us for a short and adventurous 2-mile roundtrip nature hike at Strabineau Camp - Big Cypress (off I-75, Exit 49) led by Jack Lange. Jack scouted the hiking location for us just a few days ago and saw the rare and gorgeous ghost orchid in full bloom!

Option #1: Meet us at the Extension Service in Davie at 8:00 A.M. and carpool to the Miccosukee Mobil Gas Station, Exit 49 off Alligator Alley.

Meeting Place: Broward County Extension Service Parking Lot,
3245 College Avenue, Davie, FL 33314
Meeting Time: 8:00 A.M.

Option #2: Meet us at the Miccosukee Mobil Gas Station at 9:30 A.M. and we will hike together from there.

Meeting Place: Miccosukee Mobil Gas Station,
Exit 49 off Alligator Alley (Take I-75 towards Naples, to Exit 49 and follow signs to Gas Station)
Meeting Time: 9:30 A.M.

The hike will start at 10 A.M. SHARP!

Don’t be late, or we’ll be on the trail

About the hike: The total planned route is about 2 miles roundtrip. Jack noted the water level could be a foot deep or more in some places…so be prepared to get a bit wet. He also saw some wildlife (snakes) and a rare ghost orchid in full bloom!

Difficulty Rating: Moderately Difficult (not for the very young).

What to wear and bring:

1. Sturdy footwear that can get wet and withstand the suction created by mud such as old lace-up tennis shoes (flip flops are not advised) and

2. A pair of dry shoes to change after you return from the hike

3. A walking stick

4. Water and snacks

5. Bug repellant

6. A hat and other sun protection.

To learn more about the Broward Lotus Sangha, click here.

To learn more about The Broward Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, click here.

Join us for a delightful evening to celebrate Vesak –the day of Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and paranirvana. We will start the celebration with a Dharma Talk by Venerable Thich Dong Nhut, followed by a chanting session at 6:00 P.M. At about 7:00 P.M. we will start the Bathing The Baby Buddha Ceremony in Plum Village style, followed by joyful singing and a Vietnamese vegetarian dinner at 8:00 P.M. The “bathing” refers to a ceremonial bathing of a statue of the baby Buddha in perfumed water, to remind people to keep a clean mind, free from all obstacles and to awaken and cultivate their True Nature. The Celebration will be conducted in English and Vietnamese.

This event is free and open to the public. However, your generosity in providing a donation or Dana for the monastic sangha is gratefully accepted and encouraged. Your kind donation helps support the activities of the Sangha (e.g., defray the costs associated with maintaining the meditation hall, offering activities, beverages and meals) and is greatly appreciated.

Directions to Vesak Ceremony: Tu Viên Hýõng Hai is located just West of Flamingo Road at 2321 SW 127 Ave., Davie FL 33325. Take I-595 to Flamingo Road Exit. Go South to 20th Street. Make a Right on 20th Street. Go to the end of the street. Make a Right at Stop Sign, onto dirt road (127 Ave). The Temple will be on your Right (West side of the road). Proceed to parking lot.