The Sawgrass Nature Center in Coral Springs welcomes nature explorers from ages 3 to 5 to its new preschool program on June 3, 10, 17 and 24 (Wednesdays) from 10 a.m. to 11a.m. The cost is $5 for SNC members and $8 for nonmembers per class. Children and adults are welcome to enjoy a [...]

  The Florida Trail Association is holding its monthly meeting on May 14 at Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek. All ages are welcome to attend the meeting, which lasts from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. For more info call 954-970-0150.

  From 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on May 10 the public is welcome to take an interpretive hike through the nature trails of Long Key Natural Area in Davie. Hikers will look for nocturnal animals as they emerge.   Registration is required by May 9. For further information call the natural area at 954-327-8797. [...]

The Miami chapter of the Sierra Club is hosting a hike from the southern terminus trailhead of the Florida Trail (at Loop Road) to Oasis Ranger Station on Tamiami Trail. Hikers will pass orchids, bromeliads, dwarf cypress, giant sword ferns and other wildlife. Parts of the 7.7-mile hike will be wet.   Cost is $15. E-mail kaatjebernabei@bellsouth.net [...]