Technical Series Presentations
PO coordinates regular 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. For more information contact Ginny
Powell at 561-233-2452 or gpowell@co.palm.beach.fl.us
NEXT TECHNICAL PRESENTATION: TO BE ANNOUNCED
RECENT TECHNICAL
PRESENTATIONS
July 23, 2008; 2:00 pm: Harnessing
the Energy of the Gulf Stream
July 8, 2008; 2:30 pm: Deep
Coral Reefs
Volunteer Events
What: National Public Lands Day - Trash Removal, Exotic Plant Removal
Where: Jupiter Inlet Natural Area - Jupiter
When: Saturday, September 27, 2008
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Directions: From I-95 exit at Indiantown Rd. - head east on
Indiantown Rd. to U.S. Highway 1 - turn left and head north on U.S. Highway 1
to Beach Rd (707) - turn right on Beach Rd. and park in Lighthouse Park - volunteers
will then head east on Beach Rd. for roughly 1/8 mile to natural area entrance which
is located on the north side of Beach Rd. - look for tents and a registration table.
Volunteers should wear long pants, t-shirts, boots or sneakers. Restroom facilities
are available at Lighthouse Park. We will be working in brush-filled areas so
volunteers should wear old clothes and shoes. Event participation is limited to the
first 50 volunteers who register.
What: Trash Removal, Invasive Plant Removal, Trail Maintenance
Where: High Ridge Scrub Natural Area
When: Saturday, October 25, 2008
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Directions: From I-95 exit at Hypoluxo Rd. - head west on Hypoluxo
Rd. to High Ridge Rd. - turn left and head south on High Ridge Rd. for roughly ½ mile -
the natural area is located on the east side of High Ridge Rd.
Volunteers should wear long pants, t-shirts, sneakers or boots. We will be working in
brush-filled areas containing thorny and prickly vegetation. Volunteers should wear
old clothes and shoes. Restroom facilities are not available at the site.
Event participation will be limited to the first 30 volunteers who register.
Volunteers can register for any, or all, of these events by either
calling Ann Mathews at 561-233-2426 or emailing Ann at
amathews@co.palm-beach.fl.us.
Thanks for helping the Department keep Palm Beach County clean and green.
Coastal Resources