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Steven L. Abrams
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Priscilla A. Taylor
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Hal R. Valeche
Paulette Burdick
Shelley Vana
Mary Lou Berger
Jess R. Santamaria
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Robert Weisman
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Electronic Press Release
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ERM Dark Sky Events to Raise Awareness of Light Pollution
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The Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management is coordinating with local nature centers to raise awareness of light pollution. Reducing the amount of light used at night saves energy, benefits wildlife and improves the view of our night sky. Join us at the events below to Celebrate the Night and learn how you can make a difference! For more information contact Jacey Biery at (561) 233-2461 or by emailing jbiery@pbcgov.org.
| What: |
Gumbo Limbo Sea Turtle Day - Enjoy this family friendly festival offering children’s crafts, local environmental organizations and food. This year’s theme is “Say No to Sky Glow.” |
| Where: |
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton |
| Additional Information: |
Call (561) 544-8605 or visit http://www.gumbolimbo.org/Sea-Turtle-Day-2013 |
| When: |
March 2, 2013 |
| Time: |
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Directions: |
I-95 to Palmetto Park Road, East on Palmetto Park Road to A1A, Left (North) on A1A-Gumbo Limbo will be approximately 1 mile on your left. |
| What: |
Palm Beach County Dark Sky Festival - A family friendly event that shows how you can improve lighting practices to reduce energy use, reduce harmful impacts to wildlife, and make it easier to see the night sky. Stargazing, telescopes, live animal show, guest speakers, children’s crafts, face painting, local environmental organizations and food will be offered. |
| Where: |
Okeeheelee Nature Center, West Palm Beach |
| Additional Information: |
Call (561) 233-2461 or visit http://www.pbcgov.com/erm/darkskyfest |
| When: |
March 9, 2013 |
| Time: |
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Directions: |
From the North or South, Take I-95 to Forest Hill Boulevard, Exit to Forest Hill Boulevard West-6.0 miles, Turn right onto Eshleman Trail-1.2 miles, Turn left at Nature Center entrance-.4miles, Nature Center will be on the right. |
| What: |
NatureScape/Dark Sky Festival - Enjoy a free educational day of family fun with native plant vendors, live animal show, guest speakers, artwork for sale, children’s crafts, face painting, local environmental organizations, a raffle, photography contest, live music and food. |
| Where: |
J. D. MacArthur Beach State Park, North Palm Beach, North Palm Beach |
| Additional Information: |
Call (561) 624-6952 or visit http://www.macarthurbeach.org/event/naturescaping-a-green-celebration/ |
| When: |
March 16, 2013 |
| Time: |
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Directions: |
From the North or South, Take 1-95 to PGA Boulevard (SR-786 E Exit number 79AB), Exit to PGA Boulevard East-3.0 miles, PGA Boulevard crosses US#1 and becomes State Road 703, continue East 2.0 miles to Park Entrance on the left. |
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