Saturdays and Sundays
Aquarium: Behind the Scenes
Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park
751 Sheridan Street, Hollywood
For all ages
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
$1/person.
Get a closer look at the 3,500-gallon saltwater aquarium in the nature center’s exhibit hall. For more information, call the nature center at 954-926-2480.

Third Fridays of the month, May through August
Family Fun Night on Castaway Island
T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park
3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood
For all ages
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
$6.50/person

May 16, June 20, July 18 and August 15.

Join us at Castaway Island for games and activities for parents and children in and out of the water. Great fun for the whole family.

Saturday, April 19
Eco-Action Day
Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park
751 Sheridan Street, Hollywood
13 and over, with parental signature if under 18
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free
Volunteer in the parks planting, removing exotics, picking up trash, as needed. Call 954-926-2415 for further information.

Sunday, April 20
Castles in the Sand
Hollywood North Beach Park
3601 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood
For all ages
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free
A sand castle-building activity with educational displays about sand and its properties. A sand castle competition will be held at noon.

Saturday, April 26
Give Thanks for the Environment Day
Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park
751 Sheridan Street, Hollywood
For all ages
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free
The Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park hosts a nature event celebrating Earth Day and environmental awareness. Presentations, exhibits, arts and crafts, and other activities will be offered.

Sunday, May 11
Butterflies and Blooms
Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park
751 Sheridan Street, Hollywood
For all ages
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
$3/person
An arts and crafts activity with a short tour of the nature center's butterfly garden, focusing on butterfly-attracting plants. The fee is $3 per person. For all ages. Program takes place in the Exhibit Hall.

Saturday, May 17
Eco-Action Day
Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park
751 Sheridan Street, Hollywood
13 and over, with parental signature if under 18
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free
Volunteer in the parks planting, removing exotics, picking up trash, as needed. Call 954-926-2415 for further information.

Saturday, May 17
Let's Learn About Sea Turtles
Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park
751 Sheridan Street, Hollywood
For ages 6 to 12
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
$1/person admission to the Exhibit Hall
Learn about the fascinating sea turtles that visit South Florida. An information program only (no live turtles included).

Saturday, May 24
Legends and Lore of the Landscape Stroll
Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park
751 Sheridan Street, Hollywood
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
$3/person
Join us for a leisurely stroll around the nature center to discuss some historical importance and folklore about the flora.

Friday, June 13
Friday Night Social
Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park
751 Sheridan Street, Hollywood
For adults
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Free
The Parks and Recreation Division's Special Populations Section hosts a free social for patrons ages 18 and up who are mental health consumers.

Saturday, June 14
Reef Sweep Beach Cleanup
Hollywood North Beach Park
3601 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood
For all ages
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free
Help the environment by participating in a beach cleanup. Registration is required at the park.

Saturday, June 14
Legends and Lore of the Landscape Stroll
Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park
751 Sheridan Street, Hollywood
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
$3/person
Join us for a leisurely stroll around the nature center to discuss some historical importance and folklore about the flora.

Sunday, June 15
Digging Dirt Program
Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park
751 Sheridan Street, Hollywood
For all ages.
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
$3/person.
Explore the fascinating world beneath our feet. Program takes place at the nature center's Exhibit Hall.

Saturday, June 28
Mud Flat Trail Hike
Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park
751 Sheridan Street, Hollywood
For all ages
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$3/person
Explore the Mud Flat Trail during low tide.