Yoga in Nature

Experience one of Broward's most unique swamps while doing seated stretches, breathing exercises, and a short-guided meditation. Join Yoga in Nature at Herman and Dorothy Shooster Nature Preserve on December 5.

Step into Nature with Guided Programs

With our guided hikes, we will share the beauty and resilience of our parks. Check out our various programs:

• December 5 - Nature Walk at Secret Woods Nature Center.
• December 6 - Bike and Hike at Kristin Jacobs Natural Area at Hillsboro Pineland. Register here for this program.
• December 7 - Observe birds in their natural habitat with an experienced birder at Tall Cypress Natural Area. Register here for the free program.
• December 12 - Guided Nature Hike at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium. Register here for this program.
• December 13 - Saturday Stroll & Learn: Ferns at Fern Forest Nature Center.
• December 14 - Intro to Birding Walk at Fern Forest Nature Center. Call 954-357-5198 to register for the program.
• December 21 - Birding in Natural Areas at Kristin Jacobs Natural Area at Hillsboro Pineland. Register here for this program.
• December 23 - Plants and Birds Walk at Highlands Scrub Natural Area. Register here for this free program.
• December 24 - Mangrove Adventure Hike at Anne Kolb Nature Center. Register here for this program.
• December 28 - Guided Nature Hike at Long Key Natural Area.

Nature Journaling and Adult Coloring Hour

The holidays can get hectic so take some time to destress at our parks with the following events.

• Join us for the Adult Coloring Hours at Fern Forest Nature Center on December 21.
• Connect with nature through journaling at Highlands Scrub Natural Area on December 23. Register for the program.

STEAMtastic Family Science Nights at Delevoe Park

Have fun and learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math at Family Science Nights at Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park. The next event is December 9. Preregistration is required. Call 954-357-8143/8170 or email Special Populations.

Park Programs for Youth

Every month we have a variety of regular kids program! Check out the activities for this month:

• December 2 - Nature Tots* at Miramar Pineland.
• December 2 - Niños en la Naturaleza* at Helene Klein Pineland Preserve.
• December 3 - Family Storytime Program at Anne Kolb Nature Center. Read more.
• December 3 - Pony Tales Reading Program* at Tradewinds Park & Stables.
• December 4 - Investigate It at Boaters Park. Read more.
• December 9 - Nature Tots (Bilingual)* at Tall Cypress Natural Area.
• December 10 - Farm Fables* at Tradewinds Park & Stables.
• December 11 - Nature's Explorers at Boaters Park. Read more.
• December 11 - Nature Tots* at Fern Forest Nature Center.
• December 17 - Tot Walk at Boaters Park. Read more.
• December 17 - Kids Program* at Saw Palmetto Natural Area.
• December 20 & 21- Model Steam Train Rides at Tradewinds Park & Stables. Read more.
• December 21 - Nature Gifts at Anne Kolb Nature Center. Read more.
• December 27 - Kids Program* at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium.

*Register on the link below for the program.

Holiday Fantasy of Lights at Tradewinds Park & Stables

Holiday Fantasy of Lights runs every night this month (holidays included) at Tradewinds Park & Stables. This drive-through show offers larger-than-life holiday light displays until January 3, 2026. Tickets are available online. For more information, visit HolidayLightsDriveThru.com.

December Mountain Bike Nights

Calling all adrenaline enthusiasts/mountain bikers, join us for an evening night ride on the mountain bike trails every third Wednesday of each month. Preregistration is required. Next night ride is December 17 from 6-9:30PM at Quiet Waters Park.

December Night Hikes

Experience nature's nightlight during a guided walk on December 5 at Fern Forest Nature Center, December 19 at Military Trail Natural Area. The program is $5/person.