May 092013
 

bhg_splash_4184_APGA_preResolute_2013To take advantage of a free event at various venues in Florida,  log on to the Better Homes and Gardens website.

The site offers a sign up section to receive vouchers for free entry at participating attractions  for National Public Gardens Day, May 10.

Several venues in Florida are participating in the program.

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Mar 222013
 

Entry is always free to the  The Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center in Key West, which that showcases the local ecosystems with interactive displays and exhibits.

Among the exhibits is a mock version of the Aquarius ocean laboratory.

The Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center  is  open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Tuesdays through Saturdays, 305-809-4750.

The venue offers  Discovery Saturday programs the third Saturdays of the month,  featuring  free activities for kids.

The Center is run and sponsored by Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, NOAA, the South Florida Water Management District, Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks, the National Wildlife Refuges of the Florida Keys and Eastern National.

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Feb 062013
 

programsVarious environmental topics are featured in free programs  offered in Key Largo.

Macroalgae is the featured topic  7 p.m. February 22.

The program, which includes  a meet and greet at 6 p.m., is part of the Ocean Life Lecture Series, presented by The Friends of the Key Largo Cultural Center and  Florida International University School of Environment, Arts and Society at the Government and Cultural Center, mile marker 102,  Key Largo.

For information, email linda@fklcc.org  or 305-396-7000

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Feb 052013
 

Sliders_FAIn separate deals, participating Pizza Hut and IHOP restaurants are serving free food.

Pizza Hut:  Participating Pizza Hut restaurants are offering Big Pizza Sliders  4 p.m. to 7 p.m. February 5. A Big Pizza Slider is a mini pizza with up to three toppings.

IHOP:  For National Pancake Day, participating  IHOP restaurants offer guests a free short stack of pancakes, while supplies last.  Restaurants are using the promotion to accept donations for specific non-profit organizations.

Thanks to Living On The Cheap.

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Jan 182013
 

everglades parksVarious environmental topics are featured in free programs  offered in Key Largo.

A movie and discussion on The Everglades is featured at 7 p.m. January 18.

The  program on Everglades predators, which is part of the Ocean Life Lecture Series, is presented by The Friends of the Key Largo Cultural Center and  Florida International University School of Environment, Arts and Society at the Government and Cultural Center in Key Largo.

Other free programs are scheduled  February 22, March 15 and April 19, May 17, June 21 and  July 19

For information,  305-396-7000

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Jan 182013
 

everglades eSeveral national parks, including some in The Florida Keys and other parts of Florida, are waiving usual entrance fees January 21.

The  money-saving offer is for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The participating parks  include

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Jan 172013
 

 


Vendors selling supplies for boaters and divers are featured at a free event on Big Pine Key.

The Nautical Flea Market is a free family- friendly event.

The event, which includes music by local and regional performers,  is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. January 19 and January 20 at the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, mile marker 31.

Nautical wares,  food and beverages are available from various vendors, 800-872-3722

 

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Jan 152013
 

Savor the sounds of a local band during a  free outdoor performance.

The free musical event is 4 p.m.  January 19 at Islamorada Founders Park, mile marker 87.

The Keys Community Concert Band performs several free concerts, including Hooked on Classics, January 19.

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