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<center class="gmail_quote"><b><font color="#660000" size="4" face="verdana,sans-serif">The Broward Lotus Sangha <br>and <br>The Broward Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society <br>Are pleased to invite you to a <br>
MINDFUL HIKE AT FAIRCHILD TROPICAL GARDENS <br>Saturday, January 15, 2011 <br>At 10:30 A.M.</font></b></center></span>
<div class="gmail_quote"><br><br><font face="verdana,sans-serif">This event is open to all age groups so bring your friends and family! <br><br>We will be walking slowly and mindfully while enjoying nature and learning about native flora and fauna at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens. This 83-acre garden has been delighting visitors since 1938 with its beautiful paths, vistas and exhibits. Fairchild Tropical Gardens is one of the world's preeminent botanic gardens, with extensive collections of native as well as rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees, tropical fruit trees, vines, and succulents. Come enjoy them with us! <br>
<br><b>Difficulty Level:</b> Easy--All Ages and fitness levels welcome. <br><br><b>Hike leader:</b> Stuart Krantz <br><br><b>What To Bring/Wear:</b> comfortable clothes, hat, sunblock, and closed shoes. <br><b>There is a nice café and indoor/outdoor eating area at the gardens where we can lunch, either before or after our tram tours, as the group prefers.</b> Healthy vegetarian fare available. <br>
<br><b>Where and When to Meet:</b> <br></font></div>
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<li><font face="verdana,sans-serif"><strong><u>If Carpooling with us at 8:45 A.M.: </u><br></strong>Meet at Agricultural Extension Service Building in Davie at 8:45A.M. For location of carpool meeting click here: </font><a href="http://www.npsbroward.org/Pete/PIX/E/NPS/lores/meetloc.htm" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.npsbroward.org/Pete/PIX/E/NPS/lores/meetloc.htm" target="_blank"><font face="verdana,sans-serif">http://www.npsbroward.org/Pete/PIX/E/NPS/lores/meetloc.htm</font></a></a><font face="verdana,sans-serif"> <br>
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<li><font face="verdana,sans-serif"><strong><u>If meeting us there 10:30 A.M.: </u><br></strong>Meet at the Fairchild Tropical Garden's Parking lot at 10:30 A.M. Garden hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. <br><u>For location and directions click here:</u> </font><a href="http://www.fairchildgarden.org/visitingfairchild/directionsparkingandmaps/guidesandmaps/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.fairchildgarden.org/visitingfairchild/directionsparkingandmaps/guidesandmaps/" target="_blank"><font face="verdana,sans-serif">http://www.fairchildgarden.org/visitingfairchild/directionsparkingandmaps/guidesandmaps/</font></a></a><font face="verdana,sans-serif"> <br>
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<li><font face="verdana,sans-serif"><b>We will receive our group admission tickets at the front gate:</b> There is no charge for the guided hike, but the Group Admission Fee is $18.00 (regularly $25). Free for Children 5 and under. <br>
The trams are free and depart on the hour. Get in line 15 minutes before the hour and they can probably take the entire group as they load 70 people for each trip. The tram tours are 10 to 4. </font></li></li></li></ul></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="center"><font face="Verdana"><strong>RSVP Here:</strong> </font><a href="http://www.meetup.com/Broward-Lotus-Sangha/calendar/16001097/" target="_blank"><font face="Verdana">http://www.meetup.com/Broward-Lotus-Sangha/calendar/16001097/</font></a><br>
<br><font face="verdana,sans-serif"><b>The address is:</b> <br>Fairchild Tropical Gardens <br>10901 Old Cutler Road <br>Coral Gables, FL 33156 <br>Phone: 305-667-1651 <br></font><a href="http://www.fairchildgarden.org/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.fairchildgarden.org/" target="_blank"><font face="verdana,sans-serif">http://www.fairchildgarden.org</font></a></a><font face="verdana,sans-serif"> <br>
<br>If you have any questions about the facilities, please contact the facility directly. <br><br><b>Directions From the North:</b> <br>Take I-95 south to US 1 (S. Dixie Hwy.) Go south on US 1 to SW 42nd Ave. (LeJeune Rd.). Turn left on SW 42nd Ave., and drive south to roundabout. Enter roundabout and take 2nd right onto Old Cutler Rd. Drive 2 miles on Old Cutler Road. Fairchild entrance will be on your left. <br>
<br><b>To learn more about the Broward Lotus Sangha</b>, click here </font><a href="http://www.meetup.com/Broward-Lotus-Sangha/messages/send/www.BrowardLotusSangha.org" target="_blank"><font face="verdana,sans-serif">www.BrowardLotusSangha.org</font></a><font face="verdana,sans-serif">. <br>
<br><b>To learn more about Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens</b>, click here </font><a href="http://www.meetup.com/Broward-Lotus-Sangha/messages/send/Fairchild+Tropical+Botanic+Gardens" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.fairchildgarden.org/visitingfairchild/" target="_blank"><font face="verdana,sans-serif">http://www.fairchildgarden.org/visitingfairchild/</font></a></a><font face="verdana,sans-serif">. <br>
<br><b>To learn more about The Broward Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society</b>, click here </font><a href="http://www.meetup.com/Broward-Lotus-Sangha/messages/send/npsbroward" target="_blank"><font face="verdana,sans-serif">www.npsbroward.org</font></a><font face="verdana,sans-serif">. <br>
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