Nature Postings - instagram report - Family Kayak Adventure - Palmetto Bay Earth Week edition

CLICK HERE to view the video posted by Nature Postings - an outstanding Palmetto Bay Partner (CLICK HERE to view a prior post on the Bird Watching workshop).

As Nature Postings so aptly put it: Another AMAZING Family Kayak Adventure sponsored by Village of Palmetto Bay! Our families learned about Biscayne Bay and the ecosystems found in it. They also encountered sharks, stingrays, waterbirds and many fish! What a great day!!! This program is offered FREE the last Sunday of the month at Thalatta Estate

Yes, FREE - the last Sunday of the month at Thalatta Estate.  This program in an example of why I worked so hard with the rest of the original village council to obtain this 'backyard on the bay.' Come on out and enjoy it. 

About Nature Postings: (info below taken from their website - http://www.naturepostings.com)
Nature Postings Providing experiences and revealing the unspoken knowledge of nature through hands-on study sessions, interpretive programs and guided excursions!

Bird Watching workshop

Prior Kayak event

Earth Week is coming - beginning April 19 and running through April 26. Link to official Palmetto Bay information.

Palmetto Bay is committed to Earth Day in such a big way, we take a full week to celebrate. Villagers of all ages are invited to take part in a wide range of way green activities, all free to the public, April 19-26. Here's what we have planned for Earth Week 2015:

• Lady Bug Releases
• Student Poster Contest
• Library Read Along
• Wildlife Film-Maker Lecture
• Tree Give-Away
• Bike-B-Que & Rodeo
• Movie Night - "Rio 2"
• Bird Watching Workshop (no further reservations accepted)
• Kayak Adventure (no further reservations accepted)

The Kayak trips have been very popular - I had to wait for a cancellation to get my family into a trip - and it was worth the wait and effort! Don't miss out! 

See below for a schedule of events and CLICK HERE to view the Palmetto Bay "Village Green" Page for more information and updates as they occur.

Reflections on Palmetto Bay's Earth Week celebrations. Pinecrest's April 10 celebration

Local and international events have occurred that really should make anyone paying attention sit down and consider what direction they want our environment to take.  Even the concept of clean water is now under attack.  It is important that we take some time to consider our future, what type of world we want to turn over to our children, our next generation.  I was proud that I was able to start a village Earth Day celebration that has morphed into a multi-faceted Earth Week celebration, partnering with local public and private schools, environmental groups, community groups and involve so many residents of all ages.  We are now seeing the fourth year that Palmetto Bay celebrates Earth Week.  We are looking forward to another great celebration.  This year will see a continuation of the ladybug releases I started, providing a living example of the use of nature’s pest control over chemicals.  The village will be releasing one ladybug for each resident of this outstanding community this year.  This movie night will feature WALL-E, sticking with the environmental themes of past Earth Week movie nights.  Past Earth Week movies have included “Hoot” (with presentations which included the actual Owls featured in the movie), and the “Bee Movie”

It is unfortunate that the events were scaled back this year.  Past years have included events such as the Magical Bus Tour, area clean ups with the administration, staff and students at Alexander Montessori School; Kayak Tours from Deering point in beautiful Biscayne Bay sponsored through Laura Reynolds and the Tropical Audubon Society (TAS); a family bike ride enjoyed by hundreds organized in cooperation with Eric Tullberg and the Green Mobility Network; safe solar viewing provided through the Southern Cross Astronomical Society (SCAS); and area nature walks guided by members of Palmetto Bay’s tree board through the preserved areas of the Palmetto Bay Village Center.  Interested persons were able to see crocodiles, several varieties of mangrove trees and other native plants right here in Palmetto Bay! These were extensive events to involve everyone and celebrate our surroundings, all great events.

These events will not be forgotten and there is work behind the scenes to bring them back either through private efforts or simply impromptu community events such as the bike ride.

Please CLICK HERE to review my April 2010 article in the Palmetto Bay news – “It takes more than a day to celebrate the Earth” (Click on the front page of the paper to read the entire article)

Pinecrest is celebrating its Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 10, 2011.  It should not be missed.  The event is held at Pinecrest Gardens from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.  Admission is free.  Attendees will enjoy the Farmer's Market, Wildlife Shows and Presentations, Plant Exhibitions, Green vendor booths, Food, Area School Talent Show, and Green and Eco-Friendly Workshops

CLICK HERE to review the official information, including specific details.

Have a great Earth Week and do your part to make every day Earth Day.

Mayor's fitness challenge gets off to a running start - there is still time to participate.

Palmetto Bay had to compete with the Dolphins playoff game - but we still had good attendance at our event - many more came out in time for the 5K run, which was after the  Dolphins game (or at least after the outcome was determined) - significant information given out and many registered for the Mayor's Fitness Challenge. 

Thank you to so many, including, but not limited to: Frankie Ruiz, the Old Cutler Run Club, the Pineapple Pacers, Baptist Health South Florida, Race Day Professionals and many others for the 5K (a free event - a timed race).

There is still time to register  for the Get Fit Palmetto Bay Kickoff and participate in the Mayor's Fitness Challenge.  The Mayor's Fitness Challenge is a great way to address the Holiday weight gain.

The Mayor's Fitness Challenge is a 7-week program that requires participants to register by January 14th and follow their progress for the 7-week period.  Program participants will receive an initial health screening administered by Baptist Health, which includes weigh-in and body composition measurements.  Participants will also receive a "goodie bag", a Health Passport to track measurements, two passes to Surf & Turf Zumba-Kayak Workout and discounts and freebies from program partners.

 

Please see the Mayor's Fitness Challenge Rules for more information.

 

CLICK HERE to view additional photos posted my Eugene Flinn, Mayor - Facebook Page

(above - Natures Postings was a sponsor/participant in this family event)

Photos immediately above: With County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava

and reps of Giardino Gourmet Salads, Palmetto Bay

(Photos from registration and with Cathy Parbst-Accurso, In Balance Physical Therapy,

at the Palmetto Bay Get Fit Kick off)

 Immediately above right - Saylin Paez, Events & Programs Coordinator completing the 5K run

 

CLICK HERE to view the Old Cutler Run Club photos posted to Facebook.

 (Note - photo credit for 6 photos immediately above from Old Cutler Run Club)

 

Come on out - join us - have fun and improve your fitness here in the Village of Parks!

Karyn Cunningham is running for Village Vice Mayor | Palmetto Bay

Karyn Cunningham is running for Village Vice Mayor | Palmetto Bay

Vote Karyn Cunningham for Vice Mayor.  I am excited about the opportunity for Palmetto Bay which right now is in desperate need for positive leadership at the top. Karyn is for protecting our neighborhoods and inclusiveness.   CLICK HERE or the link at top to read more about her.

Why do we have current leadership that believes that the only way to hold onto power is to divide the community?   I want a return to the original Palmetto Bay which focused on community, not creating regulations, that spends on movie nights, family bike rides, kayak trips for earth week, and proper fiscal management that saves money, not spending our hard fought reserves.

Vote Karyn Cunningham for Vice Mayor.  Because we all deserve to have a voice in Palmetto Bay!

HAPPY EARTH DAY 2025

I may not be "cool" under current administrations, but it is more important than ever.  And it is a simple matter as well.  The late Paul Neidhart once remarked that LEED certified construction is simply quality construction that will save money in operating costs (high efficiency = cost operating savings).  So stop making it so political! Now where are we in regards to protecting our fragile ecosystem?

Do you know the approximate age of the Earth? 4.543 billion years. Yet today, 4/22/2019 is just the 49th Earth Day celebration. ACTING on Earth Day is more than just a movie night, it is taking action and participating, doing things differently, ending (sub)Urban Sprawl.

A brief history of Earth Day: The April 22 Earth Day was founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson, and was first organized in 1970 to promote ecology and respect for life on the planet as well as to encourage awareness of the growing problems of air, water and soil pollution.

I am proud to have led Palmetto Bay and created more than a simple Earth Day Celebration, but set Palmetto Bay to be committed to Earth Day 24/7/365. We don’t just recognize a day, we are now in big, in such a big way, that we take a full week to celebrate. Green activities, all free to the public, have been going this past week. We continue to involve our youth in partnership with the local schools as they are going to inherit what we leave behind.

Palmetto Bay history: I was pleased to announce way back on Friday, July 20, 2018, that Palmetto Bay was certified by the FGBC as a Green City. This started the path to eventual Gold Certification so long as the subsequent councils continue to subscribe to the green footprints cast before them.

 

 

Participating in a python hunt to 
remove an invasive species

Today,  Tuesday, April 22, 2025, is an international Earth Day Celebration.  What, if anything, are you doing to mark this event?  We celebrated with our youth in many activities including the always popular (and educational) Lady Bug releases at area schools and at our Earth Week movie night.  We partnered with the Tropical Audubon Society on Kayak tours of Palmetto Bay's coastline. Earth Week themed movie nights, poster contests, community bike rides, so many activities that brought the community together.  Please feel free to CLICK HERE for past updates on Earth Day.  

Prior relevant blog posts: Some relevant posts on my personal blog include Invasive Species, creating a backyard oasis, Celestial Events: there have been many posts throughout this blog covering these topics and how they are relevant to our South Miami-Dade Communities. Please take the time to check a few out. It is all about my transparency. I am about preservation of Palmetto Bay. That means thinking differently, saving the 22 acres of the rapidly deteriorating Pine Rocklands at the Palmetto Bay Village Center.

Finally, on a silly, but fun note, no special day is complete without viewing Google's special Earth Day animated doodle on the Google site.

Happy Earth Day – 2025!

Eugene Flinn

Photo of the Day - SFWMD - let's step up the maintenance of the C100 canal

A FOSDU sent me a photo of the ooze winding the way down the C100 canal. This photo was taken on Monday, September 16, 2019.  Not a 'chamber of commerce day' for anyone wanting to kayak down the waterway. 

Is this water safe for swimming? 

Are fish caught from this canal safe to eat?

Snakehead in freshwater, mounting a challenge like lionfish in local reefs. Broward canal yields dubious record – biggest invasive snakehead fish - Environment - MiamiHerald.com

Broward canal yields dubious record – biggest invasive snakehead fish - Environment - MiamiHerald.com

This is not your average fish story and certainly not your average invasive fish: The Miami Herald reports that a 14-pound, three-ounce bullseye snakehead caught in a Margate canal. This fish was so large that it would have beaten the all-tackle world record had it been caught with a hook and line.

Not to be confused with the local Mudfish (or bowfin).  Do you know how to tell the difference between the two? Check out: Bowfin and Snakeheads: Distinguishing Features (posted on Texas Parks & Wildlife page)

As reported, Scientists fear snakeheads, predators that will eat just about anything and are generally larger than most native freshwater fish, could take a big bite out local populations if they spread unchecked. The fish’s freakier attributes added to the curiosity. Much like the infamous walking catfish touted as a scourge of the Everglades in the 1960s, snakeheads can survive out of water for several days. And like the catfish, a few species purportedly can wiggle across short distances on land on their fins.

Like other exotics, the four species documented in the United States didn’t swim here. Federal and state wildlife managers believe they were likely released by aquarium owners or breeders for Asian seafood markets, where live specimens were illegally sold in the past.

Also see Kayak Club of the Palm Beaches message board: "Snakehead - A really good eating fish" This source advises that the Bullseye gets it's name from the prominent eyespot, or ocellus, which is a black spot rimmed with orange near the base of the tail fin. These Snakeheads are an invasive fish and predominately found in an area north of SR-84 near the Ft. Lauderdale Airport (New River) up to and somewhat into Palm Beach County west of Boca Raton.

Any guess on what our local fish population will look like in 20 years given the massive influx of exotics like the snakehead in our local freshwater and lion fish in local reefs? 
 
CLICK HERE to view my post regarding the results and official photographs from the 2012 Everglades CISMA non-native fish round up.  The largest Fish was a 2 lb, 14 oz, Bullseye Snakehead which was nowhere near the size reported in this Miami Herald Story.

I find it interesting that the post states that that this is a prized fish.  So read up on where some recommend to find 'em and go get them.  The article provides some guidance.

Happy Earth Day - 2020. Outdoor activities move to virtual and limited for this year. Keep pushing for sustainability.

Where are we in regards to protecting our fragile ecosystem?

Do you know the approximate age of the Earth? 4.543 billion years. Yet today, 4/22/2020 is just the 50th Earth Day celebration. ACTING on Earth Day is more than just a movie night, it is taking action and participating, doing things differently, ending (sub)Urban Sprawl.
 

 A brief history of Earth Day: The April 22 Earth Day was founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson, and was first organized in 1970 to promote ecology and respect for life on the planet as well as to encourage awareness of the growing problems of air, water and soil pollution.

Prior relevant blog posts: Some relevant posts on my personal blog include Invasive Species, creating a backyard oasis, Celestial Events: there have been many posts throughout this blog covering these topics and how they are relevant to our South Miami-Dade Communities. Please take the time to check a few out. It is all about my transparency. I am about preservation of Palmetto Bay. That means thinking differently, saving the 22 acres of the rapidly deteriorating Pine Rocklands at the Palmetto Bay Village Center.

Finally, on a silly, but fun note, no special day is complete without viewing Google's special Earth Day animated doodle on the Google site.

Happy Earth Day – 2020!

Eugene Flinn

Special note for 2020- the Coronavirus Pandemic has place restrictions on the activities, but should not curb anyone's enthusiasm toward our events.  

The original council worked hard to lay a great foundation to last through raining days - or a pandemic, to be different and make the simple things, like Arbor Day and Earth Day, into fun, engaging, and positive educational events.  As Mayor, I initiated the Lady Bug release at area schools, and even added a release at the Ken Robinson Memorial Gardens at Coral Reef Park for the movie night. 

We brought internationally known Eco Artist Xavier Cortada to Ludovici Park to participate in the 2010 Arbor Day event.

We engaged the Green Mobility network to put together an outstanding family bike ride that included environmental talks including South Florida Water Management District speakers at designated rest stops. 

We partnered with the Nature's Posting, Tropical Audubon Society (TAS) and volunteers including resident Beth Kibler, to provide guided kayak/canoe trips from Snowden's / Deering Point. Residents were able to view the mangroves and learn about the native birds and other bay animals and plants of this South Florida ecosystem – and appreciate Palmetto Bay from the Bay for several years. (CLICK HERE)

We took advantage of special relationships and the talents of residents located in Palmetto Bay who participated in the 2008 movie night during Earth Week, bringing out the actual owls from the movie "Hoot."  We worked with area private schools that brought their students out and participated in area clean ups (The Magical Musical Litter-Bus Tour).  We even had groups such as Friends Forever jump in on impromptu cleanup of the Dog Park in honor of Earth Day!

We will return to those activities once this pandemic is over.  I look forward to participating with friends, neighbors and collegues in the very near future.

Palmetto Bay’s Earth Week celebration begins. Let’s have some fun. Here is what I have done today, 4/21/14, to kick it off: my bicycle to the office commute.

This was too beautiful a morning not to commute via bicycle to the office.  It was a very cool 63 degrees this morning when I left the house. I try to ride at least once a week and my best week was riding 4 out of 5 work days.  My goal for biking to work this week is 3 of the 5 days based upon my present schedule of work events. Who wants to join me on a bike ride?  CLICK HERE to view some of my other posts on "Bicycling".

I have always enjoyed Palmetto Bay’s Earth Week.  I have written on it even after leaving office see: the EarthWeek tab/label (labels posted in the column to the right).

It is important that we take some time to consider our future, what type of world we want to turn over to our children, our next generation.  I was proud that I was able to start a village Earth Day celebration that has morphed into a multi-faceted Earth Week celebration, partnering with local public and private schools, environmental groups, community groups and involve so many residents of all ages.  We are now seeing the fourth year that Palmetto Bay celebrates Earth Week. 

This year will see a continuation of the ladybug releases which I started many years ago as Mayor, providing a living example of the use of nature’s pest control over chemicals.  It is a fun event for both the kids and the adults. Movie night has always been fun with past Earth Week movies including “WALL-E”, “Hoot” (with presentations which included the actual Owls featured in the movie), and the “Bee Movie.”

The Earth Week celebrations cannot always stay the same. New events freshen it up and draw new participants.  Past years have included events such as the Magical Bus Tour, area clean ups with the administration, staff and students at Alexander Montessori School; Kayak Tours from Deering point in beautiful Biscayne Bay sponsored through Laura Reynolds and the Tropical Audubon Society (TAS); a family bike ride enjoyed by hundreds organized in cooperation with Eric Tullberg and the Green Mobility Network; safe solar viewing provided through the Southern Cross Astronomical Society (SCAS); and area nature walks guided by members of Palmetto Bay’s tree board through the preserved areas of the Palmetto Bay Village Center.  Interested persons were able to see crocodiles, several varieties of mangrove trees and other native plants right here in Palmetto Bay! These were extensive events to involve everyone and celebrate our surroundings, all great events.  I want to publically thank all the individuals and local institutions who have partnered with Palmetto Bay to make these past events so successful.

These events will not be forgotten and there is work behind the scenes to keep and continually improve these events or bring prior events back either through private efforts or simply impromptu community events such as the bike ride (sponsored by both Palmetto Bay and Cutler Bay, but starting in Cutler Bay this year).

Have a safe, fun and memorable Earth Week – 2014.

Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) - FY2020-2021 Recommended Priority List

Which municipalities submitted for funding and made the list? The Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) considered all applicants, determining that 134 projects were worthy for funding. The projects are ranked from #1 to #134.  The 2020-21 list includes #18 Key Biscayne, #23 Homestead, #27 Cutler Bay, #40 Miami Beach, #56 Virginia Gardens, #57 Bay Harbor Islands, #68 Sweetwater, #87 South Miami, and #92 North Bay Village. 

A fair question: Did Palmetto Bay even submit for FRDAP funding this cycle? Palmetto Bay was very successful in the past - FRDAP monies have been used in all of our parks. It is foolish and fiscally irresponsible to ignore $50,000 to $200,000 per year. Palmetto Bay does have an in-house, full time grant writer. 

(CLICK HERE) to view the FRDAP ranking list for FY 2020-21. I have posted the local Miami-Dade Municipalities who submitted funding requests and had their proposals make the ranking list (1-134) chose as eligible to receive funding, subject, of course, to the funding provided to FRDAP by the Florida Legislature and approved by the Governor.

Listed below are local projects (Miami-Dade County) that I identified that are contending for funding. The number to the immediate left of the municipality name is the ranking of the application, followed by name of municipality, description of project, and funding amount proposed. 

Note that not all projects may receive funding.  Projects are funded in order of rank.

18 Key Biscayne               530 Crandon Phase I                                       $ 200,000
23 Homestead                  Mayor Roscoe Warren Municipal Park         $ 125,000
27 Cutler Bay                    Franjo Park Restoration Project                      $ 200,000
40 Miami Beach              Fairway Park                                                      $ 200,000
56 Virginia Gardens       Athletic Complex Phase III                               $   50,000
57 Bay Harbor Islands    Tot Lot Park                                                       $   50,000
68 Sweetwater                  Linear Park Improvements                              $   50,000
87 South Miami               S Miami Park Playground & Fitness 
                                                     Outdoor Equipment Project                     $   50,000
92 North Bay Village      NBay Village Canoe/Kayak 
                                                     Launch Project                                           $  50,000

$12,342,750.00 Total amount of funding sought by FRDAP (guaranteeing all projected listed above receive full funding). 

This is an update (and part of what can be considered your Florida Legislature 2020 "tool box") of the RELATED POST of February 6, 2020, Palmetto Bay legislative appropriations requests - Appropriations Project Request - Fiscal Year 2020-21

FRDAP is one of the legislative goals of the Current Palmetto Bay Mayor and Council (see prior post), for the 2020 legislative session, specifically:

Palmetto Bay Resolution no. 2019-121 included:
Note: A. - E. Omitted

F. Seeking funding assistance for the Village’s FRDAP and other such FDEP projects to address park capital improvements and park property acquisitions.

Coming soon - additional updates and fair questions.

2017 is here - resolve to participate with your friends and neighbors to “Get Fit Palmetto Bay”

(CLICK HERE) to read my entire article posted online, Community Newspapers: Participate with your friends and neighbors to “Get Fit Palmetto Bay”

Happy New Year! Many of us took part in holiday parties and family feasts this December. For some, the holidays don’t end until the last of the College Bowl and professional Football playoff games conclude.  Then, talk turns from the point spreads to the holiday spread that is more personal to us – and time for the ‘New Year’s Resolutions to reduce. 

Are you ready?  Our Palmetto Bay 2017 “Get Fit Palmetto Bay” is ready with a series of events, programs, and seminars focused on wellness, nutrition, and fitness. All information can be found on the official village website: Palmettobay-fl.gov

The Village has activities planned for all ages – walking, fitness groups, biking, and running – to name a few.  There is plenty to do as part of the Get Fit Palmetto Bay and Mayor’s Challenge campaigns – it all kicks off on January 8, 2017, at 2:30 – 5:30 PM at Ludovici Park.

I started the Mayor’s Challenge in 2016, and it is back for a second year. The 7-week program, starts January 8.  To track progress and be eligible for prizes, participants must register by January 14. For a low $25.00 fee, participants will receive an initial health screening administered by Baptist Health, which included weigh-in and body composition measurements as well as a “goodie bag”, containing a Health Passport to track measurements, two passes to Surf & Turf Zumba-Kayak Workout and discounts and freebies from program partners.

Please see the Mayor’s Fitness Challenge Rules posted online for more information (CLICK HERE). 

I look forward to participating in "Get Fit Palmetto Bay" in 2017 - please join us and take advantage of your "Village of Parks".

Happy New Year!

Eugene Flinn, Mayor
Village of Palmetto Bay

Palmetto Bay's Earth Week celebrations are third week of April. Can the council put rulemaking aside for just one meeting and work on bringing the community together?

Has this current Palmetto Bay council just gone flat?  Come on, can’t we create some fresh and exciting ideas to stimulate our youth?  Earth Week is a great opportunity.  Please do not tell me that Palmetto Bay has hit its peak and is ready to slide deep into the pack of mediocrity.  There is so much more to do.

The original council worked hard to be different and make the simple things, like Arbor Day and Earth Day, into fun, engaging, and positive educational events.  As Mayor, I initiated the Lady Bug release at area schools, and even added a release at the Ken Robinson Memorial Gardens at Coral Reef Park for the movie night. 

We brought internationally known Eco Artist Xavier Cortada to Ludovici Park to participate in the 2010 Arbor Day event.

We engaged Palmetto Bay bicycling/green transportation champion Eric Tullberg with the Green Mobility network to put together an outstanding family bike ride that included environmental talks including South Florida Water Management District speakers at designated rest stops.  Cutler Bay and Pinecrest have continued successful family bike events.

We partnered with Laura Reynolds of the Tropical Audubon Society (TAS) and volunteers including resident Beth Kibler, to provide guided kayak/canoe trips from Snowden's / Deering Point. Residents were able to view the mangroves and learn about the native birds and other bay animals and plants of this South Florida ecosystem – and appreciate Palmetto Bay from the Bay for several years. (CLICK HERE)

We took advantage of special relationships and the talents of residents located in Palmetto Bay who participated in the 2008 movie night during Earth Week, bringing out the actual owls from the movie "Hoot."  We worked with area private schools that brought their students out and participated in area clean ups (The Magical Musical Litter-Bus Tour).  We even had groups such as Friends Forever jump in on impromptu cleanup of the Dog Park in honor of Earth Day!

See - page 8 & 9, The Voice of Palmetto Bay newsletter, Summer/Fall 2008, http://palmettobay-fl.gov/pdfs/VoicesNewsletter2008.pdf

Now it appears that we are down to just two events – the lady bug release and the movie night (film title yet to be named) and then joining in with Miami-Dade’s Baynanza, which the village has participated in (as well as both of my daughters’ Girl Scout Troops) over the years.  There is no mention, no apparent attempt to create any excitement.  There is a link to the present plans on the village web site for those who spend time carefully scanning this site (CLICK HERE).  The event is being set up for failure as if there is little attendance a call may come to end future movie night for the families.  That would be a shame as I recall how the movie nights started and how the various Palmetto Bay families joined together with tailgate style, excuse me, picnic style parties.  Fun was had by all and the community grew tight together.  Ghostbusters, Night at the Museum, The Bee Movie, Hoot, just to name a few of the numerous movie nights area families have shared.

I think only Howard Tendrich gets it at the present time.  See my January 12, 2012, prior posting regarding Palmetto Bay’s Jan 2012 Arbor day (CLICK HERE).  Patrick Fiore appears to be the only other advocate with Mr. Tendrich on the council dais fighting for amenities for the area youth, and, perhaps that reflects the fact that he is the only present council member who has school age children.

The last council meeting before Earth Week is Monday, April 2^nd.  This is short notice, but I respectfully ask this council to have a vibrant discussion on the present Earth Week, expand the activities and let’s create some excitement for our area and our area youth. 

Can we just put aside with the rule making for one night and engage in some community making?!