Did you know White Tailed Deer can be spotted in some Palm Beach County Parks? Watch #pbcParks “Animal Encounters” and to find out where and learn some fun facts about these interesting animals!
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Arts4All Solo Artist: Danielle Consoni
Danielle Consoni has been painting since she was 7 years old. Now a flourishing artist in her community, she had her first exhibition in August 2018 with The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County. Against the obstacles she has faced and overcome, she always returns to her painting to heal, focus, and lays it all on the canvas.
Danielle’s art collection will be on display from April 12 to April 24 at the CMAA Therapeutic Recreation Complex. Contact Holly Teruggi at 561-966-7026 for more info on this event!
Arts4All Florida – Palm Beach County, founded in 1985, is an affiliate of Arts4All Florida and sponsored in part by Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department. The mission of Arts4All Florida – Palm Beach County is to create a society where people with disabilities can learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts. For more information, visit http://www.a4apbc.com.
What’s that Plant? Pond Apple!
The Pond Apple goes by many names, including Alligator Apple, Annona Glabra, and Monkey Apple. The tree cannot grow in dry settings, and is commonly found near ponds or other bodies of water. Check out the latest episode of “What’s that Plant?” to find out where you can spot Pond Apple in our parks!
Know Before You Go: Wheelchair Course
In an effort to improve the quality of life for all Palm Beach County residents and visitors regardless of age, gender or ability, PBC Parks offers a Wheelchair Course inside John Prince Park, designed for those with physical disabilities. Participants travel along the course, completing different exercises along the way. Watch this episode of “Know Before You Go” to find out how to complete the eight different exercises!
Animal Encounters: Bufo Toad
Did you know the poison of the invasive Bufo Toad (a.k.a. Cane Toad) can be fatal to small animals? Watch #pbcParks “Animal Encounters” and learn more interesting facts about the Bufo Toad, which can be found in and around PBC Parks.
Animal Encounters: Virginia Opossum
Did you know the Virginia Opossum is the only native marsupial in North America? Watch #pbcParks “Animal Encounters” and learn some fun facts about the Virginia Opossum!
Visit Animal Ambassador, Lizzie the Virginia Opossum, at Daggerwing Nature Center — you may also spot some of the same species around the facility, boardwalk, and in other #pbcParks.
Pickleball boom: bringing players of all ages together at Caloosa Park
“Pickleball has absolutely exploded in the last eight years!”
Avid Pickleball player Sue Thaler visits Caloosa Park often to play the sport of Pickleball with her husband and friends. As a 30-year racquetball 
player, Thaler discovered Pickleball when she and her husband, a 40-year tennis player, wanted a sport that would suit both of them. “We each tried playing each other’s sport, I wasn’t good enough at tennis, he wasn’t good enough at racquetball,” Thaler said. Enter – Pickleball.
Pickleball is a “derivation of tennis and badminton and ping pong,” according to Thaler. It involves hitting a whiffle ball with a paddle on a court that’s about half the size of a tennis court. The game can be played in singles or doubles. Thanks to the structure of the court and the ease of hitting the whiffle ball, Pickleball is easy on the joints, allowing people of all ages to get out on the court. Thaler says it’s an easy game to learn and regardless of whether a player is a novice or an expert, the game can be enjoyed by anyone. Now, there’s no reason not to stay active!
Best of all, Thaler says through Pickleball, she’s met a number of new friends and 
teammates, like teammates Leslee Roach and Bob Sumislawski, featured in the video. “We’ve met dozens and dozens of players that we’ve developed friendships with and it’s because of Pickleball – it’s a shared interest that we all have,” Thaler said. Thaler went on to say that during the fall and winter months, the courts are packed with Pickleball players at Caloosa Park who are looking to enjoy the breezier South Florida winter, meet new people, and stay active through a game that’s easy to play and enjoy!
Check out our eight Pickleball courts at Caloosa Park – visit pbcParks.com for more information.
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