Page 5 - Boca Exposure - November '19

Boca Exposure, Page 5
From The Desk Of Palm Beach County Commissioner

Robert S. Weinroth: Iguanas, Pickleball And Kids

Robert Weinroth, a former other flowers and even bird eggs. Their burrows can cause • Create an L-shaped wire barrier along the bottom of
member of the Boca Raton extensive damage to construction and seawalls. Iguana seawalls and other fixed objects to prevent iguanas from
City Council, was elected droppings along decks, docks and pools are not just digging underneath.
as a Palm Beach County annoying they are also a source of e-coli. Though typically Habitat Modification:
Commissioner to replace not aggressive iguanas can and will defend themselves if • Avoid planting iguana favorites, such as hibiscus,
Steven Abrams, who cornered by pets or people, using their sharp teeth, nails and orchids, impatiens, roses, garden greens and melons.
retired due to term limits powerful tails. • Remove protective cover, such as dense thickets and
requirements. As with all wildlife iguanas are protected by animal piles of landscape timber or rocks.
Tips On Dealing With cruelty laws, and hurting or killing them inhumanely is • Fill vacant burrows with rocks.
Iguanas. Though iguanas are punishable by law. Below are tips on dealing with these giant Humane Discouragement:
not native to South Florida lizards that are likely here to stay. • Keep a water hose ready and available to spray basking
they are thriving in the warm Discouraging Iguanas: iguanas on pool decks or boats.
climate and their population is growing. Iguanas can grow up • Never feed iguanas. • A startling noise will also create an unwelcome
to 6 feet long and they • Protect plants with cages or screen enclosures. atmosphere for a sunning iguana that feels a bit too much at
are a nuisance. They • Use iguana-resistant plants such as citrus, milkweed, home poolside.
eat valuable landscape pigeon plum, oleanders, coonties, etc., in your landscape. • Hang CDs near seawalls or dangle them like wind
plants, shrubs, trees, • Install sheet-metal cylinders approximately 18 inches chimes from trees or prized plants. Their reflective surfaces
as well as orchids and from the base of trees to prevent iguanas from climbing. often scare away iguanas.
Resources. For more tips and information on coexisting
Unique Volunteer Opportunity Awaits Boca with iguanas, visit Dealing with iguanas in the South Florida
Landscape. If you have an iguana problem, the Florida
Pointe Residents With LPGA Tournament Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commissioner recommends you
contact a critter control company
In January At Boca Rio Golf Club licensed to trap these animals.

Playtime And Pickleball. One
of Palm Beach County’s greatest
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here Interested volunteers can choose their committee and assets is our award-winning park system. With over 8,000
on Earth.” — Muhammad Ali. shift preferences through the online registration process, acres of park land and 110 park properties there is something
“What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do and are encouraged to register early as committees and for everyone, including sports, fitness, environmental,
good.” — Aristotle. shift times are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. and cultural opportunities. The park locations range from
“We have to do what we can to help wherever and All volunteers must be at least 18 years old, except for oceanfront to the western areas of the county bordering the
whenever it is possible for us to help.” — Jackie Chan. Standard Bearers who must be at least 13 years of age to Florida Everglades. The amenities are extensive and include
“Only a life lived for others is worth living.” — Albert participate. boating, camping, golfing, swimming, snorkeling, water
Einstein. Volunteers will receive a package of tournament skiing and nature centers, just to name a few.
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the gear and benefits for only $65. The volunteer package, The county’s Parks and Recreation’s motto is “your
service of others.” — Mahatma Gandhi. valued at more than $250, includes two tournament golf playtime is our business” and they take it very seriously.
Great quotes from great people about a great subject: shirts, a choice of headwear, two complimentary weekly New facilities accommodate the latest in leisure trends, as
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Now comes another unique opportunity for all Boca days of volunteering and an invitation to the Volunteer From The Desk Of on page 6
Pointe residents as well as members of all country clubs Appreciation Party. Additionally, each volunteer badge is
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Jan. 20 to 26 at the nearby Boca Rio Golf Club. week. MEDICARE
This gives you a chance to rub elbows so to speak with And you do not have to be a golfer to volunteer.
local professional golfers like Morgan Pressel or Lexi Scheduling is flexible to fit your needs.
Thompson or 106 of the top women golfers in the world in For more information on the 2020 Gainbridge LPGA at OPEN ENROLLMENT
the inaugural LPGA Tour event will host 108 of the world’s Boca Rio Golf Course or to volunteer, please visit www.
best female golfers competing for a $2 million purse. GainbridgeLPGA.com.
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