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Jupiter U is Going Green!
Registration for Jupiter U 2019
opens on January 28
The Town of Jupiter is taking
a new approach to its annual
Jupiter U program. Each year,
the program will follow one
theme allowing residents to
be submersed in a specific topic
trending at the Town. The intention of changing the Jupiter
U program to focus on one theme each year is to make sure
each Jupiter U session is a unique experience for both new
participants and veteran Jupiter U attendees.
In keeping with the Town's recently launched PURE
Campaign (Plastic Use Reduction Encouragement), the
2019 Jupiter U will highlight stewardship of our natural
resources. As a brief background on the PURE campaign,
on August, 9, 2018, the Jupiter Town Council passed
a resolution supporting the voluntary elimination of
single-use plastic straws and the overall reduction of
single-use plastics. The resulting PURE Campaign is an
initiative encouraging businesses and residents to reduce
or eliminate their use of single-use plastics. This year's
Jupiter U will focus on our oceans, waterways, natural
areas and wildlife. Tours being offered include a kayak trip
down the Loxahatchee River, a guided exploration of the
Town’s natural preserves, a visit to the Water Plant to learn
how our water is processed before it ever reaches the tap,
and more. The welcome session, which has typically been
held at the Community Center, will be held at Jupiter's
ocean-side Civic Center this year to kick off the program
on March 4. The two weeks of tours will aim to teach
attendees about the Town’s natural elements and how
to preserve them for future generations.
Registration for the 2019 program will open on January
28 online at www.jupiter.fl.us/JupiterU. For more
information or questions, please call Kate Pokorny at
561-741-2365.
News From Cinquez Park
Town Council Webcast:
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VOL 26 NO 1 • JAN - MAR 2019
Open Space
Properties Update
The Town of Jupiter’s Natural Resources staff
has been working diligently on a number of
projects at some of the Town’s Open Space
properties. Recently, in order to raise visibility and
awareness of more of the Town’s Open Spaces,
staff completed a project to add over 1,700 linear
feet of diamond rail fencing along Jones Creek
Hammock (Toney Penna Drive and S Pennock
Lane), Georgian Park Preserve (located at the
corner of Military Trail and Toney Penna Drive),
and the Todd Street Mangrove Preserve. These
fences not only help identify the Town’s Open
Spaces, they also protect the preserve areas from
illegal dumping and vehicular traffic.
Example of diamond rail fencing installed
at Open Space properties.
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In addition to the diamond rail fencing, an invasive exotic vegetation removal
and native plant restoration project was recently completed at the Todd
Street Mangrove Preserve. This preserve area was smothered by the invasive
exotic species Brazilian pepper – often referred to as “Florida Holly.” The
plant was so invasive, the contractor that performed the exotic removal
spent just over one full week with a four-person crew cutting down and
hauling away eight truck loads, or upwards of 100 cubic yards of exotic
vegetation debris. Many beautiful tree-size mangroves that exist onsite
can now be seen and enjoyed by both residents and wildlife. A section of
upland area was planted with native palms, trees, shrubs, and grasses, which
provide stabilization of the soil and food sources for wildlife. Residents in
the neighborhood shared with staff that a variety of birds frequent the area,
including some rare migratory songbirds.
An upcoming project to provide improved public access both to the
land and water at Jones Creek Preserve is expected to begin in early
2019. Public parking and a picnic area will offer improved use of the
2.7 acre property, which is located on the south side of Indiantown
Road about 400 feet west of South Pennock Lane. Construction of
a kayak launch will allow public water access to Jones Creek, which
runs north to the Loxahatchee River. This Open Space property
was purchased in 2007 with a grant from the Loxahatchee River
Preservation Initiative and matching funds from the Town’s Open
Space Bond Program. After the property was purchased, invasive
exotic vegetation was removed and native plant communities were
replanted and maintained, including slash pines, saw palmetto,
and mangroves. This site will add a new launch site to the Jupiter
Waterway Trails system, making it that much easier to enjoy our
Town’s beautiful waterways. To learn more about the Town's open
space properties, please visit www.jupiter.fl.us/OpenSpaces.
Newly planted palm trees in Todd Street Mangrove Preserve.
Ban on Rainy Season Application of Fertilizers
FREE
Saturday, February 2 • 11 am - 4 pm
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Beginning in early 2019, the Town of Jupiter Municipal
Complex will be under construction as the area is readied
for the new police department and IT data center to be
built. Phase I of the project, which will last approximately
two to three months, includes the construction of
additional parking areas on a portion of the field space on
the south side of the Community Center and enlargement
of the lake adjacent to the field space. There will be minor
disruption to the flow of traffic in and out of the Municipal
Complex and residents will see temporary fencing around
the construction areas. Highlights of future phases will
include construction of a new building in the parking area
north of Town Hall and east of the Community Center that
will house the Jupiter Police Department and the Town’s IT
data center; the construction of a Veterans Memorial; and
modifications to the access roads that travel through the
Municipal Complex. The Town thanks you in advance for
your patience through the duration of the project. Please
visit the website, www.jupiter.us/MunicipalComplex, to
stay informed.
While the Town has been pleased with Cinquez Park’s
popularity, the Jupiter Police Department has responded
to an increased number of reports of theft in the park
since its opening. There are some easy steps residents
can take to help curb the growing number of thefts. As
with any public area, visitors to the park should maintain
an awareness of their surroundings and take care not to
leave valuable items visible in their cars. Additionally,
residents are advised to always lock their vehicle’s doors,
even if they are just a short distance away. By following
these simple tips, residents can help keep Cinquez Park a
safe, pleasant area for all people (and pooches!) to enjoy.
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On October 27, the Town of Jupiter celebrated the
opening of its newest community park, Cinquez Park.
The 13 acre property has long been part of Jupiter’s
Open Spaces program, and the Town is pleased to see
its transformation into a destination where residents can
take walking paths through the park, go fishing at the
lake, enjoy picnics at the various picnic tables, relax in
the gazebos, and bring their pooches for exercise and
socialization in the designated dog park areas. The park
has become a popular location for residents, and it has
been well-utilized in the few months since its opening.
At its October 4 Special Meeting, the Jupiter Town Council passed an ordinance prohibiting the use of
fertilizers during Jupiter’s rainy season, which runs from June 1 through September 30. The ban stems
from certain nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) that are typically used in commercial fertilizers that
can become harmful runoff detrimental to our water quality. Landscape and lawn care businesses that
operate in Jupiter should take note of the ban, as well as residents who maintain their own lawns. Common
fertilizers available at home improvement and lawn care stores most likely contain the harmful ingredients
and are subject to the ban. However, there are alternative fertilizers that can be used without the risk of
harmful runoff. Visit www.befloridiannow.org for a list of acceptable fertilizers. Contact the Stormwater Department
at 561-741-2705 if you have any questions.
Due to the new location, there will be limited on-site
parking available. Take advantage of February in Florida
by walking or biking to the event! There will also be plenty
of parking in nearby parking lots where you can catch a
shuttle for convenient transportation to and from the
Jubilee!
Map of shuttle stops and parking locations available at
www.jupiter.fl.us/jubilee.
Thank you to our 2019 Sponsors: