Information / Education

Below is a list of essential practices to follow when using a portable generator during a power outage. Common mistakes in powering your home with a portable generator can create serious hazards to yourself and others as well as cause significant damage to your home. More information can be found at these links: How To […]

You might know the Herons Glen SSEP (Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness) Committee as the volunteer group responsible for the Firewise Event, or the folks who help direct traffic for the Christmas Cart Parade. But the SSEP is also always on point to help before, during, and after a hurricane. Once a hurricane has been […]

It’s not too late to prepare for the upcoming Florida hurricane season. The official season runs from June 1 through November 30. But what does being prepared actually mean? Well, reading through this entire article is a step in the right direction as you start getting ready for whatever powerful summer weather comes our way. […]

Dear Herons Glen Residents and Golf Members, Many of you may have heard the siren blasts from our Thor Guard lightning prediction system this summer. We’d like to take a moment to explain how the system works and what those alerts mean for you. Herons Glen Recreation District uses the Thor Guard system to detect […]

Have you ever visited the restrooms at hole No. 5 and hole No. 17? Well, at each of those restrooms you will find beautiful hand-painted murals. In the women’s restroom, there are paintings of Florida flora. In the men’s restroom, there are whimsical golfing paintings. The murals were sponsored by the Ladies’ Golf Association. At […]

Palm rats, also known as roof rats, are a common pest in Florida. They are expert climbers and often nest in high places, such as palm trees and attics, which is how they get their name. Preventing an infestation requires a multifaceted approach that focuses on exclusion, sanitation, and landscape management. Based on information culled […]

There are many things cat and dog owners can do to assure the safety of their pets, and in hot weather, there are even more reasons to be mindful of pet safety. By perusing several pet safety websites, we have uncovered many suggestions for maintaining the general and hot-weather health of our four-legged friends. Here […]

My name is Piper Grace, and I am a 2½-year-old border collie and poodle mix. I was born in Florida on the east coast and came to live with my mom and dad, Keith and Cindy Brown, on December 29, 2022. I live here all year round except when I get to visit our family […]

I have really enjoyed writing articles about wine these last seven months. I hope I haven’t left you with more questions than answers when writing about the history, characteristics, fermentation, and origins of various wines. What I haven’t tried to write about is wine pairings (what type of wines goes with what foods). That would […]

Cornhole “Open Play” began in June. “Open Play” will continue in August on the following days and times. Come join the fun! On Tuesday, June 8, we had our first 16-team cornhole tournament utilizing all eight shuffleboard courts. It was a beautiful night, and a great time was had by all.