Palm Beach County, FL
11/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/15/2024 14:59
Get Wild at Green Cay
Green Cay Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located at 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, west of Boynton Beach. For more information on Green Cay Nature Center and other county-operated nature centers, visit www.pbcnature.com. All programs are by online reservation only unless otherwise stated. Please register online at www.pbcparks.com; under "Online Services" click on Register/Pay for Program, or visit the nature center to register and make payment. All participants are required to sign a Program Participation Form before each program.
ANIMAL FEEDINGS
Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 2:15 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
Saturdays, 10:15 a.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
GUIDED ½ MILE BOARDWALK TOURS
Wednesdays-Saturdays* *times vary, please call 561-966-7000 to confirm
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
ETHNOBOTANY-SPECIFIC TOURS
Saturdays, 11 a.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
WILDLIFE CELEBRATION
Saturday, December 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All ages, FREE (No reservations required)
Come celebrate protecting insects and
birds during the 2024 World Migratory Bird Day. It will be fun for everyone. Visit www.pbcnature.com for more details.
BIRD TALK & TOUR: WETLAND BIRDS
Saturday, December 14, 9:30 a.m.
All ages, $5/participant (Reservations required, limit 20)
Start the day off with a Florida bird presentation followed by a one-hour birding tour with one of our naturalists. Bring binoculars and your field guide if you have them.
NIGHT STALKERS
Wednesday, December 18, 6 p.m.
Ages 9+, $5/participant (Reservations required, limit 20)
Join a naturalist on a nighttime boardwalk tour looking at nature from the point of view of its nocturnal residents. Flashlights are recommended, but not required .
ANIMAL KEEPER FOR A DAY
Saturday, December 21, 9:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required, limit 8)
Ever wondered what it would be like to be an animal keeper? Work behind the scenes with animal care staff and volunteers to find out. It can be a dirty job but the most rewarding!
ARCHERY 101
S aturday, December 28, 10 a. m.
Ages 9+, $10/participant (Reservations required, limit 12)
Join a USA Archery Certified Instructor to learn the basics of archery and develop a fun new skill! This 1.5-hour program will start with a demonstration followed by target practice! All equipment provided, please wear closed-toe shoes and bring water and sun protection as it takes place outdoors.