21/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 21/08/2024 23:28
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)
BIRD TALK & TOUR: BIRDS OF PREY
Saturday, September 7, 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.
BUTTERFLY TALK & TOUR
Saturday, September 14, 9:30 a.m.
All ages, $5/participant (Reservations required, limit 8)
Join a naturalist as we learn about the butterflies found in South Florida. Then take a guided tour of our butterfly garden!
ANIMAL KEEPER FOR A DAY
Saturday, September 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!
REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS: OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Saturday, September 28, 10 a.m.
All ages, $5/participant (Reservations required, limit 20)
Join a naturalist as we learn about Florida's reptiles and amphibians followed by a guided tour.
NIGHT STALKERS
Wednesday, September 25, 7:15 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.
PARKS FOR POLLINATORS BIOBLITZ
September 1-30
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations needed)
Join Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation and parks throughout the country in a fun challenge to see how many pollinator species can be documented this September by making observations on your own using the iNaturalist app. For details, visit www.pbcparks.com.