All programs are by reservation only, unless otherwise stated. Please call (561) 629-8760 or visit the nature center to make program reservations. Fees (if applicable) are due the day of the program by cash or check only. All participants are required to sign a Program Participation Form for every program. If you are more than 5 minutes late to a program for which you have made a reservation, your spot may be given to a person on the waiting list.
ANIMAL FEEDINGS
Daily, 3:15-3:30 p.m.
All ages, FREE (Reservations not required)
3:15 p.m. is feeding time! Listen to a short talk about one of Daggerwing’s resident animals and then watch while it’s fed. Wednesday - Opossum; Thursday - Snake; Friday - Owl; Saturday - Alligator
MOTHER NATURE & ME: TURTLE TIME
Tuesday, March 6, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2-5 (w/ guardian), $4/child (Reservations required)
Get ready to jump and shout with Mother Nature through stories, live animals, activities, and a craft specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers!
DAGGERWING VISITS THE LIBRARY: OWLS
Tuesday, March 6, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 5+, FREE (Reservations required)
Enjoy a special program about owls, featuring a visit from the nature center’s resident animal ambassador, Artemis, at the West Boca Branch Library! Call the West Boca Branch Library for details and RSVP at (561) 470-1600.
NIGHT HIKE
Friday, March 9, 6:30 p.m.
Ages 5+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Always wondered what Daggerwing’s boardwalk would be like after dark? Join a naturalist on a night-time boardwalk tour looking at nature from the point of view of its nocturnal residents.
INSECTS & SPIDERS
Saturday, March 17, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 5+, $3/participant (Reservations required)
What is the difference between an insect and a spider? Learn all about these fascinating creatures and their importance during this fun and educational presentation, which includes appearances from Daggerwing Nature Center’s resident animal ambassadors.
MOTHER NATURE & ME: CELEBRATE THE SEASON
Tuesday, March 20, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2-5 (w/ guardian), $4/child (Reservations required)
Get ready to jump and shout with Mother Nature through stories, live animals, activities, and a craft specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers!
ANIMAL KEEPER FOR A DAY
Wednesday, March 21, 10:00 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
Animal keepers have the coolest job! Work behind the scenes with animal care staff and volunteers to feed diets, clean exhibits, and provide enrichments to the animals at the nature center. Learn what it really means to care for these special animal ambassadors.
NIGHT HIKE
Friday, March 23, 7:30 p.m.
Ages 5+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Always wondered what Daggerwing’s boardwalk would be like after dark? Join a naturalist on a night-time boardwalk tour looking at nature from the point of view of its nocturnal residents.
FISHING FUN
Friday, March 30, 10:00 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
Learn the basics of freshwater fishing and practice learned skills. Class includes: fishing pole basics, casting tips, and freshwater fish identification. All fishing supplies are provided. Please bring a water bottle, sun protection, and closed-toed shoes that can get wet/muddy.
Daggerwing Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park at 11435 Park Access Road, off Cain Boulevard between Glades Road and Yamato Road, west of Boca Raton. For more information on Daggerwing Nature Center and other county-operated nature centers, visit
www.pbcnature.com.
The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department creates opportunities for healthy, happy living. To learn more, visit
www.pbcparks.com.
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