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
GEOLOGY ROCKS
Saturday, May 4, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $3/person (Reservations required)
Join a naturalist to learn amazing geology facts including how rocks form, the three categories of rocks, and techniques for identification. Through hands-on exploration of beautiful rocks and minerals, participants will discover the wonders of geology!
MOTHER NATURE & ME: ANIMAL BABIES
Tuesday, May 7, 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 ADVENTURES
Saturday, May 11, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $3/participant (Reservations required)
Play active games and enjoy activities designed to teach about wild animals and their habitats. This outdoor* recreational adventure brings an awareness of wildlife ecology. *Wear closed-toe shoes and loose fitting comfortable clothes.
DAGGERWING VISITS THE LIBRARY: ALLIGATORS
Tuesday, May 14, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 8+, FREE (Reservations required)
Enjoy a special program featuring a visit from some of the nature center’s resident animal ambassadors, at the West Boca Branch Library! Call the West Boca Branch Library for details and RSVP at (561) 470-1600.
MOTHER NATURE & ME: BACKYARD BIRDS
Tuesday, May 21, 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!
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
RESTORATIVE YOGA
Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. (Call for start dates)
$45 for four sessions, $35 for Friends of Daggerwing members, or $15 for one session (Reservations required)
Yoga can help one find peace, tranquility, mindfulness, strength, balance, and flexibility. All equipment is provided.
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, recognized nationally for excellence in park and recreation management, operates more than 110 parks and recreational facilities and provides organized recreational programs and services for people of all ages and abilities. Visit
www.pbcparks.com for more information.
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