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October 2019 Program Guide at Okeeheelee Nature Center

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Posted on Thursday, September 5, 2019

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October 2019 Program Guide at Okeeheelee Nature Center

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All programs are by reservation only, unless otherwise stated.  Programs now require payment at the time of registration/reservation. You can register and pay online at www.pbcparks.com. Please select “Online Services”, choose “Register/Pay for Program” from the drop-down menu, click the “Nature” icon, and then search for the program by name. You must login or create a new household account before registering.

ALLIGATOR FEEDING
Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. & Saturdays, 1:00 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)

OWL FEEDING
Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. 
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)

SNAKE FEEDING
Fridays, 3:30 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)

DEER & RAPTOR WALK
Saturday, October 5, 10:30 a.m.
Families/all ages, $3/participant (Reservations required)
Go on a “behind the scenes” tour of the deer and raptor compounds to see the animals up close and learn about these unique creatures! 

ARCHERY FOR BEGINNERS
Saturday, October 12, 9:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
Learn the basics of archery from safety to shooting and develop a great new skill during this two-hour program. Equipment is provided. Space is limited.

OKEEHEELEE OWL PROWL
Friday, October 18, 6:30 p.m. 
Ages 8+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Visit the nature center after hours and meet a few of their resident nocturnal creatures and learn more about animals that prowl the forest at night! Look for wildlife on a sunset hike and make s’mores around the campfire! 

NATURE WALK
Saturday, October 26, 10:30 a.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
Go on a FREE guided nature walk through the pine flatwoods ecosystem and learn about the plants and animals that live right here in the local community.

Okeeheelee Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located in Okeeheelee Park at 7715 Forest Hill Boulevard, west of West Palm Beach. For more information on Okeeheelee 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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