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)
ARCHERY OPEN RANGE
Saturday, February 1, 9:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
**Prerequisite: Must have completed Archery for Beginners**
Practice those new-found archery skills! This practice session allows participants to work on precision and accuracy with a compound bow. Equipment is provided.
OKEEHEELEE AFTER HOURS
Friday, February 7, 5:30 p.m.
Ages 18+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
During this program, a naturalist will lead the group on a sunset hike all around the nature preserve to search for crepuscular and nocturnal animals. As the day turns to night, look and listen for bats, owls, armadillos, flying squirrels, spiders and more! This session is for adults only to allow for slow and quiet exploration.
NATURE WALK
Saturday, February 22, 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 OWL PROWL
Friday, February 28, 6:00 p.m.
Ages 8+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Meet a couple of the nature center resident owls up-close and learn more about other animals that prowl the forest after dark. Then look for wildlife on a moonlight hike and make s’mores around the campfire!
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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