All programs are by 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 at the start of every program.
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 3, 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!
INSECTS & SPIDERS
Saturday, March 14, 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 SPRING
Wednesday, March 18, 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!
INTRO TO ARCHERY
Saturday, March 21, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
Join the USA Archery and N.F.A.A. certified staff and learn about the sport of archery. This exciting program teaches archery safety skills and proper use of a bow and arrow before getting time to practice on the range.
GEOCACHING BY BIKE
Friday, March 27, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Integrate modern technology with the exploration of nature! This BYOB* activity provides a chance for families to get outside and ride together while participating in the world-wide scavenger hunt called geocaching. Learn how to use a GPS handheld unit or bring a personal smartphone. *Bring your own bike
DAGGERWING VISITS THE LIBRARY: FROGS & TOADS
Tuesday, March 31, 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.
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
(SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OF DAGGERWING NATURE CENTER)
TODDLER TIME YOGA
Tuesday, March 24, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2-5 (w/guardian), $5/child (Reservations required-only by calling the nature center, 561-629-8760)
Yoga for preschool children teaches breathing, stretching, mind and body relaxation, and easy yoga poses through carefully designed activities. Incorporating play, dance, and acting out stories, children learn healthy techniques for lifelong wellness while having fun. Bring a yoga mat and wear skid guard socks.
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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