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 and COVID-19 Waiver before each program.
MOTHER NATURE & ME: START YOUR GARDEN
Tuesday, March 1, 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: ALLIGATORS
Tuesday, March 8, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 8+, FREE (Reservations required)
Enjoy a special program about alligators featuring a visit from the nature center’s resident animal ambassadors, at the Glades Road Branch Library! Call the Glades Road Branch Library for details and RSVP at (561) 482-4554.
NIGHT HIKE
Friday, March 11, 6:30 p.m.
Ages 8+, $5/person (Reservations required)
Always wondered what Daggerwing’s boardwalk would be like after dark? Learn about nocturnal animals and join a naturalist on a tour of the boardwalk at night!
MOTHER NATURE & ME: CELEBRATE SPRING
Tuesday, March 15, 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!
FISHING FUN
Wednesday, March 16, 10:00 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/person (Reservations required)
Learn the basics of freshwater fishing! 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.
GEOCACHING BY BIKE
Friday, March 18, 10:00 a.m.
Ages 8+, $5/person (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
BUTTERFLY GARDENING
Saturday, March 26, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 5+, $3/person (Reservations required)
Learn all about native butterflies and discover how to attract them with a butterfly garden. Find out which plants are best at attracting a multitude of species and enjoy a guided tour of Daggerwing Nature Center’s butterfly garden.
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, celebrating 50 years of providing healthy, happy living to residents and visitors to Palm Beach County, is 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. Created in 1951 under the direction of the County Engineers Office, reorganization in 1972 led to the separation of Parks and Engineering and so the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department was born. Discover healthy, happy living at
www.pbcparks.com.
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