Join naturalists each week for a guided walk exploring the trails of Riverbend Park. It’s a great way to become familiar with the plant and animal communities, trails and historic events of the park.
Stop by the sawmill on the park’s recreated farmstead and visit with the sawyers as they cut and plane logs into boards. Experience “turn of the century” cutting edge technology.
Join USA Archery and N.F.A.A. certified staff to learn about archery! This exciting program teaches archery safety and how to properly use the equipment before getting to practice on the range. Equipment is provided. Note: Bows may be difficult to pull for smaller children.
OPEN RANGE ARCHERY
Saturday, April 9, 12:00 p.m.
Ages 8+, $10/person (Reservations required- call 561-741-1359 to register)
Join USA Archery and N.F.A.A. certified staff to hone your archery skills! This program is offered to archers who have attended 2 basic archery courses at Riverbend Park. Archers will shoot at different targets and different distances. Basic safety review will be conducted before heading to the range. Equipment is provided. Note: Bows may be difficult to pull for smaller children.
FULL MOON BIKE RIDE
Friday, April 15, 6:30 p.m.
Ages 8+, $10/person (Reservations required)
Join a naturalist on a moonlit, nighttime bike ride. See the park after hours and look at nature from the point of view of its nocturnal residents. Appropriate safety gear and water is required. Bring your own bike or rent from the park vendor, Jupiter Outdoor Center, 561-747-0063.
BIRDING BASICS
Saturday, April 16, 9:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $5/person (Reservations required)
Come join us for a guided birding walk in the park as we learn about the amazing adaptations of birds and the many roles they play in the environment. Participants will be provided with bird guidebooks and binoculars as we go over how to use them to your greatest advantage. All equipment will be issued to each participant prior to the walk.
HISTORY IN THE PARK
Saturday, April 16, 10:00 a.m.
All ages, FREE (Reservations not required)
Join our non-profit group the Loxahatchee Battlefield Preservationists for a presentation by a guest speaker. Docents will conduct a walking tour of the battlefield following the presentation.
EARTH DAY EDUCATION SERVICE
Saturday, April 23, 9:30 a.m.
All ages, FREE (Reservations not required)
Join Riverbend naturalists this Earth Day to take part in park restoration, planting, park cleanup/beautification, and earn service hours! Help the Earth by starting in your community a cleanup drive/natural beautification project that incorporates natives into your public areas. This event provides an excellent opportunity to get to know Riverbend better and what our volunteers do.
SURVIVAL SCHOOL – HOW TO MAKE A SHELTER
Saturday, April 30, 10:00 a.m.
Ages 10+, $5/person (Reservations required)
In this lesson, students will learn how to construct various natural shelters and practice setting up and breaking down portable shelters and campsites. Students will gain skills recognizing proper placement and materials to build an effective shelter from the elements, and emergency building materials to always bring. Please wear closed toe shoes.
Riverbend Park is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located at 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter. For more information on Riverbend Park, 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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