All programs are by reservation only. Fee programs 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.
ADVANCED ARCHERY**
Saturday, May 7, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
**Prerequisite: Must have completed Archery for Beginners**
This program is for those already familiar with the basics of archery. Develop your archery skills further as we teach advanced techniques and practice aim and precision. All equipment is provided. Space is limited.
TALES & TAILS: GOPHER TORTOISE
Saturday, May 14, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 3-8, $3/participant (Reservations required)
Bring your little ones and join an Okeeheelee volunteer and naturalist for story time with Sparky, our resident gopher tortoise! You will even get a close-up animal encounter and get to feed Sparky a snack.
ONC BEHIND THE SCENES
Saturday, May 21, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Families/all ages, $3/participant (Reservations required)
Take a behind the scenes tour to see where our outdoor animals live when they are not “working”. You will get to feed our white-tailed deer and meet several other animals up-close while learning all about them!
OKEEHEELEE AFTER HOURS
Wednesday, May 25, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Ages 15+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Naturalists will lead a sunset hike to search for diurnal birds going to roost, and crepuscular and nocturnal animals just beginning their activities! This program is for older teens and adults to allow for slow and quiet exploration. Please bring binoculars if you have them.
ARCHERY FOR BEGINNERS
Friday, May 27, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
Learn the basics of archery from safety to shooting and develop a great new skill. All equipment is provided. Space is limited.
ARCHERY FOR BEGINNERS
Friday, May 27, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
Learn the basics of archery from safety to shooting and develop a great new skill. All equipment is provided. Space is limited.
ONC VISITS THE LIBRARY: BIRDS OF PREY
Tuesday, May 31, 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Ages 5+, FREE (Pre-registration is required**)
Join an ONC Naturalists and ONC’s animal ambassadors at the library! You will get to meet the nature center’s raptors up close. This program brings PBC Parks and Recreation and the PBC Library System together for a collaborative effort in environmental education. **Call the Main Branch Library for details and RSVP at (561) 233-2600 or visit
www.pbclibrary.org to pre-register.
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, 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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