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August 2022 Program Guide at Green Cay Nature Center

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August 2022 Program Guide at Green Cay Nature Center

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All programs are by online 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.

REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS: TENACIOUS TURTLES
Wednesday, August 3, 10:00 a.m.
REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS: SENSATIONAL SNAKES
Wednesday, August 17, 10:00 a.m.
REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS: AWESOME ALLIGATORS
Saturday, August 27, 10:00 a.m.
All ages, $3/participant (Reservations required, limit 20)
Join a naturalist as we learn about Florida’s reptiles and amphibians. 
 
NATURE JOURNALING
Friday, August 5, 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 10, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, August 19, 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 24, 9:30 a.m.
All ages, $3/participant (Reservations required, limit 20)
Participants will be able to observe, experience, and record nature around us in this unique program learning the basics of nature journaling. Feel free to bring your own writing materials but pencils and paper will be provided to all who need them. 
 
BIRD TALK & WALK: BIRDS OF PREY
Saturday, August 6 & 20, 9:30 a.m.
BIRD TALK & WALK: WETLAND BIRDS
Friday, August 12 & 26, 9:30 a.m.
All ages, $3/participant (Reservations required, limit 20)          
Start the day off with a Florida bird presentation followed by a one-hour birding tour with one of our naturalists. Bring binoculars and your field guide if you have them. 

ANIMAL KEEPER FOR A DAY
Saturday, August 13, 9:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required, limit 8)
Ever wondered what it would be like to be an animal keeper? Work behind the scenes with animal care staff and volunteers to find out. It can be a dirty job but the most rewarding!
 
NIGHT STALKERS 
Wednesday, August 31, 7:30 p.m.
Ages 9+, $5/participant (Reservations required, limit 20)         
Join a naturalist on a nighttime boardwalk tour looking at nature from the point of view of its nocturnal residents. Flashlights are recommended, but not required.

Green Cay Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located at 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, west of Boynton Beach. For more information on Green Cay 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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