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.
LIVE ANIMAL FEEDING PRESENTATIONS
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 3:30 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
ALLIGATOR FEEDING
Saturdays, 1:00 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
REMARKABLE REPTILES
Tuesday, November 8, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Families/all ages, $3/participant (Reservations required)
Join us as we uncover the truth about some of the world’s most misunderstood animals—reptiles. You’ll meet some of ONC’s reptile ambassadors and even get to watch a snake eat a meal!
ARCHERY FOR BEGINNERS
Saturday, November 12, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
Join USA Archery certified instructors and learn the basics of archery, from safety to shooting, and develop a great new skill! All equipment is provided. Space is limited.
TALES & TAILS: OWLS
Saturday, November 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Ages 3-8, $3/child (Reservations required)
Bring your little ones and join an Okeeheelee volunteer and Naturalist for story time with puppets! You will even get a close-up animal encounter with our Eastern Screech Owl!
SUPERSTARS OF THE NIGHT
Tuesday, November 22, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Ages 15+, $3/participant (Reservations required)
Naturalists will lead the group on a hike to search for the superstars of the night– nocturnal animals. Participants will then get a chance to explore the night sky with telescopes lead by our special guest astronomy extraordinaire!
ONC BEHIND THE SCENES
Wednesday, November 23, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Families/all ages, $3/participant (Reservations required)
The most relaxing part of our day is spent taking care of our animals. Come join us and our nonhuman “co-workers” by taking a tour of where the outdoor animals live when they are off the clock.
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 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
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