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Raptor Day for Nature Photographers at Okeeheelee Nature Center

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Posted on Monday, November 21, 2022

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Raptor Day for Nature Photographers at Okeeheelee Nature Center

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Friends of Okeeheelee Nature Center will host Raptor Day for Nature Photographers on Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 8:30-10:00 a.m. at Okeeheelee Nature Center in Okeeheelee Park.  

Several different species of birds of prey will be on display in a natural, outdoor setting. Every effort will be made to place the animals in optimal lighting with excellent backgrounds. After a short introduction of our resident rehabilitated birds and a briefing of rules, raptors will be put on natural perches and photographers are free to photograph at their own pace. 

Tickets will be sold for $45 each for an hour and half session with ‘live’ birds. Friends of Okeeheelee Nature Center members can begin purchasing tickets on November 28, 2022; Non-members can begin purchasing on December 6, 2022 on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited. All proceeds from this fundraising event will benefit the ambassador animals, exhibits and programs at Okeeheelee Nature Center and are tax deductible. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 561-564-8663, in-person at the Nature Center during open hours or the center’s main line at 561-233-1400. Please note, this event is not handicap-accessible. Participants must be at least 15 years of age. Minor participants (ages 15-17) must be accompanied by one adult guardian. Rain date: Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 8:30-10:00 a.m.

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, please visit www.pbcnature.com.

The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department is recognized nationally for excellence in park and recreation management and provides organized recreational programs and services for people of all ages and abilities. Discover healthy, happy living at www.pbcparks.com​ and follow @PBCParks and #pbcparks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and WordPress.

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