All programs are by 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 before each program.
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)
ADVANCED ARCHERY
Tuesday, March 7, 10:00-11:30 a.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 USA Archery certified instructors teach advanced techniques and practice aim and precision. All equipment is provided. Space is limited.
ONC VISITS THE LIBRARY: KEYSTONE SPECIES
Tuesday, March 14, 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Ages 5-12, FREE (Pre-registration is required**)
Join an ONC Naturalists at the Royal Palm Library, as we learn about the importance of keystone species and how they benefit other native animals in their communities. We will feature two keystone species, the American alligator and Gopher tortoise, in addition to some of the commensal species they benefit. **Call the Royal Palm Branch Library for details and RSVP at (561) 790-6030 or visit
www.pbclibrary.org to pre-register.
HOOT ‘N HIKE
Friday, March 17, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Families/all ages, $3/participant (Reservations required)
Join an ONC naturalist as we hike through our Pine Flatwood forest with Cypress, our ambassador Barred Owl and discover other wildlife on the trails! Participants will learn about other native raptors in South Florida and how to identify owls by their “hoots!” Please bring binoculars, otherwise loaners will be available.
SUPERSTARS OF THE NIGHT
Tuesday, March 21, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Ages 8+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Naturalists will lead the group on a night hike to search for the superstars of the night– nocturnal animals. Then, participants will get a chance to explore the night sky with telescopes led by our special guest, an astronomy extraordinaire! This program is rain or shine.
ARCHERY FOR BEGINNERS
Thursday, March 23, 9:30 a.m.-11:00 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.
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 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
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