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. Please note, starting October 1, 2023, all naturalist program fees will be $5.00 per participant. Activities promote environmental awareness, conservation, and recreation.
ANIMAL FEEDINGS
Daily, 3:15 p.m.
All ages, FREE (Reservations not required)
3:15 p.m. is feeding time! Listen to a short talk about one of Daggerwing’s resident animals and then watch while it’s fed. Wednesday - Owl; Thursday - Snake; Friday - Tortoise; Saturday - Alligator
MOTHER NATURE & ME: WILD WEBS
Tuesday, October 3, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2-5 (w/guardian), $4/child (Reservations required)
Get ready to jump and shout with Mother Nature through sto-ries, live animals, activities, and a craft specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers!
DAGGERWING VISITS THE LIBRARY: ALLIGATORS
Tuesday, October 10, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 5+, FREE (Reservations required)
Enjoy a special program about alligators featuring a visit from some of the nature center’s resident animal ambassadors, at the West Boca Branch Library! Call the West Boca Branch Library for details and RSVP at (561) 470-1600.
INTRO TO ARCHERY
Friday, October 13, 10:00 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
Join the USA Archery and N.F.A.A. certified staff and learn about the exciting sport of archery. This program teaches archery safety skills and proper use of a bow and arrow before practicing on the range.
MOTHER NATURE & ME: B IS FOR BAT
Tuesday, October 17, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2-5 (w/guardian), $4/child (Reservations required)
Get ready to jump and shout with Mother Nature through stories, live animals, activities, and a craft specifical-ly designed for toddlers and preschoolers!
RADICAL REPTILES
Saturday, October 21, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 5+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Join a naturalist for a family-friendly program focusing on the amazing world of reptiles! Learn about these diverse scaly creatures and meet some resident reptiles up close and personal.
HOOT & HOWL
Friday, October 27, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
All ages, FREE (Reservations not required)
Bring the kids in costume and enjoy not-so-scary Halloween games and crafts* while learning about nocturnal creatures such as owls, toads, snakes and spiders! Remember to bring a flashlight and bug spray to continue the adventure outside along the boardwalk at night! *While supplies last.
Daggerwing Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park at 11435 Park Access Road, off Cain Boulevard between Glades Road and Yamato Road, west of Boca Raton. For more information on Daggerwing 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 www.pbcparks.com and follow @PBCParks and #pbcparks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and WordPress.
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