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For immediate release: September 3, 2009
Contact: Maria Rigsby (561) 233-1400

Please note: unless otherwise noted, programs are by reservation only. Call (561) 233-1400 or visit the Nature Center to make reservations.

SEPTEMBER

• Dip-netting Daze
  Saturday, September 5, 10:00 am            
  Ages 7 and older*, $3 per person, Reservations Required
  Explore the shore of our pond with net in hand to capture small fish, shrimp and other aquatic insects. We’ll examine our catch with hand lenses and microscopes, and learn about their aquatic adaptations. Please wear closed toed shoes that can get wet.
  
  *All children must be accompanied by an adult.
  
  
• Raptor Chapter
  Saturday, September 12, 1:00 pm
  All Ages, $3 per person, Reservations Required
  Prepare to be amazed as we introduce you to our resident birds of prey. See these birds up close and develop an appreciation for their role in the environment.
  
  
• Snakes Alive!!!                                                                                   
  Saturday, September 26, 1:00 pm
  All Ages, $3 per person, Reservations Required
  Slither on over for an exciting program featuring our own scaly crew. See, touch, and test your knowledge of these limbless reptiles. Identification of Florida’s venomous species will be covered, so don’t miss it!

OCTOBER

• Touch Tank
  Saturday, October 3, 1:00 pm
  Ages 5 and older, $3 per person, Reservations Required
  Ever wonder what starfish, horseshoe crabs, urchins, and other “creepy crawlies” feel like? Explore the nature center’s touch tank and learn about these amazing underwater creatures!
  
  
• Tortoise Trek
  Saturday, October 10, 1:00 pm
  Ages 5 and older, $3 per person, Reservations Required
  Learn something new about one of our native reptilian friends while you take a short walk with a naturalist and investigate the life of a gopher tortoise.
  
  
• Sunset Safari
  Friday, October 16, 6:30 pm
  Ages 9 and older, $3 per person, Reservations Required
  When the sun goes down, some animals in our Pine Forest are just starting to wake up. Come on our evening hike to find out which animals stay up all night long!
  
  
• Reptile Mania
  Saturday, October 24, 1:00 pm
  All Ages, $3 per person, Reservations Required
  You have met Okeeheelee’s native reptiles but have you met our exotic reptiles? Exotic reptiles play a large role in our local ecosystems but are mostly misunderstood. Join us to learn about these reptiles and meet them up close!

NOVEMBER

• Butterfly Walk
  Saturday, November 14, 10:00 am
  All Ages, $3 per person, Reservations Required
  Flutter on in and join our butterfly enthusiast on a walk that you are sure to enjoy! You will learn about various butterfly species and plants, and how you can create this “butterfly” environment in your own backyard.
  
  
• Discover Okeeheelee’s Natives
  Saturday, November 21, 11:00 am
  All Ages, $3 per person, Reservations Required
  Are you a Florida native? Meet our resident wildlife up close and personal. Discover how these natives play an important role in the environment.

DECEMBER

• Night Hike
  Friday, December 4, 6:30 pm
  Ages 9 and older, $3 per person, Reservations Required
  When the sun goes down, some animals in our Pine Forest are just starting to wake up. Come on our evening hike to find out which animals stay up all night long. Bring a flashlight and insect repellent.
  
  
• Raptor Chapter
  Saturday, December 12, 1:00 pm
  All Ages, $3 per person, Reservations Required
  Prepare to be amazed as we introduce you to our resident birds of prey. See these birds up close and develop an appreciation for their role in the environment.
  
  
• Reptile Mania
  Saturday, December 19, 1:00 pm
  All Ages, $3 per person, Reservations Required
  You have met Okeeheelee’s native reptiles but have you met our exotic reptiles? Exotic reptiles play a large role in our local ecosystems but are mostly misunderstood. Join us to learn about these reptiles and meet them up close!

Okeeheelee Nature Center will be closed on the following dates:

• November 11 for Veterans Day
• November 26-27 for Thanksgiving Holiday
• December 24-25 for Christmas Holiday

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 in West Palm Beach.

Visit our website at www.pbcparks.com/nature for more!

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