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​Take a virtual tour of Green Cay Nature Center & Wetlands!

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Take your own self-guided boardwalk tour using our new ​QR code signs located along the boardwalk. Scan each QR code with a smartphone or other mobile device for information about each zone. Download a free reader from your app store or marketplace. Search: QR Reader​

Green Cay Nature Center is the county's newest nature center that overlooks 100 acres of constructed wetland and provides educational opportunities about this unique habitat. The wetland features 1.5 miles of elevated boardwalk featuring interpretive signs about the habitat. The Nature Center includes a lecture hall, gift shop, and live animals in an extensive exhibit room that highlights wetland attributes. Come for a visit and find that there's something for everyone at this fantastic facility!


Operating Hours


The nature center is closed during observed County holidays. ​

Special Holiday Hours for the Weeks of Christmas and New Year’s Day
Sunday, Dec. 23: CLOSED
Monday, Dec. 24: CLOSED
Tuesday, Dec. 25: CLOSED
Wednesday, Dec. 26: OPEN 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday, Dec. 27: OPEN 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday, Dec. 28: OPEN 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday, Dec. 29: OPEN 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sunday, Dec. 30: CLOSED
Monday, Dec. 31: OPEN 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, Jan. 1: CLOSED
Wednesday, Jan. 2: OPEN 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday, Jan. 3: OPEN 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday, Jan. 4: OPEN 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 5: OPEN 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Exhibits:

Wednesday-Saturday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday: CLOSED

Programs:

Tuesday-Saturday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (by reservation only)

Nature Trails:

Daily: sunrise - sunset

 

Rules​


Please remember the following are not permitted:​
  • Drones
  • Pets
  • Food
  • Alcohol
  • Jogging, running or speed walking
  • Biking or skating
  • Smoking
  • Fishing​

Contact Information


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12800 Hagen Ranch Road
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
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Ph: 561-966-7000
Fax:  561-496-4369

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Bobby Seals
Manager

   Jessica Andreasen
Naturalist 

Carlos Padilla
Maintenance Worker II​

   Kayla Caldwell
Assistant Naturalist ​

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