Program Calendar Return to Daggerwing Reservations are required for ALL programs (unless otherwise noted).
TO REGISTER and MAKE PAYMENT for PROGRAMS:
Online - Select the “Online Services” tab at the top of this page and click on Register/Pay for Program; Login with your username and password. (New users must create a household account online-please follow online instructions)
In Person - Visit the nature center during operating hours.
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DAILY ANIMAL FEEDINGS-
Daily when the nature center is open, 3:15-3:30 p.m.
Families / All Ages, FREE (Reservations NOT Required)
3:15pm is feeding time! Listen to a short talk about a specific animal and then watch while they are fed.
- Wednesday – Opossum
- Thursday – Snake
- Friday – Owl
- Saturday - Alligator
FEBRUARYMOTHER NATURE & ME: LOVE BUGS Tuesday, February 4, 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 specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers! DAGGERWING VISITS THE LIBRARY: SNAKES Tuesday, February 11, 3:30 p.m. Ages 8+, FREE (Reservations required) Enjoy a special program featuring a visit from the nature center’s resident animal ambassadors, at the Glades Road Branch Library! Call the Glades Road Branch Library for details and RSVP at (561) 482-4554.
BUTTERFLY GARDENING Saturday, February 15, 10:30 a.m. Ages 5+, $3/participant (Reservations required) Learn all about local butterflies and discover how to attract them with a butterfly garden. Find out which plants are best to attract a multitude of species and enjoy a guided tour of Daggerwing Nature Center’s butterfly garden. MOTHER NATURE & ME: START YOUR GARDEN Tuesday, February 18, 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 specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers!
BETTER BIRDING Saturday, February 22, 10:30 a.m. Ages 5+, $3/person (Reservations required) Learn about the exciting hobby of bird watching. First, join a naturalist who will teach bird identification skills and proper use of binoculars and field guides. Then practice these new skills during a guided birding adventure. ANIMAL KEEPER FOR A DAY Friday, February 28, 10:00 a.m. Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required) Animal keepers have the coolest job! Work behind the scenes with animal care staff and volunteers to feed diets, clean exhibits, and provide enrichments to the animals at the nature center. Learn what it takes to care for these special animal ambassadors. WELLNESS PROGRAMS (SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OF DAGGERWING NATURE CENTER) TODDLER TIME YOGA Tuesday, February 25, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 (w/guardian), $5/child (Reservations required- only by calling the nature center, 561-629-8760) Yoga for preschool children teaches breathing, stretching, mind and body relaxation, and easy yoga poses through carefully designed activities. Incorporating play, dance, and acting out stories, children learn healthy techniques for lifelong wellness while having fun. Bring a yoga mat and wear skid guard socks.
MARCHMOTHER NATURE & ME: TURTLE TIME Tuesday, March 3, 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 specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers!
INSECTS & SPIDERS Saturday, March 14, 10:30 a.m. Ages 5+, $3/participant (Reservations required) What is the difference between an insect and a spider? Learn all about these fascinating creatures and their importance during this fun and educational presentation, which includes appearances from Daggerwing Nature Center’s resident animal ambassadors.
MOTHER NATURE & ME: CELEBRATE SPRING Wednesday, March 18, 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 specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers!
INTRO TO ARCHERY Saturday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
Join the USA Archery and N.F.A.A. certified staff and learn about the sport of archery. This exciting program teaches archery safety skills and proper use of a bow and arrow before getting time to practice on the range.
GEOCACHING BY BIKE Friday, March 27, 10:30 a.m. Ages 8+, $5/participant (Reservations required) Integrate modern technology with the exploration of nature! This BYOB* activity provides a chance for families to get outside and ride together while participating in the world-wide scavenger hunt called geocaching. Learn how to use a GPS handheld unit or bring a personal smartphone. *Bring your own bike
DAGGERWING VISITS THE LIBRARY: FROGS & TOADS Tuesday, March 31, 3:30 p.m. Ages 8+, FREE (Reservations required) Enjoy a special program 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.
WELLNESS PROGRAMS (SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OF DAGGERWING NATURE CENTER) TODDLER TIME YOGA Tuesday, March 24, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 (w/guardian), $5/child (Reservations required- only by calling the nature center, 561-629-8760) Yoga for preschool children teaches breathing, stretching, mind and body relaxation, and easy yoga poses through carefully designed activities. Incorporating play, dance, and acting out stories, children learn healthy techniques for lifelong wellness while having fun. Bring a yoga mat and wear skid guard socks.
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