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. Activities promote environmental awareness, conservation, recreation and educate on health and wellness in the community.
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)
FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION
Saturday, November 1, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
Join the Florida Trail Association’s Loxahatchee Chapter for their monthly meeting and program, featuring guest speakers from environmental organizations. Join at 3:00 p.m. to chat with members about the club and enjoy light refreshments.
PALM BEACH PACK & PADDLE CLUB
Saturday, November 8, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
Join Palm Beach Pack & Paddle Club for their monthly meeting and program, featuring guest speakers from local organizations presenting on nature-related subjects and other environmental topics of interest.
ONC VISITS THE GREENACRES LIBRARY: FLORIDA’S WILDLIFE: FROM LOCALS TO WORLD TRAVELERS
Tuesday, November 18, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (Pre-registration required**)
From native critters to world travelers, Florida is home to them all! Join ONC naturalists to meet a variety of animal ambassadors, from Florida natives, to those who have journeyed here from faraway. **Call the Greenacres Branch at 561-641-9100 or visit
www.pbclibrary.org to
pre-register.**
PALM BEACH COUNTY WOODTURNERS
Saturday, November 22, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
Join Palm Beach County Woodturners for their monthly meeting to promote an interest in woodturning tools and techniques among its members and the community at large. All levels of skills are encouraged to join!
ARCHERY FOR BEGINNERS
Saturday, November 22, 10:00-11:30 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 to focus your mind on a single target. All equipment is provided. Space is limited, so register today!
ANIMAL TRACKS AND GRATITUDE CRAFTS
Wednesday, November 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Families/all ages, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Help ONC naturalists find animal tracks on our trails, meet ONC animal ambassadors up close and create a one-of-a-kind craft to take home. Join us for this fun and meaningful way to give thanks for nature and wildlife!
Everyone Benefits from the Power of Parks!
• Environmental Awareness: Exposure to nature fosters a greater appreciation for the environment.
• Mental Health: Nature-based activities have been shown to improve mental health by reducing stress and boosting self-esteem.
• Creativity and Imagination: Being in nature stimulates creativity and imagination.
• Physical Health: Engaging in outdoor activities improves physical health.
• Skill Development: Participants learn new skills and improve existing ones, enhancing their overall competence and confidence.
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, nationally accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA), is recognized 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, Instagram and YouTube.