​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Upcoming Public Programs

 

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Reservations are required for ALL programs (unless otherwise noted). All participants are required to sign a Program Participation Form before each program.

Activities promote environmental awareness, conservation, and recreation.

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.

Recently participated in a program at Okeeheelee Nature Center? Take our program survey​!​
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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)

JUNE

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CATERPILLAR CRAWL & CRAFT
Saturday, June 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Families/all ages, $3/participant (Reservations required)
Join ONC’s team of naturalists as we search for caterpillars in our pollinator garden and learn the foods they eat before they turn into butterflies. After this slow-paced “crawl” to find these baby butterflies, participants will create a unique caterpillar craft to take home!
  
SUPERSTARS OF THE NIGHT
Tuesday, June 13, 8:30-10:00 p.m.
Ages 8+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Naturalists will lead the group on a night hike to search for the superstars of the night– nocturnal animals. Then, participants will get a chance to explore the night sky with telescopes led by our special guest, an astronomy extraordinaire! This program is rain or shine.

ONC VISITS THE LIBRARY: WILD FLORIDA FRIDAY
Friday, June 16, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
Join ONC at the Main Library’s Florida Friday series where participants will get up close and personal to some of Florida’s native wildlife with Okeeheelee’s team of naturalists and ambassador animals, including an owl, snake and turtle. Call the Main Library at 561-233-2600 or visit www.pbclibrary.org for more details.

ARCHERY FOR BEGINNERS
Saturday, June 17, 9:30 a.m.-11:00 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! All equipment is provided. Space is limited and sign up now before it fills up!

ADVANCED ARCHERY**
Saturday, June 24, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
**Prerequisite: Must have completed Archery for Beginners
This program is for those already familiar with the basics of archery. Develop your archery skills further, as USA Archery certified instructors teach advanced techniques and practice aim and precision. All equipment is provided. Space is limited, so register now before it fills up!

JULY

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ARCHERY FOR BEGINNERS
Saturday, July 1, 9:30 a.m.-11:00 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! All equipment is provided. Space is limited and sign up now before it fills up!

ONC VISITS THE LIBRARY: NATURE IS “BEE”-UTIFUL
Tuesday, July 11, 3:00-3:45 p.m.
Ages 5+, FREE (Pre-registration required)
Join Okeeheelee Nature Center, in collaboration with Bee Barf Apiaries, at the Royal Palm Branch Library, as we learn all about bees, pollination and the important role bees play in the environment! **Visit or call the Royal Palm Library at 561-790-6030 to pre-register for this program.

SNAKES AROUND THE WORLD
Saturday, July 15, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Families/all ages, $3/participant (Reservations required)
Join us as we celebrate World Snake Day with ONC staff and special guests from the South Florida Herpetological Society to learn about slithery friends from around the world! This hands-on experience will uncover many misconceptions about these legless critters.

WINGS ON WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, July 19, 2:30-3:30 p.m. 
Families/all ages, $3/participant (Reservations required)
This program provides up-close and personal experience with ONC’s raptor ambassadors, including a hawk and two owl species. Join ONC naturalists to learn about raptors’ unique adaptations and get an opportunity to watch our resident Eastern Screech Owl eat her lunch!

ADVANCED ARCHERY**
Saturday, July 29, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
**Prerequisite: Must have completed Archery for Beginners
This program is for those already familiar with the basics of archery. Develop your archery skills further, as USA Archery certified instructors teach advanced techniques and practice aim and precision. All equipment is provided. Space is limited, so register now before it fills up!