Join USA Archery certified staff to learn a new skill! This exciting program teaches archery safety and how to properly use the equipment before getting to practice on the range. Equipment is provided. Note: Bows may be difficult to pull for smaller children.
OPEN RANGE ARCHERY
Saturday, May 2, 11:00 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
This program is offered to participants who attended and successfully completed a basic archery course at Riverbend Park.
Join USA Archery certified staff to hone your archery skills! Participants will shoot at different targets and a basic safety review will be conducted before heading to the range. Equipment is provided. Note: Bows may be difficult to pull for smaller children. Call 561-741-1359 to reserve a spot.
FAMILY NIGHT HIKE
Friday, May 8, 7:00 p.m.
All ages, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Join us for an enchanting Family Night Hike under the stars! This guided adventure led by experienced naturalists, is perfect for families looking to explore the wonders of nature after dusk. Good walking shoes, water, a flashlight and bug spray are recommended.
SAWMILL SATURDAY
Saturday, May 9, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
All ages, FREE (Reservations not required)
Stop by the sawmill on the park’s recreated farmstead and visit with the sawyers as they cut and plane logs into boards. Experience “turn of the century” cutting edge technology.
FEATHERED FRIENDS: PURPLE MARTINS
Saturday, May 9, 9:30 a.m.
All ages, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Join us for a guided birding walk at the park to discover the fascinating migratory journey of Purple Martins! Take part in a nest check and learn how Riverbend staff monitor the nesting season. The walk will feature a special talk from Shelly Rozenberg, Audubon Everglades Purple Martin Conservation Coordinator. Don’t forget your binoculars and camera!
HISTORY IN THE PARK
Saturday, May 9, 10:00 a.m.
All ages, FREE (Reservations not required)
Join our non-profit group the Loxahatchee Battlefield Preservationists for a presentation by a guest speaker. Docents will conduct a walking tour of the battlefield following the presentation.
OPEN RANGE ARCHERY
Tuesday, May 12, 4:00 p.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
This program is offered to participants who attended and successfully completed a basic archery course at Riverbend Park.
Join USA Archery certified staff to hone your archery skills! Participants will shoot at different targets and a basic safety review will be conducted before heading to the range. Equipment is provided. Note: Bows may be difficult to pull for smaller children. Call 561-741-1359 to reserve a spot.
RIVERBEND PARK VISITS THE OKEECHOBEE BLVD LIBRARY: TURTLE TALK: PROTECTING OUR SHELLED FRIENDS
Tuesday, May 19, 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
All ages, FREE (Reservations required)
Celebrate World Turtle Day with Riverbend Park and their native turtle and tortoise ambassadors at the library! Meet over three captivating native turtle species, including the Gopher Tortoise and Florida Box Turtle, while learning fascinating facts about each one and uncovering why these remarkable creatures are vital to our ecosystems **Call the Okeechobee Blvd Library at (561) 233-1880, or visit
www.pbclibrary.org for more details.**
FISHING FUN
Saturday, May 30, 9:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
Learn basic fishing techniques and safety while fishing for the big one! Proper outdoor clothing, water, sunblock and sunglasses are recommended. Fishing gear is provided.
JUNE
ADULT NIGHT HIKE
Friday, June 5, 7:00 p.m.
Ages 18+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Join us for a guided night hike designed for adults to explore South Florida’s unique ecosystems and nocturnal wildlife. Experience the thrill of nighttime adventure under the stars. Please bring good walking shoes, water, a flashlight and bug spray.
ARCHERY 101
Saturday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
Join USA Archery certified staff to learn a new skill! This exciting program teaches archery safety and how to properly use the equipment before getting to practice on the range. Equipment is provided. Note: Bows may be difficult to pull for smaller children.
RIVERBEND PARK VISITS THE PALM BEACH GARDENS LIBRARY: WINGS & WILDFLOWERS: POLLINATOR PALOOZA
Friday, June 12, 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
All ages, FREE (Reservations not required)
Join Riverbend Park at the Palm Beach Gardens Library to celebrate National Pollinator Month! Discover the vital roles that pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, play in the reproduction of plants and crops and learn about their significant impact on Florida's natural ecosystems. **Call the Palm Beach Gardens Library at (561) 626-6133, or visit
www.pbclibrary.org for more details.**
OPEN RANGE ARCHERY
Saturday, June 13, 9:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
This program is offered to participants who have attended and successfully completed a basic archery course at Riverbend Park.
Join USA Archery certified staff to hone your archery skills! Participants will shoot at different targets, and a basic safety review will be conducted before heading to the range. Equipment is provided. Note: Bows may be difficult to pull for smaller children. Call 561-741-1359 to reserve a spot.
WINGS AND WILDFLOWERS: POLLINATOR HIKE
Saturday, June 20, 9:30 a.m.
Ages 5+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Celebrate National Pollinator Month with a guided hike through the trails of Riverbend Park! Join our naturalists as we search for bees, butterflies and other important pollinators that help flowers bloom and crops grow. Along the way, learn how these small but mighty creatures support healthy ecosystems and discover how native plants attract pollinators. This fun, family-friendly adventure is a great way to explore nature and appreciate the pollinators that keep our world blooming.
OPEN RANGE ARCHERY
Thursday, June 25, 4:00 p.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
This program is offered to participants who have attended and successfully completed a basic archery course at Riverbend Park.
Join USA Archery certified staff to hone your archery skills! Participants will shoot at different targets and a basic safety review will be conducted before heading to the range. Equipment is provided. Note: Bows may be difficult to pull for smaller children. Call 561-741-1359 to reserve a spot.
CANOEING 101
Saturday, June 27, 9:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
Paddle into adventure at Riverbend Park! Join our ACA-certified staff to learn the basics of canoeing, including paddling techniques, boating terminology and essential water safety skills. After a quick on-land introduction, participants will head out on the water to practice their new skills during a short guided canoe trip through the park’s scenic waterways. Come ready to get a little wet and have fun while exploring nature from a whole new perspective! Proper outdoor clothing, water shoes, drinking water and sunscreen are recommended. Canoes, paddles and PFDs are provided.