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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, recreation and educate on health and wellness in the community.

​​​​​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.

NOTICE: Effective October 1, 2025, all payments made with a credit or debit card (online or in-person) will incur a 3.0% service fee. This fee is assessed and collected by the credit card processor, not by Palm Beach County. No service fee will be assessed on payments made by check or cash. Service fees are non-refundable.​
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.

MONTHLY​


ANIMAL FEEDINGS
Thursdays, 2:15 p.m., and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
Fridays, 2:15 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)

GUIDED ½ MILE BOARDWALK TOURS
Wednesdays-Saturdays* 
*times vary, please call 561-966-7000 to confirm
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)

ETHNOBOTANY-SPECIFIC TOURS
Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)​

​JANUARY 2026


SCIENCE FOR SENIORS - THE MINDFUL PATH THROUGH NATURE
Friday, January 2, 1:00 p.m.
Ages 50+, $5/participant (Reservations required, limit 60)
Through a presentation and guided walk, experience how mindfulness and nature work together to quiet the mind, reduce stress and restore balance. Blending modern science with timeless wisdom, this uplifting session offers simple practices to cultivate inner peace and presence, helping you make peace your priority every day. Guest presenter: Bonni Smith, Certified Calmologist

ANIMAL KEEPER FOR A DAY 
Saturday, January 3, 9:30 a.m. 
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required, limit 8)
Ever wondered what it would be like to be an animal keeper? Work behind the scenes with animal care staff and volunteers to find out. It can be a dirty job but the most rewarding!

BIRD TALK & TOUR: BIRDS OF PREY
Saturday, January 10, 9:30 a.m.
All ages, $5/participant (Reservations required, limit 20)
Start the day off with a Florida bird presentation followed by a one-hour birding tour with one of our naturalists. Bring binoculars and your field guide if you have them.

REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS: SENSATIONAL SNAKES
 Saturday, January 17, 9:30 a.m.
All ages, $5/participant (Reservations required, limit 20)
Join a naturalist as we learn about Florida’s reptiles and amphibians followed by a guided nature tour of the wetlands.
 
NIGHT STALKERS 
Wednesday, January 21, 6:00 p.m.
Ages 9+, $5/participant (Reservations required, limit 20)         
Join a naturalist on a nighttime boardwalk tour looking at nature from the point of view of its nocturnal residents. Flashlights are recommended but not required.

ARCHERY 101
Saturday, January 24, 9:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required, limit 12) 
Join a USA Archery Certified Instructor to learn the basics of archery and develop a fun new skill! This 1.5-hour program will start with a demonstration followed by target practice! All equipment provided, please wear closed-toe shoes and bring water and sun protection as it takes place outdoors. 

SCIENCE FOR SENIORS - THE COLORS OF GREEN CAY
Friday, January 30, 1:00 p.m.
Ages 50+, $5/participant (Reservations required, limit 60)
Explore “The Colors of Green Cay,” an exploration of the many hues that bring our wetlands to life. Discover how color shapes the natural world from camouflage and communication to beauty and survival through the vibrant palette found right here at Green Cay. Guest presenter: Sydelle Dombrowsky, Master Naturalist 

​FEBRUARY 2026


SCIENCE FOR SENIORS - PREDATORS IN PARADISE: UNRAVELING THE PYTHON'S GRIP ON WILD FLORIDA
Friday, February 6, 1:00 p.m.
Ages 50+, $5/participant (Reservations required, limit 60)
Discover the real story behind Florida’s Burmese python crisis in this eye-opening presentation. Follow a python hunter’s journey into the Everglades, learn how these giant snakes took hold and explore the ongoing efforts to track, humanely remove and protect native wildlife from one of the state’s most notorious invaders. Guest presenter: Kym Clark, Python Hunter & Conservationist

BIRD TALK & TOUR: WETLAND BIRDS
Saturday, February 14, 9:30 a.m.
All ages, $5/participant (Reservations required, limit 20)
Start the day off with a Florida bird presentation followed by a one-hour birding tour with one of our naturalists. Bring binoculars and your field guide if you have them.

ARCHERY 101
Saturday, February 21, 9:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required, limit 12)
Join a USA Archery Certified Instructor to learn the basics of archery and develop a fun new skill! This 1.5-hour program will start with a demonstration followed by target practice! All equipment provided, please wear closed-toe shoes and bring water and sun protection as it takes place outdoors. 

ANIMAL KEEPER FOR A DAY 
Saturday, February 28, 9:30 a.m. 
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required, limit 8)
Ever wondered what it would be like to be an animal keeper? Work behind the scenes with animal care staff and volunteers to find out. It can be a dirty job but the most rewarding!

NIGHT STALKERS 
Wednesday, February 25, 6:00 p.m.
Ages 9+, $5/participant (Reservations required, limit 20)
Join a naturalist on a nighttime boardwalk tour looking at nature from the point of view of its nocturnal residents. Flashlights are recommended but not required.

SCIENCE FOR SENIORS - SMALL STEPS, BIG IMPACT: NATURE INSPIRED LANDSCAPING
Friday, February 27, 1:00 p.m.
Ages 50+, $5/participant (Reservations required, limit 60)
Using nature as our guide, we will explore simple ways to transform our landscapes into a thriving habitat for butterflies, pollinators and birds. What we plant matters more to wildlife than the size of our gardens — from a pot to a patch to a large-scale garden, it all matters and it all has an impact. Guest presenter: CJ McCartney, Master Gardener-in-residence at Ann Norton