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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.

ANIMAL FEEDINGS
Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 2:15 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
Saturdays, 10:15 a.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*
*times vary, please call 561-966-7000 to confirm
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)

SEPTEMBER


​ANIMAL KEEPER FOR A DAY
Saturday, September 16, 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! 

BUTTERFLY TALK & WALK
Saturday, September 23, 9:30 a.m.
All ages, $3/participant (Reservations required, limit 20)          
Join a naturalist as we learn about the Butterflies found in South Florida. Then take a guided tour of our butterfly garden and wetlands.

NIGHT STALKERS 
Wednesday, September 27, 7:30 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.

REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS: OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Saturday, September 30, 10:00 a.m.
All ages, $3/participant (Reservations required, limit 20)
Join a naturalist as we learn about Florida’s reptiles and amphibians followed by a guided tour.​

OCTOBER*

*Starting October 1, 2023, all naturalist program fees will be $5.00

​​BIRD TALK & WALK: BIRDS OF PREY

Saturday, October 7, 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. 

ANIMAL KEEPER FOR A DAY
Saturday, October 14, 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, October 25, 6:45 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.

REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS: OF SPOOKY SNAKES
Saturday, October 28, 10:00 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 tour.