Back To Basics at Riverbend Park

Riverbend Park is located at 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter. For more information, visit www.pbcnature.com. All programs are by online reservation only, unless otherwise stated. Please register online at www.pbcparks.com under "Online Services," click on Register/Pay for Program. All participants are required to sign a Program Participation Form before each program. All children must be accompanied by an adult. All programs run for approximately 90 minutes, unless otherwise noted. Please bring drinking water, sunscreen, and insect repellent to each program. For questions or more information, please contact Riverbend Park at 561-741-1359. Activities promote environmental and historical awareness, conservation, and recreation, and educate the community on health and wellness.

REPTILE ENCOUNTERS
Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m.
All ages, FREE (Reservations required)
Join naturalists each week for a short meet & greet with one of our resident reptile ambassadors. Call 561-741-1359 to reserve a spot.

NATURALIST WALKS
Thursdays, 1:00 p.m.
All ages, FREE (Reservations required)
Join naturalists each week for a 1-hour guided walk exploring the trails of Riverbend Park. It's a great way to become familiar with the park's plant and animal communities and trails. Call 561-741-1359 to reserve a spot.

BATTLEFIELD TOURS
Saturdays, 10 a.m. (October - May)
All ages, FREE (Reservations not required)
Join a Loxahatchee Battlefield Preservationist docent on a battlefield tour and learn about the Second Seminole War battles that occurred here.

ADULT NIGHT HIKE
Friday, November 6, 7 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, November 7, 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 proper equipment use before participants practice on the range. Equipment is provided. Note: Bows may be difficult for smaller children to pull.

OPEN RANGE ARCHERY
Saturday, November 7, 11 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 for smaller children to pull. Call 561-741-1359 to reserve a spot.

RIVERBEND PARK VISITS THE PALM BEACH GARDENS BRANCH LIBRARY: TERRIFIC TURKEYS
Tuesday, November 10, 3 - 3:45 p.m.
All ages, FREE (Registration required)
Join Riverbend Park at the Palm Beach Gardens Branch Library for an exciting exploration of South Florida's wild turkeys! Discover how these remarkable birds live and thrive, get hands-on with authentic turkey biofacts, and dive into their unique behaviors through interactive learning **Call the Palm Beach Gardens Library at (561) 626-6133 or visit www.pbclibrary.org for more details.**

WILD THANKSGIVING: WHAT'S ON THE WILDLIFE MENU?
Thursday, November 12, 3 p.m.
All ages, $5/participant (Reservations required)
What would you find on a wild animal's Thanksgiving dinner plate? Join a Riverbend Park naturalist for a wild Thanksgiving feast and discover what local animals eat and why their diets are so important for survival. Participants will explore the foods, habitats and adaptations that help Riverbend's wildlife find and capture their next meal. Through hands-on activities and live animal encounters, discover how animals are connected through Florida's food webs.

PIONEER FAMILY FARMSTEAD DAY
Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
All ages, FREE (Reservations not required)
Join us for our annual Farmstead Day event! Experience a day in the life of a Florida Pioneer family with our antique sawmill, farm animals, garden and exhibitors! Games and activities are free to play and food trucks will be present. Come to Riverbend for an afternoon of family fun and education!

HISTORY IN THE PARK
Saturday, November 14, 10 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
Thursday, November 19, 4 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 for smaller children to pull. Call 561-741-1359 to reserve a spot.

FULL MOON BIKE RIDE
Friday, November 20, 7 p.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
Explore the park with a guided nighttime bike ride! After hours, get the chance to look at nature from the point of view of its nocturnal residents. Appropriate safety gear and water are required. Bring your own bike.