Riverbend Hits the Mark in April

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 Register/Pay for Program or visit the office to register and pay. 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, depending on participants' experience level. 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.

NATURALIST WALKS
Thursdays, 1 p.m.
All ages, FREE (Reservations required)
Join naturalists each week for a one-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.

REPTILE ENCOUNTERS
Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m.
All ages, FREE (Reservations not required)
Join naturalists each week for a short meet-and-greet with one of the resident reptile ambassadors. 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 of the Second Seminole War battles that occurred here.

FULL MOON BIKE RIDE
Friday, April 3, 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.

ARCHERY 101
Saturday, April 4, 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.

OPEN RANGE ARCHERY
Saturday, April 4, 11 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.

EARTH AFTER DARK: ADULT NIGHT HIKE
Friday, April 10, 7 p.m.
Ages 18+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Celebrate Earth Day after dark with a guided night hike designed for adults to explore South Florida's unique ecosystems and nocturnal wildlife. Discover how nighttime creatures play an important role in keeping our environment healthy while experiencing the thrill of a peaceful adventure under the stars. Please bring good walking shoes, water, a flashlight and bug spray.

SAWMILL SATURDAY
Saturday, April 11, 9 a.m. - Noon
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.

HISTORY IN THE PARK
Saturday, April 11, 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.

RIVERBEND PARK VISITS THE ACREAGE LIBRARY: TURTLE TALK: PROTECTING OUR SHELLED FRIENDS
Thursday, April 16, 3 - 3:45 p.m.
All ages, FREE (Reservations not 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 Acreage Library at (561) 681-4100, or visit www.pbclibrary.org for more details.**

SECRET LIFE OF PLANTS WALK: THE ROOTS OF FLORIDA
Saturday, April 18, 9:30 a.m.
Ages 5+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Celebrate Earth Day here at Riverbend Park by diving into the wonderful world of plants, focusing on southern Florida's native plant species, including common wildflowers, trees and shrubs. Through a guided walk and biofacts, participants will learn about the different parts of the plant, how to better identify plants in the wild, and about many native plant species in Florida.

OPEN RANGE ARCHERY
Thursday, April 30, 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 to pull for smaller children. Call 561-741-1359 to reserve a spot.