October Programs at Okeeheelee Nature Center

Okeeheelee Nature Center (ONC) is in Okeeheelee Park at 7715 Forest Hill Boulevard, west of West Palm Beach. For more information on county-operated nature centers, visit www.pbcnature.com. All programs are by reservation only, unless otherwise stated. Please register online at www.pbcparks.com under "Online Services," click on Register/Pay for Program or visit the nature center to register and make payment. All participants are required to sign a Program Participation Form before each program. Activities promote environmental awareness, conservation and recreation and educate on health and wellness in the community.

LIVE ANIMAL FEEDING PRESENTATIONS
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 3:30 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)

ALLIGATOR FEEDING
Saturdays, 1 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION
Saturday, October 4, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
Join the Florida Trail Association's Loxahatchee Chapter for their monthly meeting and program, featuring guest speakers from environmental organizations. Join at 3:00 p.m. to chat with members about the club and enjoy light refreshments.

ONC VISITS THE WELLINGTON LIBRARY: CREATURES WHO CAMOUFLAGE
Tuesday, October 7, 3 - 3:45 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (Pre-registration required**)
Join staff and live animal ambassadors to learn all about the unique ways animals can hide within their surroundings. **Call the Wellington Library at 561-790-6070 or visit www.pbclibrary.org for more details. **

CRITTER AND CRAFT
Saturday, October 11, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Families/all ages, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Join ONC's team of naturalists for a meet and greet with ONC Animal Ambassadors while you create your very own craft, inspired by the creatures you meet!

PALM BEACH PACK & PADDLE CLUB
Saturday, October 11, 2 - 4 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
Join Palm Beach Pack & Paddle Club for their monthly meeting and program, featuring guest speakers from local organizations presenting nature-related subjects and other environmental topics of interest.

PALM BEACH COUNTY WOODTURNERS
Saturday, October 25, 9 a.m. - noon
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
Join the PBC Woodturners for their monthly meeting to promote an interest in woodturning tools and techniques among its members and the community at large. All levels of skills are encouraged to join!

ARCHERY FOR BEGINNERS
Saturday, October 25, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
Join USA Archery certified instructors and learn the basics of archery, from safety to shooting and develop a great new skill to focus your mind on a single target. All equipment is provided. Space is limited, so register today!

FAMILY OWL PROWL
Tuesday, October 28, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Ages 8+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Join us for a relaxing night hike to search for the superstars of the night- nocturnal animals! Rain or shine, get excited to learn with our special guests from the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches on a waxing crescent evening!