Palm Beach County, FL

01/22/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/22/2025 17:10

Animal Love at Daggerwing Nature Center

Daggerwing Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department. It is located in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park at 11435 Park Access Road, off Cain Boulevard between Glades Road and Yamato Road, west of Boca Raton. For more information on Daggerwing Nature Center and other 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. All participants are required to sign a Program Participation Form before each program. Activities promote environmental awareness, conservation, and recreation.

ANIMAL FEEDINGS & TALKS
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 2:45 p.m.
Saturdays, 1 p.m.
All ages, FREE (Reservations not required)
During feeding time, listen to a short talk about one of Daggerwing's resident animals.

INTRO TO ARCHERY
Saturday, February 1, 10:30 a.m.
Adults and children ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
Join USA Archery certified staff and learn about the exciting sport of archery. This program teaches archery safety, skills, and proper use of a bow and arrow before practicing on the range. Equipment is provided.
Note: Bows may be difficult to pull for smaller children.

MOTHER NATURE & ME: LOVE BUGS Tuesday, February 4, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2-5 (w/guardian), $4/child (Reservations required)
Get ready to jump and shout with Mother Nature through stories, live animals, activities, and a craft specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers!

DAGGERWING VISITS THE LIBRARY: ALLIGATORS
Tuesday, February 11, 3 p.m.
Adults and children ages 5+, FREE (Reservations required)
Enjoy a special program about alligators! Located at the West Boca Branch Library! Call the library for details and RSVP at (561) 470-1600.

BIRDS IN LOVE
Friday, February 14, 10:30 a.m.
Adults and children ages 5+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Valentine's Day is for the birds! Can birds be in love? Do male and female birds look the same? Who takes care of the eggs? Join a naturalist to get these answers and more during a special Valentine's Day version of Birding 101!

MOTHER NATURE & ME: FLORIDA FELINES
Tuesday, February 18, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2-5 (w/guardian), $4/child (Reservations required)
Get ready to jump and shout with Mother Nature through stories, live animals, activities, and a craft specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers!

FLORIDA ANIMALS: MAMMALS
Saturday, February 22, 10:30 a.m.
Adults and children ages 5+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Join a naturalist to learn about our native South Florida mammals! Participants will have an opportunity to see and touch biofacts from some common mammals we can find here in the park or our own backyard!