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Green Cay Nature Center

July 15, 2014

July 2014 Program Guide at Green Cay Nature Center

All programs are by reservation only, unless otherwise stated. Please call (561) 966-7000 or visit the nature center to make program reservations. Fees (if applicable) are due the day of the program by cash or check only. All participants are required to sign a Program Participation Form for every program. If you are more than 5 minutes late to a program you have made a reservation for, your spot will be given to a person on the waiting list. 

 

BOARDWALK TOURS New times for Boardwalk Tours!!!
Tours will now be given every Saturday at 9:00am & 11:00am and Wednesdays at 9:00am, 1:00pm, & 3:00pm

 

STORY & CRAFT TIME 
Saturday, July 26, 10:00 a.m.

Suggested Ages: 3 to 6 yrs, $2/child (Reservations Required, limit 10)

Kids will discover nature through crafts and stories about animals and other nature-related themes!

 

NIGHT STALKERS
Thursday, July 31, 7:30 p.m.All ages, $5/person (Reservations Required, limit 20)

Join a naturalist on a night-time boardwalk tour looking at nature from the point of view of its nocturnal residents.

 

JUNIOR NATURALIST SERIES
Tuesday, July 15, 22, & 29, 8:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.Ages 9-14, $10/class or $50/all six classes (Reservations Required)

The Junior Naturalist Series is designed for 9-14 year olds who are interested in nature and outdoor activities. The goal of the program is to actively put youth in touch with nature and teach them about Green Cay Wetlands and South Florida wildlife. This is a great way to learn about nature and have some fun! The topics include Jr. Survivalist, Jr. Ecologist, Jr. Entomologist, Jr. Botanist, Jr. Ornithologist, and Jr. Herpetologist. You can attend all 6 sessions, or just one. Receive a certificate for each session attended, attend four sessions and receive a Green Cay Junior Naturalist Certificate, or attend all six sessions and receive a Junior Naturalist patch! Please call 561-966-7003 for detailed information about dates and registration.

 

Green Cay Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located at 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, west of Boynton Beach. Visit our website: www.pbcparks.com/nature for more!