Things to Do at Daggerwing in June

Daggerwing Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located in South County Regional Park at 11200 Park Access Road, off Cain Boulevard between Glades Road and Yamato Road, west of Boca Raton.  Please visit our website for more information.

All programs are by reservation only, unless otherwise stated. Please call (561) 629-8760 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 five minutes late to a program for which you have made a reservation, your spot will be given to a person on the waiting list.

ALLIGATOR FEEDINGS
Every Wednesday and Friday    3:15 p.m.
Families/all ages, free    (reservations not required)
Gather ‘round the alligator tank in the exhibit hall and listen to a short talk about our baby alligator while he is being fed. *Note: Due to the nature center closing on Saturdays during the summer, the regular Saturday feeding has been moved to Friday (summer only).  ECO

EXPLORERS: Birds
Friday, June 8               2 p.m.
Ages 7-11, $4 per child  (reservations required)
In this class, you’ll learn to recognize the vast differences among birds and how to determine where they live and what they eat just by looking at the way their bodies have adapted. Also, meet our resident owl and take part in an activity where you can create your own bird species.

CHILDREN’S NATURE SERIES: Mammals
Friday, June 22             2 p.m.
Ages 3-6, $4 per child (reservations required)
Parents, bring your little ones to experience exciting nature topics!  Programs may include activities such as stories, puppets, games, role playing, nature walks, and crafts.