Reservations are required for ALL programs (unless otherwise noted). Please call if you are not able to attend the program to allow those on the waiting list to attend. If you are more than five minutes late to a program you have made a reservation for, your spot will be given to a person on the waiting list.
Participants/guardians are required to sign a Program Participation Form upon arrival to the program. Program fees are due upon arrival to the program.
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Special Events
Nature Photography Workshop with Sol Levine, Registration Required (Nov 2nd - Jan 7th)
Saturday, January 14th from 9:30am-4:30pm
$75 for Friends of Daggerwing members
$100 for non-members (which includes a 1-year membership)
The Friends of Daggerwing Nature Center is hosting a nature photography workshop with award-winning nature photographer Sol Levine. This class is for anyone (ages 15 and older) who wants to learn how to take better pictures, regardless of what type of camera you use, or amount of experience you have taking pictures. Registration is open from Nov 2nd - Jan 7th and is taken on a first-come, first-served basis (maximum 15 people). Click here for more information and a registration form.
CHILDREN’S NATURE SERIES
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 play, nature walks, and crafts.
- Wetland Animals
Saturday, Jan 14, 10:30-11:15am
- Snakes
Wednesday, Jan 18, 10:30-11:15am
- Birds
Saturday, Feb 11, 10:30-11:15am
ECO EXPLORERS
- Invasive Species
Thursday, January 26, 2:30-3:30pm
Come find out the difference between invasive and non-invasive and native and non-native. Come learn why a ball python and marine toad are invasive species!
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
Families and all ages, $3 per person – Reservations Required
Bring the whole family and join us as we take an up-close and personal look at some of our LIVE educational animals. Programs include live animals, artifacts and pictures all to learn about the animal’s natural history and how we can help their wild relatives!
- Alligators & Crocodiles
Saturday, Dec 31, 1:00-1:45pm
Come meet our new baby alligator that hatched this September! Find out how this species’ adaptations have helped them to survive for millions of years!
- Turtles
Saturday, Feb 4, 1:00-1:45pm
Come join us as we take an up-close look at some of our educational animals. Learn about South Florida's tortoises and turtles! Program also includes artifacts, pictures and fun facts to help us learn about turtle's and how we can help their environment!
"HOW TO" PROGRAMS
Ages 9 and up, $3 per person - Reservations Required
Take part in a series where you can DO something with what you learn!
- Basic Birding
Saturday, January 7, 1:00-1:45pm
Learn how to identify common birds! A tour on our boardwalk will help us to practice our new skills. Bring binoculars.
NIGHT HIKES
Families and all ages, $3 per person – Reservations Required
What comes out at night? Join us for a walk through our wetlands and see some special adaptations of nocturnal animals. (Bring bug spray and a flashlight.)
No current programs, please check back soon.
GATOR TALES
Ages 2-5, $2 per child – No reservations needed
Join us as we go on adventures through stories, both fiction and non-fiction, about animals and nature!
- Saturday, January 28, 3:30-4:00pm
- Saturday, Feb 25, 3:30-4:00pm
ALLIGATOR FEEDINGS
Families and all ages, FREE - No reservations needed
Gather 'round the alligator tank in the exhibit hall and listen to a short talk about our baby gator while he is being fed. Feel free to ask questions!
- Every Wednesday and Saturday at 3:15 pm
Note: It is ILLEGAL to feed or harass wild alligators.
BOARDWALK TOURS
Families and all ages, FREE - No reservations needed
Join a docent for a guided tour of our swamp habitat!
No current programs, please check back soon.
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