DAGGERWING DOINGS
- Reservations are required for ALL programs. Please call if you are not able to attend the program to allow those on the waiting list to attend.
- Participants/guardians are required to sign a Program Participation Form upon arrival to the program.
- Program fees are due upon arrival to the program.
CHILDREN’S NATURE SERIES
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
JUNE
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CHILDREN’S NATURE SERIES: CAMOUFLAGE
Tuesday, June 3 at 2:30 pm
Ages 3-6, $4 per participant
Reservations Required
Now you see it, now you don’t! Find out why animals use color and pattern to blend in with their environment.
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CHILDREN’S NATURE SERIES: SNAKES
Tuesday, June 17 at 2:30 pm
Ages 3-6, $4 per participant
Reservations Required
Do snakes have ears? Find out the answer to this question and many more!
JULY
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CHILDREN’S NATURE SERIES: DRAGONFLIES
Tuesday, July 1 at 2:30 pm
Ages 3-6, $4 per participant
Reservations Required
Do dragonflies bite? Find out and make a dragonfly craft to take home with you!
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CHILDREN’S NATURE SERIES: OWLS
Tuesday, July 15 at 2:30 pm
Ages 3-6, $4 per participant
Reservations Required
Find out why some owls only come out at night and meet Cody, a real screech owl!
AUGUST
Please note: Children’s Nature Series will NOT be offered the first week of August.
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
Bring the whole family and join us as we take an up-close and personal look at some of our LIVE educational animals.
JUNE
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ANIMAL ENCOUNTER: MAMMALS
Saturday, June 14 at 2:00 pm
Families, $3 per person
Reservations Required
What mammals are found in south Florida? Learn about Florida mammals and get a chance to touch a live skunk.
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ANIMAL ENCOUNTER: ALLIGATORS
Saturday, June 28 at 2:00 pm
Families, $3 per person
Reservations Required
What’s the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Look for alligators in our wetlands.
JULY
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ANIMAL ENCOUNTER: INVASIVE SPECIES
Saturday, July 12 at 2:00 pm
Families, $3 per person
Reservations Required
What is an “invasive” species? Meet one our most visible invasive species – the Marine Toad. Also, learn about the importance of planting native plants to help our environment.
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ANIMAL ENCOUNTER: TURTLES
Saturday, July 26 at 2:00 pm
Families, $3 per person
Reservations Required
What’s the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? Find out and get a chance to touch a live Gopher Tortoise.
AUGUST
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ANIMAL ENCOUNTER: NIGHT-TIME ANIMALS
Saturday, August 30 at 2:00 pm
Families, $3 per person
Reservations Required
What animals come out at night? Join us during the day to learn about nocturnal animals and meet some night-time visitors.
NIGHT HIKES
What comes out at night? Join us for a walk through our wetlands and see some special adaptations of nocturnal animals. You are sure to see an owl! Bring bug spray and a flashlight!
Families, $3 per person
Reservations Required
- Friday, June 20 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, July 18 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, August 22 at 7:30 pm
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