All programs (unless otherwise noted) are by reservation only.
Call or visit the Nature Center to make reservations. For every program or tour, all participants are required to sign a "Program Participation Form."

FEBRUARY

• SPECIAL EVENT: The Big Sit
  Saturday, February 4, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
  All Ages - FREE (Reservations NOT Required)
  The Friends of Green Cay host the first ever Big Sit, a one of a kind bird watching event! This event will take place on the back deck of the nature center. We will have binoculars and scopes set up for counting birds. A daily running tally will be posted. Click here for the event flyer.
  
  
• WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: Wings in Nature
  Saturday, Feb 11 & 18 at 10:00 am (Reservations Required)
  $20 for both sessions, $10 for Friends of Green Cay, Inc. Members (payment required at time of reservation)
  Taught by Philip Rathner-Wildlife Artist & Photographer
  Session 1: Introduction to watercolor- how to start a successful painting. No materials will be needed for this session.
  Session 2: Techniques to create a watercolor painting.
  Workshop appropriate for beginners.  Click here for the workshop flyer.
  
  
• THE NIGHT STALKERS
  Friday, February 17 - 6:30 pm
  (All Ages) $3.00 per person
  Join a Naturalist on a night-time boardwalk tour looking at nature from the point of view of its nocturnal residents.
  
  
• STORY and CRAFT TIME
  Saturday, February 25 - 10:00 am
  (Ages 3 to 5 yrs) $2.00 per child
  Kids will discover nature through crafts and stories about animals and other nature-related themes!

MARCH

• WETLANDS
  Saturday, March 3 - 1:00pm
  (All Ages) - $3.00 per person (4 and under Free)
  What is a wetland? Why are they important? Come out to Green Cay’s wetland to learn the answer to these questions and more. Also meet some animals that you could find in Florida’s wetlands.
  
  
• THE NIGHT STALKERS
  Thursday, March 15 - 7:00 pm
  (All Ages) - $3.00 per person
  Join a Naturalist on a night-time boardwalk tour looking at nature from the point of view of its nocturnal residents.
  
  
• SOUTH FLORIDA MAMMALS
  Saturday, March 17 - 1:00pm
  (All Ages) $3.00 per person (4 & under Free)
  Come find out what mammals we have in south Florida! You’ll learn what makes mammals different from other animals and how their teeth and fur can tell you a lot about their lives.
  
  

• JUNIOR NATURALIST SERIES
  Thursday, Mar 22 from 9:00am – 12:00pm, Entomology
  Thursday, Mar 22 from 12:00pm – 3:00pm, Green Cay Survivor
  Friday, Mar 23 from 9:00am – 12:00pm, Ornithology
  Friday, Mar 23 from 12:00pm – 3:00pm, Wetland Biology
  Saturday, Mar 24 from 9:00am – 12:00pm, Herpetology
  (Ages 9 - 14 yrs old ) $10.00 per session (Reservations Required)
  The Junior Naturalist Series is perfect for youth that are interested in nature and outdoor activities! It's a great way to learn about nature while having fun. Register for as many sessions as you like. Register now, space is limited!
  
  

• STORY and CRAFT TIME
  Saturday, March 31 - 10:00 am
  (Ages 3 to 5 yrs) $2.00 per child
  Kids will discover nature through crafts and stories about animals and other nature-related themes!
  
  

Additional Information:

FREE!! Guided, 1/2 mile, boardwalk tours
Every Saturday at 9:00 am & 11:00 am and Wednesday at 3:00 pm
No reservations required, sign in at the front desk