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.
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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