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Okeeheelee Nature Center

Okeeheelee Nature Center features 2.5 miles of trails winding through 90 acres of pine flatwoods and wetlands. Highlights of the center include hands-on exhibits, animal encounters and a nature related gift shop. Marvel at our birds of prey, touch a live snake or prowl for owls during one of our many programs scheduled throughout the year for families, youth and adults.

HOURS - NATURE CENTER EXHIBITS
Sunday
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Monday
CLOSED
Tuesday - Friday
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday
8:15 am - 4:30 pm
The nature center is closed during observed holidays.

NATURE TRAILS ARE OPEN DAILY SUNRISE TO SUNSET.

 

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Story Time - Children's Nature Series for Ages 2-6

On the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 10:30 am, from January-May.

Introduce your little one to nature during Story Time at Okeeheelee Nature Center. Join us for one or all of these programs, each one will be different and something your child will look forward to! Call the nature center to confirm dates.
 
 

Contact Information

 

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Okeeheelee Nature Center
7715 Forest Hill Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33413
(one mile west of Jog Road)
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E-mail
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(561) 233-1400
Fax (561) 233-1406

 

Staff

 
  • Clive Pinnock
    Manager
  • Maria Rigsby
    Clerical Specialist
  • Pirjo Campitelli
    School Coordinator
  • John Welch
    Naturalist / Volunteer Coordinator
  • Mo Kieffer
    Naturalist / Summer Camp Director
  • Cory Friess
    Assistant Summer Camp Director
  • Pamela Schneider
    Animal Caretaker
 

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