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Upcoming Programs

 

NATURE TRAIL WALKS

Join us every Saturday for FREE guided nature trail walks at 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.
No reservations needed. Call (561) 233-1400 for more information.

STORY TIME
Children's Nature
Series for Ages 2-6

Thursdays at 10:30 am

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!

For more information, click here to download the flyer Adobe PDF Document


NOVEMBER

do not forget

The nature center will be closed on the following dates:
  • November 11 for Veterans Day
  • November 26-27 for Thanksgiving Holiday
  • Butterfly Walk                                                                                   
    All Ages                                                             
    Flutter on in and join our butterfly enthusiast on a walk that you are sure to enjoy! You will learn about various butterfly species and plants, and how you can create this “butterfly” environment in your own backyard.
    Saturday, November 14, 10:00 am
    $3 per person, Reservations Required

butterfly
  • Discover Okeeheelee’s Natives
    All Ages
    Are you a Florida native? Meet our resident wildlife up close and personal. Discover how these natives play an important role in the environment.
    Saturday, November 21, 11:00 am
    $3 per person, Reservations Required


DECEMBER

do not forget

The nature center will be closed on the following dates:
  • December 24-25 for Christmas Holiday
  • Night Hike
    Ages 9 and older
    When the sun goes down, some animals in our Pine Forest are just starting to wake up. Come on our evening hike to find out which animals stay up all night long. Bring a flashlight and insect repellent.
    Friday, December 4, 6:30 pm
    $3 per person, Reservations Required

  • Raptor Chapter
    All Ages
    Prepare to be amazed as we introduce you to our resident birds of prey.  See these birds up close and develop an appreciation for their role in the environment.
    Saturday, December 12, 1:00 pm
    $3 per person, Reservations Required

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  • Reptile Mania                                                                         
    All Ages                                                             
    You have met Okeeheelee’s native reptiles but have you met our exotic reptiles? Exotic reptiles play a large role in our local ecosystems but are mostly misunderstood. Join us to learn about these reptiles and meet them up close!
    Saturday, December 19, 1:00 pm
    $3 per person, Reservations Required

reptile mania
 

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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