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Burt Aaronson, Vice Chairman
Karen T. Marcus
Shelley Vana
Mary McCarty
Jess R. Santamaria
Addie L. Greene
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MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release

For more information, contact Barbara Serio (561) 966-7001
Please do not print after
November 29, 2008.

October/November 2008 Program Guide
at Green Cay Nature Center

Please note: unless otherwise noted, programs are by reservation only.
Call (561) 966-7000 or visit the Nature Center to make reservations.
All participants are required to sign a Program Participation Form for every program or tour.


BOBCATS
Saturday, October 4, 2:00 pm
All ages (families), $3 per person (children ages 4 and under - FREE)
Learn about our resident bobcat! We will explore the secretive life of this predator and learn why bobcats are an important part of our ecosystem.

POETRY READING
Tuesday, October 7, 1:00 pm
All ages, FREE 
Everyone is invited to this FREE nature poetry reading with the “Bards of a Feather” poetry reading group. Bring a poem to share!
Sponsored by the Friends of Green Cay Nature Center

SCIENCE FOR SENIORS – Green Cay Wetlands: Past to Present
Wednesday, October 8, 2:00 pm
Adults 50 and over, $5 per person
Join Ted Winsberg as he shares his story and experiences about the process of transforming Green Cay from his farm to the wetlands we see today.

SCIENCE FOR SENIORS – Birding
Wednesday, October 22, 2:00 pm
Adults 50 and over, $5 per person
Find out how to get started in bird-watching and learn to identify common birds. Bring your binoculars! 

THE NIGHT STALKERS
Friday, October 24, 7:00 pm
All ages (families), $3 per person (children ages 4 and under - FREE)
Join a naturalist on a night-time, boardwalk tour which looks at nature from the point of view of its nocturnal residents.

SPOOKY STORY and CRAFT TIME
Saturday, October 25, 10:00 am, Ages 3–5 years, $2 per child (Halloween theme and craft)
Join us as we read stories, have learning time, and make crafts; there may be a TRICK OR TREAT!!!
Topics will vary each month.

ALL ABOUT ALLIGATORS
Saturday, November 1, 2:00 pm, All ages, $3 per person (children ages 4 and under - FREE)
Learn about the earth's oldest living dinosaurs. Find out how they survived for so long and why other animals actually depend on alligators for survival!  

SCIENCE FOR SENIORS – Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
Wednesday, November 5, 2:00 pm, Adults 50 and over, $5 per person
What exactly is a Carbon Footprint, and what can we do to reduce ours? Learn some simple ways to make a big difference!

FANTAS'ssssssss'TIC SNAKES
Saturday, November 15, 2:00 pm, All ages, $3 per person (children ages 4 and under - FREE)
Meet our resident snakes! With all the common misconceptions about snakes, find out what is true and what isn't, and how they are beneficial to us.

SCIENCE FOR SENIORS – Prehistoric Snowbirds
Wednesday, November 19, 2:00 pm, Adults 50 and over, $5 per person
Join Michelle Williams, of the Florida Public Archaeology Network, and learn about prehistoric snowbirds and the evidence they left as they made seasonal rounds throughout the United States. See if people have been traveling your route for thousands of years.

THE NIGHT STALKERS
Friday, November 21, 7:00 pm, All ages (families), $3 per person (children ages 4 and under - FREE)
Join a naturalist on a night-time, boardwalk tour which looks at nature from the point of view of its nocturnal residents. 

STORY and CRAFT TIME
Saturday, November 29, 10:00 am, Ages 3–5 years, $2 per child
Join us as we read stories, have learning time, and make crafts about animals and other nature-related themes! Topics will vary each month.

Green Cay Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located at 12800 Hagen Ranch Road in Boynton Beach.Visit www.pbcparks.com/nature for more!

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