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May 2024 Program Guide for Green Cay Nature Center

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May 2024 Program Guide for Green Cay Nature Center

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All programs are by reservation only, unless otherwise stated. Please register online at www.pbcparks.com; under “Online Services” click on Register/Pay for Program, or visit the nature center to register and make payment. All participants are required to sign a Program Participation Form before each program. Activities promote environmental awareness, conservation, recreation, and educate on health and wellness in the community.
 
ANIMAL FEEDINGS
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 2:15 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
Saturdays, 10:15 a.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)

GUIDED ½ MILE BOARDWALK TOURS
Wednesdays-Saturdays* 
*times vary, please call 561-966-7000 to confirm
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)

ETHNOBOTANY-SPECIFIC TOURS
Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)

ARCHERY 101
Saturday, May 4, 9:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required, limit 12)
Join a USA Archery Certified Instructor to learn the basics of archery and develop a fun new skill! This 1.5-hour program will start with a demonstration followed by target practice! All equipment provided, please wear closed-toe shoes and bring water and sun protection as it takes place outdoors. 

BIRD TALK & TOUR: BIRDS OF PREY
Saturday, May 11, 9:30 a.m.
All ages, $5/participant (Reservations required, limit 20)
Start the day off with a Florida bird presentation followed by a one-hour birding tour with one of our naturalists. Bring binoculars and your field guide if you have them.

REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS: AWESOME ALLIGATORS
Saturday, May 25, 10:00 a.m.
All ages, $5/participant (Reservations required, limit 20)
Join a naturalist as we learn about Florida’s reptiles and amphibians followed by a guided tour.

NIGHT STALKERS 
Wednesday, May 29, 8:00 p.m.
Ages 9+, $5/participant (Reservations required, limit 20)         
Join a naturalist on a nighttime boardwalk tour looking at nature from the point of view of its nocturnal residents. Flashlights are recommended, but not required.

CITY NATURE CHALLENGE 2024: SOUTH FLORIDA #CNCSOFLO
April 30-May 5, 2024
Use iNaturalist to identify as many species of wild animals, plants and all other living organisms from the photos taken during the City Nature Challenge observation window (April 26-29). For more details, please visit www.cncsoflo.com

Green Cay Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located at 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, west of Boynton Beach. For more information on Green Cay Nature Center and other county-operated nature centers, visit www.pbcnature.com.

The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department is recognized nationally for excellence in park and recreation management and provides organized recreational programs and services for people of all ages and abilities. Discover healthy, happy living at www.pbcparks.com​ and follow @PBCParks and #pbcparks on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and WordPress. 

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