Program Calendar Return to Daggerwing
Reservations are required for ALL programs (unless otherwise noted). 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.
TO REGISTER and MAKE PAYMENT for PROGRAMS: Online - Select the “Online Services” tab at the top of this page and click on Register/Pay for Program; Login with your username and password. (New users must create a household account online-please follow online instructions)
In Person - Visit the nature center during operating hours.
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ANIMAL FEEDINGS & TALKS Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 2:45 p.m.
Saturdays, 1:00 p.m. All ages, FREE (Reservations not required) During feeding time, listen to a short talk about one of Daggerwing’s resident animals.
OCTOBERMOTHER NATURE & ME: NIGHT OWLTuesday, October 1, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 (w/guardian), $4/child (Reservations required) Get ready to jump and shout with Mother Nature through stories, live animals, activities, and a craft specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers!
ANIMAL KEEPER FOR A DAY Thursday, October 3, 10:00 a.m. Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required) Animal keepers have the coolest job! Work behind the scenes with animal care staff and volunteers to feed, clean exhibits, and provide enrichments to the animals at the nature center. Learn what it takes to care for these special animal ambassadors. INTRO TO ARCHERY Saturday, October 5, 10:30 a.m. Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required) Join USA Archery certified staff and learn about the exciting sport of archery. This program teaches archery safety, skills, and proper use of a bow and arrow before practicing on the range. Equipment is provided. Note: Bows may be difficult to pull for smaller children. DAGGERWING VISITS THE LIBRARY: REPTILES Tuesday, October 8, 3:00 p.m. Ages 5+, FREE (Reservations required) Enjoy a special program about reptiles! Located at the West Boca Branch Library! Call the library for details and RSVP at (561) 470-1600.
CREEPY CRITTERS Saturday, October 12, 10:30 a.m. Ages 5+, $5/participant (Reservations required) Do spiders make you jump? Do snakes make you scream? You can meet some live animals that many people consider creepy, and learn how these creatures are uniquely special and important to the environment. MOTHER NATURE & ME: B IS FOR BAT Tuesday, October 15, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 (w/guardian), $4/child (Reservations required) Get ready to jump and shout with Mother Nature through stories, live animals, activities, and a craft specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers! HOOT & HOWL Friday, October 25, 6:00-8:00 p.m. All ages, FREE (Reservations not required) Bring the kids in costume and enjoy not-so-scary Halloween games and crafts* while learning about nocturnal creatures such as owls, toads, snakes and spiders! Remember to bring a flashlight and bug spray to continue the adventure outside along the boardwalk at night! *While supplies last
NOVEMBERINTRO TO ARCHERYSaturday, November 9, 10:30 a.m. Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required) Join USA Archery certified staff and learn about the exciting sport of archery. This program teaches archery safety, skills, and proper use of a bow and arrow before practicing on the range. Equipment is provided. Note: Bows may be difficult to pull for smaller children.
DAGGERWING VISITS THE LIBRARY: BUTTERFLIES Tuesday, November 12, 3:00 p.m. Ages 5+, FREE (Reservations required) Enjoy a special program about butterflies! Located at the Glades Road Branch Library! Call the library for details and RSVP at (561) 482-4554. All ABOUT AMPHIBIANS Saturday, November 16, 10:30 a.m. Ages 5+, $5/participant (Reservations required) Amphibians are amazing! Learn about different types of amphibians, including frogs and toads, and find out why they are so important to the ecosystem. You’ll even get to meet some live residents here in Florida!
MOTHER NATURE & ME: THANKSGIVING WITH THE ANIMALS Tuesday, November 19, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 (w/guardian), $4/child (Reservations required) Get ready to jump and shout with Mother Nature through stories, live animals, activities, and a craft specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers! BIRDING 101 Saturday, November 23, 10:30 a.m. Ages 5+, $5/participant (Reservations required) Learn about the exciting hobby of bird watching. One of our naturalists will teach about different types of birds and identification skills. We will even be gearing up for Thanksgiving and talking about Florida turkeys! Af-terwards, we will practice these new skills during a guided birding adventure. DIPNETTING Wednesday, November 27, 10:30 a.m. Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required) Find out what creatures naturally live in the water of a wetland! Learn how to collect small pond animals and then observe and identify your findings. Please bring water, sun protection, and closed-toe shoes that can get wet/muddy.
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