Program Calendar
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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.
Benefits of attending a program at Green Cay Nature Center • Environmental Awareness: Exposure to nature fosters a greater appreciation for the environment. • Mental Health: Nature-based activities have been shown to improve mental health by reducing stress and boosting self-esteem. • Creativity and Imagination: Being in nature stimulates creativity and imagination. • Physical Health: Engaging in outdoor activities improves physical health. • Skill Development: Participants learn new skills and improve existing ones, enhancing their overall competence and confidence.
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.
MONTHLY
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)
APRIL
BIRD TALK & TOUR: JUNIOR BIRDING 101 Saturday, April 5, 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.
BUTTERFLY TALK & TOUR Saturday, April 12, 9:30 a.m. All ages, $5/participant (Reservations required, limit 20)
Join a naturalist as we learn about the butterflies found in South Florida. Then take a guided tour of our butterfly garden!
ANIMAL KEEPER FOR A DAY Saturday, March 8, 9:30 a.m. Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required, limit 8) Ever wondered what it would be like to be an animal keeper? Work behind the scenes with animal care staff and volunteers to find out. It can be a dirty job but the most rewarding! ARCHERY 101 Saturday, April 19, 10:00 a.m. Ages 9+, $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.
NIGHT STALKERS Wednesday, April 23, 7:30 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.
GUIDED CITIZEN SCIENCE BOARDWALK TOUR – CITY NATURE CHALLENGE 2025: SOUTH FLORIDA #CNCSOFLO Friday, April 25, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 9:30 a.m. All ages, FREE (No reservations required, limit 20)
Learn about the City Nature Challenge 2025 as you explore and upload nature photos to iNaturalist. Help us show off South Florida's amazing biodiversity by photographing wildlife, plants and any other living organisms you can find! For more details, please visit www.cncsoflo.com.
MAY
BIRD TALK & TOUR: PURPLE MARTINS Saturday, May 10, 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.
ANIMAL KEEPER FOR A DAY Saturday, May 17, 9:30 a.m. Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required, limit 8) Ever wondered what it would be like to be an animal keeper? Work behind the scenes with animal care staff and volunteers to find out. It can be a dirty job but the most rewarding!
BUTTERFLY TALK & TOUR Saturday, May 24, 9:30 a.m. All ages, $5/participant (Reservations required, limit 20) Join a naturalist as we learn about the butterflies found in South Florida. Then take a guided tour of our butterfly garden! NIGHT STALKERS Wednesday, May 28, 7:30 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.
REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS: AMAZING ALLIGATORS Saturday, May 31, 9:30 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 nature tour of the wetlands.
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