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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


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


CITY NATURE CHALLENGE 2025: SOUTH FLORIDA #CNCSOFLO
Tuesday, April 29 - Sunday, May 4, 2025
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 25-28). For more details, please visit www.cncsoflo.com​.​

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.