Friday, November 15, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Families/all ages, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Celebrate “National Take a Hike Day” by exploring ONC’s trails with a naturalist and a special animal ambassador! National Take A Hike Day was created by the American Hiking Society, and we will celebrate this year by spending time connecting to the natural world and learning more about Florida’s native species that call the Pine Flatwoods their home.
SUPERSTARS OF THE NIGHT
Tuesday, November 19, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Ages 8+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Naturalists will lead the group on a relaxing night hike to search for the superstars of the night– nocturnal animals! Participants will explore the night sky with telescopes. Rain or shine, get excited to learn with our special guests from the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches on a waning gibbous moon evening!
ADVANCED ARCHERY***
Friday, November 22, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
***Prerequisite: Must have completed Archery for Beginners***
Enjoy this grounding activity to improve the mind-body connection, as you advance your archery skills. USA Archery certified instructors teach advanced techniques and practice aim and precision with fun games. All equipment is provided. Space is limited, so register today!
DECEMBER
ONC VISITS THE LIBRARY: WINTER NIGHT DELIGHTS
Tuesday, December 3, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (Pre-registration required**)
Join Okeeheelee Nature Center staff for a cozy afternoon to learn about some misunderstood creatures found during Florida’s wintery nights! Come out and meet an alligator, opossum, owl, and snake! **Call the Acreage Library at 561-681-4100 or visit
www.pbclibrary.org for more details.**
FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION
Saturday, December 7, 3:00-4:30 P.M.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
Join the Florida Trail Association’s Loxahatchee Chapter for their monthly meeting and program, featuring guest speakers from environmental organizations. Join at 3:00 p.m. to chat with members and enjoy light refreshments.
PALM BEACH PACK & PADDLE CLUB
Saturday, December 14, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
Join Palm Beach Pack & Paddle Club for their monthly meeting and program, featuring guest speakers from local organizations presenting on nature-related subjects and other environmental topics of interest.
HOLIDAY CHEERS FOR DEER
Saturday, December 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Families/all ages, $5/participant (Reservations required)
It’s the holiday season and who better to celebrate with than ONC’s deer family. Come sip hot cocoa, learn about White-tailed deer in Florida, get creative with a holiday-themed craft, and meet the deer of Okeeheelee!
ARCHERY FOR BEGINNERS
Saturday, December 28, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
Join USA Archery certified instructors and learn the basics of archery, from safety to shooting, and develop a great new skill to focus your mind on a single target. All equipment is provided. Space is limited, so register today!
ADVANCED ARCHERY***
Tuesday, December 31, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
***Prerequisite: Must have completed Archery for Beginners***
Enjoy this grounding activity to improve the mind-body connection, as you advance your archery skills. USA Archery certified instructors teach advanced techniques and practice aim and precision with fun games. All equipment is provided. Space is limited, so register today!