Join Riverbend Park at the Okeechobee Library for an exciting encounter with some of Florida’s most fascinating native reptiles! Get up close with four incredible species, uncover their unique behaviors and habitats, and learn why these cold-blooded creatures are essential to our local ecosystems. Call the Okeechobee Blvd Library at (561) 233-1880, or visit
www.pbclibrary.org for more details.**
RIVERBEND PARK VISITS THE TEQUESTA BRANCH LIBRARY: NATURE’S HIDE AND SEEK: ART OF CAMOUFLAGE
Tuesday, August 19, 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
All ages, FREE (Reservations required)
Join Riverbend Park at the Tequesta Library to uncover the secrets of nature’s most skilled "masters of disguise"! Explore the fascinating world of camouflage and discover how animals use color, patterns, and textures to blend into their environments and avoid predators. Call the Tequesta Library at (561) 746-5970, or visit
www.pbclibrary.org for more details.**
BAT NIGHT HIKE
Friday, August 22, 7:30 p.m.
Ages 8+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Join a naturalist on a walk and observe the change from diurnal to nocturnal in the park. In celebration of international bat night, we will dive into the fascinating world of bats and their importance to our state. Good walking shoes, water, a flashlight, and bug spray are recommended.
FISHING FUN
Saturday, August 23, 9:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
Learn basic fishing techniques and safety while fishing for the big one! Proper outdoor clothing, water, sunblock and sunglasses are recommended. Fishing gear is provided.
OPEN RANGE ARCHERY
Saturday, August 30, 9:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
This program is offered to participants who have already attended a basic archery course at Riverbend Park.
Join USA Archery certified staff to hone your archery skills! Participants will shoot at different targets and a basic safety review will be conducted before heading to the range. Equipment is provided. Note: Bows may be difficult to pull for smaller children. Call 561-741-1359 to reserve a spot.