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Celebrate the beauty and wildness found throughout the 31,000-acre Natural Areas System in Palm Beach County at this Family Friendly FREE event!​​


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FREE ​5K Fun Trail Run
Trail Running at Natural Areas Festival
Sign up coming soon.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED IN ADVANCE.​
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​Kayak T​ours
Kayak Tour at Natural Areas Festival
​​Limited  spaces - sign up day of, first come, first serve.​

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Guided Hikes & Activities
SIGN UP DAY OF FESTIVAL​​


Winding Waters Restoration and History​
ERM Staff explaining Winding Waters Natural Area  

Wildflower Planting: Plant One, Take One Home
​Native Florida Wildflowers

What Did You Catch in the Trap?
Checking minnow trap in the wetland 
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Hunting for Her​ps
Picture of a small toad

Wildflowers & Watercolor
Image of mulitple native wildflowers growing in meadow 
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​Sunset Bug Hunt
ERM staff holding a walking stick for student to see​
 
Gopher Tortoise Experience
Gopher tortoise

​​Sunset in the Swamp
​ People watching the sunset at Winding Waters Natural Area



​​​Demonstrations
​​​Invasive Plant Removal
ERM staff discussing invasive plant removal

Prescribed Fire
​ ERM staff conducting prescribed fire
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Kids Zone
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Visit Smokey Bear
Florida Forest Service Smokey the Bear

​Build a Craft by Home Depot 
Kids building a craft with home depot supplies

Free Face Painting
​Facepainting participant
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