Daggerwing Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department. It is located in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park at 11435 Park Access Road, off Cain Boulevard between Glades Road and Yamato Road, west of Boca Raton. For more information on Daggerwing Nature Center and other county-operated nature centers, visit www.pbcnature.com. All programs are by reservation only unless otherwise stated. Please register online at www.pbcparks.com; under “Online Services," click on Register/Pay for Program. All participants are required to sign a Program Participation Form before each program. Activities promote environmental awareness, conservation, and recreation.
ANIMAL FEEDINGSDaily, 3:15 p.m.All ages, FREE (Reservations not required)
3:15 p.m. is feeding time! Listen to a short talk about one of Daggerwing’s resident animals and then watch while it’s fed. Wednesday - Owl; Thursday - Snake; Friday - Tortoise; Saturday - Alligator
ALL ABOUT ALLIGATORSSaturday, February 3, 10:30 a.m.Ages 5+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Join a naturalist for a family friendly program focusing on the amazing world of alligators! Learn about these apex predators and meet one up close and personal.
MOTHER NATURE & ME: LOVE BUGSWednesday, February 7, 10:30 a.m.Ages 2-5 (w/guardian), $4/child (Reservations required)
Get ready to jump and shout with Mother Nature through stories, live animals, activities, and a craft specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers!
INTRO TO ARCHERYFriday, February 9, 10:30 a.m.Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
Join the USA Archery and N.F.A.A. certified staff and learn about the exciting sport of archery. This program teaches archery safety skills and proper use of a bow and arrow before practicing on the range.
DAGGERWING VISITS THE LIBRARY: OWLSTuesday, February 13, 3:30 p.m.Ages 5+, FREE (Reservations required)
Enjoy a special program about owls featuring a visit from the nature center’s resident animal ambassador. Located at the West Boca Branch Library! Call the library for details and RSVP at (561) 470-1600.
BIRDS OF PREYSaturday, February 17, 10:30 a.m.All ages, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Join a naturalist for a family-friendly program focusing on birds of prey and what makes them different from other types of birds.
MOTHER NATURE & ME: ANIMAL BABIESWednesday, February 21, 10:30 a.m.Ages 2-5 (w/guardian), $4/child (Reservations required)
Get ready to jump and shout with Mother Nature through stories, live animals, activities, and a craft
specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers!