Spend a Day at Green Cay

​Green Cay Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located at 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, west of Boynton Beach. For more information on Green Cay Nature Center and other county-operated nature centers, visit www.pbcnature.com. All programs are by online reservation only unless otherwise stated. Please register online at www.pbcparks.com; under "Online Services" click on Register/Pay for Program, or visit the nature center to register and make payment. All participants are required to sign a Program Participation Form before each program.

ANIMAL FEEDINGS
Wednesdays, 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)

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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 a.m.

Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)

BIRD TALK & TOUR: WETLAND BIRDS
Saturday, October 5, 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.

REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS: MYTHS AND LEGENDS
Saturday, October 12, 10 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 tour.

ANIMAL KEEPER FOR A DAY
Saturday, October 26, 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!​

NIGHT STALKERS
Wednesday, October 30, 6:45 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.

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.

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