10/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/23/2026 06:41
Okeeheelee Nature Center (ONC) is in Okeeheelee Park at 7715 Forest Hill Boulevard, west of West Palm Beach. For more information on 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, or visit the nature center to register and make payment. All participants are required to sign a Program Participation Form before each program. Activities promote environmental awareness, conservation, and recreation, and educate the community on health and wellness.
LIVE ANIMAL FEEDING PRESENTATIONS
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 3:30 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
ALLIGATOR FEEDING
Saturdays, 1 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
ARCHERY FOR BEGINNERS
Saturday, November 7, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
Join USA Archery-certified instructors and learn the basics of archery. Our instructors will provide guidance as you learn and practice safety on the range and the steps of shooting. All equipment is provided.
ROYAL PALM LIBRARY: EYE SPY WILDLIFE VISION
Tuesday, November 10, 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (Pre-registration required*)
Meet and interact with live animal ambassadors while we take a closer look at wildlife vision to discover how different animals see the world. *Call the Royal Palm Beach Library at 561-790-6030 or visit www.pbclibrary.org for more details.*
PALM BEACH PACK & PADDLE CLUB
Saturday, November 14, 2 - 4 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
Join Palm Beach Pack & Paddle Club for their monthly meeting and for a fascinating program on Purple Martins with Shelly Rozenberg, "The Purple Martin Queen." Shelly serves as Audubon Everglades' Purple Martin Conservation Lead and volunteers with several nature centers throughout Palm Beach County.
ANIMAL TRACKS AND GRATITUDE CRAFTS
Saturday, November 21, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Families/all ages, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Help ONC naturalists find animal tracks on our trails, meet ONC Animal Ambassadors up close, and create a one-of-a-kind craft to take home. A fun way to give thanks for nature and wildlife!
SUPERSTARS OF THE NIGHT
Tuesday, November 24, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Families/all ages, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Join us for a relaxing night hike to search for the superstars of the night: nocturnal animals! Rain or shine, learn with our special guests from the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches!
PALM BEACH COUNTY WOODTURNERS
Saturday, November 28, 9 a.m. - Noon
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
Join the PBC Woodturners for their monthly meeting to promote an interest in woodturning tools and techniques among its members and the community at large. All skill levels are encouraged to join!