04/24/2026 | Press release | Archived content
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, 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)
Florida Trail ASSOCIATION
Saturday, May 2, 3 - 4:30 p.m.Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)Join the Florida Trail Association's Loxahatchee Chapter for their monthly meeting and program, featuring guest speakers from environmental organizations. Join at 3 p.m. to chat with members about the club and enjoy light refreshments.
PALM BEACH PACK & PADDLE CLUB
Saturday, May 9, 2 - 4 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)Join Palm Beach Pack & Paddle Club for their monthly meeting and program, featuring guest speakers from local organizations presenting on nature-related subjects and other environmental topics of interest.
ONC VISITS THE WELLINGTON LIBRARY: EYE SPY
Tuesday, May 12, 3 - 3:45 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (Pre-registration required**)Meet ONC Animal Ambassadors while we take a closer look at wildlife vision! Discover how different animals see the world. **Call the Wellington Library at 561-790-6070 or visit www.pbclibrary.org to pre-register.**
ARCHERY FOR BEGINNERS
Saturday, May 16, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
Join USA Archery-certified instructors and learn the basics of archery. From safety to shooting, you'll develop a great new skill to focus your mind on a single target. All equipment is provided.
SUPERSTARS OF THE NIGHT
Tuesday, May 19, 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Ages 8+, $5/participant (Reservations required)Join us for a relaxing night hike to search for the superstars of the night, nocturnal animals! Rain or shine, get excited to learn with our special guests from the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches!
PALM BEACH COUNTY WOODTURNERS
Saturday, May 23, 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 levels of skills are encouraged to join!