Cooper's hawk is a bird of prey native to North America.
Photo by Brian Kushner.
Green Cay Nature Center has many December events planned. All of the following require reservations with Palm Beach County Parks.
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Bird Talk & Walk: Birds of Prey
Dec. 10; 9:30 a.m.
$3 per person; all ages welcome
Participants join a Green Cay naturalist for a presentation about Florida birds before an immersive boardwalk tour. Binoculars and field guides are recommended.
Animal Keeper for a Day
Dec. 17; 9:30 a.m.
$5; ages 8 and older
Participants join animal care staff and volunteers in a special experience, learning all that goes into caring for the animals at the Green Cay Nature Center.
Night Stalkers
Dec. 28; 6 p.m.
$5; ages 9 and older
A Green Cay naturalist leads a boardwalk tour to view nocturnal animals and life in the dark. Flashlights are recommended.
Reptiles & Amphibians: Tenacious Turtles
Dec. 31; 10 a.m.
$3; all ages welcome
A Green Cay naturalist leads a discussion about popular and lesser-known amphibians and reptiles, with a focus this session on turtles.
Green Cay Nature Center, Palm Beach County’s newest nature center, overlooks 100 acres of constructed wetland, providing educational opportunities and outdoor experiences. The center has a 1.5-mile elevated boardwalk with QR codes for a self-guided tour, as well as a lecture hall, a gift shop, live animals and an exhibit room.
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Green Cay Nature Center is at 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, west of Boynton Beach. For more information, visit the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department, www.discover.pbcgov.org.
