Green Cay Nature Center offers summer of discovery

Green Cay Nature Center and its elevated boardwalk which winds through the restored wetlands.

Green Cay Nature Center offers a summer packed with hands-on nature experiences and wildlife education, including many special programs in June.

Reservations are required for select programs and can be made at www.pbcparks.com under “Online Services” or in person at the nature center.

Bird Talk & Tour: Wetland Birds

Saturday, June 7, 9:30 a.m.; all ages; $5

Learn to identify South Florida’s wetland birds during a naturalist-led presentation, followed by a one-hour birding tour. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars and field guides.

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Animal Keeper for a Day

Saturday, June 14, 9:30 a.m.; ages 8 and up; $10

Budding zoologists get the chance to work behind the scenes alongside animal care staff. Get your hands dirty while learning what it takes to care for reptiles, amphibians and other creatures.

Butterfly Talk & Tour

Saturday, June 21, 9:30 a.m.; all ages; $5

Dive into the colorful world of butterflies with a guided talk and a walk through the center’s butterfly garden to observe native species in their natural habitat.

Night Stalkers

Wednesday, June 25, 7:30 p.m.; ages 9 and up; $5

Discover the magic of the wetlands after dark during a flashlight-guided boardwalk tour. Explore the sounds and sights of nocturnal wildlife with a naturalist.

Reptiles & Amphibians: Sensational Snakes

Saturday, June 28, 9:30 a.m.; all ages; $5

This program dives into the misunderstood world of Florida’s reptiles and amphibians, concluding with a nature walk through the wetlands.

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Located at 12800 Hagen Ranch Road just west of Boynton Beach, Green Cay Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and provides family-friendly programs focused on environmental awareness, wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation.

The center sits on land that was once heavily altered for agricultural use. Through a large-scale wetland restoration project, Palm Beach County again made the site a thriving natural habitat. Opened to the public in 2004, the center serves as both a wildlife refuge and a living classroom.

A highlight of the center is its elevated boardwalk, which winds through the restored wetlands and offers the chance to observe native birds, reptiles and other wildlife without disturbing the ecosystem.

For more information or to register for events, visit www.pbcparks.com.