Okeeheelee Nature Center

05/11/2023

Hey everyone! We're excited to announce that we've created a brand new page for the nature center.

We'll be using this new page to share upcoming special events, programs, or any other information/updates. As we begin to transition out of our old page, we kindly ask that you give our new page a follow to stay up to date with all our latest updates.

To follow new our page, click this link:(https://www.facebook.com/people/Okeeheelee-Nature-Center/100085089170545/

Thank you for your continued support, and we can't wait to see you on our new page!

04/12/2023

Let the countdown begin: Only 10 days until Earth Day!
Join us at the Okeeheelee Nature Center on April 22nd, from 10 A.M.- 3 P.M.

12/07/2022

Exciting news! Mayor Gregg K. Weiss will be kicking off the celebration by presenting a proclamation. You do not want to miss this!! Join us this Saturday, December 10th from 10:00am-2:00pm for our FREE event - ONC's 30th Anniversary Celebration. Please see the updated flyer for the schedule of events.

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12/06/2022

Ticket sales start today for our big Raptor Day event! Don't miss out on this opportunity to join us and some amazing birds of prey in January. See the flyer for more information about how to order your ticket now! Space is limited.

12/01/2022

Join us on December 10th, 2022 for our 30th Anniversary Celebration hosted by Okeeheelee Nature Center and the Friends of Okeeheelee Nature Center. We will have games, crafts, presentations, nature walks, raffles, and much more. Below is the schedule of events for our big day!
Special Presentations:
10:00-10:30am= Okeeheelee Nature Center Live Animal Presentation
11:00-11:30am= The History of Okeeheelee Park with PBC Staff
12:00-12:30pm= South Florida Herpetological Society Presentation
1:00-1:30pm= Palm Beach County History with our keynote Speaker, Eliot Kleinberg, published author and writer for the Palm Beach Post.
Themed guided walks:
10:30-11:00am= Get to know the ONC Deer family
11:30-12:00pm= Binoculars & Birds
12:30-1:00pm= The importance of pollinators and the butterfly garden
*SPECIAL GUEST* Meet and Greet with Oakly, the PBC Parks and Recreation Mascot at 10:00-10:30am.

Okeeheelee Nature Center features 2.5 miles of trails winding through a 90 acre preserve, live animal displays, hands-on exhibits and educational programs.

11/17/2022

ATTENTION ALL! We are having our 30th Anniversary Celebration on December 10th, 2022. This is a FREE event for all ages. We will have guest speakers, including our KEYNOTE speaker- local historian, esteemed author, and writer for The Palm Beach Post, Eliot Kleinberg. Please see our flyer for more details. The schedule of speakers will be released shortly, so stay tuned...

11/01/2022

Important information!! Raptor Day 2023 tickets will be available soon. Please see the flyer for more details. Use the link below to sign up as a Friends Of Okeeheelee Nature Center Member!
https://discover.pbcgov.org/parks/OkeeheeleeCenter/Friends-of-ONC.aspx

10/27/2022

Do you have plans this Spoookkkyyy Saturday? Come out to the nature center for all of the festivities we have planned for the public. There will be FREE crafts and stories being read throughout the day. Also, you can sign up for our paid program, Creepy Critters & Crafts! Please follow the link to register for this program in advance, https://pbcparksregistration.co.palm-beach.fl.us/WebTrac31/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=AR&fmid=67869318

09/07/2022

Did you see ONC on the news?! If you missed it, don't worry, you can check out the segment on the Parks for Pollinators Campaign that highlights Okeeheelee Nature Center. Shout out to our amazing manager, Emilie Travis, for raising awareness for our native pollinators!

Pollinators like bees and butterflies are responsible for pollinating 75% of the world’s flowering plants.

08/28/2022

September is Parks for Pollinators month! Come join us (Friday, September 2nd from 10:00 - 11:00 am) as we celebrate with a nature walk. Be sure to register quickly as space is LIMITED! You can find the link on the Palm Beach County Calendar of Events 🦋🌼

08/09/2022

Tales & Tails: Opossums is THIS SATURDAY, at 10:30am! There are still spots left. Come bring your little ones for this story time program and meet our local celebrity, Henry the Virginia Opossum. Please register using the following link, https://pbcparksregistration.co.palm-beach.fl.us/WebTrac31/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=AR&fmid=65131941