Sea Turtle Release and June Happening

June Hammock Happenings E-News
Sea Turtle Release
Thursday, May 30, 4:30 pm

Please join us for the release of Quantum, Pluto and Titan, three juvenile green sea turtles! These patients were all caught by recreational fishermen on the Deerfield Pier in the last month. Though each injury was slightly different, all three are now completely healed and ready to return to the sea!

The release will occur at Spanish River Park promptly at 4:30pm on Thursday, May 30th, please arrive early so you don’t miss the release. Parking fees will be waived starting at 4:00 pm. If you can’t make it to the release we will be live streaming on Facebook!

Due to ocean conditions, the exact release location within Spanish River Park has not been determined. Please check with Park Rangers upon entering the gate for parking instructions. We will also post an update on Facebook with additional details as available.

Sea Turtle Release. Bon Voyage Quantum, Pluto, and Titan! Free event. Spanish River Park. Thursday, May 30 at 4:30 pm. Free Parking after 4pm. Registration not required. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Friends of Gumbo Limbo. City of Boca Raton Recreation services. Follow us to keep up to date on all of our events and programs. Gumbolimbo.org.

Celebrate World Oceans Day
On World Oceans Day, people around our blue planet celebrate and honor the ocean, which connects us all. Get together with your family, friends, community, and the planet to start creating a better future. Working together, we can and will protect our shared ocean.

Saturday, June 8, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday, June 9, Noon – 4:00 pm

Visit the Nature Center for a children’s coloring activity to make a pledge to protect the ocean.
Visit the classroom to learn why microplastics are a major problem.
Games and activities on the lawn by the Outdoor Aquariums
Create your own recycled art with Artist Kelsey Schmitt
Take your photo with Luna, our sea turtle ambassador
Saturday – 11:00, 12:00, 1:00
Sunday – 12:15, 1:15, 2:15

Clearwater Marine Research Institute’s traveling exhibit, the Marine Debris Bus, in the parking lot
Food trucks on the front lawn (Reggae Beets, Kona Ice)
No charge for crafts and activities; refreshments available for purchase from food trucks.

worldoceansday.org, happy world oceans day!

Parks for Pollinators: BioBlitz
Become a citizen scientist! Help contribute to the scientific community by adding your own data, all you need is your camera phone! Pollinators are essential to our ecosystem and without which we would not be able to eat. They are facing a decline and action needs to be taken. Join us at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center for an opportunity to work alongside us in scouting out all of our pollinators and the plants they call home.

Ages 7-adult; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost per person: Adult $5, Child $3
Online registration will close 24 hours before the start of the program.
Saturday, June 22: Learn more and register here

Sunday, June 23: Learn more and register here

Parks for pollinators, bioblitz, NRPA, Scotts Miracle-Gro foundation

June Programs
View our online Program Listings.

Beach Treasures
Sand dollars? Sponges? Oh, what treasures you may find… sea beans, coral, shells and more; see what the sea has left behind! Meet at the Center to learn about shells and sea life; caravan to Red Reef Beach Park, for beachcombing with the experts!

All ages; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
Wednesday, June 26, 9:00-10:30 pm (Reservations recommended)
Intracoastal Adventures – Canoeing
Nature-lovers, discover the magic of the mangroves with a Gumbo Limbo guide on a canoe paddle along the Intracoastal Waterway. Must be experienced at canoeing and be able to get into and out of a canoe without assistance. 2-3 people per canoe.

Ages 6-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
Saturday, June 22, 1:30-3:00 pm (Reservations required)
Cost per person: Member $15, Non-member $22
Intracoastal Adventures – Kayaking
Beautiful scenery, fresh air, and exercise! Join us for a kayak tour as we learn about the fascinating wildlife that calls the Intracoastal home. Must have kayaking experience and be able to get in and out of a kayak without assistance. 1-2 people per double kayak.

Ages 6-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
Sunday, June 16, 9:00-11:00 am (Reservations required)
Cost per person: Member $20, Non-member $30
Intracoastal Adventures – Stand Up Paddle Boarding
A whole new way to see the Intracoastal! Stand up paddling makes it easier to see into the water below. Join us for a fun paddle along the mangroves as we look for fish, turtles, and manatees!

Ages 12-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
Sunday, June 9, 9:00-11:00 am (Reservations required)
Cost per person: Member $20, Non-member $30
Little Wonders
Join us for stories, laughter, and fun, as we learn about everything under the sun! Gumbo Limbo, a great place to explore; aquariums, trails, gardens, and more! Make a craft, meet an animal, take in the scene; come back every month for a brand-new theme!

Ages 3-4 with an adult.
Saturday, June 1, 10:00-11:00 am (Reservations recommended)
Cost per child: Member $5, Non-member $8
Nature Detectives
“Why’s the sky blue? Why are plants green? What’s inside an egg? What does it all mean?” There is no end to a child’s questions! Become a Nature Detective with your novice naturalist as we investigate the mysteries of the world around us.

Ages 5-7 with an adult.
Saturday, June 1, 11:30 am-12:30 pm (Reservations recommended)
Cost per child: Member $5, Non-member $8
S’more Science
Join us for this fun campfire program in our garden amphitheater with a yummy treat. Each month will host a different topic.

All ages; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
Sunday, June 23, 5:00-6:00 pm (Reservations required)
Cost per person: Member $3, Non-member $5
Seining the Lagoon
Wading in the Intracoastal Waterway just behind Gumbo Limbo, we catch (and release) fish, shrimp, crabs, and more! With hand-held dip nets and large seine nets, get up close and personal with our local marine life.

Ages 10-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
Saturday, June 8, 1:30-3:00 pm (Reservations required)
Cost per person: Member $7, Non-member $10
Recurring Programs
Guided Nature Walk
Join us for a FREE guided walk along the Ashley Trail, a quarter-mile natural trail that winds through the Butterfly Garden, Coastal Hammock, and Mangroves, to a sandy beach by the Intracoastal. Observe local flora and fauna as your naturalist guides you on this island exploration.

All ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00-12:00 pm
Outdoor Marine Aquarium Feedings
What is the connection between mangrove and coral reef communities? How do fish use these habitats? Learn about the fascinating behaviors of native fish, stingrays, and other marine life during these daily feeding presentations.

All ages. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Daily at 12:30 pm
Sea Turtle Talk
Get the inside scoop on our Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility. Last year, over 100 sea turtle patients were treated at Gumbo Limbo. Meet some of our current patients and hear their stories. Why are they here? What can you do to help?

All ages; children under 18 must participate with an adult.
Daily at 2:00 pm