Gumbo Limbo Events For February
Little Wonders
Hikes for little feet, crafts for tiny fingers, and stories for growing minds introduce your novice naturalist to a new animal each month. Gumbo Limbo is a great place to share your love for nature with your little one! Ages 3&4 with an adult. Prepayment recommended (561) 544-8615; walk-ins welcome based on availability.
Date: Saturday, Feb 1
Time: 10:00-11:00 am
Cost per child: Member $5, Non-member $8
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton FL 33432 (561) 544-8605
Hammock Trails
Join us for a FREE guided walk on our quarter-mile long boardwalk. Explore this rare remnant of coastal hardwood hammock, and get a glimpse of the past. All ages. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No reservations required. Meet at the boardwalk entrance.
Date: Saturday, Feb 1
Time: 11:15 pm-12:15 pm
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton FL 33432 (561) 544-8605
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 local our marine life. Ages 10-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult. Closed toed shoes required (old sneakers or water shoes; no sandals). Bring a change of clothes and towel. Prepayment recommended (561) 544-8615; walk-ins welcome based on availability.
Date: Saturday, Feb 1
Time: 2:30-4:00 pm
Cost per person: Member $5, Non-member $8
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton FL 33432 (561) 544-8605
Hammock Trails
Join us for a FREE guided walk on our quarter-mile long boardwalk. Explore this rare remnant of coastal hardwood hammock, and get a glimpse of the past. All ages. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No reservations required. Meet at the boardwalk entrance.
Date: Tuesday, Feb 4
Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton FL 33432 (561) 544-8605
Hammock Trails
Join us for a FREE guided walk on our quarter-mile long boardwalk. Explore this rare remnant of coastal hardwood hammock, and get a glimpse of the past. All ages. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No reservations required. Meet at the boardwalk entrance.
Date: Wednesday, Feb 5
Time: 10 a.m.-Noon
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton FL 33432 (561) 544-8605
Eco-Watch Lecture Series: Get on the Environmental Cutting Edge
Are you interested in learning about the natural world around us? Attend Gumbo Limbo’s lecture series for a presentation by a guest scientist, researcher, or other expert. This week Robert Wanvestraut, Senior Water Conservation Analyst, South Florida Water Management District will discuss Water Conservation: What’s the Need in South Florida? A Practical Approach Please visit www.gumbolimbo.org for a complete list of dates, speakers, and topics. Recommended for ages 14 & up. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No reservations required. Meet in the classroom. Seating is first come first served.
Date: Wednesday, Feb 5
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
Cost per person: $5 donation
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton FL 33432 (561) 544-8605
Wetlands & Wildlife
Wakodahatchee is a man-made wetland which has become a favorite for birders and photographers. Bring your binoculars and join us for a ¾ mile guided boardwalk tour to learn more about Florida’s wetland ecosystems. Meet at the Wakodahatchee Wetland’s boardwalk entrance (call for directions). Ages 7-adult. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations recommended (561) 544-8615; walk-ins welcome based on availability.
Date: Friday, Feb 7
Time: 3:00-5:00 pm
Cost: No Fee
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton FL 33432 (561) 544-8605
Indoor Aquarium Feedings
What do eels eat, or better yet, HOW do eels eat? Which fish rule the school? Why are female seahorses the envy of all the girls? Learn about these and other sea creatures during our FREE daily feeding presentation! Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No reservations required. Meet in the Nature Center.
Days & Time: Daily at 2:30 p.m.
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton FL 33432 (561) 544-8605
Outdoor Sea Tank Feedings
What is the connection between mangrove and coral reef communities? How do fish use these habitats? Learn about the fascinating behaviors of sharks, sting rays, and other marine life during these FREE daily feeding presentations. All ages. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No reservations required. Meet at the outdoor tanks.
Days & Time: Monday – Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. (Mangrove and Nearshore Reef Tanks)
Days & Time: Monday – Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. (Tropical Coral Reef and Shipwreck Tanks)
Days & Time: Sundays at 1:30 p.m. (All tanks)
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton FL 33432 (561) 544-8605