Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Nature Program Schedule April 2016

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. A new topic each month; this month’s topic is Busy Butterfly!

Ages: 3&4 with an adult; no siblings please. Prepayment recommended (561) 544-8615 or online at gumbolimbo.org; walk-ins welcome based on availability.

Date and Time: Saturday, April 2, 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
BIG WONDERS

Gumbo Limbo is a great place to share your love for nature with your little one!With crafts, lessons, and a guided tour, your novice naturalist will be immersed in the world of marine and coastal habitats and the animals that reside within. A new topic each month; this month’s topic is Busy Butterfly!

Ages: 5&6 with an adult; no siblings please.

Date and Time: Saturday, April 2, 11:30-12:30 pm

Cost per child: Member $5, Non-member $8

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 our local marine life.Closed toed shoes required (old sneakers or water shoes; no sandals).Bring a change of clothes and towel.

Ages: 10-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.

Date and Time: Saturday, April 2, 2:00-3:30 pm

Cost per person: Member $7, Non-member $10

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton FL 33432 (561) 544-8605

GREEN TURTLE GALLOP & TURTLE TROT

Join us for the 7th Annual Green Turtle Gallop 10K run and 1-mile Turtle Trot. The proceeds will support Gumbo Limbo Nature Center’s Sea Turtle Programs. The event will be held in Spanish River Park, 3001 North Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton. For registration information, visit gumbolimbo.org, or contact [email protected].

Date and Time: Sunday, April 3, 7:15 am

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton FL 33432 (561) 544-8605

A WALK ON THE ASHLEY TRAIL

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. No reservations required. Meet on the front porch of the Nature Center.

Ages: All ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Date and Time: Tuesday, April 5, 11:00-12:30 pm

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton FL 33432 (561) 544-8605

A WALK ON THE ASHLEY TRAIL

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. No reservations required. Meet on the front porch of the Nature Center.

Ages: All ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Date and Time: Wednesday, April 6, 11:00-12:30 pm

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 Nature Center’s lecture series for a presentation by a guest scientist, researcher, or other expert. Please visit www.gumbolimbo.org for a list of speakers and topics. Prepayment recommended (561) 544-8615 or online at gumbolimbo.org; walk-ins welcome based on availability. This week: Large-Scale Movements of the Western Atlantic Blacktip Shark by Beth Bowers, M.S. Florida Atlantic University.

Ages: Recommended for ages 14 & up. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Date and Time: Wednesday, April 6, 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

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! Prepayment recommended (561) 544-8615 or online at gumbolimbo.org; walk-ins welcome based on availability.

Ages: All ages; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.

Date and Time: Thursday, April 7, 3:00-4:30 pm

Cost per person: Member $5, Non-member $8

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 birds and ecosystems.Meet our Gumbo Limbo Naturalist at the Wakodahatchee boardwalk (call for directions).

Ages: 7-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.

Date and Time: Friday, April 8, 3:00-5:00 pm

Cost: No Fee

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton FL 33432 (561) 544-8605

MANGROVE PADDLE

Nature-lovers, get close up and personal with birds, crabs, spiders, and other swampy critters! Discover the magic of the mangroves with a Gumbo Limbo guide on a boardwalk tour at Rutherford Park, followed by a paddle through sheltered mangrove trails, and out into the open Intracoastal waters! For experienced canoers only. Must be proficient at canoeing and able to get into and out of a canoe without assistance. Prepayment required at least 48 hours in advance (561) 544-8615 or online at gumbolimbo.org (minimum sign-up required to conduct program).

Ages: Ages 7-adult. One adult required per child under 18.

Date and Time: Saturday, April 9, 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Cost per person: Member $15, Non-member $22

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton FL 33432 (561) 544-8605

A WALK ON THE ASHLEY TRAIL

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. No reservations required. Meet on the front porch of the Nature Center.

Ages: All ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Date and Time: Tuesday, April 12, 11:00-12:30 pm

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton FL 33432 (561) 544-8605

A WALK ON THE ASHLEY TRAIL

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. No reservations required. Meet on the front porch of the Nature Center.

Ages: All ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Date and Time: Wednesday, April 13, 11:00-12:30 pm

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 Nature Center’s lecture series for a presentation by a guest scientist, researcher, or other expert. Please visit www.gumbolimbo.org for a list of speakers and topics. This week: Reducing Harmful Algal Blooms and Cleaning the Waters of Palm Beach County by Rob Moir, Ph.D., Ocean River Institute.

Ages: Recommended for ages 14 & up. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Date and Time: Wednesday, April 13, 7:00-8:30 pm

Cost per person: $5 donation

Prepayment recommended (561) 544-8615 or online at gumbolimbo.org; walk-ins welcome based on availability.

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton FL 33432 (561) 544-8605

A WALK ON THE ASHLEY TRAIL

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. No reservations required. Meet on the front porch of the Nature Center.

Ages: All ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Date and Time: Friday, April 15, 11:00-12:30 pm

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton FL 33432 (561) 544-8605

OUTDOOR AQUARIUM 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. No reservations required. Meet at the outdoor aquariums.

Ages: All ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Days and Time: Monday-Saturday at 10:30 am

Days and Time: Monday-Saturday at 12:30 pm

Day and Time: Sunday at 1:30 pm

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! No reservations required. Meet in the Nature Center.

Ages: All ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Days & Time: Daily at 2:30 pm

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton FL 33432 (561) 544-8605

VOLUNTEERING AT GUMBO LIMBO NATURE CENTER

Do you like retail? Is education your passion? Do you like to meet and talk to new people every day? If so, then we need YOU! There are over 20 volunteer positions available at Gumbo Limbo! Our volunteers contribute over 30,000 hours annually! We could not survive without the tireless efforts of our capable, dedicated volunteers… people just like YOU! A few benefits of being a Volunteer at Gumbo Limbo include a discount in the Gift Store, invitations to volunteer appreciation events, free or discounted programs, the opportunity to meet new people and learn new things, and most importantly, HAVE FUN! Volunteer opportunities available for adults and teens age 16 and up. Contact Debbie Wilson (561-544-8609 or [email protected]) to set up an interview TODAY!

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton FL 33432 (561) 544-8605