The newly expanded and renovated Daggerwing Nature Center in nearby South County Regional Park has lots of upcoming events for your children. Here’s the lineup from now until Thanksgiving:

ANIMAL ENCOUNTER: ALLIGATORS
Saturday, October 25 at 2:00 pm
Families, $3 per person
Reservations Required
What’s the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Come found out and get a chance to meet an alligator up close!

CHILDREN’S NATURE SERIES: BATS
Tuesday, October 28 at 2:30 pm
Ages 3-6, $4 per child
Reservations Required
Parents, bring your little ones to experience exciting nature topics! Programs may include activities such as: stories, puppets, games, role play, nature walks, and crafts.

HALLOWEEN “BOO”ARDWALK
Friday, October 31 anytime between 7:00 – 9:00pm
All Ages/Families, FREE
Reservation NOT Required
After trick-or-treating, bring your costumed kids and take a walk on the family-friendly “Boo”ardwalk through a real swamp! Take part in fun Halloween activities and crafts while learning about some spooky creatures of the night! Bring a flashlight to see what creatures you can find in the swamp! Bug spray is recommended.

STORY TIME
Sunday, November 2 at 2:00pm
Children, $2 per child
Reservations NOT Required
Join us as we go on adventures through stories, both fiction and non-fiction, about animals and nature!

ANIMAL ENCOUNTER: CAMOUFLAGE
Saturday, November 8 at 2:00 pm
Families, $3 per person
Reservations Required
Why are colors and patterns on animals important? Come find out and meet some hard to find animals!

NIGHT HIKE
Friday, November 14 at 6:00 pm
Families, $3 per person
Reservations Required
What comes out at night? Join us for a walk through our wetlands and see some special adaptations of nocturnal animals. Bring bug spray and a flashlight.

CHILDREN’S NATURE SERIES: RECYCLING
Tuesday, November 18 at 2:30 pm
Ages 3-4, $4 per child
Reservations Required
Parents, Bring your little ones to experience exciting nature topics! Programs may include activities such as: stories, puppets, games, role play, nature walks, and crafts.

ORIGAMI
Friday, November 21 at 3:00 pm
Children 7+, FREE
Reservations NOT Required
Join volunteers Jerry and Marilyn Lambert as they teach the ancient art of paper-folding.

ANIMAL ENCOUNTER: OWLS
Saturday, November 22 at 2:00 pm
Families, $3 per person
Reservations Required
Whoooo’s curious about owls? Come learn about these amazing and important birds and get a chance to meet an owl!

CHILDREN’S NATURE SERIES: RECYCLING
Tuesday, November 25 at 2:30 pm
Ages 5-6, $4 per child
Reservations Required
Parents, Bring your little ones to experience exciting nature topics! Programs may include activities such as: stories, puppets, games, role play, nature walks, and crafts.

Please note that most of these programs are by reservation only, which you can make by calling 629-8760. Most programs also charge a modest fee, payable at the door by cash or check only. All participants are required to sign a Program Participation Form for each program you attend.

The Daggerwing Nature Center is located close to the Coconut Cove Waterpark.

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