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Hammock Trails

Date: February 7, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Join us for a 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 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost per person: No Fee No reservations required. Meet at the boardwalk entrance. "Hammock Trails" is also offered on Wednesdays at 10 AM.
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Source: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

Hammock Trails

Date: February 8, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Join us for a 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 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost per person: No Fee No reservations required. Meet at the boardwalk entrance. "Hammock Trails" is also offered on Wednesdays at 10 AM.
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Mangrove Paddle

Date: February 9, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Enjoy a naturalist guided tour from the boardwalk at Rutherford Park, followed by a paddle through the mangrove trails and back along the shoreline of the Intracoastal. Experience is necessary; see below. Ages 7-adult. One adult required per child. Cost per person: Member $15 Non-member $22 Meet at James A. Rutherford Park, located at 600 NE 24th Street, Boca Raton, 33431. Wear clothes & shoes that can get wet and dirty! Sun protection, water and bug spray are recommended. Prerequisites: - Must be proficient at paddling and maneuvering a canoe in open water and confined trails. - Must be capable of getting into and out of a canoe from a dock and dry or muddy land on your own or with assistance from a companion. - Must have the physical agility to get back into a canoe from the water, in case of tipping.
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Hammock Trails

Date: February 14, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Join us for a 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 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost per person: No Fee No reservations required. Meet at the boardwalk entrance. "Hammock Trails" is also offered on Wednesdays at 10 AM.
Categories: Family Programs
Source: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

Hammock Trails

Date: February 15, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Join us for a 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 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost per person: No Fee No reservations required. Meet at the boardwalk entrance. "Hammock Trails" is also offered on Wednesdays at 10 AM.
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Wetlands & Wildlife

Date: February 17, 2012 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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 boardwalk’s entrance (call for directions). Ages 7-adult. An adult must sign up and participate with children. Cost: No Fee Reservations required at least 3 days in advance (561) 338-1542.
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Night Explorers

Date: February 17, 2012 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Explore the nightlife at Gumbo Limbo with a naturalist along the flashlight-illuminated boardwalk. Peek at the night sky through a telescope in the company of an astronomer, courtesy of the Palm Beach County Astronomical Society. Ages 7-adult. An adult must sign up and participate with children. Cost per person: Member $7 Non-member $10
Categories: Family Programs
Source: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

Seining the Lagoon

Date: February 21, 2012 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Explore the grasses and flats of the Intracoastal Waterway behind Gumbo Limbo. Hand-held dip nets and large seine nets allow us to catch and release a variety of fish, shrimp, crabs, and other marine life. Ages 10-adult. An adult must sign up and participate with children. Cost per person: Member $5 Non-member $8
Categories: Family Programs
Source: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

Hammock Trails

Date: February 21, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Join us for a 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 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost per person: No Fee No reservations required. Meet at the boardwalk entrance. "Hammock Trails" is also offered on Wednesdays at 10 AM.
Categories: Family Programs
Source: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

Hammock Trails

Date: February 22, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Join us for a 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 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost per person: No Fee No reservations required. Meet at the boardwalk entrance. "Hammock Trails" is also offered on Wednesdays at 10 AM.
Categories: Family Programs