Celebrate Earth Day at a free special event at the Okeeheelee Nature Center on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event will include a variety of activities scheduled throughout the day. Activities will promote awareness of environmental protection and earth conservation. Come on your own or bring the family to celebrate an important milestone in conservation history with your local nature center.
Enjoy live animal encounters, eco-friendly crafts, environmental presentations, guided nature walks, the PBSO Therapy Dog Unit and Mounted Unit, a rehabilitated animal release, raffles to benefit the Friends of the Okeeheelee Nature Center, food trucks, environmental exhibitors, vendors and more.
This year’s Earth Day event is sponsored by the Friends of Okeeheelee Nature Center.
The Okeeheelee Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation Department and is located in Okeeheelee Park at 7715 Forest Hill Blvd. For more information on the Okeeheelee Nature Center and other county-operated nature centers, visit www.pbcnature.com​.