Free access to Daggerwing Nature Center, Boca Raton

Communing with nature has never been more fun and the Daggerwing Nature Center has so many opportunities for kids and their families to take advantage of the great outdoors.

Admission is free; access to trails and boardwalk are free; most programs have fees usually from $5 to $10.

Weekly:

Everyone Benefits from the Power of Parks!

• Environmental Awareness: Exposure to nature fosters a greater appreciation for the environment.
• Mental Health: Nature-based activities have been shown to improve mental health by reducing stress and boosting self-esteem.
• Creativity and Imagination: Being in nature stimulates creativity and imagination.
• Physical Health: Engaging in outdoor activities improves physical health.
• Skill Development: Participants learn new skills and improve existing ones, enhancing their overall competence and confidence.

Daggerwing features a 3,000-square-foot exhibit hall with live animals, butterfly garden, art gallery and an elevated boardwalk with two trails.

Stop along your walk at the observation tower and catch a glimpse of a variety of winged creatures, such as ospreys, woodpeckers and butterflies (including the Ruddy Daggerwing butterfly, their namesake). You might even see turtles and alligators.

Daggerwing is located within Aaronson South County Regional Park, 11435 Park Access Road in west Boca Raton. For more information call, 561-629-8760.

Reservations are required for all scheduled programs (unless otherwise noted). Click here to register or log in to RSVP and pay for programs. 

If you Go

Activities include:

• animal feedings
• talks
• workshops
• crafts
• tours
• hikes
• archery

Hours:

• Wednesday through Friday from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Closed to the public Sunday-Tuesday, programs by reservation only.

The Boardwalk is open daily, from sunrise to sunset. Public restrooms are accessible when nature center staff is on site.

Take advantage of their upcoming activities. 

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