Posted by: 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.
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.
(Photo/Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation)
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.
Dipnetting at Daggerwing Nature Center in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton.
If you Go
Activities include:
- animal feedings
- talks
- workshops
- crafts
- tours
- 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.
To keep up with the latest news, sign up for the South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. Follow on Facebook and Instagram.
What's happening in South Florida:
- Free live music on Ocean Drive
- Free Sunday concerts: ‘Summer in the City' at Mizner Park in Boca
- Trivia at restaurants, bars & other venues in Broward is usually free
- Free live bands oceanside at Hollywood bandshell
- Vizcaya Museum & Gardens discounts and events
- Free Family Fest Series at Arsht Center in July
- Free concerts and events at Sweat Records
- Jungle Island free admission for teachers and kids and other discounts
- Free Family Day on Aragon in Coral Gables
- Dinner at the park: food vendors & entertainment in Plantation
Looking for more free and cheap things to do?
- Find all the free and cheap events in South Florida this week
- Find all the free and cheap events in South Florida this weekend
- See our day-by-day calendar of free and cheap events in South Florida
To keep up with the latest news, sign up for the South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. Follow on Facebook and Instagram.
South Florida on the Cheap is a member of 