The Recreator - City of Boca Raton
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1801 North Ocean Boulevard, <strong>Boca</strong> <strong>Raton</strong> 33432 • Front Desk: (561) 338-1473 • Volunteer: (561) 338-1588<br />
Membership & Program Sign-up: (561) 391-8110 • www.gumbolimbo.org<br />
Stefanie Ouellette, Manager • Kirt Rusenko, Marine Conservationist<br />
Environmental Program Coordinators: Kristin Child, Susan Elliott<br />
Debra Wilson, Volunteer Coordinator<br />
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-4pm • Sunday Noon-4pm<br />
Reservations and pre-payment required for all programs. Program fees are non-refundable.<br />
GENERAL INFORMATION<br />
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is a distinctive part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>’s parks system.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Center is surrounded by a rare remnant <strong>of</strong> coastal hammock,<br />
located on <strong>Boca</strong> <strong>Raton</strong>’s barrier island. A boardwalk provides access to this<br />
unique tropical forest where, from the 40-foot observation tower, you can<br />
view gumbo limbo trees, migrating birds, Indian middens, the ocean, and<br />
the Intracoastal Waterway. <strong>The</strong> Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility provides<br />
treatment and care for sick and injured sea turtles. An informal garden<br />
attracts butterflies throughout the year. Indoor displays feature wildlife<br />
indigenous to South Florida and a panorama <strong>of</strong> stained glass windows depicting<br />
the coastal island as it may have appeared in the 1500’s. Florida<br />
Atlantic university maintains an onsite marine biology research laboratory<br />
with a gallery above the lab allowing visitors to see projects conducted<br />
by university scientists. Visit the Gift Shop for educational and fun nature<br />
books, toys, puzzles, t-shirts, jewelry and much more. Please note our<br />
Outdoor Sea Tanks are currently under construction. Brand-new tanks are<br />
coming in early 2012!<br />
NATURE PROGRAM SCHEDULE<br />
<strong>The</strong> following list describes several <strong>of</strong> our programs. Programs, times, age<br />
limitations, and/or fees are subject to change. unless otherwise indicated,<br />
reservations and prepayment are required for all programs: 561-38-1542.<br />
We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard and Discover. No refunds unless<br />
a program is cancelled by Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Many <strong>of</strong> our programs<br />
are family oriented, and an adult must participate with children unless<br />
otherwise specified. A Member is someone with a paid Membership<br />
to Friends <strong>of</strong> Gumbo Limbo. Please visit www.gumbolimbo.org for additional<br />
information on programs and Membership.<br />
BEACH TREASURES All ages<br />
Limpets & topsnails are a few <strong>of</strong> the shells you can find on Florida’s beaches.<br />
Meet at the Center to learn about seashells and the animals that make<br />
them. Caravan to Red Reef Beach Park and search for ocean treasures. An<br />
adult must sign-up and participate with children.<br />
Dates: Wednesdays, Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 21, Apr 18 Time: 3:30-5pm<br />
Cost per person: Member $5 Non-member $8<br />
Reservations and prepayment required at least 3 days in advance (561) 338-<br />
1542. No refunds.<br />
SEA TURTLE DAY –<br />
HEALTHY BEACHES START WITH YOU!<br />
Join us at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center for our annual Sea Turtle Day!<br />
Celebrate sea turtles, marine life, and our oceans as well as our terrestrial<br />
species and habitats in a fun-filled family day <strong>of</strong> environmental<br />
education. All species and habitats are interconnected; learn what<br />
conservation actions you can take in your daily life to help make our<br />
world a better, cleaner place to live. For more information, visit us at<br />
www.gumbolimbo.org. All ages. No reservations required.<br />
Date: Saturday, Mar 3 Time: 10am-4pm<br />
Cost per person: Suggested donation <strong>of</strong> $5<br />
This Park has been designated<br />
a Non-Smoking Park<br />
COLOR-IFFIC! Ages 7-11<br />
Have some family fun exploring the colors <strong>of</strong> nature! Think <strong>of</strong> your favorite<br />
place outside, and learn how to bring the beauty inside! Learn about using<br />
natural dyes, flower pressing, and other fun crafting techniques. Make<br />
a card, keychain, or magnet with natural materials and bring the colors <strong>of</strong><br />
nature home with you! Adults do not have to pay unless they want to do<br />
their own craft. Adults must sign-in children, but do not have to stay.<br />
Date: Saturday, Mar 17 Time: 1-2:30pm<br />
Cost per child: Member $9 Non-member $14<br />
Reservations and prepayment required at least 3 days in advance (561) 338-<br />
1542. No refunds.<br />
DINNER DETECTIVES Ages 7-11<br />
Become a dissection detective and learn what an owl likes to eat. Have<br />
some fun using dissection tools to investigate some edible items as well!<br />
Adults must sign-in children, but do not have to stay.<br />
Date: Monday, Mar 19 Time: 1-2:30pm<br />
Cost per child: Member $9 Non-member $14<br />
Reservations and prepayment required at least 3 days in advance (561) 338-<br />
1542. No refunds.<br />
DIGGING INTO FOSSILS Ages 7-11<br />
What is a fossil? How is it made? What kind <strong>of</strong> creature leaves behind the<br />
best ones? Visit Gumbo Limbo’s own mounds <strong>of</strong> fossils, then make your<br />
own mold with sharks teeth and shells to take home! Adults must sign-in<br />
children, but do not have to stay.<br />
Date: Friday, Mar 23 Time: 1-2:30pm<br />
Cost per child: Member $9 Non-member $14<br />
Reservations and prepayment required at least 3 days in advance (561) 338-<br />
1542. No refunds.<br />
DISSECT-A-LOG Ages 7-11<br />
Get ready to examine some strange, and maybe even gooey, things that<br />
live inside and under a log. What will we find! Adults must sign-in children,<br />
but do not have to stay.<br />
Date: Monday, Jan 16 Time: 1-2:30pm<br />
Cost per child: Member $9 Non-member $14<br />
Reservations and prepayment required at least 3 days in advance (561) 338-<br />
1542. No refunds.<br />
ECO-EGG HUNT<br />
It’s spring! Lots <strong>of</strong> animals are laying eggs. Look at the many egg shapes<br />
and sizes and learn about the animals that lay them. <strong>The</strong>n join us down in<br />
the butterfly garden to collect your own eggs.<br />
Date: Friday, Apr 21 Time: 1:30-2:30pm<br />
Ages 5-7 (adults must remain onsite)<br />
Date: Friday Apr 21 Time: 10:30-11:30am<br />
Ages 8-10 (adults must sign-in child, don’t have to stay)<br />
Cost per child: Member $10 Non-member $15<br />
Reservations and prepayment required at least 3 days in advance (561) 338-<br />
1542. No refunds.<br />
[PROGRAMS, OPERATING HOURS, AND/OR PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE]<br />
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