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Park has been designated aNon-Smoking Park1801 North Ocean Boulevard, Boca Raton 33432 • Front Desk: (561) 544-8605Program Sign-up: (561) 544-8615 • www.gumbolimbo.orgStefanie Ouellette, ManagerSusan Elliott, Environmental Program Coordinator • Patricia Clenzi, Science EducatorHours: Monday-Saturday 9am-4pm • Sunday Noon-4pm • Gumbo Limbo Nature Center will be CLOSED on November 28, December 25,and January 1. Reservations and pre-payment required for all programs. Program fees are non-refundable.GUMBO LIMBO NATURE CENTERThis 20 acre coastal preserve is a destination you don’t want to miss! GumboLimbo Nature Center is surrounded by a rare remnant of tropical hardwoodhammock, located on a barrier island in Boca Raton. A boardwalk provides accessto this rare tropical forest where, from the 40-foot observation tower, youcan view gumbo limbo trees, migrating birds, the Atlantic Ocean, and the IntracoastalWaterway. Indian middens, shell piles left by the Glades Indians over2000 years ago, are located within the hammock. Take a stroll through the butterflygarden, where many species of wild butterflies can be seen year-round.Walk the Ashley Trail and relax in the authentic Chiki overlooking the Intracoastal.A variety of native fish, sharks, and other marine animals reside in NEW SeaTanks! Visit the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility to learn about our sea turtle patients.Indoor displays feature wildlife indigenous to South Florida and a seriesof stained glass windows depicting the coastal island as it may have appearedin the 1500s. Florida Atlantic University has an onsite marine biology laboratorywith a gallery for viewing research projects conducted by university scientists.Purchase imaginative and environmentally friendly gifts from our naturethemedgift shop.NATURE PROGRAM SCHEDULEThe following list describes several of our public programs. Programs,times, age limitations, and/or fees are subject to change. Unless otherwiseindicated, reservations and prepayment are required for all programs. Callour Program Line at 561-544-8615 to register. We accept cash, check, Visa,MasterCard, and Discover. No refunds unless a program is cancelled byGumbo Limbo Nature Center. Many of our programs are family oriented,and an adult must participate with children unless otherwise specified. AMember is someone with a paid Membership to Friends of Gumbo Limbo.Please visit www.gumbolimbo.org/contribute for additional informationabout Membership.BEACH TREASURESAll agesLimpets & topsnails are a few of the shells you can find on Florida’s beaches.Meet at the Center to learn about seashells and the animals that makethem. Caravan to Red Reef Beach Park and search for ocean treasures. Anadult must sign-up and participate with children.Dates: Tuesdays; Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 12, Dec 17 Time: 4pm-5:30pmDate: Friday, Dec 27Time: 11am-12:30pmCost per person: Member $5 Non-member $8Reservations and prepayment required at least 24 hours in advance (561) 544-8615.BOCA BEACH EXPLORERS Ages 7-11What makes our beaches so special? Come and explore our shorelineand its’ critters. See why we are so lucky to be surrounded by such greatbeaches. Meet at Gumbo Limbo; pick-up will be at Red Reef Park (weatherpermitting). Adults must sign-in children, but do not have to stay.Date: Thursday, Sept 5Time: 11am-12:30pmDate: Monday, Nov 11Time: 11am-12:30pmCost per child: Member $7 Non-member $10Reservations and prepayment required at least 24 hours in advance (561) 544-ECO-WATCH DOCUMENTARY SCREENING:“THE CITY DARK”Recommended for ages 14 & up“The City Dark” chronicles the disappearance of darkness. The film followsfilmmaker (and amateur astronomer) Ian Cheney who moves to New YorkCity from Maine and discovers an urban sky almost completely devoid ofstars. He poses a deceptively simple question, “What do we lose, when welose the night?” Join us for a viewing of the film which will be followed by adiscussion with members from Palm Beach County Chapter of the InternationalDark-sky Association. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Date: Wednesday, Nov 20Time: 7-9pmCost per person: $5 donationNo reservations required. Meet in the classroom. Seating is first come first served.ECO-WATCH LECTURE: GUMBO LIMBO’SSEA TURTLE REHABRecommended for ages 14 & upLearn about Gumbo Limbo’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Program, includingpatients past and present, from Ryan Butts, Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Coordinator.Meet in Gumbo Limbo’s Classroom for the talk that will includea visit to the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility, and be followed by light refreshments.Children must be accompanied by an adult.Date: Wednesday, Oct 23Time: 7-8:30pmCost per person: $5 donationNo reservations required. Meet in the classroom. Seating is first come first served.FREE DAILY FEEDING PROGRAMS!INDOOR AQUARIUM FEEDINGSWhat do eels eat, or better yet, HOW do eels eat? Which fish rule theschool? Why are female seahorses the envy of all the girls? Learnabout these and other sea creatures during our FREE daily feedingpresentation! All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Date: Daily Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: FREENo reservations required. Meet in the Nature Center.OUTDOOR SEA TANK FEEDINGSWhat is the connection between mangrove and coral reef communities?How do fish use these habitats? Learn about the fascinating behaviorsof sharks, sting rays, and other marine life during these FREEdaily feeding presentations. All ages. Children must be accompaniedTime: 10:30 a.m. (Mangrove and Near-by an adult.Date: Monday - Saturdaysshore Reef Tanks)Date: Monday - Saturdaysand Shipwreck Tanks)Date: SundaysTime: 1:30 p.m. (All Tanks)Cost: FREENo reservations required. Meet at the outdoor tanks.Time: 12:30 p.m. (Tropical Coral Reef8615.[PROGRAMS, OPERATING HOURS, AND/OR PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE]40 www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us | www.mybocaparks.org THE RECREATOR Fall 2013
HALLOWEEN IN THE HAMMOCKAges 6 - adultSpooky stroll through the north trails, what will you find?Spiders...butterflies...snakes on your mind? Maybe pirates,wizards, a grim reaper or two…don’t fret, it’sall in fun, and your guide won’t leave you! Save aspecies, that’s the plan…IF you are brave enough,you can! Join us for an hour-long nighttime naturewalk (new route this year!) with ghostly guides andghouls. Due to the length of this event, childrenmust be at least 6 years old. Costumes welcomed! Anadult must sign-up and participate with children.Date & Time: Saturday, Oct 19. Walks departing every half hour from 6:30-9pmCost per person: Advanced Reservations by 4pm Oct 18:Member $9 Non-member $12Day-of reservations and walks-ins (space not guaranteed):$17 per personReservations and prepayment required (561) 544-8615. Space is limited.HAMMOCK TRAILSAll agesJoin us for a guided walk on our quarter-mile long boardwalk. Explorethis rare remnant of coastal hardwood hammock, and get a glimpse of thepast. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Days: Every TuesdayTime: 10-11:30amDays: Every WednesdayTime: 10am-NoonCost per person: FREENo reservations required. Meet at the boardwalk entrance.INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUPAll agesJoin thousands of people all over the world for this coastal cleanup sponsoredby the Ocean Conservancy! Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, Inc.is coordinating county events and will provide supplies. Gumbo Limbowill lead beach and mangrove clean-up efforts in Boca Raton. Communityservice hours awarded. Groups Welcome. Space is limited. Adults MUSTparticipate with children under the age of 18; no drop-offs!Date: Saturday, Sept 21Time: 9amCost per person: No FeeReservations required. Call (561) 544-8615 to register and receive more information(we do not meet at Gumbo Limbo).LITTLE WONDERSAges 3 & 4 with an adultTake this opportunity to introduce your novice naturalist to the plant andanimal communities all around them, through hikes for little feet, crafts fortiny fingers, stories for growing minds.Dates: Saturdays, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7, Jan 4 Time: 10-10:45amCost per child: Member $5 Non-member $8Reservations and prepayment required at least 24 hours in advance (561) 544-8615.Friends of Gumbo Limbo5th Annual SEA CoasT ToasTNovember 8, 2013 - Visit gumbolimbo.org for informationBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!COOKING WITH SUSTAINABLE SEAFOODJoin us for a special culinary demonstration provided by our communitypartner, Whole Foods Market Boca Raton. Shawn McClain, SeafoodDepartment Team Leader will teach participants about sustainablysourced fish and seafood. Then Chef Abigail Nagorski and Shawnwill teach participants how to create delicious dishes utilizing sustainablysourced fish and seafood. Participants will have the opportunityto sample recipes! This program is for adults only. Register early asthis popular program is limited to 25 participants and has always beena sell-out!Date: Tuesday, Oct 8 Time: 6-7:30pmCost per adult: Member $7 Non-member $10Reservations and prepayment required in advance (561) 544-8615. No refunds.MANGROVE PADDLEAges 7-AdultExperienced canoers, learn about Florida’s rare mangrove ecosystem ona naturalist guided tour on the boardwalk at Rutherford Park, followedby a paddle through the mangrove trails and along the shoreline of theIntracoastal. You will be delighted as you explore this little slice of wildernesswithin a city park. Experience is necessary; call for requirements. Oneadult required per child.Date: Thursday, Jan 2 Time: 10am-NoonCost per person: Member $15 Non-member $22Reservations and prepayment required at least 24 hours in advance (561) 544-8615.SEA TURTLE CAMP1st – 3rd GradersThrough games, crafts, and educational activities, ourinstructors will teach the young conservationist aboutthe importance of caring for and protecting sea turtlesand other marine life. Campers will experienceclose encounters with our resident sea turtles and visita local nesting beach.Dates: Monday–Friday, Dec 30–Jan 3 (No camp Jan 1)Time: 8:30am–NoonCost per child: Member $125 Non-member $175 (includes Family Membership)Call for information (561) 544-8615.SEINING THE LAGOONAges 10-adultExplore the grasses and flats of the Intracoastal Waterway behind GumboLimbo. Hand-held dip nets and large seine nets allow us to catch and releasea variety of fish, shrimp, crabs, and other marine life. An adult mustsign-up and participate with children.Dates: Thursdays; Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 14, Dec 19 Time: 4pm-5:30 pmDate: Tuesday, Dec 31Time: 3-4:30pmCost per person: Member $5 Non-member $8Reservations and prepayment required at least 24 hours in advance (561) 544-8615.WETLANDS & WILDLIFEAges 7-adultWakodahatchee is a man-made wetland which has become a favorite forbirders and photographers. Bring your binoculars and join us for a ¾ mileguided boardwalk tour to learn more about Florida’s wetland ecosystems.Meet at the boardwalk’s entrance (call for directions). An adult must signupand participate with children.Dates: Fridays; Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 20Time: 3-5pmCost: No FeeReservations required at least 24 hours in advance (561) 544-8615.SCHOOL FIELD TRIPSSchool science field trip programs are offered to grades 1, 3, 5, and 7 onevery school day of the year. Our school programs have been approved bythe School District of Palm Beach County and meet National Core Standardsand multiple Next Generation Sunshine State Standards in Science.For more information, check our website or call Patricia Clenzi at 561-544-8611.1st Grade: Island Tours - Learn about barrier island ecology while visitingfour outdoor marine habitat tanks, climbing to the top of the tower, andexploring the beach at Red Reef Park.3rd Grade: Beach Explorers - Classroom, lab, and beach activities focus onthe plants and animals of coastal ecosystems, and teach students aboutweathering and erosion.3rd Grade: Sea Turtles: Living Dinosaurs - Learn about all 7 species of seaturtles, perform a mock sea turtle rescue lab, and visit the patients in ourSea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility.5th Grade: Eco-Investigators - Using stereoscopes and other tools, conductsystematic observations and data collection to solve a mystery in thehammock.5th Grade: Coral Reef Connection - Discover the roles of organisms in coralreef ecosystems; using various testing methods, collect data from watersamples and analyze the conditions.7th Grade: Mangrove Life - Through the use of dip and seine nets, stereoscopesand specimens, view the physical characteristics of marine organismscommon to their taxonomic groups.[PROGRAMS, OPERATING HOURS, AND/OR PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE]Fall 2013 THE RECREATOR www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us | www.mybocaparks.org 41
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