Nature Centers
Interpretive displays in the exhibit buildings provide information about each nature center's plant and animal residents. Nature-oriented programs for school and scout groups and other organizations are available by reservation and cover a variety of topics tailored to different age groups. Scheduled public nature walks are offered weekly from October through May. Reservations are required.
Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park
Contact 954-926-2480 or view the Anne Kolb Nature Center Fact Sheet (PDF–300 KB) for additional information.
Mangrove Masterpiece –
Explore the Nature Center with a guided exhibit hall tour and investigate the fascinating mangrove ecosystem. Then hop aboard our U.S. Coast Guard-inspected 25-passenger covered boat for a narrated tour of the tidal creeks and open waters of West Lake. Two hours, $3 per camper. Group size: 10-100 persons. Larger groups require special arrangements.
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Fern Forest Nature Center
Contact 954-970-0150 or view the Fern Forest Nature Center Fact Sheet (PDF–325 KB) for additional information.
Wetland Wonders –
Get to know the critters of the wetland up close and personal when you explore this valuable habitat. One or two hours, $3 per hour. Max #: 40 participants.
Nature Explorers –
With a guided walk and a hands-on activity, come learn about nature's fascinating details. This is a fun way to learn about nature's secrets. One or two hours, $3 per hour. Max #: 40 participants.
Bugs, Ferns, and Snakes. Oh My! –
Fern Forest offers several ongoing nature programs for kids including Nature Tots, Knee-High Naturalists, Nature Explorers, and Junior Naturalists. For information, view the program flyer (PDF–325 KB) or call the nature center at 954-970-0150.
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Long Key Nature Center and Natural Area
This is the newest nature center. The facility officially opened to the public on Friday, March 14, 2008. For now, click here to check out the park.
Secret Woods Nature Center
Contact 954-791-1030, visit the Secret Woods Nature Center page, or view the Secret Woods Nature Center Fact Sheet (PDF–275 KB) for additional information.
Wonders of Wildlife –
Discover the critters of Secret Woods and the plants they depend on during a trail hike to the New River. One or two hours, $3 per hour. Max #: 60 participants.
Butterfly Scavenger Hunt –
Search for the stages of the butterfly life cycle as you explore Secret Woods and the New River Trail. One or two hours, $3 per hour. Max #: 60 participants.
Animal Olympics –
Have fun while learning about the lives of endangered animals by participating in a trail walk to see the evidence of wildlife and competing in a field day Animal Olympics. Two hours, $3 per hour. Max #: 60 participants.
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