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by Clive Pinnock, Okeeheelee Nature Center

There are more than one million(perhaps twice that number) speciesof insects in existence throughoutthe earth. They are so varied in theirability to adapt to the planets diverseenvironments, that new species are still

being discovered occasionally.

Insects belong to the PhylumArthropoda (which includes crabsand lobsters), and the Class Insectawhich contains more species than anyother class of animals. Insects also farexceed the total number of species inthe entire plant kingdom and all the restof the animals combined. Their bodiesare divided into three segments namely;the head (with paired antennae, eyes

and a mouth), thorax (housing six legs)and abdomen. They have no internalskeletal system like vertebrates but asinvertebrates, their bodies are covered byan exoskeleton which protects them fromenvironmental trauma.

They are highly mobile creatures withwings giving them the ability to dispersefrom one area to the next which alsoaids significantly in avoiding predators.Jointed legs are versatile enough to

become modified tools for specialized

Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Departme

functions such as feeding, digging,

swimming and related activities. Also,they usually have two sets of jawsand two kinds of eyes simple andcompound.

Insects reproduce by laying eggs andtheir developmental patterns varydepending on the species. In thesimplest form, the newly hatched insec(nymph) resembles a miniature adult.It grows and molts (sheds its skin) untit reaches the adult size. In incomplete

metamorphosis an immature nymphhatches, grows, develops wings, andby stages becomes an adult. Completemetamorphosis progresses through theegg, the larva, the pupa or chrysalis ththe adult.

Insects have proven themselves to beboth beneficial and harmful. In theformer: some are important agentsin the pollination of plants; someprovide products of commercial value

(honey, bees wax, silk, etc.); many are

...preserving and

protecting natural

spaces as a means to

ensure clean air,

clean water, and a

better qualityoflife

for all of us human,

animal, and plant life

alike...

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Palm Beach CountyParks & Recreation

SeeAnimal Tracks on page 4

nside:

2 Flower PowerCrossword Pzzle

3 Why are there so many

dragonfies during thesummertime?Ask A Naturalist

4 New Opportunities atDaggerwing Nature Center

5 Mangrove andEstuarine SystemsParks Division Natural Areas

6 Green CaySchool Programs

7 Mimi Zimmer atGreen Cay Nature Center

Volunteer Spotlight


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Check Out Our Website!Our website is user-friendlyand has the most up-to-date information about all ofour opportunities. Everything

you need to know aboutDaggerwing Nature Center isjust a click away. Go to www.pbcparks.com/nature and clickon Daggerwing today!

Just for Kids

Kids, when you go to ourwebsite, click on the FunPages link. Print out an activityand bring the completed pagewith you to the nature centerand get a special prize!

Readers ONLY!How would you like apersonalized animal encounterwith one of Daggerwingseducational animals? Completethe puzzles in this edition ofNature-alley and bring it toDaggerwing Nature Center

where an educational staffmember will take the animalof your choice out of its cage,so you can get a closer look!Make friends with our captiveanimals and learn how you canhelp their wild relatives.

We Need You!Because our building andprograms have recentlyexpanded, we are in needof additional volunteers!

Whatever skills you possess,and however much time youcan give, we can use you!Positions available include:

Greeter

Animal Care

Butterfly Gardener

Educator Docent

Special Events

Photographer

SeeDaggerwingon page 3

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Up Clues

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _1. is the process used by plants to make food.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _2. is an important step in the reproduction of seed plants.

Tomatoes, oranges, and apples are types of _ _ _ _ _ _.3.Some trees, like hickories and pecans produce _ _ _ _ _.4.

Down Clues

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is needed by plants to make energy.1.

Stamens, anthers, and petals are parts of _ _ _ _ _ _ _.2.

_ _ _ _ _ _ absorb red and blue light but reflect green light.3.

An _ _ _ _ _ _ ,which helps to fertilize plants, is called a pollinator.4.

Answers on Pag

Green Cay Nature Center

Test your flower power by solving the clues. The bring your flower to full bloomby connecting the dots and coloring the picture.


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Join us, and be a part of exciting future for DaggerwNature Center! For minformation and to get application, please contDanica Sanborn at (56629-8760.

Daggerwing Programs

Public Programs

Daggerwing Nature Cenoffers a variety of interactnature-based programs. Tinclude:

Night Hikes

Childrens Programs

Live Animal Encounters

Guided Nature Walks

Winter, Spring, andSummer Camps

Earth Day CelebrationGroup Programs

We also provide programs school groups (incorporatSunshine State Standarand private groups such birthday parties, scout troocamps, nature clubs, chugroups, mommy and mgroups, senior adult centelibraries, etc. Program topinclude:

Nature Center andBoardwalk Tour

Amphibians

Birds

Reptiles

Insects or Butterflies

Marine Mammals

Plants

Recycling

For all programs, Naturaluse live animals, modeinteresting facts, and otfun materials to teaabout Floridas natives aconservation. Program fe vary per program and nominal. For more informaton reserving a program, vour website (www.pbcparcom/nature and click Daggerwing) or call the natcenter at (561) 629-8760

Naturalist

ask

What a great question! There are actuallymany answers and they all lead into oneanother, which we will try to explain here.

First of all, there are over 6,500 speciesof dragonflies worldwide. They are oftenbrilliantly colored in violet, green, blue,red, and yellow. Because there are somany different types of dragonflies, weare more likely to see a greater number ofindividuals too. However, dragonflies willusually only be seen in areas near lakes,ponds, streams and wetlands becausetheir larvae, known as nymphs, areaquatic. Not everyone has the opportunityto see such neat insects, so we shouldconsider ourselves fortunate!

Second, dragonflies are coldblooded,which means they have to adapt torising or cooling body temperatures.The warmer they are, usually the moreactive they become, and the more theyreproduce. Because the summer months

are the warmest, there will be moredragonflies because they are reproducingmore! Female dragonflies lay their eggsin or near water. When the eggs hatchthe nymphs emerge, and they useextendable jaws to feed on prey suchas fish and tadpoles. The larval stagecan last as long as two to three yearsin smaller species and up to five yearsin larger species. As the nymphs growlarger, they undergo a series of molts

(shedding their skin) until theadult dragonfly is revealed.

Third, in both the nymph andadult stages, dragonflies havemany survival strategies thathelp contribute to their largenumbers. Many creatures,such as fish, love to feaston the dragonfly nymphs. Tocombat this, dragonflies havedeveloped some defenses

to protect themselves. Onedefense is to shed one of its legs, similarto how a lizards tail can break off. Thepredator will be attracted to the movingappendage, giving the nymph time toget away. This is a survival strategy thatallows more young dragonflies to surviveto grow up into adult dragonflies, andallow there to be so many.

Birds such as merlins, sharp-shinnedhawks, and purple martins feed onadult dragonflies, and some species of

dragonflies even eat other dragonflies!To fend off predators, dragonflies willbite with their sharp mandibles or stabwith their sharp abdomen. Also, to avoidbeing captured, some dragonflies arecamouflaged and others may curl backtheir abdomen to make them look like apoisonous scorpion! Others will play deadso predators wont get them.

Not only can dragonflies protectthemselves well from predators, but they

are excellent predators themselves! Adultdragonflies eat mosquitoes, midges,and other small insects like flies, bees,and butterflies. They attack their preyfrom below making it almost impossiblefor the flying prey to dive or maneuveraway. They grasp their prey with spike-like structures on their legs and removethe preys wings and eat it head first.Dragonflies can consume 10-15 percent

SeeAsk a Naturalist on page 7



Winter Wonders CampDaggerwing Nature Center invites yourchild(ren) to join us as we embark upon a

variety of outdoor adventures during ourcamps through out the year! Our journeys

will take us to explore the unique anddiverse environments and animalsof Florida. Transportation, admissionfees, t-shirt, and snacks are provided.Campers provide their own lunch. A great

opportunity for any camper!

Ages: 912

Dates: Dec. 29, 30, 31, and Jan. 2

(Please note No camp held on Jan. 1)

Time: 9:00 am 4:00 pm

Fee: $80

Limit: 20 campersRegistration: Begins Nov. 3 until full

Applications will be accepted by mail,fax, or in person at Daggerwing NatureCenter. Applications can be picked up atthe nature center or can be printed fromour website (www.pbcparks.com/natureand click on the Daggerwing link).Please contact the nature center at(561) 629-8760 for more information.

Membership and Animal AdoptionThe Friends of Green Cay Nature

Center, Inc. is a non-profit

organization that raises moneyto support the Nature Center

in its mission to promote an

understanding appreciation of the

natural world to the public. You can

show your support by becoming

a member, adopting an animal,

and visiting the gift shop. Your

tax-deductible contribution will

go directly to benefit the Nature

Center in ways such as feeding

our animals, maintaining exhibits,

and improving programs.

Memberships(January 2008 July 2008)

Jean Hae

John & Charlene Heptler

Jdith Rosen

Marge Forrest

Irene Goldberg

Linda & Hank Fishkind

Athie Zozolas

Loi & Minnie Nefsk

Jerr Finkel

Marvin Fleisher

Palette Abrams

Irving Rosenblatt & BettSolomon

Reva Berman

Ernie Salzstein

Grason & Shirle Brown

Joanne W. Zak

Ann & Ja Litt

Beck & Linda Wagshl

Robert Ohl

Kathleen Mrphe & James

Powers

Esther M. Nitto

Barbara Gellner

Warren ResenPal & Sherr Cmmings

Gerald Weiss

Paline Pook

Talitha R Freeman

Dr. Alfred & Barbara Rosenblatt

Mr. and Mrs. Egon Salmon

Sheila Katz

Miriam Zimmer

Rober & Larie Weaver

Wilfred Solton

See Green Cayon page 5

This past spring, Daggerwing NatureCenter re-opened after a massiveexpansion and renovation project thatincluded a 3,000-square-foot exhibit hall.The new exhibits take visitors on a journey

that begins under the ground, continuesunder water, and rises above the surfaceall the way up to the canopy of a swamp.Interactive exhibits, live animals, slopedflooring, and oversized features create astorybook-like experience for visitors, allwhile learning about this unique swamphabitat. The facility expansion alsoincluded a classroom, laboratory, lobbywith a book nook, and new staff offices.

Because of our expanded space, we

are now able to offer more and differentopportunities to the public, such as theability to rent the classroom for meetings,birthday parties, and special events for

up to 30 people. Using the room incombination with a live animal programor tour puts an extra fun twist on anyspecial event!

We have also added new programs to orepertoire including Animal Encountersand Night Hikes, both of which havegotten a great response from the publicThe Animal Encounters program allow

families and participants of all ages tomeet and learn about some of our liveeducational animals (alligators, snakes,turtles, owls, frogs, etc). The NightHikes program take visitors on a tourof the boardwalk during dusk hours tolook for animals that are going to sleepand others that are just waking up.During recent hikes, we have seen and/or heard: Great Horned Owls, EasternScreech Owls, Night Herons, CommonNighthawks, American Alligators, Narrow

mouth Toads, Pig Frogs, a variety of treefrogs, raccoons, and bats!

Visit the new and improved DaggerwinNature Center and take advantageof some of our new opportunities!For more information on all of ouropportunities, visit our website (www.pbcparks.com/nature and click on theDaggerwing link) or call the Center at(561) 629-8760.

FromAnimal Tracks on page 1

important food items for birds, fish, another animals; some are parasitic orpredacious on other insects and helpto keep noxious species under control;many are valuable scavengers; somehave been used to study heredity andother biological challenges.

In the latter case: some insects damagplants (approximately $3.5 billion in cro

are destroyed in the U.S annually); somdamage or contaminate stored foods aother products; others attack man andanimals, and bite, sting, or act as vectoof diseases; others destroy property(termites).

After all is said and done, insects play significant role in the earths ecosystemand much of the existence of other livicreatures is owed to them.


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We have a variety of animals (sas alligators, frogs, turtles, snakes) to choose from that up for adoption. The animal adopt will remain at the NaCenter to be cared for by staff,when you visit, you can develobond with your new friend wlearning more about the animAnimal adoptions make great g

Animal Adoptions(January 2008 July 2008)

Snapping Turtle: Zoe TennAlligator: Elizabeth TennAlligator: Travis HtchinsonAlligator: Ron BrownGreen Treefrog: Mitzi BrownRed-eared Slider: Ashley Maje

If you are interested in learnmore about becoming a memor adopting an animal and benefits, please visit our webs

ProgramsGreen Cay has a variety upcoming programs such as:Boardwalk ToursNight HikesStory and Craft TimeNaturalist ProgramsScience for Seniors

We also offer programs groups such as schools, camand clubs with a variety of toto choose from:Reptiles & AmphibiansBirdsWetlandsInsectsBoardwalk Tours

For more information about aour opportunities, visit our webs

Website Fun!What will you see when you coto Green Cay Wetlands? To out whats going on check outnewBird Counts page. Thisgive you monthly reports on bird movements found at GrCay. For nature fun at ho

go to the Activity Page linkthe Green Cay Nature Cewebsite and print out the actof the month. After you finish puzzle, bring it to the front desGreen Cay Nature Center anda prize! Look for a new puzzle get a new prize each month!

For more information ab

Green Ca Natre Center, v

www.pbcparks.com/natre click on Green Ca.

Mangrove swamp, Jupiter Beach / DuBois Parkby Greg Atkinson,

Parks Division Natural Areas Program

Palm Beach County is home to a variety

of native ecosystems. Small variationsin elevation, water salinity, soil type,and fire frequency dictate which plantcommunity will prevail. Within our County

park system you can experience CoastalDunes & Strands, Cypress swamps,Florida scrub, Hardwood hammocks,Lakes, Mangrove swamps, Maritime

hammocks, Marshes, Pine flatwoods,

and Ponds.

The Mangrove & Estuarine Systems

occur in tidally influenced areas wherestrong ocean wave action is absent andwhere salt and fresh water mix. Soils aresandy, nutrient rich, saline, and usually

oxygen deficient. Although plant speciesdiversity is mainly limited to mangroveand sea-grasses, this ecosystem

providesone of

the mostproductive

nurseryhabitatsfor fish,shellfish,

birds,and otherestuarine

wildlife.

Three species of mangroves are found inFlorida: red mangrove, black mangrove,

and white mangrove. Typically, redmangroves grow along the waters edge,black mangroves grow on slightly higher

elevations than the red mangrove, andwhite mangroves grow upland from thered and black.

The buttonwood is often associated withthe mangrove community. Mangroves

also provide shoreline protection fromwind, waves, and erosion.

It is our intent that native ecosystemswithin our parks are managed and

operated in an environmentally sensitivemanner. This will ensure their survival andthe habitat that they provide through our

County parks system.

Shoreline stabilization

Red Mangrove



Animal Adoption ProgramWould you like to provide

a better life for one of ouranimals? This program isdesigned to raise funds to helpkeep our resident creatureshealthy and happy. You will gaina special friend while lendingsupport to the entire facility.Adoptions make excellent giftsand are good for one year.

Adoption Packages Include: Photograph of your animal Animal fact sheet Adoption certificate

Recognition in newsletterNaturalist ProgramsAnimal PresentationsNature WalksRaptor ChapterDeer WalksScout Programs

Volunteer OpportunitiesSchool Program DocentFront Desk GreeterExhibit DocentHabitat Mgmt. Assistant

Animal CaretakerNature Walk GuideNewsletter AssistantButterfly Gardener Research Assistant

School ProgramsPreschool

Nature Adventures, 10:00 -11:00 am (1 hr.)

Kindergarten

Finding Florida, 10:00 -11:30 am (1.5 hr.)

First Grade / Second Grade

Animal Homes andHabitats, 10:00 am -12:00 noon (2 hr.)

Second Grade / Third Grade

Nature Detectives, 10:00 am- 12:00 noon (2 hr.)

Also available - Reptile, Insect,and Marine Programs

See Okeeheelee on page 7

by Barbara Serio, Green Cay Nature Center

School Group Programs are teaching

students about the natural world and theirrelationship with it

We aim to encourage students tobe passionate about nature and the

environment, and to understand theirplace in the natural world. As part of ourcommitment to promoting the conservationof natural resources, and dedicated topromoting a greater respect betweenpeople and their surroundings throughthe discovery of nature, Green Cay NatureCenter offers a wide variety of educationalprograms throughout the year for schooland youth groups, as well as the generalpublic and private groups of all ages.

Covering concepts from ecosystems

and habitats to endangered species and

animal classication Animals/Wildlife,Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology, Habitats/

Ecosystems, Nature Awareness, Plants

Our school group programs are designedto enhance school curriculum and willbe tailored to your class requirementsand grade level. Each program is ageappropriate, emphasizing the relationshipsof native plants and animals in their naturalhabitats. Programs such as: Wetlands,Birds, Reptiles & Amphibians, or Insects willallow students to see live animals up closeand learn about how they interact with their

surrounding environment...

Learnings a natural during our naturalist-

led programs

Guiding the educational and recreationalexperiences at Green Cay Nature Centeris a core team of naturalists and volunteerenvironmental educators. Members of ourstaff of naturalists have backgrounds inbiology, ecology, education, and geology.They are experienced educators who excelat introducing children and adults to thenatural world.

At-School Programs...

Gas prices got you down? Not a problem!When a trip is not possible, we can bringnature programs to you! Our Naturalists canbring the same high-quality programmingdirectly into your classroom.

During the 2007-2008 school year, GreenCay Nature Center was able to provide 80nature-based school group programs andfield trip opportunities for 2589 students,and provided outreach school group

programs for 1240 students in Palm BeaCounty. Through the 2007/2008 schoolyear, 3829 students took part in schoolgroup programs offered by the Green CayNature Center.

We applaud the schools mentionedbelow and their teachers who promote

environmental education as essentialeducation for their students. The followinis a list of the Palm Beach County Schoolocal private schools, and home schools,who have taken part in this opportunity aGreen Cay Nature Center:

American Heritage School

ARC Charter Special Needs SchoolBanyan Creek Elementary

Boca Home School Group & H.O.P.E.

Boca Home Schoolers

Christian Home School Support/Loxahatchee

Coral Reef Elementary

Del Prado ElementaryDelray Beach Head Start

Diamond View Elementary

Discovery Key Elementary

Emerald Cove Elementary

Gulf Stream SchoolHagen Road Elementary

Hammock Point Elementary

Henderson University School (FAU)

Hidden Oaks Elementary

Home School Group/Palm Beach Gardens

JFK Charter SchoolLake Worth Head Start

Margate Elementary

New Horizons ElementaryP.E.C. Boynton Home School

Palm Beach Head Start

Palm Spring ElementaryPanther Run Elementary

Poinciana Elementary

Potentials South Charter School

Rolling Green Elementary

Sacred Heart School

South Olive ElementarySt. Vincent Ferrer School

Torah Academy

Tropical Elementary

Unity School

Village Academy

Our programs, boardwalk trail, wetlandhabitats, meeting spaces, and facility arehere to serve you and encourage yourincreased appreciation of nature. Pleasetake advantage of us! Our constant wish ito help guide people through the progressof nature appreciation: from first becominaware of nature and its creatures birds,plants, wildlife, and insects; to learning abtheir ecology; to caring about their needs;finally taking action to preserve them.


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SpotlightVolunteerFrom Okeeheelee on page 6

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Fourth Grade

SWAMP (Wednesday only10:00 am- 1:00 pm (thewill be a lunch break) (3 h

Fourth Grade / Fifth Grade

Raptor Mania (Birds of Prey10:00 am- 12:00 noon (2

We are adaptable! We tailor our program to fit y

needs. Please let us know you have a particular inteor concept that you would us to focus on. Our prograare designed to meet SunshState Standards.

ALSO AVAILABLE

Programs for Middle SchoHigh SchoolMarine BiologyRaptorsAdaptations

ReptilesFire Ecology programOutreach ProgramsWe can come to your schand present programs to largroups. The following prograare available; please call usscheduling and fees.RaptorsReptilesFlorida Native AnimalsPlease call the Nature Cenat (561) 233-1400 to requefield trip reservation form.

Program fee: $1 per studeno fee for supervising adults

For more information aboutOkeeheelee Nature Center, vwww.pbcparks.com/nature aclick on Okeeheelee.

by Stephanie Canter, Green Cay Nature Center Volunteer

Green Cay has become the love of my life. Iadore it! I love the people with whom I work,the volunteers and the professional staffand look forward to going there every week.I enjoy it from the minute I get there to theminute I leave. Mimi has been a volunteersince February, 2006, and works in the giftshop on Sundays from 1:004:30 pm.

Volunteering is not new to Mimi. She waspresident of the Long Island, South ShoreChapter Brandeis University, NationalWomens Committee for two years and

subsequently Regional vice president ofthe same committee New York, NewJersey, and Connecticut for an additionaltwo years during the early 1980s. The

committee supports the libraries atBrandeis and runs free study groups in thearts, history, and crafts.

Mimi moved to Boca Raton, Florida, fromLong Island, New York in 1988 after herhusband retired and subsequently moved toBoynton Beach, in 1999. They played golfseriously and continued to study financeas a hobby playing the stock market asindependent investors. Initially, they pickedtheir own stocks, but gradually increasedtheir position in mutual funds.

Mimi has brought her two sons, daughter,their respective spouses, and six grandsonsto Green Cay during their visits. One of hersons wrote his college senior term paperon the nesting habits of the Prairie HornedLark in 1972. His interest in nature andbirds awakened a mutual interest in Mimi,which they continue to share. He statedthat he has been birding throughout thiscountry and has been to every birding areain South Florida, but only Green Cay isshelter to the wide variety of species hesought to see. Half a day at Green Cayequals one week of traveling from place to

place elsewhere in South Florida.Come to Green Cay to see what youhave been missing and meet Mimi in theGift Shop. Visitors put the joy in herenjoyment!

Sunday Green Cay Volunteers: Marion Schwartz,

Mimi Zimmer, & Leslie Goodman (left to right)

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Mimi Zimmer

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of their own body weight a day! In addition,dragonflies can take to the air backwards,launch vertically, hover motionless, stopon a dime, and fly at speeds up to 25-

35 miles per hour, all which add to theirpredatory abilities and ability to evadepredators.

Another survival strategy for dragonflies issafety in numbers. Because there are somany dragonflies, predators cannot possiblyeat all of them, giving the dragonflies abetter chance to survive and reproduce tomake more dragonflies. The predators willcatch and eat a good number of dragonfliesbut because there are so many, chances ofsurvival are greater.

How can we help make sure that there willalways be lots of dragonflies? Dragonfliesneed clean water to breed. Making sure ourwater is clean and not polluted is a greatway to help dragonfly populations flourish.To encourage dragonflies to inhabit your

backyard, you could add a pond and somenative plants to the pond which will providesome habitat for them. But, the number onething you can do to help keep dragonfliesaround is to not use pesticides in your yard.Because dragonflies feed on other insects,if pesticides are used, there will be no foodin your yard, and therefore, no dragonflies!Because dragonflies are such fun to watchand there are so many different varieties todiscover, lets all do our part to help keeptheir population numbers going strong!


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Nature-alleyFall/Winter 200809

Palm Beach County

Parks and Recreation Departmen

2700 Sixth Avenue SouthLake Worth, Florida 33461

(561) 966-6600www.pbcparks.com

Riverbend Park9060 Indiantown Road

Jupiter, FL 33478

(561) 748-2028

Natural Areas Program2700 Sixth Avenue South

Lake Worth, FL 33461

(561) 963-6736

Loggerhead Marinelife Center14200 U.S. Highway 1Juno Beach, FL 33408

(561) 627-8280

Palm Beach Cont

Board of Cont Commissioners

Addie L. Greene, ChairpersonJeff Koons, Vice ChairKaren T. MarcusRobert J. Kanjian

Mary McCartyBurt Aaronson

Jess R. Santamaria

Cont Administrator

Robert Weisman

Assistant Cont Administrator

Jon Van Arnam

Parks & Recreation Department

Dennis Eshleman, DirectorEric Call, Assistant Director

Daggerwing Nature Center11200 Park Access RoadBoca Raton, FL 33498

(561) 629-8760

Green Cay Nature Center12800 Hagen Ranch RoadBoynton Beach, FL 33437

(561) 966-7000

Okeeheelee Nature Center7715 Forest Hill Boulevard

West Palm Beach, FL 33413

(561) 233-1400

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