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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