Found 102 blog entries tagged as Nature.

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach offers a unique program that allows the public to adopt a sea turtle from their sea turtle rehabilitation and research center. The Adaptation Program helps to benefit the continued care for sick and injured sea turtles. The program helps provide food, medications, hospital care, and tank maintenance required for their care while at the center. 

The beaches in our area are popular every March through October during the Sea Turtle Nesting Season. Along the 9.5 miles of sand, thousands of sea turtles lay their eggs in the sand making Juno Beach one of the most populated nesting areas in the world. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center monitors the beach daily and provides turtles through their research and…

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To most Floridians, a palm tree is just another tree. To outsiders, a palm tree symbolizes a fresh start or new beginning. It is that feeling you get while departing from the airport and you instantly become surrounded by stunning palms everywhere you look that changes your whole perspective. It gives you the overwhelming feeling of paradise with each frond and you ask yourself “Why haven’t I moved here yet?” Here in Palm Beach County, renowned for its tropical beauty and lush landscapes, there is a stunning array of palm tree species, each possessing its own unique characteristics and distinct charm.

Royal Palm

Among the most majestic and iconic palm trees in Palm Beach County is the Royal Palm. With its towering height of up to one hundred feet,…

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Every Saturday morning, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center partners with local organizations to help keep our beautiful beaches clean.

The Self-Guided Beach Clean Up requires no reservations or pre-requirements. Simply just show up with gloves and a bucket and begin. The Beach Clean Up happens on the beach near the Loggerhead Marinelife Center.

The Self-Guided Clean Up was added to their calendar every Saturday morning in 2020 due to its popularity. The weekly event asks for volunteers to help in doing our part to keep our beaches clean and to help protect our oceans and Marinelife. 

Beach Clean Up Details:

When: Saturday mornings

Time: 8:30 am to 11:30 am at your convenience

Cost: Free

Location: The beach located near or around the…

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Earth Day is an annual event celebrated every April 22nd. The first Earth Day to be celebrated in the United States was in 1970, when a Senator from Wisconsin organized a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues and protection. Today, Earth Day is celebrated in 193 counties.  

Here is a list of way you can celebrate Earth Day this Saturday, April 22nd in Palm Beach County. 

  • Plan an outdoor event or adventure for the entire family
  • Visit sustainable businesses in Palm Beach County and show your support
  • Try one of many Vegan restaurants in Palm Beach County
  • Visit one of Palm Beach County Natural Preserve areas
  • Plan a stay-cation at one of Palm Beach County’s finest hotels
  • Help protect our Marinelife and…

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Unleash your artistic self at the Norton. Create your own drawing, such as the magnificent Lionfish drawn by local Tequesta artist Brittany Bosher (featured), and be inspired by the exhibition “Joseph Stella: Visionary Nature”. The event is presented by the Norton Museum of Art, located at 1450 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Learn the fundamental skills needed to turn hand-drawn images from the gallery into paintings. 

Also check out other Arts Events in West Palm Beach, Fine Arts Events in West Palm Beach, and Workshops presented by The Norton. Support local artists. For custom inquiries on Ms. Bosher please contact 561-797-2315 or through her website.

Children ages 5-12, and their accompanying grown-ups, participate in a gallery…

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Enjoy every last drop of summer at Riverbend Park in Jupiter with outdoor activities.  As the month of August marches on, no need to give up an opportunity to learn about the Jupiter area.  Riverbend Park is offering the listed programs through the end of August.  Riverbend Park is located at 9060 Indiantown Road in Jupiter.

BATTLEFIELD TOURS:.

Join a Loxahatchee Battlefield Preservationist docent  Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. on a battlefield tour and learn of the Second Seminole War battles that occurred here. All ages, FREE (Reservations required). 

ARCHERY 101:

Join USA Archery and N.F.A.A. certified staff  on Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to hone your archery skills! This program is offered to archers who have attended 2 basic archery courses at…

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Adventure awaits you in scenic Jupiter and calming outdoor space through a Nature Immersion Experience hosted by Lotus Travel Company. With many paths to choose from, guides know the best ones and look forward to sharing the outdoors with you. Turtles, birds, flowers, and fauna are the most common sightings.

The trails are flat and easily walked by almost everyone. It is family-friendly. Do not forget your camera!

They will reserve your spot today, and you can cancel up to two days before your experience without making a payment. Secure your spot with ease, stay flexible, and never miss out.

Find your experience: Choose the experience you want knowing you can secure your spot without being locked in.

Make a reservation: Reserve now and pay…

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Visit Riverbend Park in Jupiter and surround yourself with the beauty of old Florida. Take a step back in time and enjoy walking, bicycling, riding, or canoeing through beautiful and historic Riverbend Park. Residents can take classes in archery, kayaking, and more.

See Florida as the pioneers and settlers did. From the ancient Native American middens, through the Seminole War Battles, to present-day restoration. Riverbend Park offers ten miles of hiking/biking trails, seven miles of equestrian trails and five miles of canoeing/kayaking trails allowing for hours of enjoyment.

ARCHERY 101:

Saturday, May 21, 9:30 a.m.

Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)

Join USA Archery and N.F.A.A. certified staff to learn about archery!…

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Hani Honey Company in Martin County is a family owned award winning apiary.  Hani Honey prides itself on tending bees with care and placing the bees in optimal foraging environments to harvest fresh and delicious award winning Florida Wildflower Honey.  Hani Honey Company specializes in producing honey from whatever is blooming in the region every season. It is an all natural process without heat allowing all the bee's amazing work to remain in the natural honey.

An apiary characteristically consists of individual beehives. They move their bees to expose them to fresh food and water. The bees at Hani Honey Company are taken great care of and are not treated with any pesticides or herbicides.

The wildflower honey at the Hani apiary contains…

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North Palm Beach and Hobe Sound are wonderful places to live especially if you enjoy the outdoors. Everyone knows about the miles and miles of beaches and swaying palm trees; however, people are oblivious that this tropical paradise also has wonderful state parks. Here are two of our favorite local state parks.

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park in North Palm Beach has twists and turns of mangrove swamps, trails that meander through canopies of trees, and an immense boardwalk that traverses the lagoon. Walkthrough the park and you will discover two miles of natural coastline on the Atlantic Ocean.

Nestled on a barrier island, this is the only Florida state park in Palm Beach County. It also offers swimming,…

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