River Tour on the St. Lucie River

3rd Saturday of every month, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Take a leisurely trip down the St. Lucie River

by kayak with an Oxbow guide. $15.00 per person.

Advanced registration and payment required.

2nd Saturday of each month, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

Designed for family participation. $3.00 per person,

please RSVP.

Click here to view the Nature for Families Brochure

Toddler Tuesdays

These programs are free of charge and run on Tuesdays for approximately 45 minutes.

Swamp Tales: (first & third tuesday of the month)

 Storytime with Ms. Kitty, our volunteer librarian!

Learn about animals and wildlife as Ms. Kitty shares some of her favorite books.

 Best for children ages 2-6. Tuesday at 3:30 pm.

Critter Chat: (second and fourth Tuesday of the month)

Meet the Oxbow ambassadors! We have snakes, amphibians,

and turtles that live in our center. These animals help us teach visitors about the

natural habitats and needs of our native creatures. This informal program will allow

guests the opportunity to touch and interact with the animals. All ages welcome. 

 Tuesdays at 3:45 pm.

A three event series that offers visitors a chance to explore nocturnal wildlife and

enjoy a night hike on the Oxbow trails. Each program requires advanced purchase

and registration. Tickets cost $5 per person, children 3 and under are free.

February 27, 2009: Mammal Madness with Arnold's Wildlife

Meet some nocturnal mammals and learn how Arnold's Wildlfe rehabilitates some

of Florida's most intresting natives! After the presentation you can join in on a night

 hike and search for things that go bump in the night. 

March 27, 2009: Bat Prowl with Florida Bat Conservancy

Find out about natural insect control when you meet the bats of Florida!

This presentation will be followed with a Bat Hike using sonar equipment.

Group meets at 9am on the front porch Free.

RSVP required if you have 8 or more people.