RiverBend Park
Photograph and article courtesy of Debbie Thatcher, Manager
Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation Department
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History in the Park
Free Program at Riverbend Park
Saturday, March 13
10:00 – 11:30 am
Archeology of the Okeechobee
Guest Speaker: Chris Davenport
Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department will provide a guided program of the Second Seminole War Battlefields in Riverbend Park on Saturday, March 13, starting at 10:00 am.
County archeologist Chris Davenport gives his first hand account of what was discovered when the water level in Lake Okeechobee recently dropped. You will learn fascinating secrets, which had been hidden under water for thousands of years.
Comfortable shoes, lawn chairs, bug spray, sunscreen, raingear and bottled water are recommended.
Program is FREE and reservations are recommended. For reservations or for more information, call JoAnna at (561) 966-6686 Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Riverbend Park is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located at 9060 Indiantown Road in Jupiter, one mile west of the turnpike/I-95 exits on the south side of the road. For the latest on leisure opportunities available through the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.pbcparks.com
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Two Great Nature Programs
at Riverbend Park
Beginning Birding for Adults and
Scavenger Hunt for Youth
Sunday March 21
Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department will host two great nature programs on Sunday March 21.
Beginning Birding for adults 18 years and older will be held 9:00 – 11:00 am. Stroll through beautiful Riverbend Park with Naturalist Karen Lindquist where she will instruct participants on local wild bird identification and how to use binoculars (provided if you do not have your own), bird anatomy and why birds are important ecological indicators. Cost is $5 per participant.
Scavenger Hunt for youth 7-11 years old will be held 1:30 – 3:00 pm. Sharpen your compass skills and have fun exploring for hidden items. Naturalist Karen Lindquist will teach you how to use a compass, then it’s off scavenger hunting in the park. Cost is $5 per participant with class size limited to 20. Reservations are required. Compass will be provided. Comfortable shoes, bug spray, sunscreen, and water are recommended. For more information and reservations, call JoAnna at (561) 966-6686, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am -5:00 pm. Riverbend Park is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located at 9060 Indiantown Road in Jupiter, one mile west of the Florida Turnpike/I-95 exits on the south side of the road.
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Wednesday Walkers
at Riverbend Park
Ferns and Flowers
Wednesday March 24
9:30 – 10:30 am $5 per Person
Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department will host Wednesday morning guided classes for adults 9:30 – 10:30 am. These classes will be available every other Wednesday starting January 13 and ending March 24. Each walk will have a different topic, with some including hands-on learning.
Naturalist Karen Lindquist will take participants on a guided walk on the Riverbend Park trails where you will learn about the fantastic flora found throughout.
Cost is $5 per adult for each class. Comfortable shoes, bug spray, sunscreen, and water are recommended. For more information and reservations, call JoAnna at (561) 966-6686, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Riverbend Park is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located at 9060 Indiantown Road in Jupiter, one mile west of the Florida Turnpike/I-95 exits on the south side of the road.
For the latest leisure opportunities through the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.pbcparks.com.
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Annual Pioneer Farmstead Family Day with
Historic Engine and Tractor Show
Sat, Mar 27, 10 am-3 pm
Riverbend Park, west of Jupiter
Quiet Riverbend will awaken to the whir of engines and
the buzz of saws! The Fly Wheeler Club will bring historic
gas engines and tractors to the park for a day of fun for
the whole family. Sawmill demonstrations, live folk music,
petting zoo, pony rides, and old-time games!
FREE ADMISSION
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Loxahatchee River Photography Contest
Celebrates 25th Anniversary of the River’s Wild & Scenic Designation
The Loxahatchee River District, Friends of the Loxahatchee River and the River Center invite the community to participate in a photography contest to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Loxahatchee River’s Wild & Scenic designation.
Local photographers are invited to submit their photographic representations of the Loxahatchee River by the April 1, 2010 deadline. Categories will include professional photographers, amateurs, and students. For specific contest rules and guidelines, please visit www.loxahatcheeriver.org/river25.
The River Center will host a public judging event on Friday, April 9, 2010 at 7:00pm with professional photographers as judges. Winners in each category will receive prizes donated by local businesses. One grand prize will also be awarded. Selected winning photographs will be published with photo credit in a 2011 river calendar and be part of a traveling exhibit representing the Loxahatchee River.
One of Florida’s most unique treasures, the Loxahatchee River meanders through freshwater marshes and cypress swamps, down to the brackish estuary, and empties through the Jupiter Inlet into the Atlantic Ocean. Navigating the Loxahatchee River is a journey back in time as you explore untouched freshwater reaches, teeming estuaries and coastal marine environments.
The Loxahatchee River was the first of only two National Wild & Scenic Rivers in Florida. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Loxahatchee River’s Wild & Scenic designation, and represents a remarkable milestone in our community’s environmental legacy.
This photography contest is made possible by the Loxahatchee River District and its entities. The Loxahatchee River District is responsible for preserving and protecting the Loxahatchee River through innovative waste water management, research, and education. For more information about the Loxahatchee River District and the Wild & Scenic anniversary events please visit www.loxahatcheeriver.org or call (561) 743-7123.
