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Sam the Snail Kite
The Everglades is disappearing and so are the snail kites! Join Sam the Snail Kite on his journey to keep the Everglades alive. Pre-order this brand new children’s book today.
2025 Photography Contest Has Ended
We received 195 excellent entries this year. Everyone is encouraged to view the entries. Judging will take place in March and the winners will be announced in early April.
March 2025 Programs at Grassy Waters
March brings springtime to Grassy Waters Preserve! We invite you to take part in one of the Nature Center’s March programs at Grassy Waters Preserve! March is a great time…
2025 Grassy Waters Preserve Photography Contest
The 2025 Photography Contest entry and voting deadlines deadline have passed. You are invited to take a look at this year’s entries.
2025 Photography Contest Youth Category
Youth under age 18: Your first three entries in the Youth Category of the 2025 Grassy Waters Preserve Photography Contest are free.
Sunset Photo Walk
Sunset Photo walk in the preserve February 28, 2025 Led by award winning photographer Jerry Ginsberg Jerry will provide helpful advice, and be available to answer questions. This a great…
Adult Craft Night Series
Sunset Sew – Get crafty & learn introductory embroidery stitches. Looking for creative inspiration? Join us to watch the sunset as you learn a new craft – slow stitch embroidery.
February 2025 Programs at Grassy Waters
Winter is a great time to visit Grassy Waters Preserve! We invite you to take part in one of the Nature Center’s February programs at Grassy Waters Preserve! Whether it’s…
Pottery available at the Nature Center
Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center is offering beautiful handmade one-of-a-kind pottery pieces. New items are being added and there are still some items remaining.
2025 Grassy Waters Preserve Photography Contest
The 2025 Grassy Waters Preserve Photography Contest is almost here! Entries will be accepted throughout the month of February. Images can be taken in 2025 or any time in the…
Sunset Photo Walk
Sunset Photo walk in the preserve February 16, 2025 Led by award winning photographer Jerry Ginsberg Jerry will provide helpful advice, and be available to answer questions. This a great…
Apoxee Trail Closed
Please be advised, Apoxee Trail is currently closed for trail maintenance. Closure is expected through the end of March, 2025. The Apoxee Parking Lot (3125 N Jog Rd, West Palm…
Adult Craft Night Series
Sunset Sew – Get crafty & learn introductory embroidery stitches. Looking for creative inspiration? Join us to watch the sunset as you learn a new craft – slow stitch embroidery.
Game Camera Videos
The game cameras continue to capture images and videos of the diverse wildlife at Grassy Waters Preserve. Here are four recent videos.
January 2025 Programs at Grassy Waters
Winter is a great time to visit the Preserve! Ring in the new year with one of the Nature Center’s specialty winter programs at Grassy Waters Preserve! Whether it’s for…
2025 Photo Contest Coming Soon
Be part of the 11th Annual Photo Contest. Entries accepted beginning February 1st. Voting for your favorite entries is open through March 5th.
Sunset Photo Walk
Join the photo group on January 18th for an easy walk on the boardwalk and a great opportunity to get that special image to enter in the 2025 photo contest.
Adult Craft Night Series
Sunset Sew – Get crafty & learn introductory embroidery stitches.
Looking for creative inspiration? Join us to watch the sunset as you learn a new craft – slow stitch embroidery.
Make an Everglades Ornament
DIY project for the whole family Dec 21 – 31, 2024 or while supplies last Join us in the Nature Center for this family-friendly holiday craft. Learn about the amazing…
December 2024 Programs at Grassy Waters Preserve
Come celebrate the changing of the seasons at Grassy Waters! 🌲 Sign up for one of the Nature Center’s December and early January programs and make holiday memories with the…
Adult Craft Night Series
Sunset Sew Get crafty & learn introductory embroidery stitches Tuesday Dec 10, 2024 @ 6:00pm Looking for creative inspiration? Join us to watch the sunset as you learn a new…
Recent Game Camera Videos
The new game cameras continue to capture images and videos of the diverse wildlife at Grassy Waters Preserve. Here are a two recent videos of a bobcat and some nighttime…
Game Camera
Thanks to a generous grant from the Ibis Charities Foundation, the new game cameras are starting to capture images and videos of the diverse wildlife at Grassy Waters Preserve. Here…
Upcoming Programs at Grassy Waters Preserve
It is that time of year when the weather cools down and programs at the Grassy Waters Preserve start to heat up! Check out the Nature Center’s current calendar to…
Craft Nights at Grassy Waters Preserve
We will be resuming our Sunset Sew craft nights on November 19th, 2024. Projects are inspired by the nature of Grassy Waters Preserve. Beginners are always welcome! Please check back here…
2024 Environmental Education Interns
Our college interns had a great summer working with more than 100 children from local summer camps. Please scroll down to see a video and a summary of the intern’s…
Naomi D’Alessio Tribute
A plaque was unveiled today at the Nature Center honoring the contributions of Naomi D’Alessio to Grassy Waters Preserve. Naomi loved the Preserve, and was a key part of the…
Meet our 2024 Grassy Waters Summer Interns!
Grassy Waters Conservancy, with support from the Kate Svitek Memorial Foundation, is excited to introduce our 2024 summer interns! Erin Nadel is a sophomore at the University of Florida majoring…
Conservancy Receives Community Foundation Endowment Distribution
Grassy Waters Conservancy is pleased to announce the receipt of an endowment distribution of almost $3,900 from the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. These funds will be…
Conservancy Awarded Kate Svitek Foundation Grant
Grassy Waters Conservancy is pleased to announce that we are the recipients of a Kate Svitek Memorial Foundation grant. This $4,500 grant provides resources for our Summer Intern Program at…
Grassy Waters Conservancy Presents: Everglades Embroidery
Craft Night Series: Sunset Sew Thursday, May 30, 2024 @ 6:00pm Get Crafty & Learn Introductory Embroidery Stitches Looking for creative inspiration? Join us to watch the sunset as you…
2024 Photography Contest Results
Congratulations to the Winners and Honorable Mentions! The City of West Palm Beach and Grassy Waters Conservancy thank all who participated in our 2024 Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Photography Contest….
Conservancy Awarded Ibis Charities Foundation Grant
Today, the Grassy Waters Conservancy received a $4,000 grant from the Ibis Charities Foundation. The grant will be used for game cameras and related equipment to enable the Nature Center…
Weather Station
View live weather station output from Grassy Waters Preserve.