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It's time to say goodbye to our beloved Feebee and Milton! Our six-year old loggerheads have reached releasable size, and do we have an exciting announcement!!! Both Feebee and Milton will be released with satellite tracking devices, enabling us to gain some insight to the behavior and movements of captive-reared juvenile loggerheads!
10/05/2008
Marine Ecology of the Lower Keys: A Hands-On, Feet-Wet Experience Newfound Harbor Marine Institute, Big Pine Key November 7 – 10, 2008
11/07/2008
Gumbo Limbo’s location on a barrier island provides a front row view of the rising moon. The moon seemingly ascends out of the Gulf Stream, casting a reflected moonbeam across the ocean. Learn a few facts from our current knowledge of moon lore – both poetic and scientific. If the clouds cooperate, our seaside moon show will be dramatic.
12/11/2008
In the 1960’s Miami was in the midst of planning a city that would become the crossroads of the hemispheres. Known as Interama, the concept inspired city officials and planners, and attracted architects from around the world. Although a futuristic Miami was in the planning stages for decades, reality never happened. Fortunately, the architectural drawings and other materials were saved and have been assembled into a remarkable exhibit culled from the Historical Museum of Southern Florida’s archives. Two professors from the University of Miami’s school of architecture were the guiding curators behind the project. The museum’s permanent installation, Tropical dreams: A People’s History of South Florida, dovetails the Pan-American Dream with a look at prehistoric geology, subtropical climate and subsequent dreams and development.
10/17/2008
Join thousands of people all over the world for this coastal clean-up sponsored by the Ocean Conservancy! We are sorry, but we have reached our limit of 500 participants for this event. Check back for clean-ups later in the year.
09/20/2008
A documentary film about sharks is the focus of Gumbo Limbo’s day at the museum. The International Fishing Hall of Fame, located at the south end of Ft Lauderdale, is an interesting place to visit anytime but this trip is a special occasion to see Sharkwater. This timely picture depicts what the film makers discovered: these fascinating wild creatures have gone from predator to prey….”despite surviving the earth’s history of mass extinctions they could easily be wiped out within a few years due to human greed.”
09/13/2008
A summer herb garden can be tricky. Taking clues from Gumbo Limbo’s potted herb garden, we have learned which ones do well in heat and which ones to move into semi-shade. Sip iced tea flavored with herbs and savor a summer menu of herbed treats.
08/30/2008
Late afternoon is often a perfect time for dune crossing. The local dunes are covered with amazing salt-worthy wild flowers and shrubs. Dunes harbor living creatures like mice and birds. Come take a walk with us through this prime habitat.
09/12/2008
11/21/2008
08/21/2008
10/10/2008
We are sorry, but the Hatchling Releae tickets are Sold Out. The hatchlings released during this program are a result of the Turtle Specialists’ hard work. Nests that hatched three days earlier are excavated and inventoried by the turtle specialists; any remaining hatchlings are released during this night program. After a short video and informative discussion, participants are led out to the beach. After a line is drawn in the sand to keep feet and hatchlings from interacting, the hatchlings are freed to make their way to the water.
Join Rick for a walk around the grounds of Gumbo Limbo as we search for birds and count them for the 11th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count!
Join in the worldwide celebration and appreciation of storytelling. TELLABRATION! brings together celebrated storytellers to delight, captivate, and mesmerize audiences with their tales. Storytelling is enjoyable for all ages so bring the family and relax as you listen to folk tales from the ocean and nature. Gumbo Limbo will host the Palm Beach County Storytelling Guild in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater.
11/22/2008
Join us at Gumbo Limbo on Saturday, March 7, 2009 for our Fourth Annual Turtle Day. Celebrate sea turtles, marine life, and our oceans as well as our terrestrial species and habitats in a fun-filled family day of environmental education. All species and habitats are interconnected; learn what conservation actions you can take in your daily life to help make our world a better, cleaner place to live.
03/07/2009
Create ornaments and decorations with holiday themes using shells, sea beans, pine cones and unusual natural materials. Materials are provided. Boost your creativity and join in the wealth of ideas.
12/20/2008
Come enjoy a harvest of fall herbs with us! Take home some great ideas to make your Thanksgiving Holiday a special one. A tasting table will get you in the mood to prepare a fantastic feast this holiday season.
11/02/2008
Join our naturalist for a hike through sandy scrub or pine flatwoods, from ocean to Intracoastal, all within the nature preserves of Boca Raton.
11/12/2008
10/22/2008
12/17/2008
Owls, stars, bugs, things that go bump, some that glow and much more to know! Hike with creatures of the night along the flashlight illuminated boardwalk. See the tanks under a different light. Explore the nightlife at Gumbo Limbo with a naturalist in tow, family fun in a natural setting. Please do not bring flashlights; your guide will light your way.
12/12/2008
09/26/2008
10/24/2008
11/14/2008
How is the sea turtle nesting season going? Are the loggerheads doing better than last year? Have the leatherbacks and greens broken another record? Come meet a Marine Turtle Specialist and find out!
09/21/2008
09/14/2008
09/07/2008
09/28/2008
Enjoy a walk on our elveated boardwalk with one of our knowledgeable naturalists.
10/22/2008
10/29/2008
12/31/2008
10/08/2008
10/15/2008
09/10/2008
09/17/2008
09/24/2008
10/01/2008
11/05/2008
11/12/2008
11/19/2008
11/26/2008
12/03/2008
12/10/2008
12/17/2008
12/24/2008
09/03/2008
These field trips are open to beginners and expert birdwatchers alike! We will visit a variety of habitat types in search of South Florida’s migrating and resident bird species.
10/08/2008
10/25/2008
11/05/2008
11/22/2008
12/10/2008
09/17/2008
09/27/2008
Discover the walking trails, dune plants, wildlife and histories of Boca Raton's barrier island parks.
Are you interested in learning about the natural world around us? Join us the third Tuesday of the month for a presentation by a guest scientist, researcher, or other expert.
Walk the Red Reef beach in search of ocean treasures. Angel wings, sundials, spiny jewel boxes, and fighting conch are just a few of the shells you can find on Florida's beaches. The program includes a seashell introduction, a walk on the beach, and a beach treasure in good condition.
09/30/2008
10/27/2008
11/26/2008
12/30/2008
Enjoy a tour of the boardwalk at Rutherford Park, followed by a paddle through the mangrove trails and back along the shoreline of the Intracoastal. Experience is necessary to maneuver through the mangrove trails. Children must be age 7 or older, and there must be one adult for each child.
11/01/2008
12/30/2008
10/15/2008
12/27/2008
12/12/2008
11/29/2008
11/13/2008
Old-time botanists used plant presses to preserve specimens. Presses are still used by scientists, but today artists have appropriated pressed plants in innovative ways. Learn how to press flowers the old-fashioned time consuming way, and the newer, quicker way! Create a decorative container, a special note card, or a botanical collage.
12/07/2008
We live in the sunshine state, yet what do you really know about the sun? Meet at Gumbo Limbo, and travel by van to Florida Atlantic University for a science lecture. Then climb the stairs up to the observatory and see our active star up close for yourself.
10/03/2008
11/07/2008
12/05/2008
09/05/2008
Grab a net and find out what lives in the grasses of the Intracoastal Waterway at Gumbo Limbo. Hand-held dip nets and large seine nets help us examine a variety of fish, shrimp, crabs, and other marine life.
12/29/2008
09/29/2008
10/28/2008
11/28/2008
Wakodahatchee is a man-made wetland which has become a favorite for birders and photographers. Bring your binoculars and join us for a ¾ mile guided boardwalk tour to learn more about Florida’s wetland ecosystems.
11/04/2008
10/29/2008
10/07/2008
09/10/2008
12/31/2008
12/02/2008
11/26/2008