This is especially enjoyable when the nature center is open and not just the boardwalk. Small but very educational center with a good overlook of South County park.
This nature center is close to my house and I really enjoyed visiting it. they have a very lovely boardwalk nestled among the trees and marsh and also a lookout tower, its not a long board walk I think it's about one third of a mile...they also have a nature center for kids and a few animals in there! I love taking my nephews to see the resident owl :) if you're looking for something low key but fun to do check it out!
Nature center was closed when we visited, however the boardwalk areas are open until dusk. The boardwalk was very clean and well maintained. We saw many birds and an alligator. It was very quiet and relaxing. We had an enjoyable after dinner stroll.
We enjoyed our walk along all of the walkway over the swamp, and the view from the tower during our vacation early part of Nov 2014. There's a pretty good variety of plants and trees. I guess the animals must have been on vacation also - we didn't really see any. It was a good weather day for us to drop by. We went knowing the exhibit hall was closed that day, so we can't give you any feedback on that - from looking inside through the glass it looked like there was a good bit to see.
Found a nice little excursion near the shopping sprawl of Boca. The boardwalk was not very long or scenic but provided some decent views of Boca plants. We liked the viewing tower especially. We walked along the pond near the nature center, but not much was doing.
The board walk was great and the kids had fun finding stuff; however it down poured and there is no shelter. Oh well that is what happens in Florida!We saw a wild alligator which was exciting and a few water fowl.The center is geared for toddlers that is why we chose to go because my 4 yo would have a good time but my 8 yo was kinda bored.The skunk was cute and the other animals there were well taken cared for.
Daggerwing Nature Center is nestled in the large Burt Aaronson Palm Beach County Park in Boca Raton. We walked the boardwalk and climbed the tower. The views from the tower were picture worthy. The walkway is only semi shady so go early to avoid the Florida heat.
Nice easy boardwalk. Having a significant knee injury it was the perfect walk. Amazing how different areas house diff wildlife. Upon arrival your surrounded by butterflies. Left were birds, raccoon and an alligator, straight aromatic plants. Husband found it boring but I enjoyed the slow quiet enviorment
Great Exhibit Hall (with live animals) - Wonderful Butterfly Garden, - Enjoyable boardwalk- A great way to slow your pace... look and see and appreciate the natural environment. Daggerwing is staffed by 2/3 county employees and 40+ volunteers. The volunteers care for the animals, the garden, work as greeters, help with communications, and are docents. Unfortunately the hours the center is open are few. Yet the garden and the boardwalk are open from sunrise to sunset. If you look closely, you will see butterflies, caterpillars, and chrysalis. Stop on the bridge and look for the turtles, and birds. Note the diverse plants that serve as a nursery for the food chain. If you are lucky a Daggerwing butterfly will be seen. Although Daggerwing is wet (flooded with water) approximately 4 months a year, it serves as a habitat that encourages the growth of native plants, and animals. What can YOU find?Daggerwing changes with the seasons so be sure to visit often. Bring a camera, and a pad.... write your questions down and check them out. See the Friends of Daggerwing site and post any comments and questions... ENJOY - APPRECIATE NATURAL FLORIDA AND ITS ENVIRONMENT
I think this is mostly a really nice place for kids. We love to take young visitors here because they love to see the animals and participate in their programming. They do have a nice boardwalk and the inside was all redone several years ago. The volunteers and workers are always super friendly and willing to talk to you about the animals on exhibit. The hours are a little odd.