County and Soccer 5 USA Bring Small-Sided Soccer Complex to John Prince Park

On March 18, County officials and representatives from Soccer 5 USA commemorated the opening of a state-of-the-art small-sided soccer complex located at 2520 Lake Worth Road, between Congress Avenue and Lake Osborne Drive with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The celebration also included music, games, giveaways and soccer activities.

Earth Day at Daggerwing Nature Center

Daggerwing Nature Center’s Earth Day Event Video

Celebrate Earth Day at this FREE, special event with a variety of activities scheduled throughout the day! Bring the family to learn easy ways to help the planet while having fun. Activities will promote awareness of environmental protection and earth conservation.

Animal Encounters: Eastern Box Turtles

Did you know that when Box Turtles are threatened or scared they could close their shell so tight that it is said that not even ants can get in? Watch #pbcParks “Animal Encounters” and learn fun facts about Box Turtles like Benedict, Daggerwing Nature Center’s Animal Ambassador.

More than 1,300 Observations and 600 Species Recorded During PBC Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz

Images of different pollinators and PBC staff giving out tours.

During the month of September, the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department (PBC Parks) participated in the national Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz campaign, which is aimed at raising public awareness about the importance of pollinators and the role parks play in advancing pollinator health and native habitat.