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.

National Bird Day: Painted Buntings

Photos of Painted Bunting bird. Photo credit to PBC Parks Volunteer, Barbara Ladd.

January 5 is National Bird Day and one of the birds you can find at our parks’ during winter is the Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris)— a brightly colored songbird that is a common species of the coastal Southeast and south-central U.S. This species can be found in a variety of habitats, including shrublands, grasslands and wetlands, and can be attracted to your yard with feeders filled with white millet.  

PBC Parks Provides Inclusive Recreation Opportunities and Experiences for People with Disabilities

International Day of People with Disabilities, celebrated on December 3, promotes and increases awareness and understanding of disability issues and mobilizes support for the rights, well-being, and acceptance of people with disabilities. This year’s overarching theme is “Transformative solutions for inclusive development” in the areas of employment, reducing inequity and sports.