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Preserving Nature by Design
Preserving Nature by Design
General Information

The River Center is the place to be this summer for a roster of fun, environmentally-minded activities for all ages.

Water Play Days

Learn about local aquatic life with a touch tank and special crafts.
  • Age: All ages welcome
  • Dates: 7/20 & 8/3
  • Time: 10 am - 12 pm
  • Cost: $5/child

Arts & Crafts

Enjoy environmentally-centered art sessions making various crafts.
  • Age: All ages welcome
  • Dates: 7/19
  • Time: 2 - 3 pm
  • Cost: $3/child

Jr. Aquarist Camp

The Junior Aquarist Program is an educational program designed to give children the opportunity to learn about native marine habitats and animals, human impacts, and how to help maintain these local treasures. Juniors experience all aspects of the River Center including food preparation, feeding, handling animals, collecting animals, tank maintenance, native gardening, and more. They also start their own fish tank to maintain throughout the program and receive a River Center T-shirt.
  • Age: 9-14
  • Date: June 13-17
  • Time: 9 am - 3 pm
  • Cost: $175/per camper

Regular Programs:

Starfish & Coffee Storytime:
  • Dates: Thursdays
  • Time: 9:30 am
Yoga for Kids:
  • Age: 3-10
  • Dates: See Calendar or call for times
  • Time: 1:30 pm
  • Cost: $5/child
Utterly Otterly Play:
  • Age: 4-8
  • Dates: 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month
  • Time: 2:30 pm
  • Cost: $3/child

About The River Center

The River Center traces the Loxahatchee River from its pristine freshwater reaches to a teeming estuary, and eventually to the Jupiter Inlet where it spills into the Atlantic Ocean. The center presents some of the largest aquatic exhibits in the area with an interactive exploration of the river, diverse wildlife and its majestic environmental value. In addition, guests learn where their water comes from, how it is consumed and recycled back into the community. There are multi-media and live aquatic exhibits, and a touch tank teeming with aquatic life.

The Center offers programs for area elementary school programs and summer camp presentations. The River Center also provides learning experiences for middle and high school students, special interest groups, and non-traditional and informal learning groups.

The River Center was created by the Loxahatchee River District to further awareness about the river and to foster support for its preservation. Additional sponsors include the Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative, The Van Pelt Foundation, South Florida Water Management District, the Town of Jupiter, the Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, and Solid Waste Authority.

For more information about the River Center, please visit www.loxahatcheeriver.org/rivercenter.

Contact Information

The River Center is located at Burt Reynolds Park in Jupiter at 805 North US Highway 1, (561) 743-7123, rivercenter@loxahatcheeriver.org.

 

 

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