Daggerwing has caught a case of the Love Bugs

Love is in the air at Daggerwing as pre-schoolers will be able to craft their imagination with animals at the center [Photo by Daiga Ellaby]

The nature center will be hosting “Mother & Me: Love Bugs.” This activity is encouraged to celebrate Mother Nature and to get pre-schoolers to toddlers learn about their natural surroundings. The event will cover crafts, story-times, activities and live animals. 

What: Mother & Me: Love Bugs

When: Tuesday, February 4th

Time: 10:30 a.m. 

Where:  Daggerwing Nature Center

Address: 11435 Park Access Road Boca Raton, FL, 33498

Ages: 2-5 (reservations required)

Cost: $4

Website: https://pbcparksregistration.co.palm-beach.fl.us

In addition to teaching empathy, responsibility and love, animals can make great friends and companions for children. Animals show kids how to express love by petting, being gentle, hugging and kissing. Even pets have been shown to help children overcome shyness, develop trust and enhance their social skills.

The Daggerwing Nature Center was established in the late 1980s and was named after the native daggerwing butterfly. The nature center is within the Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, which spans over 800 acres in Boca Raton and includes a wide range of habitats, such as wetlands, pine flatwoods and cypress swamps.

The Daggerwing Nature Center is home to a butterfly sanctuary, elevated boardwalks and hiking trails for safe viewing of birds, reptiles and mammals in their natural habitats.