At the June 22, 2026 City Commission Meeting, the Commission will consider a proposal to remove the current 80% discount on the City's Fire Service Assessment for nonprofit-owned institutional properties. This item is being brought forward following direction from the City Commission during a March 23, 2026 Mayor/Commission Work Session. Other Fire Service Assessment rates would remain unchanged.
West Palm Beach City Hall, the Mandel Public Library and the Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of federal Juneteenth National Independence Day. Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center will reopen at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, and the Mandel Public Library reopens at 9:30 a.m. City Hall will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Next date: Sunday, June 21, 2026 | 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM
The wild foods of Florida aren’t just for wildlife! People have dined on an amazing Everglades flowers, leaves, and fruit for thousands of years, and now’s your chance. Join us on a relaxing, easy-paced hike on our Cypress Boardwalk Trail to discover and sample some of the remarkable plants that our area's original Native American inhabitants used for medicine and food.
When: Sunday, June 21st
Time: 9:30am-10:30am *Check-in 15 mins before program start time at Nature Center*
Ages: 15+
Cost: FREE, but reservations still required
Come Prepared: Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a water bottle, hat, and sun protection.
Reservations required, space is limited. Please call the Nature Center to reserve a spot. 561-804-4985
8264 Northlake Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL, 33412, View Map
8264 Northlake Blvd , West Palm Beach, FL 33412