City Hall, the Mandel Public Library and Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center will be closed Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents Day. Regular trash collections will continue on schedule. City Hall and Grassy Waters will re-open at 8 a.m. Tuesday; the Mandel Library Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. The regularly scheduled City Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 17, at 5 p.m.
There will be no Clematis by Night on Thursday, February 12, or GreenMarket on Saturday, February 14, 2026, because of the Palm Tree Music Festival along the West Palm Beach Waterfront. Clematis by Night will be back on Thursday, February 19, and the GreenMarket with our great vendors will be back on February 21.
Next date: Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM
The marsh comes alive in the palm of your hand as we discover the amazing aquatic insects and other small wonders that call the wetlands home. You’ll be knee deep in the marsh during this dipnetting adventure for the whole family!
Date: Sunday February 15th
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
*Check in at the Nature Center 15 min prior to program start time.
Ages: 5 and over (with participating adult) This program is intended for children with a participating parent/guardian.
Cost: $10/child (accompanying adults free)
Come Prepared: A parent/guardian must enter water with their child. Wear closed-toe shoes that can get wet and muddy and fit tightly enough not to be pulled off by the mud (water shoes or old sneakers are best). Wear sun protection and bring a water bottle, towel, and full change of clothes.
Reservations required, space is limited. Please call the Nature Center to reserve a spot: 561-804-4985
Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center, 8264 Northlake Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL, 33412, View Map
8264 Northlake Blvd , West Palm Beach, FL 33412