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, July 12, 2026 | 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM
Join us as we share our very own story, Sam the Snail Kite and the Secret of the Everglades. Listen to Sam’s journey and learn about some of the real-life animals behind the characters. Then, get your creativity flowing with a craft to help remember the secret of the Everglades! This program is designed for kids.
Date: Sunday, July 12th
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
*Check in at the Nature Center 15 min prior to program start time.
Ages: All (with participating adult)
Cost: Free, but space is limited. Reservations required.
Come Prepared: A parent/guardian must attend with their child. Bring a refillable water bottle and your creativity! This will be an indoor program.
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