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Green Cay Wetlands-Boynton Beach, FL-Things to Do in Palm Beach County

By Kathy Streib

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June 28, 2013 08:52 PM

Green Cay Wetlands- Boynton Beach FL -Things to Do in Palm Beach County.

You don’t have to go far to find some of the most interesting wildlife in Palm Beach County. Green Cay Green Cay Wetlands is located just west of Delray and Boynton Beach on Hagen Ranch Road.

There are 100 acres built on former farmland with a 1.5 mile elevated Green Cay boardwalk that is open to the public daily from 7am to sunset.

I think the best time to go is early in the morning, just as the birds are waking up. This can be when they’re the most active. There are also dedicated walkers out all through the day as well as photographers of all ages.

Inside the Nature Center is a log where anyone visiting can log in any species they see. When you go in, be sure to ask to see this log. You’d be surprised at what’s out at Green Cay.

Green Cay Wetlands

12800 Hagen Ranch Road

Boynton Beach FL 33437

561-966-7000

Boardwalk: Open 7am to Sunset

Green Cay

Nature Center: Tuesday-Friday 9am-3pm

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James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

I don't know Kathy staying a good distance from some of the animals you encounter down there is the better part of judgment. :)

Jun 28, 2013 09:28 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

We are so fortunate to have so many diverse areas in our country to enjoy! Thank you for always giving us a peak into what your part of the world looks like..never like the gators but they part of the landscape of Green Cay Wetlands!

Jun 28, 2013 09:32 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Good morning, Kathy -- there's nothing like a morning walk to put things into perspective and put a nice start to the day.

Jun 28, 2013 09:48 PM

Barbara Hensley

RE/MAX Properties - Rockwall, TX

Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

Kathy, I look forward to your daily posts. You paint a great visual picture of the Green Cay Wetlands an early morning walk is a great way to start the day.

Jun 28, 2013 09:53 PM

Bobbie Smith

Stroudsburg, PA

570-242-1891

Kathy, Nice post. Our wetland areas provide some of the best views/pics of nature at its finest. So glad we have them Nationwide.

Jun 28, 2013 10:05 PM

Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

next time i am down there i will certainly ask my friends to take me to teh Green Cay wetlands. i love watching nature and see its beauty. have a good Saturday

Jun 28, 2013 11:10 PM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

that looks like a very nice place to spend a day or two :-) So pretty, but your area is breathtaking !

Jun 29, 2013 01:05 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Sheila- I love the Roseate Spoonbills. They're such a treat when you do see them.

BarbaraT- I wish you would! I was thinking of you as I was taking the pics of the gator.

BARFF- we would love to take you.

Wayne- it is an excellent place to take a breath and leave your worries at the gate.

James- with the exception of snakes, it's very safe!!!

Dorie - I take the assumptive approach, if it's not the ocean, you can assume there's a gator in the water.

Michael- I love starting the day with a walk. Makes the rest of it go so much easier.

Barbara- the gator nests are there so in a few months, I'll be looking for the babies.

Bobbie- they're out there, we just have to look for them.

Scott- give me a call... I'll give you a tour!!!

Kristin- even the bobcats are pretty safe. They're more scared of us!

Jun 29, 2013 03:10 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy,

What a lovely nature trail you have to share with us. If we ever get to your area, we will be sure to visit. Have a great weekend. A

Jun 29, 2013 04:12 AM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Kathy Green Cay Wetlands sounds very similar to our Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge - different residents, though :)

Jun 29, 2013 04:12 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I love your Green Cay posts....the pictures are always awesome....how I wish I could join you for your morning walk each day!

Jun 29, 2013 04:38 AM

Wayne Johnson

Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX

San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Kathy-You must live near an animal sanctuary. You have so many great photos of all sorts of animals. Or you have a good eye for capturing nature and your camera aim in quick and sure. Nice.

Jun 29, 2013 05:52 AM

Lou Ludwig

Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL

Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Kathy

Green Cay Wetlands in Boynton Beach, Florida is a great experience.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jun 29, 2013 06:58 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Alexandra- If you get to this coast I would be honored to show you Delray Beach!

Karen- I can't believe we never went there when we lived in Leesburg.

Sharon- you would love it. We saw a gator guarding her nest today so we should have babies in 6+ weeks.

Wayne- if only you could see how many I've missed! This Wetlands area is 10 minutes from home. And we're very close to the edges of the Everglades so we have many interesting birds.

Lou- just went there today and will go again next week!

Jun 29, 2013 10:47 AM

Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage

Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL

Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

Very nice localism post. Wonderful job of expressing your views of your local market.

Jun 29, 2013 12:12 PM

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

And when you go be sure to take your camera. The photo ops would be phenomenal.

Jun 29, 2013 02:45 PM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Kathy the Green Cay wetlands sounds like a great place to visit until I saw that photo of the alligator :)

I do love watching birds, and early morning would be ideal for me.

Jun 29, 2013 04:49 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Kevin- Hope you get a chance to visit Green Cay if you haven't already.

Debbie- when I go to Green Cay, I always take my "big boy" camera for close-ups!

Jennifer- LOL- the gators still fascinate us, though.

Jun 30, 2013 10:14 AM

Kwee Huset

Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL

Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Hi Kathy Green Cay sounds like a great place for a break and see the wildlife.

Jul 06, 2013 12:12 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Kwee- it really is a fun place to walk.

Jul 06, 2013 12:40 PM

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