Tuesday – Saturday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday – Wednesday
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Thursday – Saturday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
The mission of the River Center is to foster a sense of environmental stewardship for the Loxahatchee River’s diverse watershed with quality education programs, exhibits and meaningful events.
The River Center features live aquatic tanks, interactive exhibits, and a touch tank that represent the Loxahatchee River system from a freshwater cypress swamp to seagrass-dominated estuary to marine ecosystems. The center provides a fun, educational opportunity for school children, adults, visitors, and long-time residents to learn about Florida’s first National Wild and Scenic River.
Our Mission is to foster a sense of environmental stewardship for the Loxahatchee River’s diverse watershed with quality education programs, exhibits and meaningful events.
Scouts are invited to earn their Fishing Merit Badge at this exciting, hands-on workshop hosted at the River Center. Set along the beautiful Loxahatchee River, this experience blends skill-building, outdoor adventure, and conservation education in a fun and supportive setting.
During the program, Scouts will work through key requirements of the Fishing Merit Badge while learning the fundamentals every angler needs to know. Instruction will include hands-on practice with knot tying, selecting and using tackle, and proper casting techniques. Scouts will also explore important topics such as fishing ethics, conservation and stewardship of aquatic resources, local fishing regulations, and how to identify common freshwater and saltwater fish species.
Best of all, this is not just a classroom experience—Scouts will put their new skills to the test by fishing on-site with guidance from knowledgeable instructors. Whether a Scout is brand new to fishing or already has experience, this workshop is designed to build confidence, competence, and appreciation for the outdoors.
River Center, 805 N US Highway 1, Jupiter, FL 33477
Frenchman's Forest, 12201 Prosperity Farms Rd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
