Explore The Outdoors With These Upcoming Nature Programs
Animal Show and Tell
Meet some animals up-close. Possible visitors include: Snakes, lizards and insects. Learn about these animals and the ones living in the park. This class is open to participants from 6-12 years of age and the fee is $2. This class will be held at Pullen Community Center on Thursday, November 12, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. and Thursday, December 3, from 5-6 p.m. at Peach Road Community Center.
Follow Those Tracks
Discover how scientists follow animals to their homes. Learn to identify common animal signs. Enjoy games, nature walks, and get a track book to take home. This class is open to participants from 8-12 years of age and the fee is $3. This program will be held at Jaycee Community Center on Saturday, November 14, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Animals in Action
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to slither up the street, crawl down the hall, or fly in the sky? We'll investigate how and why animals move the way they do and try moving like them too. This class is open to participants from 3-5 years of age and the fee is $3. This program will be held at Brier Creek Community Center on Saturday, November 14, from 1-1:45 p.m.
Crafty Critters
Learn how critters make their own crafts in nature. We'll talk about birds, insects and mammals that use sticks, leaves, mud, silk and more and make a craft to take home! This class is open to participants from 6-12 years of age and the fee is $5. This program will be held at Optimist Community Center on Tuesday, November 17, from 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Natural Art - Corn Husk Dolls Join a nature instructor to explore the artistic side of nature as we make festive corn husk dolls. This class is open to participants ages 16 and up, and will be held at Anderson Point Park on Wednesday, November 18, from 7-8 p.m.
Behind the Superhero
What do Spiderman, Batman, Mighty Mouse, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles all have in common? They are all based on wildlife! Join a nature instructor and learn about the creatures behind these popular heroes and find out how SUPER they really are! This class is open to participants from 5-11 years of age and the fee is $3. This program will be held at Millbrook Community Center on Thursday, November 19, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Tales and Scales
This story time focuses on reptiles and is followed by a visit from a few live snakes and lizards to see and touch. This class is open to participants from 3-5 years and the fee is $3. This class will be held at Sanderford Road Community Center on Tuesday, November 24, from 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Little Nature Hikers
Join a nature instructor and other families for a guided walk around the park with your child. Meet other families in your community and learn about nature. We’ll see birds, insects, and maybe even a few mammals and reptiles basking near the lakes and pond. Strollers are welcome. This class is open to participants from 1-6 years of age and the fee is $1. The fee applies to each participant; all children must be accompanied by an adult. This program will be held at Lake Johnson on Wednesday, December 2, from 10:30-11:15 a.m.
For more information on Nature Programs, please call 919-831-6640.
Prepared by:
Allison Jones
Corporate Leisure Services Event Coordinator
Parks and Recreation Department
