Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area,
Wake Forest
Come and learn about Occoneechee Mountain's geologic wonders. Explore the prophyllite quarry with a real geologist! *Children must be accompanied by an adult...
Youngsville nature events
Occoneechee Geology Hike
Saturday, Nov 22
2:00p
Adopt-a-Tree
Sunday, Nov 30
3:00p
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area,
Wake Forest
Bring the little ones out to adopt their very own Occoneechee State Natural Area tree complete with an official certificate! Bring water. Limit 10 Ages 5-10 Program meets at: Occoneechee parking lot.
Fishing Occoneechee
Wednesday, Nov 19
2:00p
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area,
Wake Forest
Come out and let your kids fish in Occoneechee's ponds. *Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program meets at: Occoneechee parking lot.
Family Wildlife Series: Natural Creations
Saturday, Dec 27
2:00p
Blue Jay Point County Park,
Raleigh
Have you ever looked at a silhouette of bare tree branches against a winter sky and thought it looked like a work of art? Come practice your winter tree ID skills with Blue Jay staff on a winter ra...
Whoo's Awake? - 161126
Friday, Nov 21
6:30p
Durant Nature Park,
Raleigh
The owls are awake! In the fall, owls are actively calling to claim their territory...
Campfire Story & Marshmallow Roast - 161127
Friday, Nov 14
7:00p
Durant Nature Park,
Raleigh
Gather 'round the campfire while we read a nature story perfect for just this occasion. Share some quality time with your children and the good company of others while roasting a marshmallow...
Who's Scat is That? - 161133
Saturday, Nov 15
2:00p
Durant Nature Park,
Raleigh
Animals leave lots of clues behind and one of them is their scat! If we know what to look for, we can tell a lot about animal behaviors from what they eat, where they roam, and what kind of animal ...
Night Owls & Candle Magic
Saturday, Nov 22
6:30p
Blue Jay Point County Park,
Raleigh
Bring the "night owls" in your family to enjoy the magic of a stroll along our luminaria-lined trail as you learn about the late fall seasonal activities of our local owls...
Family Wildlife Series: Recycle Ruckus
Saturday, Nov 15
2:00p
Blue Jay Point County Park,
Raleigh
What's all the ruckus? In honor of America Recycles Day on November 15, learn the ins and outs of plastics recycling; then create a cool ornament, backpack tag, or pendant out of a repurposed plast...
Holiday Wreath Making - 161104
Saturday, Dec 6
2:00p
Durant Nature Park,
Raleigh
The holidays are upon us! What better time to get together to make holiday wreaths using materials from nature...
Nature Stories: Makin' Tracks
Wednesday, Dec 10
1:00p
Blue Jay Point County Park,
Raleigh
Who goes there!? Learn how to read the clues that tell us what animals are around and what they've up to! Theme related stories and activities for parent and child aged 3 - 5 years. $4/child...
Family Wildlife Series: Treats for Tweets!
Saturday, Dec 13
2:00p
Blue Jay Point County Park,
Raleigh
Learn to ID a few common winter "feeder birds", and then make some yummy bird treats to take home...
Holiday Gifts from Nature - 161106
Wednesday, Dec 3
6:00p
Durant Nature Park,
Raleigh
Celebrate the upcoming holidays by making creative gifts using items found in nature to give to your friends and family...
Holiday Gifts from Nature - 161107
Sunday, Dec 7
2:00p
Durant Nature Park,
Raleigh
Celebrate the upcoming holidays by making creative gifts using items found in nature to give to your friends and family...
Wee Walkers - 161119
Thursday, Nov 13
10:00a
Durant Nature Park,
Raleigh
Would you and your toddler like some company for your walks? Join others on an easy paced hike around the park...
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