Leisure Ledger September - December 2023

From Tiny Seeds to Giant Pumpkins! Age: 2-6 yrs. Pumpkins seem to be everywhere in the fall! But how do they grow from tiny seeds to giant pumpkins? Preschoolers will find out as they enjoy this program! Engaging activities, songs and surprises will delight our little learners. Preregistration is required. Children must be accompanied by adults. Adults attend free. For more information, contact Nature Programs at 919-996-6856. Carolina Pines Community Center – Course Fee: $2 Oct 19 Th 10:30-11:30am Kiwanis Community Center – Course Fee: $2 Oct 18 W 10:30-11:30am Lake Lynn Community Center – Course Fee: $2 Oct 24 Tu 10:30-11:30am Oct 24 Tu 12:30-1:30pm Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $2 Oct 26 Th 10:30-11:30am Jakes and Jennies: Young Explorers Club Age: 3-6 yrs. Jakes and Jennies are young turkeys looking to find their way in the world. Join the flock at Forest Ridge Park to enjoy an hour of educational outdoor based programming. Activities include interactive games and crafts that orient these young turkeys with their natural surroundings. Programs take place outdoors weather permitting. Toms and Hens (Parents) are encouraged to participate with their children. Pre-Registration is highly recommended. Forest Ridge Park – Course Fee: $3 Sep 6 W 10:30am-12:00pm Oct 4 W 10:30am-12:00pm Nov 1 W 10:30am-12:00pm Dec 6 W 10:30am-12:00pm Little Adventurers Age: 4-6 yrs. Are you ready for an adventure at Lake Johnson Park? Each month will be a dive into a grand adventure about a different theme. We will spend time outside in the park and in the classroom learning about the theme of the month. Adult(s) must accompany participant(s), adult(s) attend free and do not need to register. Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center – Course Fee: $3 Oct 14 Sa 10:00-11:30am Dec 9 Sa 10:00-11:30am Not So Scary Spiders Age: 4-6 yrs. Curious about spiders? Join us for some hands-on crafts and activities to learn more about what makes these tiny, eight-legged creatures so special! We will also spend some time exploring Lake Johnson Park looking for spiders in their native habitat. Adult(s) must accompany participant(s), adult(s) attend free and do not need to register. Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center – Course Fee: $4 Oct 28 Sa 10:00-11:30am

Nature Education Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park 919-996-6764 Durant Nature Preserve and Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve 919-996-2271 Forest Ridge Park 919-996-5800 Lake Johnson Park Waterfront Center 919-996-3141 Lake Wheeler Park 919-662-5704 Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center 919-996-3141 Walnut Creek Wetland Park 919-996-2760

Programming for organized groups (such as schools, daycare centers and preschools) is available by request from the Nature Program office. For more information 919-996-6856.

Preschool Digging into the past

to attend with their preschooler. There is no charge for the adults. Note: Most programs will include an activity along a nature trail that is not stroller accessible. A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve – Course Fee: $4 Butterfly Stroll Sep 7 Th 10:30am-12:00pm Fur, Feathers and Scales Sep 13 W 10:30am-12:00pm Colors in Nature Oct 5 Th 10:30am-12:00pm Spectacular Spiders Oct 18 W 10:30am-12:00pm Go Batty Oct 31 Tu 10:30am-12:00pm Fall Fun Walk Nov 9 Th 10:30am-12:00pm Wiggly Worms Nov 15 W 10:30am-12:00pm Beaver Pond Nov 29 W 10:30am-12:00pm Camouflage Critters Dec 6 W 10:30am-12:00pm Going on a Bear Hunt Dec 14 Th 10:30am-12:00pm

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Age: 3-5 yrs. How big were the dinosaurs that roamed the earth? How do we know what we know about dinosaurs? Through activities and games, participants will dig through the dirt to find some dinosaur ‘fossils.’ They will create some mold fossils to take home along with a hatched dinosaur egg. Come join the fun as we learn about what fossils can tell us about the past! Forest Ridge Park – Course Fee: $4 Nov 15 W 10:30am-12:00pm Eager Explorers Age: 3-6 yrs. Join us as we explore nature in the Preserve! There will be stories, crafts and nature walks on various themes. These programs are designed for an adult

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