Leisure Ledger September - December 2023

continued from page 61 — Methods of Teaching Environmental Education Age: 18-99 yrs. The focus of this two-day, ten-hour workshop is to prepare participants from a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences in both the formal and non-formal sectors to use exemplary Environmental Education teaching methods. Participants will learn about a variety of teaching techniques, methods, and instructional strategies. The workshop will include multiple interactive components. This is a Criteria I required workshop for all NC Environmental Education Certification Candidates. CEU credits are also available. Please note attendance is mandatory both days to receive certification. A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve Nov 17-Nov 18 F 5:00-9:00pm Sa 9:00am-4:00pm Storytelling for Environmental Educators Age: 17-99 yrs. Have you ever been mesmerized by a good storyteller, and perhaps wished you could tell stories like that? In this workshop we will learn about the origins of storytelling, how to gauge your audience and many storytelling techniques. This program is eligible for Criteria 3 credit and Continuing Education Credit towards NC Environmental Educator certification. Please come dressed to spend time outdoors, bring a water bottle and a bag lunch. Walnut Creek Wetland Park – Course Fee: $26 Nov 16 Th 9:30am-4:30pm Wild Reads - Nature Book Club Age: 16-99 yrs. What’s the first thing you want to do when you finish a great book? Talk about it! Join our community book club of nature lovers as we read and discuss quarterly selections on wildlife, science, environmental conservation, memoir, and more. Our relaxed meetings are an ideal way to meet like-minded friends and share ideas, questions, and perspectives inspired by notable books on nature. Preregistration is required for Winter Tree ID Age: 17-99 yrs. What kind of tree is that? Participants will learn to identify local trees based on bark, limbs, buds, and branching patterns, as well as leaves, seeds and habitat. Participants will receive field guides for local trees to keep and take home. This is an outdoor program and participants should dress for the weather conditions. This course is worth 3 hours of Criteria 2 credit towards NC Environmental Educator certification. Walnut Creek Wetland Park – Course Fee: $8 Dec 3 Su 1:30-4:30pm planning purposes. Durant Nature Preserve Lizard King by Bryan Christy Oct 25 W 5:30-6:30pm

Autumnal Equinox: Hike & Campfire Age: yrs. Gather with us for an afternoon hike to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox. During this hike, you will encounter wildlife and plants along the way and learn about their adaptations and how they're starting to prepare for the coming winter. We'll close with a campfire, where we'll share in a reflective meditation. This easy, social hike is a great way to spend quality time with friends or family. Children must be accompanied by adults. Preregistration is required for children and adults. Durant Nature Preserve – Course Fee: $4 Sep 23 Sa 3:00-4:30pm Box Turtle Study Age: 12-99 yrs. Our State Reptile, the Eastern Box Turtle, is a fascinating creature! We'll examine the life of our box turtles and ways we can help box turtles survive in the wild. Participate in a hands-on “turtle lab” to experience how Wilkerson Nature Preserve contributes to scientific turtle research projects that will help us learn even more! A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve – Course Fee: $3 Sep 16 Sa 10:30am-12:00pm

Family Astronomy Nights Age: 5-99 yrs. What’s up in space this month? Each program begins with an indoor presentation and (weather permitting) moves outside after sunset to view the Moon, stars, and planets with the Preserve’s telescope. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults and children (5 years and up) must register to attend. A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve – Course Fee: $3 Oct 20 F 6:30-8:00pm Nov 3 F 6:30-8:00pm Dec 15 F 5:00-6:30pm Autumn Equinox Stroll Age: yrs. Gather with us for an Autumn Equinox stroll. During this hike, we/ ll enjoy a crisp evening stroll before to celebrate the changing of seasons and the official end to summer. Encounter wildlife and plants along the way and learn about their adaptations as they prepare for cool weather survival. We'll end the evening with some storytelling and forest meditation. A great way to enjoy an easy walk with friends and family. All ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by adult. Not all trails may be accessible by strollers. Walnut Creek Wetland Park – Course Fee: $4 Sep 23 Sa 3:30-5:00pm

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