Raleigh Parks Winter-Spring 2024 Leisure Ledger

We ‘Heart’ the Preserve! Feb 14 W Fur, Feathers, and Scales Feb 23 F Things that Leap! Feb 29 Textures in Nature Mar 7 Th Signs of Spring Mar 20 W Th

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

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Froggy Fun Apr 2 Turtle Time Apr 12

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Birds and Nests Apr 16 Digging the Dirt Apr 25

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Earth Day: All About Seeds Age: 3-5 yrs. Celebrate Earth Day at Kiwanis Park as we learn about seeds through fun crafts, tasty treats, and planting! Kiwanis Community Center – Course Fee: $8 Apr 22 M 10:00-11:30am 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 Jan 3 W 10:30am-12:00pm Feb 7 W 10:30am-12:00pm Mar 6 W 10:30am-12:00pm Apr 3 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 Feb 17 Sa 10:00-11:30am Apr 20 Sa 10:00-11:30am

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 Duck, Duck, Goose!

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 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 Wildlife in Winter Jan 5 F 10:30am-12:00pm Oh, Deer! Jan 9 Tu 10:30am-12:00pm Squirrelly Squirrels Jan 18 Th 10:30am-12:00pm Calling for Owls Jan 23 Tu 10:30am-12:00pm Fun with Shadows Feb 2 F 10:30am-12:00pm Fairies and Trolls Feb 8 Th 10:30am-12:00pm

Age: 2-6 yrs. Little ones will have fun learning all about ducks, geese and other feathered creatures. Games, songs, stories and crafts will delight young naturalists. 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 Apr 24 W 10:30-11:30am Apr 24 W 12:30-1:30pm Kiwanis Community Center – Course Fee: $2 Apr 17 W 10:30-11:30am Lake Lynn Community Center – Course Fee: $2 Apr 23 Tu 10:30-11:30am Apr 23 Tu 12:30-1:30pm Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $2 Apr 18 Th 10:30-11:30am

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