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NATURE EDUCATION PART TWO REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org 81 Teen Young Ecologists (age 10–13) Build confidence, expand your understanding of the environment, and make new friends! Each session includes an outdoor excursion with a classroom session relevant to a specific nature topic. Equipment provided. Location: Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs Fees: $12(R) $16(N) (1 class) WINTER WETLANDS Join preserve staff as we search the wetlands for salamanders, crayfish, and more. Equipment provided. 121621 Sun Feb 3 2–4 p.m. SWIFT CREEK SURVEY Explore Swift Creek for fish, turtles, frogs, and crayfish. Equipment provided. 121622 Sun May 12 2–4 p.m. Hemlock Nature Quest (age 13–15) Think you have seen everywhere at Hemlock Bluffs? Think again! Journey with us to far corners of the Preserve on a quest to find nature rarely seen by the others. Dress for the weather and off-trail conditions. Bring your sense of adventure! Participants are eligible to volunteer as program assistants for our younger nature programs. Location: Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs Fees: $12(R) $16(N) (1 class) WETLAND SURVEY Join us as we explore winter wetlands. We will search for salamanders, crayfish, and more! Equipment provided. 121619 Sun Mar 10 2–4 p.m. Youth Curiosity Club (age 5–8) Embrace science and nature at the Stevens Nature Center! Satisfy your curiosity about the natural world around you with hands-on explorations, themed activities, and crafts. Location: Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs Fees: $8(R) $10(N) (1 class) LOG LIFE 121608 Sun Jan 27 2–4 p.m. RACCOONS AND DEER 121606 Sun Feb 10 2–4 p.m. TADPOLES 121607 Sat Mar 9 2–4 p.m. WOODPECKERS 121609 Sun Apr 28 2–4 p.m. DISCOVERING DINOSAURS 121610 Sun May 5 2–4 p.m. Eco-Explorers (age 7–10) Explore the woods in a safe environment brimming with opportunities for discovery! Staff-led explorations offer you the chance to make your own memories, while increasing your knowledge about local plants and animals. Location: Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs Fees: $8(R) $10(N) (1 class) EXPLORATION: WINTER BIRDS 121612 Sun Jan 13 2–4 p.m. EXPLORATION: SALAMANDERS 121613 Sat Feb 23 1–3 p.m. EXPLORATION: GARDENS 121614 Sun Apr 14 2–4 p.m. Night Out in Nature (age 8–12) Spend a night out in nature making memories and new friends! This old-fashioned camp-style program includes nature activities and crafts, night hikes, and campfire snacks around the fire pit. Our adventures will encourage the understanding and appreciation of the natural world at night. Each program has a different nature topic. Kids are dropped off for this program. Location: Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs Fees: $15(R) $19(N) (1 class) 121592 Fri Feb 15 6–9 p.m. 121593 Fri Mar 15 6–9 p.m. 121594 Fri Apr 12 6–9 p.m. 121595 Fri May 17 6–9 p.m. • Dec 3 for Cary residents • Dec 17 for Nonresidents That's when registration begins for the next session. Registration remains open until the event is full. See page 187 for complete details and additional information. MARK YOUR CALENDAR!