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NATURE EDUCATION PART TWO REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org 55 BETTER BACKYARDS FOR WILDLIFE Explore ways to improve your backyard for birds, bees, butteries, and more! Bird box is included. 124380 Sat Jun 15 10 a.m.-noon POLLINATION MAGIC Find out how to attract hummingbirds, butteries, and other pollinators to your backyard. Hummingbird feeder provided. 124381 Sat Jul 20 10 a.m.-noon NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY 101 Expert photographer Bill Stice will cover all the basics of taking great nature pictures. Bring your camera! 124379 Sat Aug 3 10 a.m.-noon Adult Nature Day Trip (age 18 & up) Take your nature exploration to the next level! Join us as we visit locations across North Carolina to observe the many ecosystems found in our state. Travel alone or in pairs as we journey toward our destinations and be sure to arrange for overnight accommodations as needed. As always, plan ahead as we cannot accept withdrawals after 14 days before the trip date. Fees: $30(R) $36(N) (1 class) BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS FIELD TRIP We return to the Blue Ridge Parkway during summer to search for breeding birds, wildowers, and beautiful scenery. We will be meeting at the Pisgah Inn on the Blue Ridge Parkway. 124382 Wed Jun 19 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Adult All classes take place at Stevens Nature Center at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve unless other noted. Adult Nature Programs (age 16 & up) Stretch your legs, clear your mind, and experience nature. You'll continue your lifelong learning through informative and educational nature walks that are focused on seasonal plant and wildlife activity. Be prepared for slow walking on steps. Fees: $6(R) $8(N) (1 class) BIRDING 101 Enjoy the singing birds of summer. Binoculars can be provided. 124346 Sat Jun 8 9–10:30 a.m. TERRIFIC TREES OF BOND PARK! We'll search for trees, shrubs and other plants of summer to sharpen identication skills. Meet at the Bond Park Community Center. 124347 Sat Jun 22 9–10:30 a.m. BIRDS, BEES & PLANTS AT MARLA DORREL PARK Join our exploration of various interconnected greenways and parks. Meet at Marla Dorrel Park. 124348 Sat Jul 13 9–10:30 a.m. FABULOUS FERNS & FUNGI It's late summer! We will focus on ferns, mushrooms, and other small plants. 124349 Sat Aug 24 10–11:30 a.m. Adult Nature Workshops (age 18 & up) Pick up tips, techniques, and hands-on experience to help you with your backyard projects. Meet your neighbors and make new friends while enjoying these informative workshops. Fees: $14(R) $18(N) (1 class) • May 6 for Cary residents • May 20 for Nonresidents That's when registration begins for the next session. Registration remains open until the event is full. See page 129 for complete details and additional information. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! MARK YOUR CALENDAR! MARK YOUR CALENDAR! MARK YOUR CALENDAR! EXPLORE WITH US! PHOTO: BILL STICE