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NATURE EDUCATION PART TWO REGISTER ONLINE: mycary.org 89 Adult 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. May involve some slow walking on steps. WINTER BIRDS AND BUDS Improve your winter plant and bird ID skills as days begin to get longer. Binoculars can be provided. Sat Jan 18 10–11:30 a.m. 000172 Location: Stevens Nature Center Fees: $6(R) $8(N) (1 class) BOND PARK WINTER RAMBLE We will search Bond Park and Bond Lake for winter birds and early signs of spring. Meet at the Bond Park Community Center. Sat Feb 8 10–11:30 a.m. 000173 Location: Bond Park Community Center Fees: $6(R) $8(N) (1 class) SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Enjoy the classic nature signs that spring has arrived in Cary! Sun Mar 1 10–11:30 a.m. 000174 Location: Stevens Nature Center Fees: $6(R) $8(N) (1 class) WILDFLOWER WONDERS Spring wildflowers are peaking now at Hemlock Bluffs! Sat Mar 28 10–11:30 a.m. 000175 Location: Stevens Nature Center Fees: $6(R) $8(N) (1 class) BIRD WATCHING MADE EASY Many birds are nesting now and migration continues! Binoculars can be provided. Sat Apr 25 10–11:30 a.m. 000176 Location: Stevens Nature Center Fees: $6(R) $8(N) (1 class) Eco-Explorers (age 7–10) Do you have cherished memories of exploring the woods near your childhood home? Give your child the same opportunity in a safe environment with opportunities for discovery. Staff led explorations offer the chance to make memories, while increasing knowledge about local wildlife. EXPLORATION: COYOTES Sun Jan 12 2–4 p.m. 000460 EXPLORATION: WOODPECKERS Sat Feb 22 1–3 p.m. 000461 EXPLORATION: SPRING FROGS Sun Apr 19 2–4 p.m. 000462 Location: Stevens Nature Center Fees: $8(R) $10(N) (1 class) Night Out in Nature (age 8–12) Spend a night out making memories and new friends. Our adventures will encourage the understanding and appreciation of the natural world at night. This program includes nature activities and crafts, night hikes and campfire snacks around the fire pit. Fri Feb 14 6–9 p.m. 000286 Fri Mar 13 6–9 p.m. 000287 Fri Apr 17 6–9 p.m. 000288 Fri May 15 6–9 p.m. 000289 Location: Stevens Nature Center Fees: $15(R) $19(N) (1 class) Teen Hemlock Nature Quest (age 10–15) Bring your sense of adventure and journey with us to far corners of the preserve to find nature rarely seen by others! Dress for the weather and off-trail conditions. WINTER WETLANDS (age 10–13) Search for salamanders, crayfish, and more. Sun Feb 2 2–4 p.m. 000021 STREAM SURVEY (age 10–13) Explore Swift Creek for crayfish, salamanders, turtles, and more! Sun May 10 2–4 p.m. 000448 TADPOLE SEARCHING (age 13–15) Search the winter temporary pools for salamanders, crayfish, and more. Sun Mar 8 2–4 p.m. 000564 Location: Stevens Nature Center Fees: $8(R) $10(N) (1 class) Early registration allows us time to plan appropriately. Often times we are able to accommodate those on waiting lists by adding additional spots in the class or adding additional classes. Classes that do not meet their minimum enrollment are generally cancelled. You could make the difference! DON'T WAIT!