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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PART TWO 64 REGISTER ONLINE: mycary.org WINTER BIRDS Develop your winter bird ID skills by learning how to nd them by sight and sound. Binoculars can be provided. Meet outside Middle Creek Community Center. Wed Dec 6 10–11 a.m. 031133 Location: Middle Creek Community Center Instructor: Cary Staff Fees: $5(R) $6(N) (1 class) Environmental Outreach & Workshops Fall Tree Talk: Tree Planting Tips (age 12 & up) Join us for Q&A with a local tree expert to learn tips and techniques for growing healthy, beautiful trees. Wed Oct 4 noon–1 p.m. 029842 (1 class) Residential Solar (age 14 & up) Cary wants to make it faster, easier, and more affordable for residents to access solar installation. Join us for this free lunch-and-learn to discover whether solar is the right choice for you. Enjoy Q&A with local experts. Wed Dec 6 noon–1 p.m. 029658 (1 class) Native Plants (age 15 & up) Learn about the bene ts of native plants for a healthy, beautiful lawn, attracting butter ies and songbirds, reducing watering needs, and supporting a thriving ecosystem through the use of native shrubs and owers. Wed Sep 6 noon–1 p.m. 029675 Location: Good Hope Farm (1 class) Organic Gardening (age 15 & up) Learn tips for growing your own produce through organic gardening. Experts will instruct on bed types, growing for all seasons, plant selection, and more. Wed Sep 13 noon–1 p.m. 029659 Location: Good Hope Farm (1 class) FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! Adult Adult Nature Programs (age 18 & up) Continue your lifelong learning through informative and educational nature walks focused on seasonal plant and wildlife activity. May involve some slow walking on steps. UPLAND STORIES OF THE PAST Step back in time to learn about the natural history and human history of the uplands at Hemlock Bluffs. Wed Sep 13 10–11 a.m. 031093 Location: Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve FALL NATURE RAMBLE Explore the wonders of early fall nature at Hemlock Bluffs. Join us as we discuss the changes in plants and wildlife as the seasons change. Wed Sep 27 10–11 a.m. 031094 Location: Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve EARLY FALL NATURE Fall has begun! Join us for a stroll through Bond Park as we look for fall color and other fall wildlife. Meet at the Bond Park Boathouse. Thu Oct 19 10–11 a.m. 031095 Location: Bond Park Boathouse FALL AT THE BLUFFS Fall is in full swing! Join preserve staff for a leisurely stroll through the nature preserve seeking fall color. Fri Oct 27 10–11 a.m. 031098 Location: Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve FALLING FOR FALL Fall color is exploding in our area! Join staff as we stroll through Middle Creek Park looking for fall wildlife and color change. Meet outside Middle Creek Community Center. Thu Nov 2 10–11 a.m. 031100 Location: Middle Creek Community Center WETLAND STORIES OF THE PAST Step back in time to learn about the natural history and human history of the wetlands at Hemlock Bluffs. May involve slow walking on steps. Thu Nov 9 10–11 a.m. 031104 Location: Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve FALL BIRDING Learn to identify common fall birds by sight and sound. Binoculars can be provided. Sat Nov 18 10–11 a.m. 031132 Location: Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve