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(919) 469-4061 www.townofcary.org 57 NATURE EDUCATION Preschool Nature pareNt/Child programS Nature Nuts (age 3-5 with a parent) You and your preschooler will go nutty for nature as children satisfy some of their curiosity about the world around them and parents share in the joy of discovery! We will start each session with a book about our topic, and then follow it up with a brief inves - tigative walk and a simple craft inspired by the theme of the class. Non-registered siblings are not permitted. Fees: $11(R) $14(N) (1 class) Fireflies 76696 Fri Jun 13 10-11 a.m. 76697 Sat Jun 14 10-11 a.m. Snakes 76698 Sat Jun 28 10-11 a.m. Crickets and Katydids 76699 Sat Jul 12 10-11 a.m. Hummingbirds 76700 Fri Jul 25 10-11 a.m. 76701 Sat Aug 2 10-11 a.m. Praying Mantis 76702 Fri Aug 22 10-11 a.m. 76703 Sat Aug 23 10-11 a.m. Weekday Nature Curious Creatures (age 5-8) How many teeth do opossums have? Can foxes climb trees? Why do birds migrate? Having trouble with answering your child's wild- life questions? Let us do it for you! Each session zeros in on specific creatures. Children will learn how to identify the animals, their hab- itats and daily habits through hikes, activities and crafts related to the featured creatures. Children are dropped off for these programs. Fees: $12(R) $16(N) (1 class) Learning about Lizards 76716 Thu Jun 5 10 a.m.-noon T1 Serious about Snakes 76717 Mon Jun 30 1-3 p.m. TO Searching the Creek! 76718 Thu Jul 3 10 a.m.-noon TO Finding Frogs and Toads 76719 Tue Aug 5 1-3 p.m. T3 Discovering Hummingbirds 76720 Thu Aug 14 10 a.m.-noon T3 Kids Fun-Days (age 5-8) Sometimes it's hard to see the 'big picture.' This series explores na- ture's big picture with themes such as seasons, habitat, behavior, or characteristics versus the Curious Creatures series that focuses on specific animals. Children will have so much fun hiking, making projects and engaging in nature activities – it will make their day and yours! Children are dropped off for these programs. Fees: $12(R) $16(N) (1 class) Stream Fun 76721 Fri Jun 6 10 a.m.-noon T1 Bat Fun Facts 76722 Fri Jul 18 10 a.m.-noon T4 Cool Coyote Fun 76723 Thu Aug 7 10 a.m.-noon T3 Sensational Snake Fun 76724 Tue Aug 19 1-3 p.m. T2 Lizard Fun on the Run! 76725 Thu Aug 28 10 a.m.-noon T2 All nature education programs take place at the Stevens Nature Center at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve unless otherwise noted. ICON KEY: Parent/Child Family Teen Nature is Grand! The Town of Cary is committed to an inclusive approach to recreation and encourages individuals with and without disabilities to participate together.