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58 Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources NATURE EDUCATION Eco-Express (age 8-12) Take the fast track to nature in these hands on studies of nature and ecology at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve. Children will enhance their appreciation for the environment as they increase their under- standing of nature through outdoor investigations, projects and ac- tivities. Children are dropped off for these programs. Fees: $12(R) $16(N) (1 class) Wild Water Adventures 76727 Wed Jun 4 1-3 p.m. T1 Turtle Tracking! 76728 Thu Jul 24 10 a.m.-noon T4 Seeking Rapid Reptiles 76729 Thu Aug 7 1-3 p.m. T3 Weekend Nature Curiosity Club (age 5-8) Children will embrace science and nature at the Stevens Nature Center while developing skills and knowledge to satisfy their curios- ity about the natural world around them. In these introductory na- ture programs, they will learn about nature through hands on explo- rations in the preserve along with fun activities and crafts. Children are dropped off for these programs. Fees: $12(R) $16(N) (1 class) Let's Look for Lizards 76789 Sun Jun 8 2-4 p.m. Sneakin' up on Squirrels 76790 Sun Jun 29 2-4 p.m. Slip into the Stream 76791 Sat Jul 26 10 a.m.-noon 'Snaketacular' Snakes! 76792 Sat Aug 2 2-4 p.m. Finding Fossils 76793 Sat Aug 16 10 a.m.-noon 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 brimming with opportunities for discovery. Staff-led explorations offer your child the chance to make their own memo- ries, while increasing knowledge about local plants and animals. Children are dropped off for these programs. Fees: $12(R) $16(N) (1 class) Operation: Wetland Exploration! 76808 Sat Jun 14 2-4 p.m. Operation: Better Birders! 76809 Sat Jul 19 10 a.m.-noon Operation: Finding Insects! 76810 Sun Jul 27 2-4 p.m. Operation: Snake Discovery! 76811 Sat Aug 9 10 a.m.-noon Operation: Terrific Trees! 76812 Sun Aug 17 2-4 p.m. Looking for something your group can do? Come to Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve and join one of our trained staff members for a one hour nature walk! Perfect for scouts, birthday parties, school groups, clubs and more! Topics can be customed to meet the needs and interests of the group. For more information, please call (919) 387-3980. RATES: Wake County Public Schools: $27/hr per group Non-Profit: $36/hr per group All Other Groups: $42/hr per group