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70 REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org NATURE EDUCATION PART TWO Volunteer Opportunities If you're looking for a volunteer experience, community service, or conservation project for yourself or your group, join forces with the Stevens Nature Center staff to assist with Nature Preserve maintenance and improvements. National Public Lands Day (age 6 & up with caretaker) Join with your friends, family, and neighbors to maintain the trails and resources at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve. 97590 Sat Sep 24 9:30 a.m.-noon Trail Maintenance (age 16 & up) Assist staff with mulching and other trail improvements. 97589 Sun Oct 16 2–4 p.m. 97606 Sat Nov 19 2–4 p.m. 97579 Sun Dec 11 2–4 p.m. Junior Naturalist (age 5–8 with caregiver) Spend quality time with your child in programs that encourage participants to develop their naturalist skills and their understanding of local nature. Through outdoor investigations in the Preserve, participants will become better acquainted with plants and wildlife. A parent attends with each child and the fee covers both. Fees: $8(R) $10(N) (1 class) BIRDING BASICS 97559 Sun Sep 25 2–3 p.m. WILDLIFE DETECTIVES 97560 Sat Oct 15 1–2 p.m. BACKYARD INSECTS 97561 Sun Oct 23 2–3 p.m. FALL FUN 97562 Sun Nov 13 1–2 p.m. WINTER WILDLIFE 97563 Sat Dec 17 1–2 p.m. Nature Education and Outdoor Recreation classes may involve traveling over rough or uneven terrain. To help prevent injuries, closed-toed footwear is required. Rubber boots, hiking shoes, or sneakers are recommended; do not wear flip-flops, Crocs, sandals, or other open-toed shoes. Bare feet are absolutely prohibited! PROTECT YOU FEET! VOLUNTEER FUN