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NATURE EDUCATION PART TWO REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org 75 SPRING HAS SPRUNG It's still winter but springtime is closer than you think. We'll look for emerging plants and critters! 98980 Wed Feb 22 1:30–3 p.m. WILDFLOWERS OF THE BLUFFS The wildfl owers and early spring plants are alive and well at the Bluffs! 98981 Wed Mar 15 1:30–3 p.m. SWIFT CREEK SPRINGTIME ADVENTURE Discover that springtime is back along the Swift Creek Greenway. Meet at Hemlock Bluffs. 98982 Tue Mar 28 10–11:30 a.m. MIDDLE CREEK PARK EXPLORATION Join us to explore and ramble around at Middle Creek Park in far southern Cary. Meet at Middle Creek Community Center. 98983 Tue Apr 4 10–11:30 a.m. NEW HOPE CHURCH ROAD TRAILHEAD HIKE This nature hike will cover parts of the American Tobacco Trail. Meet at the New Hope Church Road Trailhead Access parking lot. 98984 Tue Apr 25 10–11:30 a.m. UMSTEAD PARK IN THE SPRINGTIME! Enjoy a leisurely hike at Umstead Park where we will search for spring fl owers and birds. Meet in the I-40 side Umstead parking lot. 98985 Tue May 2 10–11:30 a.m. WHITE OAK CREEK GREENWAY IN THE SPRINGTIME! Our adventures along the spectacular White Oak Creek wetland complex continue! We'll meet at White Oak Creek Greenway. 98986 Tue May 16 10–11:30 a.m. BIRDING AT BOND PARK We'll search the wetlands and forests of Bond Park for birds. Binoculars can be provided. Meet in front of Bond Park Community Center. 98987 Thu May 25 10–11:30 a.m. Adult Nature Workshops (age 18 & up) Pick up tips, techniques, and hands-on experience to prepare you to get started on your backyard projects. Meet your neighbors and make new friends while enjoying these informative workshops. Fees: $15(R) $20(N) (1 class) BUILDING YOUR BACKYARD FOR WILDLIFE Attract benefi cial wildlife to your backyard and learn how to certify your backyard as "wildlife friendly." Bird box is included! 99009 Sat Feb 11 2–4 p.m. SPRING BOTANY IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP This plant-identifi cation workshop covers the wildfl owers, ferns, and other plants of springtime! Hand lens included! 99005 Sat Mar 25 2–4 p.m. SALAMANDERS AND FROGS 101 Discover how to identify and attract benefi cial amphibians to your backyards. Identifi cation techniques will be covered and net included! 99006 Sat Apr 8 10 a.m.–noon NATIVE PLANTS FOR WILDLIFE We'll cover the best way to use native plants to make your backyard better for birds, bees and butterfl ies. Native plants included! 99007 Sat May 13 10 a.m.–noon Senior Nature Silver Naturalists (age 55 & up) Experience nature in a peaceful setting designed for easy wildlife viewing. You'll have an opportunity to ask questions about common plants and animals during indoor presentations or leisurely nature walks. Fees: $5(R) $7(N) (1 class) BIRDWATCHING 101 Enjoy a leisurely walk searching for winter birds. Binoculars can be provided. 98977 Tue Jan 17 1:30–3 p.m. WINTER NATURE AT BOND PARK Explore Fred G. Bond Metro Park for winter wonders. Meet at the Bond Park Community Center. 98978 Thu Jan 26 1:30–3 p.m. AMPHIBIAN ADVENTURE We'll search the fl oodplain of the nature preserve for winter frogs and salamanders. 98979 Thu Feb 9 1:30–3 p.m. • Dec 5 for Cary residents • Dec 19 for nonresidents That's when registration begins for the next session. Registration remains open until the event is full. See page 179 for complete details and additional information. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! is full. See page 179 for complete details and MARK YOUR CALENDAR! MARK YOUR CALENDAR!