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NATURE EDUCATION PART TWO 76 REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org Adult Nature Adult Nature Programs (age 16 & up) Stretch your legs, clear your mind, and experience nature. You'll continue your lifelong learning through informative and educational nature walks that are focused on seasonal plant and wildlife activity. May involve some slow walking on steps. Fees: $6(R) $8(N) (1 class) EARLY BIRDS AND BUDS Improve your winter bird and plant identifi cation skills. Binoculars can be provided. 110426 Sat Jan 13 10–11:30 a.m. WINTER NATURE STROLL AT BOND PARK We'll explore Bond Park for winter birds and early spring plants. Meet in front of the Bond Park Community Center. 110420 Sat Feb 10 10–11:30 a.m. HINSHAW GREENWAY EXPLORATION Join us for an early spring nature hike along the Hinshaw Greenway. Meet at Marla Dorrel Park. 110427 Sun Mar 4 10–11:30 a.m. BIRDING BY EAR Spring bird migration is in full swing! Learn birds by sight and sound. Binoculars can be provided. 110422 Sun Apr 22 1:30–3 p.m. MORE BIRDING BY EAR Many birds are in full swing singing and nesting now. Learn birds by sight and sound. Binoculars can be provided. 110425 Sat May 12 9–10:30 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: $14(R) $18(N) (1 class) BETTER BACKYARDS FOR WILDLIFE Find out how to attract butterfl ies, bees, hummingbirds, and more to your backyard. Bird box is included. 110464 Sat Feb 17 10 a.m.–noon FROGS AND SALAMANDER ADVENTURES Discover the amazing world of frogs and salamanders now laying eggs in the temporary pools. Net included. 110465 Sat Mar 17 10 a.m.–noon Teen Nature Young Ecologists (age 10–13) Participants will build confi dence and make new friends while expanding their knowledge and appreciation of the environment. Each session is primarily a fi eld excursion with a classroom session relevant to a specifi c nature topic. Equipment provided. Fees: $12(R) $16(N) (1 class) EXPLORING WETLANDS Join preserve staff as we search the wetlands for salamanders, crayfi sh, and more. 111110 Sun Feb 4 2–4 p.m. SPRINGTIME AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES Join preserve staff as they search for spring frogs, snakes, salamanders, and turtles. 111111 Sat Apr 28 1–3 p.m. SWIFT CREEK EXPLORATION Explore Swift Creek for fi sh, snakes, frogs, and crayfi sh. 111112 Sun May 13 2–4 p.m. Hemlock Nature Quest (age 13–15) These programs journey to far corners of the Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve on a quest to fi nd nature rarely seen by the public or other program participants. Dress for the weather and off-trail conditions. Bring your sense of adventure! (Participants are eligible to volunteer as program assistants for our younger nature programs.) Fees: $12(R) $16(N) (1 class) TRIBUTARIES OF SWIFT CREEK Join us as we explore the tributaries that lead to Swift Creek. We will search for salamanders, crayfi sh, and more! Equipment provided. 111092 Sub Mar 11 2–4 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 fl ip-fl ops, Crocs, sandals, or other open-toed shoes. Bare feet are absolutely prohibited! PROTECT YOUR FEET!