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NATURE EDUCATION PART TWO REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org 77 WILDFLOWERS ARE BACK AT THE BLUFFS! Spring wildfl owers peak in March at Hemlock Bluffs. Come enjoy the show! 110470 Fri Mar 16 10–11:30 a.m. HIGGINS GREENWAY RAMBLE Higgins Greenway goes through a wet meadow and shrub area bordered by tall trees. The starting point will be Union Street. 110467 Tue Mar 27 1:30- 3 p.m. NEW HOPE CHURCH ROAD TRAILHEAD HIKE This leisurely walk will cover parts of the American Tobacco Trail. Meet at the New Hope Church Rd. Trailhead Access parking lot. 111699 Tue Apr 10 10-11:30 a.m. UMSTEAD STATE PARK IN SPRINGTIME Explore parts of the park during the peak of springtime! Meet on the I-40 side of the parking lot. Binoculars can be provided. 110477 Thu Apr 19 10–11:30 a.m. BIRDING AT BOND PARK We'll search the wetlands and forests of Bond Park. Binoculars can be provided. Meet in front of the Bond Park Community Center. 110468 Wed Apr 25 10–11:30 a.m. NIGHT HIKE AT THE BLUFFS Explore Hemlock Bluffs as the sun sets! Bring a fl ashlight. 110481 Mon May 7 7- 8:30 p.m. MORE BIRDING ADVENTURES AT BOND PARK! Birds singing and nesting is in full swing now! Binoculars can be provided. Meet in front of the Bond Park Community Center. 110482 Thu May 17 9–10:30 a.m. SPRING BOTANY IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP This annual workshop covers fi eld ID techniques of wildfl owers, ferns, and other spring plants. Hand lens included. 110466 Sat Apr 7 10 a.m.–noon NATIVE PLANTS FOR WILDLIFE We'll cover how to use NC native plants to improve your home gardens for wildlife. Native plants included. 110463 Sat May 5 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) BIRDING 101 We'll search for winter birds by sight and sound. Binoculars can be provided. 110471 Wed Jan 17 10–11:30 a.m. WINTER NATURE ON BLACK CREEK GREENWAY Explore the scenic Black Creek Greenway. Meet at North Cary Park. 110469 Thu Jan 25 1:30- 3 p.m. SWIFT CREEK GREENWAY OFF THE GRID! This off-trail ramble will search parts of the Swift Creek fl oodplain seldom seen. Great views of the bluffs! 110472 Tue Jan 30 1:30- 3 p.m. WINTER BIRDS OF BOND PARK Enjoy winter woodland and water birds at Bond Park. Binoculars can be provided. Meets at Bond Park Community Center. 110473 Mon Feb 5 10–11:30 a.m. SIGNS OF SPRINGTIME AT THE BLUFFS Early wildfl owers and other signs of spring will be the focus of our search at the Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve. 110474 Thu Feb 15 1:30- 3 p.m. SALAMANDER SEARCH Salamanders and frogs are already active in the forests and temporary pools at Hemlock Bluffs. 110475 Tue Feb 27 10–11:30 a.m. • Dec 4 for Cary residents • Dec 18 for nonresidents That's when registration begins for the next session. Registration remains open until the event is full. See page 177 for complete details and additional information. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! MARK YOUR CALENDAR! MARK YOUR CALENDAR!