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NATURE EDUCATION PART TWO 78 REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org MAGICAL FOREST "Magic" doesn't only exist in stories; it is all around us in nature, too! Discover what is magical in the gardens and forests and then create your own magical garden to take home. 110579 Sat May 19 12:30–2 p.m. Junior Naturalist (age 5–8 w/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 Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve, participants will become acquainted with plants and wildlife while enjoying a shared learning experience. A parent attends with each child; the fee covers both. Fees: $8(R) $10(N) (1 class) OWL PROWL 111085 Sat Jan 27 4–5 p.m. SEARCHING FOR SALAMANDERS 111086 Sat Feb 10 2–3 p.m. BACKYARD WILDLIFE AT BOND PARK 111087 Sun Feb 25 2–3 p.m. SPRING WILDFLOWERS 111088 Sat Mar 3 10–11 a.m. BACKYARD WILDLIFE AT CARPENTER PARK 111089 Sun Mar 11 2–3 p.m. FINDING FROGS AND TURTLES 111090 Sat Apr 21 1–2 p.m. STREAM STROLL 111091 Sat May 12 11 a.m.–noon TERRIFIC TREES Find out about identification tips for trees, shrubs and other plants at Hemlock Bluffs. 110483 Tue May 22 10–11:30 a.m. BIRDS OF THE BLUFFS Enjoy seeing and hearing summer birds at Hemlock Bluffs. Binoculars can be provided. 110484 Wed May 30 9–10:30 a.m. Parent/Child and Family Nature Family Programs (all ages w/ caregivers) Outdoor explorations strengthen family bonds while building awareness and appreciation of the natural world. Spend some quality time experiencing the fun of being together at Hemlock Bluffs with your family. Fee covers the entire family! Fees: $12(R) $16(N) (1 class) WHERE DO ANIMALS GO IN WINTER? We'll search for salamanders, birds, deer and more! 111081 Sun Feb 18 2–3:30 p.m. SPRINGTIME NATURE AT BOND PARK Join staff for a guided nature walk at Bond Park! Class meets in the parking lot in front of Bond Park Community Center. 111082 Sat Apr 7 2–3:30 p.m. Tales and Trails (all ages w/ caregivers) Experience nature in a whole new way as you and your family listen to and become a part of Tales on the Trails at Hemlock Bluffs. Each session will focus on a specific nature concept. Programs take place outdoors. A slightly shorter program will take place in the event of rain. Fee covers the entire family! Fees: $18(R) $24(N) (1 class) BIRD BOX BIRDING Become birdwatchers together! Learn about some of our local birds and then build a bird box that will provide shelter and a nesting site for birds in your backyard. 110575 Sat Jan 20 12:30–2 p.m. STORIES AROUND THE CAMPFIRE Explore the forest as the sun goes down, then listen to Native American stories and enjoy s'mores around the campfire. 110576 Sat Feb 17 5:30–7 p.m. 110578 Sat Apr 14 7:30–9 p.m. The Town of Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is committed to an inclusive approach to recreation and encourages individuals with and without disabilities to participate together. In order for individuals with disabilities to participate as fully as possible, reasonable modifications will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please see the Specialized Recreation section on page 135 for more details. AN INCLUSIVE APPROACH