919 | events & activities JAN/FEB
Raleigh Rockets Track Program Registration
An introduction to young athletes to track and field Age 7-14; practices begin in March Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh 919-420-2340 parks.raleighnc.gov
WALKS, RUNS, GOLF, BIKE RACES
2-4 pm; all ages Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh 919-870-6435 parks.raleighnc.gov
1/8
Hot Chocolate Run
And SPCA Doggie Dash, a benefit for Wake County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 7-9:45 am – Check in ; 10 am, 5K & 10K start; 11 am – 1M start WakeMed Soccer Park 201 Soccer Park Dr, Cary
1/16
The Time is Now MLK 5K
Keeping the Faith, and honoring the life of Faith Danielle Hedgepeth 7:30 am; 5K and 1M Fun Run Start at The Old Well, E Cameron Ave In Chapel Hill rocts.web.unc.edu/timeisnow5k/
FEB 2/12
Carolina Fever: Fight Cancer 5K
8:30 am; 5K; $25 registration The Old Well, E Cameron Ave In Chapel Hill runsignup.com/Race/NC/ChapelHill
2/12
Sole Mates 5K & 10K
22
JAN 1/14
Barking Up the Right Tree
Get Wild! Birds Of a Feather
Play bird-themed games, make bird treats to take home, and test bird-spotting skills 10 am-12 pm; age 4-up; free Johnston Mill Nature Preserve 2713 Mt Sinai Rd, Chapel Hill 704-778-8194 triangleland.org
Wildlife in Winter
New Year’s Day Hike
William.umstead@ncparks.gov
1/20-21
JAN 1/1
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
1 pm WakeMed Soccer Park 201 Soccer Park Dr, Cary runsignup.com/Race/NC/Cary
919 Magazine
Take a hike, do a craft and learn how wildlife stay warn, healthy Fri, 12:45-2:15 pm; Sat, 10:30 am-12 pm Age 3-5, $3 fee Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve 5229 Awls Haven Dr 919-996-6764 parks.raleighnc.gov
FEB 2/4
Meteorology Masters: Weather Instruments
Forget the groundhog; learn how Scientists really predict the weather 2-4 pm; age 9-13; $5 fee Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve 5229 Awls Haven Dr 919-996-6764 parks.raleighnc.gov
2/4
Birding with Vernon
Easy walk while looking and Listening for feathered friends 8:30-10 am; all ages; free Lake Crabtree County Park 1400 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville 919-460-3390 bluejaypoint@wakegov.com wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree
2/11
Photography Stroll
Bring your camera for a halfmile walk along Big Lake; an experienced nature photographer will share tips to capture just the right images in a natural setting 2-3:30 pm; free Crabtree Creek Shelter #2 (Glenwood Avenue entrance) William B. Umstead State Park 8801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh 919-571-4170
www.919Magazine.com
2/11
Learn to ID deciduous trees In winter, with only bark, fruit and buds 2-3 pm; age 5-up; $1 fee Blue Jay Point County Park 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd 919-870-4330 bluejaypoint@wakegov.com wakegov.com/parks/bluejay
2/17-18
Foxes and Coyotes
Meet Red the fox and Carrie the Coyote and here their stories Fri, 12:45-2:15 pm; Sat, 10:30 am-12 pm Age 3-5; $3 fee Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve 5229 Awls Haven Dr 919-996-6764 parks.raleighnc.gov
2/18
Campfire Story And Marshmallow Roast
Gather around the campfire for a story; registration required Fairytales and build a fairy home 6-7 pm; age 6-up; $2 fee Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 parks.raleighnc.gov
2/20
Counting is for the Birds
Hear a bird story, try a fun Bird activity and count birds 10-11 am; age 5-up; $1 fee Blue Jay Point County Park 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd 919-870-4330 bluejaypoint@wakegov.com wakegov.com/parks/bluejay
2/24
Counting Canids
Take a hike and learn about wolves, coyotes and foxes 3-5 pm; age 9-13; $5 fee Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve 5229 Awls Haven Dr 919-996-6764 parks.raleighnc.gov
2/26
Tell a Fairytale Day
Fairytales and build a fairy home 2-3 pm; age 2-10; $3 fee Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 parks.raleighnc.gov
JAN/FEB 2017