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Sertoma Arts Center Hosts Fall Show Saturday, Oct 7
North Raleigh’s Sertoma Arts Center hosts the Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Fall Arts Show on Saturday, Oct. 7, in North Raleigh. Showcasing jewelers, potters, painters, glass artists and more, the free event begins at 10 a.m. and continues until 5 p.m. Sertoma Arts Center is located at 1400 West Millbrook Road in North Raleigh. For information, call 919-996-2329 or visit parks.raleighnc.gov.
It’s Time for ‘Take a Child Outside Week’
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Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is sponsoring “Take A Child Outside Week” this fall, with a wide variety of events and activities. Among the opportunities in North Raleigh are: •
Magical Monarchs – Sept. 26. Join a nature instructor to learn about butterflies and their environment: 10-11 a.m., age 3-5; $3 fee. Durant Nature Park, 8305 Camp Durant Rd, 919-870-2871.
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Terrific Turtles – Sept. 26. Learn about turtles through sories, songs and games – and live turtles: 10:30-11:30 a.m., age 2-6, $1 fee. Sertoma Arts Centers. 1400 W Millbrook Rd, 919-996-2329.
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Beaver Pond – Sept. 27. Search for beaver signs in and around the farm pond: 12:45-2:15 p.m., age 3-5, $3 fee. Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 5229 Awls Haven Drive, 919-996-6764.
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Nature Play Day – Sept. 29. Make a fort, dig for gemstones, fly a kite and more: 11-3 p.m., all ages, free. Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 5229 Awls Haven Drive, 919-996-6764.
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Durant Family Campout – Sept. 29-30. Families gather for an overnight experience: 6 p.m. to 11 a.m., age 6-up; youths, $15, adults, $20. Durant Nature Park, 8305 Camp Durant Rd, 919-870-2871.
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Twilight Walk – Sept 30. Look for deer, coyotes, owls and more: 6:30-8 p.m., age 4-up, $2 fee. Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 5229 Awls Haven Drive, 919-996-6764.
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Fishing, Hike and More At Durant Family Campout
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Ready for that family campout – in a safe outdoor environment? Then check out the Durant Nature Preserve Family Campout event on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29-30, in North Raleigh. Designed for youths age 6 and older and accompanying adults, the event is designed for families to gather for an overnight experience – complete with a naturalist-led night hike, a light Dutch oven dinner, s’mores for the kids, breakfast, and time for fishing in the morning. The event begins at 6 p.m. on Friday. Fee is $20 for adults and $15 for youths. Pre-registration is required. For information, call 919-870-2871 or visit parks.raleighnc.gov. Durant Nature Park is located at 8305 Camp Durant Road.
Play in a Natural Setting At Wilkerson Preserve
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Children of all ages can participate in imaginative play in a natural setting at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, at Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve in North Raleigh. Participants at Nature Play Days will dig for gemstones, make a fort, fly a kite, make mud pies and more. Materials are provided, along with guidance on how to get started in the adventure. For more information, call 919-996-6764 or visit parks.raleighnc.gov. Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve is located at 5229 Awls Haven Drive in North Raleigh.
Blue Jay Park Seeking Clean Up Volunteers
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Volunteers are sought to participate in the Annual Big Sweep at Blue Jay Point County Park in North Raleigh. Planned for 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.7, the community service activity allows local residents to help clean up the Falls Lake shoreline along the park property. Participants are asked to bring a completed Wake County Volunteer Service Agreement and Release Form, a water bottle, and hat. Suncreen and insect repellent also are recommended. Also, closed-toe shoes (such as old sneakers) are a must. Pre-registration is required; call 919-870-4330 or email bluejaypoint@ wakegov.com. The park is located at 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road.
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September/October 2017