Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Reedy Creek Nature Center Recycled Flower Bouquet Spring is here and flowers are in bloom. Come make your own bouquet of flowers out of recycled materials. This bouquet will last a lifetime! Ages 8 and up
FREE
Reedy Creek Nature Center #53802
May 25
Sun
2:00pm to 3:00pm
MothShop - Second Shift Pollinators Daytime pollinators are the reason why we have fresh food. Moths are the “second shift” pollinators who go to work when the sun goes down, join us to learn more about this beautiful creatures who live in Charlotte and look like pieces of art. We will have a moth expert to help us identify them in the field. Ages 12 and up
Screen Free Week: Fun By The Fireside
Full Moon Hike
Learn how to safely build a campfire, roast a few marshmallows, and chow down on some s’mores! This nighttime program is all about relaxing and having fun by the campfire. Come prepared with some fun ghost stories or even your own marshmallow roasting stick! Registration is required. FREE
Ages 3 and up
Reedy Creek Nature Center #53777
May 8
Thu
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Screen Free Week: Stars and Dough Boys Start the night off with a delicious treat around the campfire. Dough Boys hot and fresh! When the stars finally come out, get to see them up close with our powerful telescopes. Parent participation required. $2.00
Ages 6 and up
Reedy Creek Nature Center #53783
May 9
Fri
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Screen Free Week: Everything Hike This is the end of “Screen-free” week. Join us to celebrate nature and enjoy the outdoors. This is an “all out” hike to look at all the plants and animals who call Reedy Creek their home. Ages 7 and up
FREE
Reedy Creek Nature Center #53788
May 11
Sun
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Celebrate the energy of a full moon with a hike through the preserve after hours. We will hike 3 miles on uneven terrain at a moderate pace.
Reedy Creek Nature Center #53792
Wed
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Ages 6 and up
Spring 2014
May 30
Fri
8:30pm to 10:00pm
Breakfast with the Birds Join us for a gentle stroll through Reedy Creek Nature Preserve looking for birds. Before we venture out we will have coffee, hot chocolate and pastries. $4.00
Reedy Creek Nature Center #53977
May 31
Sat
8:30am to 10:00am
FREE
Reedy Creek Nature Center #53799
May 17
Sat
10:30am to 12:00pm
Camping Basics If you have always wanted to go camping but don’t know where to start planning, this is the perfect program for you; from packing lists, organizing your supplies and what you may need. Great tips will be provided for your next adventure outdoors. Ages 12 and up
FREE
Reedy Creek Nature Center #53974
May 24
Sat
10:00am to 11:00am
Specimen of the Day: Snakes and Turtles Reptiles play an important role in nature; without them, Reedy Creek would not look the same. Meet our resident animals and go for a hike to see their habitat. FREE
Reedy Creek Nature Center
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#54791
Ages 12 and up
Ahoy! Come design and build your own miniature boat out of recycled materials. We will take the boats to Dragonfly Pond and set sail. Which boat design will work best? Parent participation required.
#53975
Get Going Guide
May 14
Boating Fun!
All Ages
Visit Us On
FREE
Ages 18 and up
FREE
Reedy Creek Nature Center
May 24
Sat
Register 1 of 3 Ways: Registration is required for most programs whether or not there is a fee. Select an option: 1. CLICK on Eparks at www.parkandrec.com and use the course code number. 2. CALL 311 (704-336-7600) or the number listed for that program. 3. COME to the location where the program is offered. Recreation & Nature Center addresses and phone numbers listed on pgs. 32, 38 and 45. Phone and Web registration requires payment with Visa or MasterCard only.
2:00pm to 3:00pm
www.parkandrec.com
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