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Summer Discovery Hike

July 17, 2011 from 2pm to 4pm – Reedy Creek Nature Center Join one of our naturalists as we explore the summer season on the trails. This will be a family friendly hike with lots of opportunities to stop and discover nature’s gifts. Participants must be abl… Organized by Reedy Creek | Type: hiking

Summer Night Campfire

July 22, 2011 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Reedy Creek Nature Center Enjoy an evening around the campfire roasting marshmallows and hanging out with other nature lovers. Musically talented participants are welcomed to bring their instruments. Please call to register 7… Organized by Reedy Creek | Type: nature

Open Classroom: Super Heroes

July 24, 2011 from 2pm to 3pm – Reedy Creek Nature Center Super strength, being able to jump 20 times your height, or be able to freeze your body and stay alive are some “super” powers that critters in nature share with their comic counterparts. Join us for… Organized by Reedy Creek | Type: educational

Intro to Geocaching

July 31, 2011 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm – Reedy Creek Nature Center Get involved with the high tech treasure hunt that’s sweeping the nation, and the world! You’ll learn the basics of geocaching, then we’ll hit the trails to find caches hidden right here at Reedy Cr… Organized by Reedy Creek | Type: hiking

Radical Reptiles

August 6, 2011 from 10:30am to 11:30am – Reedy Creek Nature Center Come meet our scaly, cold-blooded friends here at Reedy Creek! The program will consist of background information on some of our native snakes, turtles and lizards. You will get to meet these creat… Organized by Reedy Creek | Type: educational

Freshwater Insects

August 13, 2011 from 2pm to 3pm – Reedy Creek Nature Center Discover the insects that live in, around and UNDER the water in our ponds and streams. We will look at some specimens in the lab, and then hike to see the living insects in their habitat. Please c… Organized by Reedy Creek | Type: educational
Fern Walk

August 13, 2011 from 10pm to 11pm – Reedy Creek Nature Center We will learn to identify various ferns in the preserve on a leisurely walk through the woods. A good chance to examine the undergrowth for all kinds of life. Please call to register 704-598-8857.… Organized by Reedy Creek | Type: nature, hike

Butterflies on the Fly

August 14, 2011 from 2pm to 3pm – Reedy Creek Nature Center How many types of butterflies can you name? We will look at the different types, then see how many we can find on the flowers in the preserve. Learn how to attract them to your yard. Please call to… Organized by Reedy Creek | Type: educational

Insectagations

August 20, 2011 from 2pm to 4pm – Reedy Creek Nature Center Join us for a fun filled afternoon exploring the world of insects! We will grab our nets and head out on the trails looking for and comparing different types of insects. Participants must be able to… Organized by Reedy Creek | Type: educational/hiking

Native Pollinators

May 1, 2012 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm – Reedy Creek Nature Center Everyone knows the honeybee, but did you know it is imported? We have native pollinators that were here long before the honeybee that still do their job. Learn more about the native bees and other… Organized by Reedy Creek | Type: educational