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STEELE CREEK NEWS
July Programs at McDowell Nature Center
(June
28, 2023) The
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve offers a
wide variety of programs for adults, children, and families. Listed
below are programs for July 2023. To sign up or for more
information, go to the
Activity Search web page and search by program keyword or
number, or call (980) 314-1128. To request a modification based on
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact staff at
(980) 314-1192 or email
TRInfo@MeckNC.gov.
The McDowell Nature Center is located at 15222 York Road within
the McDowell Nature Preserve (off NC Highway 49 across from
Palisades High School).
Direct questions to the McDowell Nature Center at 980-314-1128
or email
MDNP@mecknc.gov.
See volunteer
opportunities at
Volunteer Connect.
Program Name: MDNP: Surprise
Saturdays All Ages #139854 Sat, July 1st 10am-12pm #139855
Sat, July 22nd 10am-12pm Get a new perspective on the outdoors
this summer with the Surprise Saturdays series. On select Saturdays,
create new memories through a nature craft, science experiment, or
other surprise activity at the nature center. No pre-registration
required. This is not a drop off program. Adult participation
required.
Program Name: MDNP: Animal Ambassador Meet n' Greet All Ages
#139735 Sun, July 2nd 3pm-3:30pm #139736 Sun, July 9th 3pm-3:30pm
#139737 Sun, July 16th 3pm-3:30pm #139739 Sun, July 23rd
3pm-3:30pm #139741 Sun, July 30th 3pm-3:30pm Head over to the
McDowell Nature Center for a close encounter with one of our live
animal ambassadors! Discover fun facts about animal adaptations and
everyday life out in the wild! Pre-registration required (for
adult and child alike).
Program Name: MDNP: Nature Book and Look All
Ages #139753 Mon, July 3rd 10am-11am #139755 Mon, July 10th
10am-11am #139756 Mon, July 17th 10am-11am #139757 Mon, July
24th 10am-11am FREE On select Mondays, Nature Book and Look
offers preschoolers and their families an opportunity to get outside
and enjoy nature! Each week, a new fun and educational topic is
presented with a nature book followed by a hands-on activity, craft,
or exploratory hike! Pre-registration required (for adult and child
alike).
Program Name: MDNP: Evening Kayak Ages 18+ #139936 Wed, July
5th 6:30pm-8:30pm #139946 Wed, July 12th 6:30pm-8:30pm #139938
Wed, July 26th 6:30pm-8:30pm $20 residents/$24 non-residents
Experience twilight while paddling the edges of McDowell Nature
Preserve. Get a chance to view the setting sun over Lake Wylie with
our experienced instructors. Discover the history of Lake Wylie and
meet new people in a fun environment. No walk-ins accepted.
Pre-registration required.
Program Name: MDNP: 1st Friday Evening Kayak
Ages 18+ #139865 Fri, July 7th 6:30pm-8:30pm $20 residents/$24
non-residents On the 1st Friday of the month come experience
twilight while paddling the edges of McDowell Nature Preserve. Get a
chance to view the setting sun over Lake Wylie with our experienced
instructors. Discover the history of Lake Wylie and meet new people
in a fun environment. No walk-ins accepted. Pre-registration
required.
Program Name: MDNP: Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding Ages 12+
#139944 Sat, July 8th 2pm-4pm #139945 Sat, July 29th 2pm-4pm
$25 residents/$30 non-residents Jump into a new adventure on a
Stand-up Paddleboard while exploring the beauty of Lake Wylie!
Discover the strokes, maneuvers, and rescue techniques of SUP's with
our ACACertified Instructors. All equipment provided! No walk-ins
accepted. Pre-registration required (for adult and child alike).
This is not a drop off program. Adult participation required.
Program Name: MDNP: Lake Wylie Kayak Tour Ages 5+ #139988 Sat, July 8th
9:30am-11:30am #140012 Sun, July 9th 2pm-4pm #140016 Sat, July
29th 9:30am-11:30am $20 residents/$24 non-residents (Single)
$25 residents/$30 non-residents (Tandem) Paddle the edges of
McDowell Nature Preserve with our experienced instructors while
enjoying nature with your family. Discover the natural history that
makes Lake Wylie a great destination for wildlife viewing. All
equipment provided. This is not a drop off program. Adult
participation required. No walk-ins accepted. Pre-registration
required (for adult and child alike).
Program Name: MDNP: Kayaking 101:
Beginner Skills Ages 18+ #139949 Sun, July 9th 9:30am-11:30am
$25 residents/$30 non-residents Once you feel comfortable getting
around in a kayak, you may want to sharpen your flatwater skills.
Let our ACA certified instructors teach you the strokes and skills
to take your paddling techniques to the next level. This intimate
setting will provide you with more time to practice specific
maneuvers and give you lots of opportunities for individualized
feedback. All equipment provided! Pre-registration required.
Program Name: MDNP: Adult Trail Trekkers Ages 18+
(FlexReg) #140041 Tues, July 11th 10am-11:30am Tues, July 18th
10am-11:30am Tues, July 25th 10am-11:30am FREE Get active
in nature with a McDowell Naturalist during this 90-minute,
adults-only hike. Discover what is happening seasonally throughout
the preserve. Meets on the boardwalk in front of the Nature Center
unless e-mailed otherwise day of the event. Pre-registration is
required.
Program Name: MDNP: Outdoor Classroom: Fascinating Fish! Ages
5+ #139770 Thurs, July 13th 3pm-4pm $4 residents/$5
non-residents Adults are free w/child Have you ever wondered
what fish species call Lake Wylie home? Come to the McDowell
Pavilion to discuss local freshwater fish and their adaptations for
a successful life underwater. At the end, we will also have an
opportunity to get creative and "design" our own fish!
Pre-registration required (for adult and child alike).
Program Name: MDNP:
Nature Hike All Ages #140035 Fri, July 14th 10am-11:30am
FREE Enjoy a morning hike with the family at McDowell Nature
Preserve. This hike will be on uneven terrain and will be
approximately 2 miles. If bringing small children's strollers are
not advised. Pre-registration required (for child and adult alike).
Program Name: MDNP: Drop-In Crafting All Ages #139849Sun, July 16th
1pm-3pm (Pasta Snakes) FREE Treat yourself or your young ones
to a creative afternoon activity. Drop in on select Sundays from 1
to 3pm for a free craft at the nature center. No pre-registration
required. This is not a drop off program. Adult participation
required.
Program Name: MDNP: Preschool Explorers Series: Shark Week
Ages 4-6 #139748 Fri, July 21st 1:30pm-3pm $5 residents/$6
non-residents Little ones and an experienced Naturalist will
explore nature together starting with a story and then rotating
through discovery stations that expand upon the story which may
include: crafts, games, songs, animal encounters and/or outdoor
exploration. No walk-ins accepted. Pre-registration required.
Program Name: MDNP: MeckTeen Explorers Ages 12-14 #140031 Thurs, July
27th 9am-3pm $15 resident/$18 non-resident Hey MeckTeens! Get
outside and explore cool areas around you! Every month we will take
a trip to a park in the Carolinas. This month we will be visiting
Crowders Mountain State Park. Please come prepared to be outside for
the whole program. Please note some of these trips will take place
offsite and will require traveling in a county van. This is a drop
off program. Adult participation not required. Pre-registration
required.
Program Name: MDNP: Kids Hiking Club
Ages 8-13 #139954 Fri,
July 28th 9:30am-11:30am FREE Hey kids, get outside and enjoy
your morning with the Kids Hiking Club! This group will meet monthly
and explore McDowell Nature Preserve. All kids will receive a trail
passport and a 100-mile hike club card to document their trail
journeys and collect prizes along the way. This is a drop off
program with a staff member and 1-2 parent chaperones. This is a
drop off program. Adult participation not required. Pre-registration
required.
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