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STEELE CREEK NEWS
June Programs at McDowell Nature Center
(May
24, 2023) The
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve offers a
wide variety of programs for adults, children, and families. Listed
below are programs for June 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: Nature Hike All Ages #140034 Fri, June 2nd
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: 1st Friday Evening Kayak Ages 18+
#139864 Fri, June 2nd 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: Prairie Stroll Ages 18+
#139851 Sat, June 3rd 9am-10:30am #139852 Sat, June 10th
9am-10:30am FREE Make your way through the piedmont prairie
with a McDowell educator and discover animal tracks, flowers, and
birds in this special habitat. Pre-registration required.
Program Name:
MDNP: Archery 101 (Youth) Ages 10-12 #139867 Sat, June 3rd
10am-12pm $15 residents/$18 non-residents Bows and arrows are
some of the oldest tools humans have ever used, and still use to
this day! Participants will start with basic terminology,
practice proper form and safety with a recurve bow, then use their
new-found knowledge with a little target practice. Pre-registration
required.
Program Name:
MDNP: Animal Ambassador Meet n' Greet All Ages
#139730 Sun, June 4th 3pm-3:30pm #139731 Sun, June 11th
3pm-3:30pm #139732 Sun, June 18th 3pm-3:30pm #139733 Sun, June
25th 3pm-3:30pm FREE Head over to the McDowell Nature Center
for a close up encounter with one of our live animal ambassadors!
Discover fun facts about the animal adaptations and everyday life
out in the wild! Pre-registration required (for adult and child
alike).
Program Name:
MDNP: Drop-In Crafting-Watercolor Handprints All
Ages #139846 Sun, June 4th 1pm-3pm (Watercolor Handprints)
#139847 Sun, June 18th 1pm-3pm (Fish Suncatchers) 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: Stand Up
Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga on Lake Wylie Ages 18+ #139857 Sat,
June 10th 10am-12pm #139858 Sat, June 17th 10am-12pm $30
residents/$36 non-residents The natural world offers many
benefits for the mind, body and soul. Our 'Wellness by Nature'
programs focus on these benefits and our connection to nature.
Bring a whole new perspective to your asana practice with yoga on a
SUP! Become immersed in nature, gain piece of mind, and challenge
your balance and strength. This class includes a brief paddle
basics class along with a gentle vinyasa practice led by an
experienced and certified 200 RYT instructor. Prior experience is
not necessary. All gear is included. No walk-ins accepted.
Pre-registration required.
Program Name:
MDNP: Lake Wylie Kayak Tour
Ages 5+ #139958 Sat, June 10th 9:30am-11:30am #139962 Sun,
June 11th 2pm-4pm $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: Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding
Ages 12+ #139943 Sat, June 10th 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 ACA Certified
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:
Kayaking 101: Beginner Skills Ages 18+ #139948 Sun, June 11th
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: Yoga and Hiking Amongst the Trees Ages 18+
#139859 Sun, June11th 2:30pm-4:30pm $7 residents/$8 non-residents
What better way to relieve stress than to take your practice outside
in our beautiful nature preserve. Practice grounding and breath in
the fresh air during our asana practice led by a naturalist and
certified yoga teacher. Enjoy a deep stretch after your hike and
meditation in the woods. Pre-registration required.
Program Name:
MDNP:
Nature Book and Look All Ages #139751 Mon, June 12th 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: Outdoor Classroom: World Oceans Day Ages 5+ #139763
Tues, June 13th 3pm-4pm $4 residents/$5 non-residents Adults
are free w/child Come celebrate World Oceans Day at the McDowell
Nature Preserve! Dive right in and discover why the health of our
ocean is important to the overall health of our planet, and how you
can protect it even if you don't live near the beach. We will also
discuss the largest and least explored habitat in the world-The Deep
Sea! Pre-registration is required (for adult and child alike).
Program Name:
MDNP: Adult Trail Trekkers-June 2023 Ages 18+ (FlexReg)
#140039 Tues, June 13th 10am-11:30am Tues, June 20th
10am-11:30am Tues, June 27th 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: Evening Kayak Ages 18+ #139914 Wed,
June 14th 6:30pm-8:30pm #139921 Wed, June 21st 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: Preschool Explorers Series: Sleepy Summer Ages 4-6
#139747 Fri, June 16th 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 #140030 Tues, June 20th
9am-12:30pm $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
our homebase of McDowell Nature Center. 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 #139953 Fri, June 23rd 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.
Program Name:
MDNP: Surprise Saturday All
Ages #139853 Sat, June 24th 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.
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