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STEELE CREEK NEWS
November Programs at McDowell Nature Center
(October
23, 2022) The
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve offers a
wide variety of programs for adults, children, and families. Listed
below are programs for November 2022. To sign up or for more
information, go to the
Activity Search web page and search by program keyword. Click on the following link for more
details about
Group Programs and other Environmental Education & Nature Programs.
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.
Program Name: Adult Trail Trekkers Get active in nature with a
McDowell Naturalist during this 90-minute, adult only hike. Discover
what is happening seasonally throughout the preserve.
Pre-registration required. Ages 18+ FREE #133301 Tuesday,
November 1; 1:00PM- 2:30PM #132471 Tuesday, November 29;
1:00PM-2:30PM
Program
Name: McDowell Campfire Fire! S'mores! Fun!
Friends! Get all of these at a McDowell Nature Preserve campfire.
Spend the evening discovering all things fire. Pre-registration
required (for all participants, adult and child alike). All
Ages, FREE #132515 Wednesday, November 2; 6:30PM-8:00PM
#132517 Wednesday, November 16; 6:30PM-8:00PM #132518 Wednesday,
November 30; 6:30PM-8:00PM
Program
Name: Adult Trail Trekkers Get
active in nature with a McDowell Naturalist during this 90-minute,
adult only hike. On Thursdays, Adult Trail Trekkers is an extended
hike (+) for a full 2 hours accumulating a little extra mileage than
Tuesday's 90 min hike. Discover what is happening seasonally
throughout the preserve. Pre-registration required. Ages 18+,
FREE #132447 Thursday, November 3; 9:00AM-11:00AM #132449
Thursday, November 10; 9:00AM-11:00AM #132450 Thursday, November
17; 9:00AM-11:00AM
Program
Name: Kids Hiking Club 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.
Pre-registration required. Ages 8-13, FREE #132512 Fri,
November 4; 9:30AM-11:30AM
Program
Name: Super Sunday Scavenger Hunt
Grab your friends and family, put on your detective hats, and head
over to McDowell Nature Center for an afternoon of nature discovery.
Once you complete the hunt, check back in with the nature center for
a prize. Pre-registration is NOT required as this is a self-led
activity. All Ages, FREE #132474 Sunday, November 6; 1:30PM
- 4:30PM #132475 Sunday, November 13; 1:30PM - 4:30PM
#132477 Sunday, November 20; 1:30PM- 4:30PM #132478 Sunday,
November 27; 1:30PM-4:30PM
Program
Name: Full Moon Hike How does the
forest change as the sun goes down? See for yourself, hiking
approximately 2 miles with a team of McDowell Outdoor Recreation
Specialists as the full moon rises to light your way. No walk-ins
accepted. Pre-registration required (for adult and child alike).
Ages 7+, Resident $5/Non-Resident $6 #132511 Wednesday, November
9; 6:30PM-8:00PM
Program
Name: Public Homeschool: Outdoor Adventure & Leave
No Trace With adequate preparation, you can have fun in the
wilderness! The goal of this program is to introduce the audience to
the idea of spending time in the woods for fun and the principals of
Leave No Trace. This hands-on program is aligned with NC DPI K-12
Standards and Curriculum. No walk-ins accepted. Pre-registration
required. Ages 8-11, Resident $5/ Non-Resident $6 #132601
Thursday, November 10; 1:00PM-3:00PM
Program
Name: Trails and Tails Have
a K-9 companion? Want to meet other dog lovers in Mecklenburg
County? Together with our "Tails" we will hit the "Trails." Each
month we will meet at different parks, preserves or greenways around
the Charlotte area. Please call Chad Moore at 980-314- 1565 for more
information. All Ages, FREE #132519 Saturday, November 12;
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Program
Name: Nature Book and Look Journey through a
nature BOOK read by a naturalist and interact with biofacts to
explore the story further. Then, we will LOOK at nature around us
with a hike, hands-on activity, or a craft. Pre-registration
required (for adult and child alike). All Ages, FREE #133195
Mon, November 14; 10:00AM - 11:00AM #133196 Mon, November 28;
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Program
Name: Adult Trail Trekkers: Congaree National
Park Adult Trail Trekkers are adventuring offsite today to hike
one of our local national parks. Congaree National Park consists of
20,000 acres of federal designated forest containing floodplain
forest for us to explore. Participants should expect to hike around
5-7 miles. Transportation, a snack, and a naturalist guide are
included. Pre-registration required. Ages 18+, Resident
$35/Non-Resident $42 #132442 Tues, November 15; 8:00AM-4:00PM
Program Name: Preschool Explorers Series: Birds & Binoculars 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. This is a drop-off program. Adult
participation NOT required. Ages 4-6, Resident $8/ Non-Resident
$10 #132643 Fri, November 18; 1:30PM-3:00PM
Program
Name: Trash
Trackers Connect with others and nature while making Nature Hike
a positive difference in our Nature Preserves. In this program,
participants will help keep Mecklenburg County beautiful by removing
trash. This month's location: Evergreen Nature Preserve; 1336
Norland Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205. Please register through Volunteer
Connect under "Nature Centers." -
https://volunteer.parkandrec.mecklenburgco untync.gov/ No walk-ins
accepted. Pre-registration required (for adult and child alike).
Ages 12+, FREE #132432 Fri, November 18, 9:30AM-11:30AM
Program Name: Nature Hike 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).
All Ages, FREE #130981 Fri November 18, 10:00AM-11:30AM
Program Name: National Camp(fire) Day Celebrate National Camp Day after
lunch and get a s'more dessert with your family along with hot
cocoa. Try your hand at lighting a cotton ball with flint and steel,
enjoy a campfire story and games. Pre-registration required.
#132456 Kids: Ages under 18 #132454 Adults: Ages 18+
Resident $4/Non-Resident $5 Saturday, November 19; 1:00PM-2:30PM
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Program
Name: Yoga and Hiking Amongst the Trees What better way to
relieve stress than take your practice outside in our beautiful
nature preserve! Practice grounding and breathe in the fresh air
during our asana practice led by a naturalist and certified yoga
instructor. This practice includes a trail hike and meditation.
Walk-ins not accepted. Pre-registration required. Ages 18+,
Resident $7/ Non-Resident $8 #132467 Sunday, November 20,
2:00PM-4:00PM
Program
Name: School Day Out Adventure: Archery and
Orienteering Looking for your next adventure? Immerse yourself in
a day of outdoor adventure by participating in both archery and
orienteering. No walk-ins accepted. Pre-registration required.
Ages 10-12, Resident $18/ Non-Resident $22 #132606 Wednesday,
November 23, 10:00AM-3:00PM
Program
Name: Weed Warriors Wanted:
Elaeagnus sp. Also known as Silverberry. Reward: Protection of
McDowell Nature Preserve's native species and natural communities.
Connect with people and nature all the while making a positive
difference in our natural communities by removing invasive plant
species. Please register through Volunteer Connect under "Nature
Centers." https://volunteer.parkandrec.mecklenburgco untync.gov/ No
walk-ins accepted. Pre-registration required (for adult and child
alike). Ages 12+, FREE #132436 Saturday, November 26,
9:30AM-12:00PM
Program
Name: Animal Ambassador Meet n' Greet Sunday
afternoons are perfect for a live animal encounter. Have a personal
and close-up meet and greet with one of the McDowell Animal
Ambassadors. Discover the ambassador's life at the nature center and
how that animal survives in the natural world. Pre-registration
required (for adult and child alike). All Ages, FREE #132341
Sunday, November 27; 3PM-3:30PM
Program
Name: Outdoor Classroom:
Treemendous Trees Trees are miraculous; how do they change
colors and lose their leaves in the fall? How do trees function? Why
are trees so important? Find out the answers to your questions
through a variety of activities fit for families. No walk-ins
accepted. Pre-registration required (for adult and child alike).
#132462 Kids: Ages under 18 #132461 Adults: Ages 18+ Residents
$4/ Non-Resident $5 Tuesday, November 29, 3:00PM-4:00PM
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