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STEELE CREEK NEWS
July Programs at McDowell Nature Center
(June
2, 2018) The
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve offers a
wide variety of programs for adults, children, and families. Listed
below are programs for July. To sign up or for more
information, go to the
Activity Search web page and check off "McDowell Nature
Preserve" under location.
Program name: Animal
Signs Date of Program: July 1 2018 – Sunday Time of program:
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Price: Free Ages: 7 and up
Description of program: Discover what lives in a nature preserve
using a little detective work. Hike 1-2 miles observing nature at
McDowell Nature Preserve and let the detective work begin!
Pre-registration required (for all participants, adults and child
alike.
Notes: This hike qualifies for our 100 mile hike club.
Come prepared to hike 1 to 2 miles on uneven terrain. Please wear
sturdy, closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate, comfortable
clothing. Please bring your own water bottle.
Sponsor:
McDowell Nature Preserve and Center Address: 15222 York Road
Charlotte, NC 28278 Website: parkandrec.com Phone: (980)
314-1128
Program name: Stream Stomp Date of Program: July
2, 2018 – Monday Time of program: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Price:
Free Ages: 5 and up
Description of program: Get your feet
wet as we investigate our local tributary stream that connects to
Lake Wylie. Meet at the creek access off of the Four Seasons trail
to learn about the animals, large and small, that call the creek
home. This is a drop-in program between 2-4pm. Pre-registration
required (for all participants, adults and child alike.
Notes: Meeting place will be at creek access off of Four Seasons
Trail by the picnic area. Come prepared to get your shoes wet
(old sneakers or Keen/aqua-type water shoes are best). Flip flops or
bare feet are NOT allowed for safety. Please dress appropriately to
be outdoors. Please bring your own water bottle and bug spray.
Sponsor: McDowell Nature Preserve and Center Address: 15222
York Road Charlotte, NC 28278 Website: parkandrec.com
Phone: (980) 314-1128
Program name: Red, White and Blue Hike
Date of Program: July 4, 2018 – Wednesday Time of program:
10:00am to 11:30am
Price: Free Ages: 8 and up
Description of program: Kick off your holiday with a hike 3-4 miles
along the Lake Wylie waterfront and through the piedmont forests of
McDowell Nature Preserve. Pre-registration required (for all
participants, adults and child alike.
Notes: This hike
qualifies for our 100 mile hike club. Come prepared to hike 3-4
miles on uneven terrain. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and
weather-appropriate, comfortable clothing. Please bring your own
water bottle.
Sponsor: McDowell Nature Preserve and Center
Address: 15222 York Road Charlotte, NC 28278 Website:
parkandrec.com Phone: (980) 314-1128
Program name: Lake
Wylie Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Tour Date of Program: July 7,
2018 –Saturday Times of program: 9:00am to 11:00am and 1:30pm to
3:30pm
Price: $25.00 Ages: 18 and up
Description
of program: Enjoy the afternoon Stand Up Paddle boarding on Lake
Wylie. This two-hour tour is for beginners and advanced skill
levels. We will paddle the edges of McDowell Nature Preserve, look
for wildlife and enjoy spending some time outside on the water.
Pre-Registration is required.
Notes: Please dress
appropriately for the weather (quick drying clothing, no cotton) and
be prepared to be in the water. Bring your own water bottle, towel,
hat and sunscreen.
Sponsor: McDowell Nature Preserve and
Center Address: 15222 York Road Charlotte, NC 28278
Website: parkandrec.com Phone: (980) 314-1128
Program
name: Lake Wylie Family Kayak Tour Dates of Program: July 7, 14
and 28, 2018 – All Saturday’s Times of program: 9:30am to 11:30am
and 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Prices: $15.00 – Single – Ages 10 and
up $20.00 – Tandem - Ages 5 and up
Description of
program: Paddle the edges of McDowell Nature Preserve with our
certified and experienced instructors while enjoying nature with
your family. Learn about the natural history that makes Lake Wylie a
great destination for wildlife viewing. All equipment provided.
Pre-Registration is required.
Notes: Children 5-9 years old
are required to be in a tandem with an adult. One person registers
per tandem kayak; 10 and up can be in a single or tandem as long as
they are accompanied by an adult. Please dress appropriately for the
weather. Bring your own water bottle, towel, extra clothes,
sunscreen, hat and a snack. Tour is about 2.5 miles of paddling.
Sponsor: McDowell Nature Preserve and Center Address: 15222
York Road Charlotte, NC 28278 Website: parkandrec.com
Phone: (980) 314-1128
Program name: Summer Saturday Morning
Storytime Date of Program: July 7, 2018 – Saturday Time of
program: 10:00am to 10:30am
Price: Free Ages: All Ages
Description of program: Spend your Saturday morning in the
beautiful outdoors instead of watching Saturday morning cartoons on
the couch. Start with an exciting nature themed storybook read
out-loud, followed by a self-led outdoor activity for your family.
It is a great way to start the weekend! Pre-registration required
(for all participants, adult and child alike).
Notes: Parent
participation required.
Sponsor: McDowell Nature Preserve and
Center Address: 15222 York Road Charlotte, NC 28278
Website: parkandrec.com Phone: (980) 314-1128
Program
name: Scaly and Slimy Date of Program: July 11, 2018 – Wednesday
Time of program: 10:00am to 11:00am
Price: Free Ages: 5
and up
Description of program: Herpetology is a branch of
zoology that studies amphibians and reptiles. Get an up close
encounter with some of McDowell Nature Centers animal ambassadors
and see what it takes to be a herpetologist for a day!
Pre-registration required (for all participants, adult and child
alike).
Notes: Parent participation required.
Sponsor:
McDowell Nature Preserve and Center Address: 15222 York Road
Charlotte, NC 28278 Website: parkandrec.com Phone: (980)
314-1128
Program name: Lake Wylie Evening Kayak Tour Dates
of Program: July 11, 18 and 25, 2018 – All Wednesday’s Time of
program: 6:30pm to 8:30pm Price: $15.00 Ages: 18 and up
Description of program: Paddle the edges of McDowell Nature
Preserve and get a chance to see the sun set over Lake Wylie with
our certified and experienced instructors. Learn the history of Lake
Wylie and meet new people in a fun environment. All equipment
provided. Pre-Registration is required.
Notes: Please dress
appropriately for the weather. Bring your own water bottle, towel,
extra clothes, sunscreen, hat and a snack. Tour is about 2.5 miles
of paddling.
Sponsor: McDowell Nature Preserve and Center
Address: 15222 York Road Charlotte, NC 28278 Website:
parkandrec.com Phone: (980) 314-1128
Program name: Track
Trails: Birds of the Piedmont Date of Program: July 14, 2018 –
Saturday Time of program: 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Price: Free
Ages: 5 and up
Description of program: Grab some binoculars
and look to the trees for our little feathered friends. Also, learn
about the Track Trail program - including how you can earn prizes
for free, on this 1.2 mile hike down the Pine Hollow trail.
Pre-registration required (for all participants adult and child
alike).
Notes: This hike qualifies for our 100 mile hike
club. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and dress appropriately
for the weather. We will be hiking approximately 1.2 miles on uneven
terrain. Please bring your own water bottle.
Sponsor:
McDowell Nature Preserve and Center Address: 15222 York Road
Charlotte, NC 28278 Website: parkandrec.com Phone: (980)
314-1128
Program name: Who’s in the Woods Date of Program:
July 15, 2018 – Sunday Time of program: 1:30pm to 4:00pm
Price: Free Ages: All Ages
Description of program Identify
the many animals that live in McDowell Nature Preserve using fur,
scat and tracks for clues. Test your native animal knowledge and
take a look at the interesting bio-facts! This is a drop-in program
between 1:30-4:00pm. Pre-registration required (for all
participants, adults and child alike).
Notes: Parent
participation required.
Sponsor: McDowell Nature Preserve and
Center Address: 15222 York Road Charlotte, NC 28278
Website: parkandrec.com Phone: (980) 314-1128
Program
name: McDowell Sunday Striders Date of Program: July 22, 2018 –
Sunday Time of program: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Price: Free
Ages: 18 and up
Description of program: Enjoy the great
outdoors while getting fit as we set off at a comfortable, yet
steady pace through the nature preserve. Open to novice and skilled
hikers alike, this adult hiking club will cover 2-3 miles on uneven
terrain. Pre-registration is required.
Notes: This hike
qualifies for our 100 mile hike club. Come prepared to hike
approximately 2 to 3 miles on uneven terrain. Please wear sturdy,
closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate, comfortable clothing.
Please bring your own water bottle.
Sponsor: McDowell Nature
Preserve and Center Address: 15222 York Road Charlotte, NC
28278 Website: parkandrec.com Phone: (980) 314-1128
Program name: Family Bird Bingo Date of Program: July 22, 2018 –
Sunday Time of program: 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Price: Free
Ages: 5 and up
Description of program: Combine your love of
birds AND Bingo during this fun and educational activity at McDowell
Nature Center. Learn exciting facts about our native birds. This
wonderful summer pastime is great for kids and adults alike.
Pre-registration required for ALL participants, adult and child
alike.
Notes: Parent participation required.
Sponsor:
McDowell Nature Preserve and Center Address: 15222 York Road
Charlotte, NC 28278 Website: parkandrec.com Phone: (980)
314-1128
Program name: Natural Happenings: World of Bats
Date of Program: July 29, 2018 - Sunday Time of program: 2:00pm
to 4:00pm
Price: Free Ages: 4 and up
Description
of program: Discover the elusive world of the often misunderstood,
yet beneficial bat. Explore echolocation and learn fascinating facts
about North Carolina's only flying mammal. Program includes a bat
craft for participants to take home. Pre-registration is required
for ALL participants, adult and child alike.
Notes: Parent
participation required.
Sponsor: McDowell Nature Preserve and
Center Address: 15222 York Road Charlotte, NC 28278
Website: parkandrec.com Phone: (980) 314-1128
Program
name: W.O.W Birthday Parties at McDowell Nature Center Date of
Program: Call McDowell Nature Center to schedule date of party
Time of program: Call McDowell Nature Center to schedule time of
party
Price: $185 Ages: 4 to 12
Description of
program: An Unique Twist on Birthday Parties. You get an exciting
and one of kind nature themed program that includes hands-on
learning and exploration, as well as a craft that children can take
home! Birthday parties are for ages 4-12 year olds with up to 15
of their friends. Parties will be at McDowell Nature Center
Classroom Program cost is $185 which includes a 1-hour program,
themed gift bag per child, and the use of the classroom for two
addition hours before or after the program. Sponsor: McDowell
Nature Preserve and Center Address: 15222 York Road
Charlotte, NC 28278 Website: parkandrec.com Phone: (980)
314-1128
Program name: Trails and Tails: Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve
Date
of Program: July 14 2018 – Saturday Time of program: 9:30am to
11:30am
Price: Free Ages: 5 and up
Description of
program: Have a K-9 companion? Want to meet other dog lovers in
Mecklenburg County? Join McDowell Nature staff as we come together
with our "Tails" and hit the "Trails." Each month we will meet at a
different park, preserve or greenway around the Charlotte area. This
month's location is at Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve. Please call Chad
Moore at 980-314-1128 for more information.
Notes: Please
bring mutt mitts and a leash no longer than 6' in length. Come
prepared to hike at least 2 miles on uneven terrain. Wear
weather-appropriate, comfortable clothing and sturdy closed toe
shoes. Please bring your own water bottle and water for your four
legged friend as well!
Sponsor: McDowell Nature Preserve and
Center Address: 15222 York Road Charlotte, NC 28278
Website: parkandrec.com Phone: (980) 314-1128
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