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STEELE CREEK NEWS
February Programs at McDowell Nature Center
(January
22, 2017) The
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve offers a
wide variety of programs for adults, children, and families. Listed
below are programs for February. To sign up or for more
information, go to the
Activity Search web page and check off "McDowell Nature
Preserve" under location.
Program name: Junior
Naturalist Series: Soil Sampling Date of Program: February 2,
2017 – Thursday Times of program: 10:00am to 11:00am – for Ages 7
to 9 10:00am to 11:30am – for Ages 10 to 12
Price: $5.00
Ages: 7 to 12
Description of program: Join a McDowell Nature
Educator in this new, 6-part series that will get kids exploring the
natural world. We will highlight many ecological and scientific
features the Nature Preserve has to offer by enjoying nature walks,
crafts, outdoor skills and educational lectures. By attending 5 out
of 6 sessions, kids will earn a completion award. Registration is
required.
Sponsor: McDowell Nature Preserve and Center
Address: 15222 York Road Charlotte, NC 28278 Website:
parkandrec.com Phone: (704) 588-5224
Program name: Family
Nature Hike Date of Program: February 4, 2017 - Saturday Time
of program: 10:30am to Noon
Price: Free Ages: 6 and up
Description of program: Visit McDowell Nature Preserve and take
a 2-3 mile guided hike with a naturalist, where you will discover
about the local flora and fauna. Registration is required.
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 2-3 miles on uneven terrain. Please
bring a water bottle.
Sponsor: McDowell Nature Preserve and
Center Address: 15222 York Road Charlotte, NC 28278
Website: parkandrec.com Phone: (704) 588-5224
Program
name: Hiking for Mindfulness: Winter Landscapes Date of Program:
February 4, 2017 - Saturday Time of program: 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Price: $1.00 Ages: 18 and up
Description of program:
If you were asked to draw a tree, what would it look like? Join
McDowell Nature Staff for an adults-only session on mindfulness in
nature, focused on the wintertime landscape. Registration is
required.
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 1.5 miles on uneven
terrain. Please bring a water bottle.
Sponsor: McDowell
Nature Preserve and Center Address: 15222 York Road Charlotte,
NC 28278 Website: parkandrec.com Phone: (704) 588-5224
Program name: Animal Care Behind-the-Scenes Date of Program:
February 5, 2017 – Sunday Time of program: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Price: Free Ages: 7 and up
Description of program:
Thinking of getting a pet turtle or snake? Want to see what it takes
to care for a variety of reptiles and amphibians? This
behind-the-scenes opportunity allows children and adults to feed,
water, clean and care for McDowell's resident animals. As a reward
for all your hard work you will get up-close and personal with your
favorite animals! Registration is required.
Sponsor: McDowell
Nature Preserve and Center Address: 15222 York Road Charlotte,
NC 28278 Website: parkandrec.com Phone: (704) 588-5224
Program name: Babes in the Woods
Date of Program: February 6,
2017 - Monday Time of program: 10:00am to 11:00am
Price:
Free Ages: 0 to 3
Description of program: Tuck your little
one in a stroller and join one of our educators for an easy walk
along our paved nature trail. Relax, chat, and experience what
nature has to offer this month in a casual, social setting. In case
of inclement weather, meet inside the Nature Center for indoor
playtime. Registration is required.
Notes: Meeting place will
be at the Four Seasons trail-head below the nature center parking
lot.
Sponsor: McDowell Nature Preserve and Center Address:
15222 York Road Charlotte, NC 28278 Website: parkandrec.com
Phone: (704) 588-5224
Program name: Family Campfire
Date
of Program: February 6, 2017 - Monday Time of program: 6:00pm to
7:30pm
Price: Free Ages: All Ages
Description of
program: Come join McDowell Nature staff as we warm up next to a
roaring family campfire. Learn how to light a fire as well as fire
safety. We will enjoy s'mores as our tasty treat. Registration is
required
Notes: Dress appropriately for the weather.
Sponsor: McDowell Nature Preserve and Center Address: 15222 York
Road Charlotte, NC 28278 Website: parkandrec.com Phone:
(704) 588-5224
Program name: Creature Feature
Date of
Program: February 7, 2017 – Tuesday Time of program: 3:00pm to
4:00pm
Price: Free Ages: 6 to 12
Description of
program: Drop by for a visit with a Nature Center Naturalist and
chat about some of their favorite creatures here at McDowell! Stay
as long as you like and get to know the featured creature of the
day. Registration is required.
Sponsor: McDowell Nature
Preserve and Center Address: 15222 York Road Charlotte, NC
28278 Website: parkandrec.com Phone: (704) 588-5224
Program name: McDowell Sunday Striders
Dates of Program: February
12 and 26, 2017 - Sunday Time of program: 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Price: Free Ages: 18 and up
Description of program:
Join staff from the McDowell Nature Center on the 2nd and 4th
Sundays of each month for our NEW adult hiking club. Get fit while
enjoying the outdoors as we set off at a comfortable yet steady pace
through the McDowell Nature Preserve. These hikes are for those who
are new to hiking or even the more skilled participant and will
cover 2-3 miles on uneven terrain. Registration is required.
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 2-3 miles on uneven terrain. Please
bring a water bottle.
Sponsor: McDowell Nature Preserve and
Center Address: 15222 York Road Charlotte, NC 28278
Website: parkandrec.com Phone: (704) 588-5224
Program
name: Sunday Nature Happenings
Dates of Program: February 12 and
26, 2017 – Both Sunday’s Time of program: 3:00pm to 3:30pm
Price: Free Ages: All Ages
Description of program:
Join a naturalist from the McDowell Nature Center on select Sundays
for a drop-in nature program. Each program will feature a different
nature activity such as an animal encounter, family hike, scavenger
hunt, craft and more. Dress for the weather and bring your sense of
adventure.
Notes: Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and
dress appropriately for the weather. Please bring a water bottle.
Sponsor: McDowell Nature Preserve and Center Address: 15222
York Road Charlotte, NC 28278 Website: parkandrec.com
Phone: (704) 588-5224
Program name: Artsy Adult Club: Love is
in the Crafting
Date of Program: February 14, 2017 - Tuesday
Time of program: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Price: $3.00 Ages: 18
and up
Description of program: Crafting can be relaxing and
therapeutic...especially when done in a nature center! If you love
crafting but don't have the space or supplies to create some of the
latest nature-themed or up-cycled projects, then this is the class
for you! In each class we will have samples of 2-3 completed
projects and provide all the supplies, space and time for you to
finish on your own! This is an adult only class because the advanced
nature of the supplies that will be used. Registration is required.
Notes: Dress to craft!
Sponsor: McDowell Nature Preserve
and Center Address: 15222 York Road Charlotte, NC 28278
Website: parkandrec.com Phone: (704) 588-5224
Program
name: TGIF at McDowell!
Dates of Program: February 17 and 24,
2017 – Both Friday’s Time of program: 3:30pm to 4:30pm Price:
Free Ages: 6 to 9
Description of program: TGIF! Come to
McDowell Nature Preserve on Friday afternoons for a variety of fun
and nature based educational activities, from hikes, games, crafts,
exploring, etc. Meet new friends in a exciting new setting.
Registration is required.
Notes: Please dress appropriately
for the weather.
Sponsor: McDowell Nature Preserve and Center
Address: 15222 York Road Charlotte, NC 28278 Website:
parkandrec.com Phone: (704) 588-5224
Program name: Get
CRAFTY: Snowy Days
Date of Program: February 18, 2017 - Saturday
Time of program: 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Price: Free Ages: 6 and
up
Description of program: Join us for a Snowy Craft Day at
McDowell Nature Center! Stop by between 2:30pm and 4pm to create a
nature-inspired snowy craft to take home! Registration is required.
Notes: Dress to get messy!
Sponsor: McDowell Nature
Preserve and Center Address: 15222 York Road Charlotte, NC
28278 Website: parkandrec.com Phone: (704) 588-5224
Program name: Junior Naturalist Series: Pollution
Date of
Program: February 20, 2017 – Monday Times of program: 10:00am to
11:00am – for Ages 7 to 9 10:00am to 11:30am – for Ages 10 to 12
Price: $5.00 Ages: 7 to 12
Description of program:
Join a McDowell Nature Educator in this new, 6-part series that will
get kids exploring the natural world. We will highlight many
ecological and scientific features the Nature Preserve has to offer
by enjoying nature walks, crafts, outdoor skills and educational
lectures. By attending 5 out of 6 sessions, kids will earn a
completion award. Registration is required.
Sponsor: McDowell
Nature Preserve and Center Address: 15222 York Road Charlotte,
NC 28278 Website: parkandrec.com Phone: (704) 588-5224
Program name: Off-Trail Adventure Hike
Date of Program:
February 24, 2017 - Friday Time of program: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Price: Free Ages: 16 and up
Description of program:
Uncover the secrets of the preserve that are not accessible by
trails! Join our Outdoor Recreation staff as we explore unique
features that are only accessible off-trail. Come prepared to
"bushwhack" with long pants, sturdy waterproof shoes and an
adventurous spirit. Registration is required.
Notes: This
hike qualifies for our 100 mile hike club. Please wear sturdy,
waterproof closed-toe shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
We will be hiking approximately three miles on uneven terrain.
Please bring a water bottle.
Sponsor: McDowell Nature
Preserve and Center Address: 15222 York Road Charlotte, NC
28278 Website: parkandrec.com Phone: (704) 588-5224
Program name: Family Fort Building
Date of Program: February 25,
2017 - Saturday Time of program: 11:00am to 1:00pm
Price:
Free Ages: 6 and up
Description of program: Learn the
survival skill of shelter building with your family. Work together
using materials found in the woods to build a sturdy,
weather-resistant shelter. Registration is required.
Notes:
Dress appropriately for the weather and work gloves are recommended
but optional. Be prepared to hike so please wear sturdy shoes.
Sponsor: McDowell Nature Preserve and Center Address: 15222
York Road Charlotte, NC 28278 Website: parkandrec.com
Phone: (704) 588-5224
Program name: Track Trails: Nature's
Relationships Date of Program: February 25, 2017 - Saturday
Time of program: 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Price: Free Ages: 8 and
up
Description of program: Let's take a guided nature hike to
see what we can find in the McDowell Nature Preserve! Participants
will receive the "Nature's Relationships" guide to aid in exploring
our woods in search of local flora and fauna. This hike will cover
our new Track Trails program, which is an easy 1.2 mile hike along
our trail system. Registration is required. 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 a water
bottle.
Sponsor: McDowell Nature Preserve and Center
Address: 15222 York Road Charlotte, NC 28278 Website:
parkandrec.com Phone: (704) 588-5224
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:
$150 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 $150
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: (704) 588-5224
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