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STEELE CREEK NEWS
McDowell
Nature Center Offers Kids' Programs in March
(March
6,
2005) The
McDowell Nature Center (located at 15222 York Road within
McDowell Nature Preserve) is offering three programs for children
and families in March. For more information or to register for any
of these programs, call 704-588-5224.
Eco-Trekkers:
Folklore and Fables - Ages 6-8
March 12, 2005 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Why is the opossum gray? How did the bat come to be? Can eating that
plant really make you smart? Folklore and fables are a fun and
fascinating part of nature. Join us as we listen and learn about
some of the whys and hows of the forest. This will be an adventure
in the imaginations of all. This program is open to ages 6 to 8 and
costs $3 per child. Space is limited and pre-registration is
required.
Preschool
Naturalist Series: Folklore and Fables - Ages 3-5
March 12, 2005. 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Why is the opossum gray? How did the bat come to be? Can eating that
plant really make you smart? Folklore and fables are a fun and
fascinating part of nature. Join us as we listen and learn about
some of the whys and hows of the forest. This will be an adventure
in the imaginations of all! Chaperone required. This program is open
to ages 3 to 5 and costs $3 per child. Space is limited and
pre-registration is required. Due to its popularity, this program is
being offered at two different times.
ALL THAT SLITHERS
- Ages 8 and older
March 24, 2005 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
As spring approaches, our scaly, cold-blooded friends wake from
their winter slumber in search of food and friends. Join us for an
exciting look at the local turtles and snakes that call our
backyards home. We will discuss local species, fairy tales, and
folklore, and get up-close and personal with many of our reptilian
friends. This is your chance to experience one of nature's most
unusual and beautiful groups of animals! This program is open to
ages 8 and older and costs $4 per adult and $3 per child. Ages 15
and under must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited and
pre-registration is required.
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