Here's the list of the programs that the park will offer for May through August 2013. We are excited to try some new topics like bat boxes and papermaking. And have a chance to play in the river in July to look for bugs and other water critters.
Tiny
Trekkers (age 2-4)
Tiny Trekkers
is a series of programs designed for young children ages 2 to 4 years old
accompanied by an adult. Trekkers learn about nature through stories,
activities, crafts and games.
Things with Wings
When: Monday,
May 6th, 10am-11am
Tuesday,
May 7th, 10am-11am
Where: Large
Shelter
Cost: $2.00
per participant
Description: Trekkers discover what bugs are flying around
the park. In addition to a story and a buggy craft, we’ll be releasing some
live ladybugs into the garden.
Crawling Critters
When: Monday,
June 3rd, 10am-11am
Tuesday,
June 4th, 10am-11am
Where: Large
Shelter
Cost: $2.00
per participant
Description: Lots
of legs, enormous eyes, they skitter and scurry. Trekkers learn some of the
cool ways bugs move, listen to a story and make their own little critter.
Buzzy Bees
When: Monday,
July 8th, 10am-11am
Tuesday,
July 9th, 10am-11am
Where: Large
Shelter
Cost: $2.00
per participant
Description: The
garden is humming this month with Trekkers and buzzing bumblebees. Discover what the noise is about with bee stories,
crafts and activities.
Hungry Hummingbirds
When: Monday,
August 5th, 10am-11am
Tuesday,
August 6th, 10am-11am
Where: Large
Shelter
Cost: $2.00
per participant
Description:
Trekkers try to keep up with the hummingbirds zipping around the park.
Participants will learn how they get their food and fly so fast.
Discovery
Club (ages 5 and Up)
Discovery
Club programs are geared toward children ages 5 & up accompanied by an
adult. Programs focus on learning about nature and science through hands-on
activities and exploration.
Bat Box Building
Date: Saturday,
May 25th
Time: 7:00pm
– 9:00pm
Location: Small
Shelter
Cost: $5.00
per box
Description: Bats
are good neighbors – they can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour. Learn
about these nocturnal animals and construct your own bat house to take home.
Ladybug Release
Date: Saturday,
June 22nd
Time: 6:00pm
– 7:30pm
Location: Small
Shelter
Cost: $5.00
per family/couple/individual
Description: Help
us release thousands of ladybugs into the garden. Find out all about these
beneficial insects and why scientists need help studying them. Make a ladybug
habitat and bring a few bugs home.
What’s Below?
Date: Saturday,
July 27th
Time: 10:00am
– 12:00pm
Location: Small
Shelter
Cost: $5.00
per family/couple/individual
Description: We
may not notice them at first but a closer look below the surface of the water
reveals many bizarre and interesting creatures. We’ll hike to the river and
examine the specimens we net and scoop out of the water. Please note that it is
about a 2 mile round trip hike.
Papermaking for Kids
Date: Saturday,
August 24th
Time: 10:00am
– 12:00pm
Location: Small
Shelter
Cost: $5.00
per family/couple/individual
Description: Kids will use different types of recycled
paper, leaves, flowers, and seeds to produce their own paper. Find out about how
trees become paper and forest conservation.
Special
Events/Programs
Little River Under the Stars
Date: Friday,
May 10
Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Play Meadow
Description: The folks from Morehead Planetarium and CHAOS
(Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) bring out the big
telescopes and guide us through the night sky. Please call the park after 5pm
the day of for cloud cancellation info: (919) 732-5505.
National Trails Day
Date: Saturday, June 1
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Description: Join
us for the 21st anniversary of America’s largest trail celebration! Park staff
will lead an interpretive hike along portions of the Ridge, North River Loop,
and Homestead Trails. Learn about the historic features along the trails as
well as some of the flora and fauna found in the park. Or just come out and
enjoy the trails! Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy after the hike.
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