Little River Regional Park Programs for September – December 2013
Environmental Education at Little River
The Little River Regional Park offers a variety of nature programs for all ages. Regularly scheduled programs and special events are listed below. Park staff can also arrange programs on a variety of topics for schools, scouts, or other groups. For more information, call the park office: 919-732-5505. Registration is available online: https://server3.co.orange.nc.us/. Pre-registration is required for most programs and closes three days prior to the program date.
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.
Trees - From Roots to Leaves
When: Monday, October 7, 10am-11am
Tuesday, October 8, 10am-11am
Where: Large Shelter
Cost: $2.00 per participant
Description: This month our Trekkers talk trees: some grow tall, some grow wide, can you guess what they all hide? Stories, crafts and some tree-mendous fun! Pre-registration required.
What’s the Weather?
When: Monday, November 4, 10am-11am
Tuesday, November 5, 10am-11am
Where: Large Shelter
Cost: $2.00 per participant
Description: Trekkers find out about weather as we create some clouds, make some rain, and wonder about thunder. Pre-registration required.
Birds for Beginners
When: Monday, December 2, 10am-11am
Tuesday, December 3, 10am-11am
Where: Park Office
Cost: $2.00 per participant
Description: This month we turn the park office into a bird blind where Trekkers will learn about birds and how to watch them. We’ll read a story about birds, make a craft, and observe the birds at our feeders. Pre-registration is required.
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.
Full Moon Hike
Date: Saturday, October 19
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Large Shelter
Cost: $5.00 per family/couple/individual
Description: Experience Little River Park in a whole new light on this hike led by park staff. We’ll learn about nocturnal animals, search for eyeshine, and hoot like owls. Pre-registration required.
Winter Tree ID
Date: Saturday, November 23
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Location: Large Shelter
Cost: $5.00 per family/couple/individual
Description: How can you recognize trees when they don’t even have any leaves on them? Learn to identify trees by looking at their bark, structure and twigs. Pre-registration required.
Tracks & ScatDate: Saturday, December 21
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Location: Park Office
Cost: $5.00 per family/couple/individual
Description: Signs of animals are everywhere; you just have to know where to look. Join us as we look for tracks and scat of Little River wildlife. Make your own track station to take home and discover the wildlife in your backyard or neighborhood. Pre-registration required.
Special Events/Programs
Little River Under the Stars
Dates: September 27, 8:00pm – 10:00pmDecember 6, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Description: Volunteers from Morehead Planetarium will bring out the high powered telescopes and give us a tour of the night sky. Bring a blanket, camp chairs or your own telescope or binoculars. Be sure to call the park office after 4pm for cloud/cancellation updates: (919) 732-5505.
Little River’s Big Sweep
Date: Saturday, October 5Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Park Office
Description: Join thousands of volunteers across the nation as we clean up litter from our waterways and lands. As part of the nationwide Big Sweep, we’ll scour the park and portions of the Little River for trash and debris. Gloves, trash bags, pick-up sticks and refreshments provided.
New Year’s Day Bird Count
Date: Wednesday, January 1
Time: 9:00am – 12noon
Location: Park Office
Description: Come count the birds at Little River! Join staff as we tally the diverse species of birds found around the park. Results will be added to the national count held by the Audubon Society from December 14 through January 5.
