Little River Regional Park & Natural Area Program List for January 2014 – April 2014
Special Events/Programs:
New Year’s Day Bird Count
Day/Date: Wednesday, January 1st
Time: 9:00am – 12noon
Location: Park Office
Fee: Free; all ages; no registration required
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.
The Great Backyard Bird Count
Date: February 14-17, 2014
Location: Park Office
Fee: Free; all ages; no registration required.
Description: Participate in this National event here at the park or in your own backyard. Pick up instructions, field guides and data sheets from the Park office. Spend as little as 15 minutes counting birds, leave checklists for us to tally or submit the information at home.
Little River’s Star Party
Day/Date: Friday, April 4th
Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Play Meadow
Fee: Free; all ages; no registration required
Description: Join us at Little River Park for the 2nd annual Statewide Star Party. Star gazers at various locations across the state will come together to enjoy an evening under the night sky. Part of the North Carolina Science Festival.
Earth Day at Little River
Day/Date: Friday, April 18th
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Large Shelter
Fee: Free; registration required
Min/Max: 4/24
Description: Join park staff in this special Earth Day program for children ages 2-12 years. Participate in nature related games, create a craft from recycled materials and enjoy some snacks courtesy of our Earth.
Environmental Education at Little River
Little River Regional Park offers a variety of nature programs for all ages. Regularly scheduled programs and special events are listed below. For more information, call the park office: (919) 732-5505 or register online: https://server3.co.orange.nc.us/. Pre-registration is required.
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.
Making Tracks
Date/Time: Monday, January 6th, 10am-11am
Tuesday, January 7th, 10am-11am
Location: Park Office
Fee: $2.00 per participant
Description: Trekkers are making tracks this month as we explore animal footprints. We’ll learn some common tracks and how animals move on two, four and even no legs!
Getting Wild
Date/Time: Monday, February 3rd, 10am-11am
Tuesday, February 4th, 10am-11am
Location: Large Shelter
Fee: $2.00 per participant
Description: Trekkers explore the differences between wild and tame animals and learn about the wildlife living around us. We’ll have a story and an animal parade!
Fur, Feathers, Skins & Scales
Date/Time: Monday, March 3rd, 10am-11am
Tuesday, March 4th, 10am-11am
Location: Large Shelter
Fee: $2.00 per participant
Description: Trekkers learn about the different ways animals are covered through touch and observation. There will be a story, games and an animal craft.
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.
Bird Box Building
Day/Date: Saturday, February 15th
Time: 2:00pm –3:30pm
Location: Large Shelter
Fee: $5.00 per box
Description: Spring is just around the corner and the birds will be looking for a place to build a nest. Build a nest box for your home to help attract bluebirds, chickadees, and wrens to your own backyard.
Fossil Find
Day/Date: Saturday, March 22nd
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Location: Large Shelter
Fee: $5.00 per family/couple/individual
Description: Join staff on an archeological dig for North Carolina fossils. Participants will learn how fossils are formed, how scientists look for them and make their own fossils.
