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Family Features
These are great programs for families who are on the go during the week but don't want to miss out on the park experience.
For all ages; fee: $1/Person. Registration is required for all family members and children must have adult accompaniment.
Programs require registration at least three days prior to the program date. Space is limited - don’t miss out!
Visit our website, call (919) 662-2850 or email [email protected] to register or for more information.
April-June 2018 Programs at
Crowder County Park
Let’s Talk Turtles Sunday, April 15
2–3 p.m.
Crowder is home to many different
types of turtles. Discover the turtles
that live here and examine the special
adaptations they have in order to
survive. Walk down to the pond to
play turtle bingo and then meet some
of our fascinating tur-
tle residents up close.
Meet at the Upper
Pavilion.
Animal Senses Sunday, May 20
2–3 p.m.
See the world through bugs’ eyes
and listen with deer’s
ears. Learn how
animals use their
senses to get around.
Play some games to
discover your senses
and make a smelly craft. Meet at the
Upper Pavilion.
Beautiful Butterflies Sunday, June 10
2–3 p.m.
Explore the types of butterflies
that call the park home and the
different stages of their life
cycle. Identify the special ad-
aptations that butterflies have and
go on a nature hunt to search for
the perfect butterfly habitat! Meet
at the Upper
Pavilion.
19th Annual Frog Fest
Saturday, April 7; 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Participate in some froggy family fun at this year’s Frog Fest event! Learn about frogs and the clean water we all
need. Enjoy crafts, games, live music, and tasty food from local food trucks. Meet and greet with live frogs and rep-
tiles. For all ages: fee: FREE! Registration is not required. Note that off-site parking at Middle Creek High School
will be required during the event - a free shuttle will be provided to and from the park.
Exhibitors Include:
The Master Gardeners of
Wake County
Sylvan Heights Bird Park
NC Herpetological Society
NC Partners in Amphibian
and Reptile Conservation
Go Ape Treetop Adventures
Wake County Waste &
Recycling
South Wake Conservationists
City of Raleigh Solid Waste
Carolina Children’s Museum
NC Air Awareness Program
The Traveling Tortoise
Herpetology Club at NC
State University
Performances By:
The Sandbox Family
Fun Band
The Kudzu Ramblers
Free off-site parking and
shuttle service will be
available at Middle Creek
High School
123 Middle Creek Park Ave.,
Apex, NC 27539
Food Trucks
Jessica’s Food Truck
The Bandito
Ice Cream Boss
www.wakegov.com/parks/crowder
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Quarter Year Programs at
Crowder County Park
To Be a Tree
Wednesday, April 11; 11:00 a.m.–Noon
Even the mightiest of oaks start out as young
seedlings! Explore seeds, cones, leaves,
and trees through hand lenses and
observation. Read a fun story and make a
tree costume to learn the parts of a tree.
Planting a Rainbow
Wednesday, May 9; 11:00 a.m.–Noon
Flowers are in full bloom at the park! Read
"Planting a Rainbow" by Lois Ehlert and
learn what flowers need to grow. Then
search for colorful flowers in the park and
make a fun craft to take home.
Hide and Snake
Wednesday, June 6; 11:00 a.m.–Noon
Look closely and discover how animals play hide and
seek. Play games, read a story, and make a camo craft
to learn about how and why animals blend in with their
surroundings in nature. Go on a nature hike and find
out how many hidden creatures we can see!
Nature Watchers
Preschool children with accompanying adult(s)
discover the natural world through stories, hands-on
nature activities, games, crafts and outdoor exploration.
For ages 3-5. Fee: $4/Child. Registration is required.
Meet at the Upper Pavilion.
Nature Families
Great for families with children of different ages.
For all ages; fee: $1/Person. Registration is required
for all family members and children must have
adult accompaniment. Meet at the Upper Pavilion.
Three Cheers for Trees
Tuesday, April 10; 11:00 a.m.–Noon
Trees are important in our daily lives. They not only
beautify our environment but also, provide homes and
food for wildlife. Learn the important role trees play
in our communities through games and hands-on
activities. Make paper and then discover the goods
we get from our woods!
Flower Fun
Tuesday, May 8; 11:00 a.m.–Noon
Flowers are very important to the animals in the
park. Learn the life cycle of a plant and which
animals depend on flowers. Discover how flowers
drink water in a fun science
experiment and then paint a
flower pot to take home.
Sneaky Snakes
Tuesday, June 5; 11:00 a.m.–Noon
Did you know there are over 3,000 species of snakes?
Sort through facts about these
reptiles in a fun trivia game. Learn
about their neat adaptations and
observe scales and snake skins
using hand lenses. Then meet "Popcorn,” our park's
corn snake!
Check Out A Discovery Box!
Want to explore the park with the knowledge of a
naturalist? Check out a discovery box from the park!
Discovery boxes are self-guided lesson plans,
intended for use by teachers of small classes or
parents who wish to educate children without
requesting a formal program through the office.
All boxes come complete with hands-on lesson
plans, equipment, story books, guides and
take-home activities!
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Crowder By Night
Family programs that explore the park at night. For all ages
(adult accompaniment is required for all children); fee:
$1/Person. Registration required. Meet at Heron Shelter.
Night Time Explorers
Friday, April 27, 7:30–8:30 p.m. The park comes alive after dark! Let the moon guide your
way as we stroll around the pond in search of these
nighttime critters. Play fun games and try to
catch some nocturnal bugs! Don't forget a
flashlight to spot the spiders.
Fantastic Frogs
Friday, May 25, 7:30–8:30 p.m. Rribbit! Listen to the chorus of frogs and toads as the sun
sets at Crowder Park. Sort through facts about toads and
frogs, play froggy bingo, and make a herp hotel! Then walk
down to the pond and hear our amphibian friends in action!
Firefly Frenzy
Friday, June 22, 7:30–8:30 p.m. How many fireflies can you catch? Sign up for an evening
of summer fun as we catch and release lightning bugs.
Explore what gives them a special glow through hands-on
discovery, games, and more!
Eco-Crafts Monday, April 23
11:00 a.m.–Noon
Help us celebrate Earth Day by
creating fun craft projects from
everyday objects! We will bring
the materials if you bring the
imagination. For all ages (adult
accompaniment required
for all children); fee:
FREE. Registration is
not required. Meet at the
Cardinal Shelter.
Spring Flowers Monday, May 28
11:00 a.m.–Noon
The flowers are in full bloom at the
park! Create a craft bursting with
color inspired by nature. We will
bring the materials if you bring the
imagination! For all ages (adult
accompaniment required for all
children); fee: FREE. Registration
is not required. Meet at the
Cardinal Shelter.
Fresh Fruits and Veggies Monday, June 25
11:00 a.m.–Noon
June is Fresh Fruits and Veggies
Month! Create a painting using fresh
produce as stamps. We will bring
the materials if you bring the
imagination. For all ages (adult
accompaniment required for all chil-
dren); fee: FREE.
Registration is not
required. Meet at the
Cardinal Shelter.
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Kids Get Crafty
April-June 2018 Programs at
Crowder County Park
Programs require registration at least three days prior to the program date. Space is limited - don’t miss out!
Visit our website, call (919) 662-2850 or email [email protected] to register or for more information.
Tiny Tots
Colors in Nature Monday, April 9; 10:30 a.m.– 11:00 a.m.
Practice your colors by sorting natural objects found in
the park! Then go on a nature hunt to find plants and
animals of different colors! For ages 18 months - 3 years
(with an accompanying adult); fee: $2/child. Registration
is required. Meet at the Upper Pavilion.
Movement in Nature
Monday, May 7; 10:30 a.m.– 11:00 a.m. Work on your motor skills through center-based activities.
Practice threading, sorting, jumping, and catching. Then
play with musical instruments. For ages 18 months - 3
years (with an accompanying adult); fee: $2/child.
Registration is required. Meet at the Upper Pavilion.
Animals in Nature
Monday, June 4; 10:30 a.m.– 11:00 a.m. Practice your recognition skills through sorting, matching,
and more! Move like animals in nature and find park
critters in a fun scavenger hunt. For
ages 18 months - 3 years (with an
accompanying adult); fee: $2/child.
Registration is required. Meet at the
Upper Pavilion.
continued Programs require registration at least three days prior to the program date. Space is limited - don’t miss out!
Visit our website, call (919) 662-2850 or email [email protected] to register or for more information.
Quarter Year Programs at
Crowder County Park
Volunteer at the Park!
Want to do more to help out your
community park? Consider volunteering
at Crowder County Park. Call us or stop
by to learn about the exciting new ways
you can lend a hand.
Call (919) 662-2850
Discover the Park
Explore the park and the plants and animals that
live here! Free. Registration not required.
Walk in the Woods Saturdays, April 14, May 19, and June 9
10:00—11:00 a.m.
Take a walk in the woods and discover the animals
and plants that call our park home. Help collect data
for our Natural Resource Inventory Database and
other citizen science projects.
All experience levels are welcome.
Let's learn together! For ages 14 & up;
Fee: FREE. Preregistration required.
Meet at the Park Office.
Discovery Tables Stop by our FREE discovery tables located
at the Park Office to explore fun facts
about the nature of the park!
Light Pollution Saturday, April 14 ; 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Songbirds Saturday, May 19; 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Trees Saturday, June 9; 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Polliwogs Summer Camp
This summer, Crowder County Park is offering three
drop-off mini camps for preschoolers ages 4-5.
Camps offer your preschooler hands-on nature activities
including visits with live animals, hikes, crafts, games,
and more. Each camp offers a different theme. There will
be two adult staff with the kids at all times. Kids bring
their own snacks. Preregistration is required. Camp size
is capped at 16, so sign up early! Fee: $36/child.
TREES
Tuesday–Thursday, June 12-14; 9:00 a.m.–Noon
Big and tall, short and small, trees come in all
shapes and sizes. You will be so amazed at
what trees do for our Earth! Discover the parts of
the tree and go on a scavenger hunt.
Then help us plant a flower to help feed the
butterflies and bees of the park.
WATER
Tuesday–Thursday, July 10–12; 9:00 a.m.–Noon
Where does our water come from and why is it
important? Learn about the water cycle, and explore
the critters that live in and around the pond. Prepare
to get wet as we splash around and learn about this
important resource!
ANIMALS
Tuesday–Thursday, August 7-9; 9:00 a.m.–Noon
Join us this week as we explore the animals that live
in the park. Collect bugs, slugs, and other slimy crit-
ters and learn about their habitat. Then meet
“Popcorn,” our corn snake, and other reptiles.
Visit www.wakegov.com/parks/crowder
and sign up for our email list to receive
program and volunteer information!