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Programs require registration at least three days prior to the program date. Space is limited - don’t miss out!
Call (919) 662-2850 or email [email protected] to register or for more information.
Nature Families
Great for families with children of different ages.
For all ages; fee: $5/Family. Preregistration is required.
Turtles and Tortoises
Tuesday, July 15; 11 am-12 pm There are over 200 different species of turtles in the
world! Join us and discover which turtles and tortoises
call Crowder home. Play turtle tag, discover the shells
and eggs of these reptiles and observe a few species up
close! Then make a fun turtle craft to take home.
Beautiful Butterflies
Tuesday, August 5; 11 am-12 pm Butterflies are flying all over the park! Learn about
their habitat, adaptations and life cycle through hands-on
activities and games. Observe common NC butterflies
throughout the park on a fun nature walk, then make a
colorful butterfly craft take home.
The Needs of Seeds
Tuesday, September 9; 11 am-12 pm Do you know that seeds provide the bulk of the
world's daily food? From your breakfast cereal to
your dinner pizza, your food started as a seed!
Learn the parts of a flower and what a seed needs
to grow. Create a seed mosaic and then take home
a Lima bean to grow in your window.
July-September 2014 Programs at
Crowder District Park
Crowder By Night
Family programs that explore the park at night.
For all ages; fee: $5/Family .
Preregistration is required.
Firefly Frenzy Friday, July 25; 7:30-8:30 pm
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!
Night Lights Friday, August 15; 7:30-8:30 pm
Lights help us see in the dark but what happens when there is too much light at night? Explore light
pollution and how the different types of shades of light effect wildlife. Measure the stars and discover
the importance of the moon for sea turtles. Then have fun with glow sticks!
Night Time Critters Friday, September 26; 7-8 pm
Nocturnal animals can be seen scurrying about - can
you see them? Learn about raccoons and opossums
through games and crafts. Discover fun facts through
a who's who trivia game and test your sense of
touch with our mystery box!
Family Features
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: $5/Family. Preregistration is required.
Wonderful Wetlands Sunday, July 13
2-3 pm
Marshes, bogs and swamps have
one thing in common - they are all
wetlands! Build a wetland in a
hands-on science experiment.
Explore the important role
wetlands play in an ecosystem and
get a fish eye view of pollution.
Then learn who calls this neat
habitat home through a fun game.
Three Cheers for Trees Sunday, August 10
2-3 pm
Trees are very important in our
daily lives. They not only beautify
our environment but 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 that
we get from our woods!
Tracks and Traps Sunday, September 28
2-3 pm
Tracks can tell us so much about
an animal's behavior. Learn to
read the land - who has been here,
where they were going and how
fast! Observe nature around us
on a habitat hike and create
bug traps to catch your favorite
insects. Then make and take
home a cast animal track.
Turtle Tales
Wednesday, July 16; 1-2 pm Turtles carry their homes on their backs wherever
they go! Read a story about these slow moving animals
and discover the difference between land and water
turtles. Take a nature walk to discover how many
and what kinds of turtles are swimming in our
pond, then make a fun turtle shell.
Winged Wonders
Wednesday, August 6; 1-2 pm Butterflies feed on the sweet nectar from flowers but
what do caterpillars eat? Read "The Very Hungry
Caterpillar" and discover caterpillars' favorite foods.
Learn the life cycle of butterflies and make a caterpillar
necklace. Then go on a scavenger hunt to search for this
neat insect’s favorite foods!
Super Seeds
Wednesday, September 10; 1-2 pm Seeds come in all shapes and sizes. Sort seeds from
trees, plants and flowers to discover the many seeds of
the park. Learn which animals like to eat seeds of trees
and flowers. Then make a living necklace to take home!
Turtle Team
Wednesday, July 16; 11 am-12 pm Did you know turtles are considered one of the last
living dinosaurs? Discover cool facts about turtles and
their neat adaptations. Learn the differences between
turtles and tortoises and play a turtle-themed game.
Then walk around the pond to spy on our reptile friends.
Perfect Pollinators
Wednesday, August 6; 11 am-12 pm Pollinators, masters of migration, quick change artists -
these are just a few of the roles butterflies play. Learn
the parts of the butterfly and their special adaptations.
Go on a nature walk to search for common NC species
and plant a flower in our butterfly garden. Then make a
beautiful take home craft.
Seeds, From Here to There
Wednesday, September 10; 11 am-12 pm What are seeds and where do they come from?
Learn how seeds pop, fly, twirl and stick in order to
move around. Go on a scavenger hunt to find the
many seeds of the park. Then create a plant pal.
Nature Friends
Explore the natural world through hikes, nature
activities, outdoor exploration, games and crafts.
Meet at the Park Pavilion. For ages 6-9. Fee: $4/Child
or $10 for 3 NF programs. Preregistration is required.
continued Nature Watchers
Preschool children with accompanying adult(s)
discover the natural world through stories, hands-on nature
activities, games, crafts and outdoor exploration. Meet at
the Park Pavilion. For ages 3-5. Fee: $4/Child/Program
or $10 for 3 NW programs. Preregistration is required.
Quarter Year Programs at
Crowder District Park
Tiny Tots - New Series!
Toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years with accompanying adult(s)
discover the natural world through stories, hands-on
nature activities, games, crafts, and outdoor exploration.
Fee: $2/Child. Preregistration is required.
Shapes in Nature Monday, September 8; 10:30-11 am
Join us for our new Tiny Tots program series!
Work with your toddler to practice their shapes
and develop their fine motor skills through
games and hands-on activities. Go on a nature hunt
to find plants and animals of different shapes.
Kids Get Crafty
Animal Art Saturday, August 9; 11am– 12pm
There are so many animals that call our park
home. Join us for a full hour of crafts using our
forest friends as our muse! Make a raccoon mask,
a slithering snake and a few leaf animals! Come
prepared to get messy and be creative. For all
ages; fee: $4/Child. Preregistration is required.
Keep up with all of the park’s
events and happenings!
www.facebook.com/crowderpark
www.twitter.com/CrowderPark
Visit www.wakegov.com/parks/crowder
and sign up for our email list to receive information on
programs and volunteer opportunities!
continued Programs require registration at least three days prior to the program date. Space is limited - don’t miss out!
Call (919) 662-2850 or email [email protected] to register or for more information.
July-September 2014 Programs at
Crowder District Park
Volunteer Opportunities
Consider volunteering at Crowder!
Call us at (919) 662-2850 or stop by the park to
learn about the ways you can lend a hand.
Service Saturday
Saturday, September 13
9 am-12 pm
Do you love Crowder District Park?
Do you enjoy spending time outside getting your
hands dirty and making a difference? Crowder's
Volunteer Day is for you! Great for students who need
service hours or large groups. For ages 14 and up; fee:
free. Preregistration and a signed Wake County
volunteer waiver are required.
Polliwogs Summer Camp
This summer, Crowder District Park is offering drop-off
mini camps for children ages 4-5. Camps offer your pre-
schooler 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. Fee: $36/child.
Water
Tuesday – Thursday, July 22 – 24; 9 am– 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! (Track 4,
traditional and homeschool)
Animals
Tuesday – Thursday, August 12– 14; 9 am– Noon Join us as we explore the animals that live in the park.
Collect bugs, slugs and other slimy critters and learn
about their habitat. Then meet “Popcorn” our corn snake
and other reptiles. (Track 3, traditional and homeschool)
Special Event
3rd Annual Best Dog Tricks & Costume Contests Sunday, August 24; 1-4pm
In celebration of National Dog Day on August 26, we're
looking for the best dog tricks and costumes in Wake
County! If your dog has a special talent and/or a super
cool costume, come and show us at Crowder District
Park. The contests will include youth and adult catego-
ries (for humans and dogs). For all ages; FREE.
Preregistration is not required.
Family Pond Study
This free drop-in discovery table does not require
preregistration. Meet a park naturalist on the boardwalk to
study a different critter each month. For all ages.
Peek into Ponds
Saturday, July 12; 1-3 pm
Peek into the water as we explore the critters that are
swimming underneath the surface.
Dancing Dragonflies
Saturday, August 23; 1-3 pm
Discover dragonflies and what the stages of the life cycle
are that they're in. Learn the parts of the dragonfly and
spot some common North Carolina species.
Busy Beavers
Saturday, September 27; 1-3 pm Learn the unique adaptations of beavers and
study a pelt, track and skull!
Track Out Days
Bird Brains
Tuesday-Thursday, Sept. 23-25; 1-4 pm Experience hands-on, indoor and outdoor science and
learn all about birds! Study what makes birds fly by
exploring feathers, flight patterns and wings. Learn the
life cycle of birds and identify the birds of NC to
become a junior bird watcher!