Get Going Guide - Charlotte-Mecklenburg County
Get Going Guide - Charlotte-Mecklenburg County
Get Going Guide - Charlotte-Mecklenburg County
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<strong>Mecklenburg</strong> <strong>County</strong> Park & Recreation<br />
McDowell Nature Center<br />
Kayak and Camping on<br />
Mountain Island Lake<br />
Pack an overnight bag and join us for kayaking<br />
and camping on Mountain Island Lake! We<br />
will be enjoying an afternoon kayaking tour of<br />
the lake that will depart from Latta Plantation<br />
Nature Preserve and end at a camp that will be<br />
set up for you by our staff. We will enjoy dinner<br />
while watching the sunset from a secluded cove,<br />
a campfire, and an optional night paddle. In the<br />
morning we will wake up to breakfast prepared<br />
by our staff and enjoy a morning paddle back to<br />
Latta Plantation Nature Preserve. Be prepared<br />
for semi-primitive camping and please pack<br />
weather appropriate clothing. Camping and<br />
paddling gear will be provided as well as dinner<br />
and breakfast. Contact Kelly Alford at 704-875-<br />
1392 with questions. Registration Required.<br />
Horse Trailer Overflow Lot<br />
Latta Plantation Nature Preserve<br />
Ages 13 and Older (under 18 must have adult)<br />
$25.00 Single Ages 13 and up<br />
$40.00 Tandem Ages 10 and up with adult<br />
#43155 May 11-12, 3:00pm Sat to 11:00am Sun<br />
BSA: Wilderness Survival<br />
Upon completion of this course, all registered<br />
Boy Scouts will earn the Wilderness Survival<br />
Merit Badge. Scouts will have instructional and<br />
practical sessions during the day then complete<br />
their requirements by sleeping overnight in<br />
a shelter that they have constructed out of<br />
natural materials. Please bring clothing and rain<br />
gear that will be safe and appropriate for an<br />
overnight stay in your shelter without the use of<br />
a sleeping bag. Lunch, dinner and breakfast will<br />
be provided. This will take place at Rural Hill<br />
near Latta Plantation Nature Preserve. All day<br />
Saturday, ends at noon Sunday. Max 12 students.<br />
Please bring a water bottle, snacks, and a bed<br />
sheet that can get dirty. Note any food allergies.<br />
Call Latta Plantation Nature Center for directions<br />
at 704-875-1392. Registration Required.<br />
Rural Hill Shelter<br />
Ages 13 - 17 $35.00<br />
#43095 Mar 23-24 9:00am Sat to 12:00pm Sun<br />
Teen Backpack Trip<br />
<strong>Get</strong> out of town during spring break and visit<br />
the beautiful Cumberland Island National<br />
Seashore in Georgia. We will travel by van to<br />
St. Mary’s, Georgia where we will catch a ferry<br />
ride over to this historic island. Once on the<br />
island, we will hike to several campsites while<br />
exploring the historical sites, forests, and beaches<br />
that the island has to offer. Be prepared for<br />
primitive camping and backpacking during<br />
this trip. Meals will be provided during the<br />
camping portions. Bring money for food stops<br />
to and from Cumberland Island. Basic camping<br />
and backpacking gear will be provided and a<br />
packing list will be explained upon registration.<br />
A pre-trip meeting is required and will be<br />
scheduled approximately 2 weeks before the trip.<br />
Registration required.<br />
Latta Plantation Nature Center<br />
Ages 14 - 17 $115.00<br />
#43096 Apr 3-7 9:00am Wed to 9:00am Sun<br />
Wilderness First Aid<br />
We are proud to announce that we will be<br />
offering Wilderness First Aid certification<br />
through partnership with Landmark Learning<br />
and the Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS.<br />
Upon successful completion of this training, each<br />
participant will receive their certification in<br />
Wilderness First Aid. There will be an optional<br />
CPR class Friday night and the First Aid class<br />
will take place Saturday and Sunday. This is a<br />
hands-on intensive training perfect for outdoor<br />
professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Join<br />
us for a fun and practical training that just might<br />
save your life! Max 30 students. Students should<br />
bring a bag lunch, writing utensils, and paper.<br />
Students should be prepared with weather<br />
appropriate clothing. Hours are subject to class<br />
needs and certification is dependent on the<br />
outcome of the final test. Registration Required.<br />
Reedy Creek Park Shelter #3<br />
Ages 16 and Older<br />
#43097 First Aid Only $200.00<br />
#43098 CPR & Wilderness First Aid $265.00<br />
CPR Apr 26 Fri 6:00pm to 9:00pm<br />
Wilderness First Aid<br />
Apr 27-28 Sat - Sun 9:00am to 6:00pm<br />
American Canoe Association:<br />
Fundamentals of Kayaking<br />
Develop your kayaking skills through this ACA<br />
Level 1 kayaking class on Mountain Island<br />
Lake. This class is perfect for beginners or those<br />
wanting to practice their skills with ACA certified<br />
instructors. We will cover topics including: boat<br />
types, entering/exiting the boat, paddle strokes,<br />
rescues, and safety equipment. Please bring a<br />
lunch, change of clothes (one set will get wet!),<br />
and shoes that can get wet. All kayaking<br />
equipment will be provided. This class will be<br />
held at Latta Plantation Nature Preserve.<br />
Maximum 10 students. Registration Required.<br />
Horse Trailer Overflow Lot<br />
Latta Plantation Nature Preserve<br />
Ages 16 and Older $50.00<br />
#43149 May 4 Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm<br />
Lake Wylie Sunset Kayak Tour<br />
Join us for a relaxing kayak tour. During this class<br />
we will learn the basics of flat water kayaking<br />
while watching the sunset over Lake Wylie. We<br />
will also learn some of the history of the lake<br />
including Buster Boyd Bridge which connects<br />
North Carolina to South Carolina. Maximum 8<br />
singles, 4 tandems, max 10 participant boats per<br />
trip. Registration Required.<br />
McDowell Preserve Waterfront Dock<br />
Ages 16 and Older<br />
$15.00 Single, $20.00 Tandem<br />
#43983 May 1 Wed 6:00pm to 8:00pm<br />
#43984 May 8 Wed 6:00pm to 8:00pm<br />
#43985 May 15 Wed 6:00pm to 8:00pm<br />
#43986 May 22 Wed 6:00pm to 8:00pm<br />
#43987 May 29 Wed 6:00pm to 8:00pm<br />
Homeschool<br />
Homeschool Family Nature Hikes<br />
Bring out the family for our monthly guided<br />
nature hike. Each month we will explore<br />
different areas within McDowell Nature<br />
Preserve and stop along the way to learn about<br />
our plant and animal neighbors. Registration<br />
Required.<br />
McDowell Nature Center<br />
Ages 6 and older FREE<br />
#43991 Mar 1 Fri 10:00am to 11:30am<br />
#43992 Apr 1 Mon 10:00am to 11:30am<br />
#43993 May 3 Fri 10:00am to 11:30am<br />
Comparative Zoology & Anatomy<br />
In this homeschool series, we take an in-depth<br />
look at how different groups of animals use<br />
very different organs and body parts to achieve<br />
the essential functions of locomotion, respiration<br />
and digestion. NOTE: Participants will use<br />
dissection to study the anatomy of the animal<br />
of that particular class. Registration Required.<br />
McDowell Nature Center<br />
Ages 12 - 15 $8.00 per class<br />
Theme: Invertebrates (Earthworms)<br />
#43994 Mar 8 Fri 2:00pm to 3:30pm<br />
Theme: Invertebrates (Crayfish)<br />
#43995 Apr 5 Fri 2:00pm to 3:30pm<br />
Theme: Invertebrates (Frogs)<br />
#43996 May 10 Fri 2:00pm to 3:30pm<br />
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