Get Going Guide - Charlotte-Mecklenburg County

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Twilight and Campfire Hike
Following a twilight walk along Reedy’s trails,
we will enjoy a warm campfire that provides
the perfect setting for storytelling. Hear some
of our favorite nighttime stories, and roast
marshmallows over the fire.
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Ages 8 and Older FREE
#42901 May 10 Fri 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Creek Walkin’
Join us on an exciting expedition into the
depths of the Reedy Creek Nature Preserve.
We will travel not by trail, but through water.
It will feel as though you stepped back in time.
Come prepared to get wet and muddy.
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Ages 8 and Older FREE
#42802 May 19 Sun 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Wonderful Weather
Weather can be exciting and surprising!
Through fun and easy activities, you’ll learn
why we see morning dew, rain and clouds.
We’ll then go outside and observe the weather
here at Reedy Creek.
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Ages 8 and Older FREE
#42804 May 25 Sat 11:00am to 12:00pm
Evening Kayak at
Mountain Island Lake
Enjoy a naturalist-led kayak on Mountain
Island Lake. This will be a relaxing paddle
weaving in and out through the coves of the
lake. All levels welcome.
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Ages 12 and Older $15.00 Single kayak
$20.00 Tandem kayak
#42881 May 23 Thu 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Homeschool
Homeschool: Animals a la Mode
Our planet is full of life and amazing animals!
Explore the many different kinds of animal life
our planet supports. In these sessions, students
will interact with live animals and learn about
the specific needs of each. Then we will venture
out in the preserve in search of these animals
and learn the complex relationships that exist
between animals and their habitats.
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Ages 5 to 7 $5.00
#42987 Mar 12 Tue 1:30pm to 3:00pm
#42989 Mar 26 Tue 1:30pm to 3:00pm
#42990 Apr 9 Tue 1:30pm to 3:00pm
#42991 Apr 23 Tue 1:30pm to 3:00pm
#42992 May 14 Tue 1:30pm to 3:00pm
#42993 May 28 Tue 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Homeschool: Living Laboratory
Learn the basics of biology in the laboratory.
We will use the tools of the biologist such as
microscopes and experiments to investigate
life science.
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Ages 8 to 12 $5.00
#43037 Mar 12 Tue 1:30pm to 3:00pm
#43038 Mar 26 Tue 1:30pm to 3:00pm
#43039 Apr 9 Tue 1:30pm to 3:00pm
#43040 Apr 23 Tue 1:30pm to 3:00pm
#43041 May 14 Tue 1:30pm to 3:00pm
#43042 May 28 Tue 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Homeschool: Advanced Life
Science Field Study
Learn field techniques of biological science while
doing actual data collection in the following
topics. Be prepared to be outside and on the
trails most of the time with some additional time
in the lab.
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Ages 13 to 18 $5.00/session
Soil Biology - Mollusk Survey
#44581 Mar 4 Mon 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Biotic Index of Streams
#44583 Mar 18 Mon 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Botanical Basics and Herbarium Collections
#44584 Apr 8 Mon 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Wetland Species Survey
#44585 Apr 22 Mon 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Insect Specimen Survey
#44586 May 6 Mon 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Forestry Techniques
#44587 May 20 Mon 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Teens
Yoga at the Nature Center
Slow down and connect with your breath in
this gentle yoga class. No experience needed.
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Ages 16 and Older $5.00
Ongoing Tue 6:15pm to 7:15pm
BioDiversity Hike:
Weymouth Woods
This month we will be exploring the beautiful
and unique sandhills ecosystem. Some of the
highlights include walking along towering
longleaf pines and possibly getting a glance at
the endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker.
Must be able to hike 7 - 9 miles on uneven
terrain. Some trails are strenuous.
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Ages 16 and Older $12.00
#42860 Mar 2 Sat 8:00am to 6:00pm
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