Raleigh nature events

Wetland Birds Intermediate

Wednesday, Aug 7 9:00a

Join local expert, John Gerwin, to learn how to observe, appreciate and identify birds. John is Curator of Ornithology at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences...

A Family Walk in the Park

Thursday, Aug 15 6:30p

Durant Nature Park, Raleigh

Bring the whole family for a leisurely walk to explore the park after a long day at work (or school)...

What's a Scrud?

Thursday, Jul 18 12:00p

Walnut Creek Wetlands Center, Raleigh

Schools out! Come over to the Walnut Creek Wetland for exploration of the Little Rock and Walnut Creeks...

Lake Wheeler Canoe Tour

Saturday, Jul 13 8:00a

Lake Wheeler Park, Raleigh

Take a 2 hour tour of Lake Wheeler. Enjoy a peaceful morning paddling on the waters of Lake Wheeler Park. You will be guided around the lake on a leisurely paddle in one of our canoes...

Family Fishing Fun

Saturday, May 25 1:00p

Historic Yates Mill County Park, Raleigh

Come out to the millpond and fish the old fashioned way! Cane pole, tackle, bait and basic instruction provided...

Indoor Fairy Gardening

Saturday, Jun 1 10:00a

Atlantic Avenue Orchid & Garden Center, Raleigh

These miniature gardens, complete with miniature indoor plants, walkways, and trinkets are a delightful addition to the garden. With endless design possibilities all you need is a big imagination...

For Goodness Snakes

Saturday, Jul 13 2:00p

Durant Nature Park, Raleigh

Come discover the truth about these often misunderstood animals as we visit with our friendly, resident snakes...

Mordecai Free Friday

Friday, Aug 16 10:00a

Mordecai Historic Park, Raleigh

Mordecai will offer free tours throughout the day on this special Friday. Tours include the Mordecai Mansion, Andrew Johnson Birthplace, St. Mark s Chapel, and Allen Kitchen...

What's a Scrud?

Thursday, Jun 13 12:00p

Walnut Creek Wetlands Center, Raleigh

Schools out! Come over to the Walnut Creek Wetland for exploration of the Little Rock and Walnut Creeks...

Dragonfly Days

Sunday, Jul 14 2:00p

Durant Nature Park, Raleigh

These speedy, colorful insects are a welcome summer staple. Find out some amazing facts about these dancing darters and why they are so beneficial to us...

Fishing 101

Saturday, Jul 20 10:00a

Durant Nature Park, Raleigh

It s summer time and the living is easy! What better way to spend a summer morning than fishing? Join us for a quick lesson before we send you out to catch the big one ...

Fun with Fireflies

Friday, Jun 14 8:00p

Durant Nature Park, Raleigh

You know it s summer when the fireflies are lighting up the night sky. What better way to spend a summer evening than learning all about these fun, flying, flashing insects...

Kid's Nature Night

Friday, Jun 14 5:00p

Walnut Creek Wetlands Center, Raleigh

Do you need a little time to yourself at the end of the week? Drop your kids off for a fun Friday night. We ll learn about nature, explore outside, play games and do a craft...

Paddle the Pond Canoe Float

Saturday, May 25 9:00a

Historic Yates Mill County Park, Raleigh

See Yates Mill Pond from the water! Canoes, paddles, life jackets and basic instruction provided. For ages 6 & up with accompanying adult, fee: $10 per canoe, weather permitting...

All Boxed Up

Saturday, Aug 3 2:00p

Durant Nature Park, Raleigh

Learn how our state reptile, the Eastern Box Turtle protects itself, what it eats, how long it lives, plus lots more! You ll get a chance to meet a live box turtle, play some turtle games and make ...

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