Wake County

Location: Durant Nature Preserve

Description: Insects are amazing and humans could not survive on Earth without them.  One great thing about insects is that we can often watch them throughout their entire life cycle, even in a very small space. We will talk about how to take native insects (caterpillars, etc.) that you might find in your own backyard and safely raise them in your house, as well as some tips about what to watch for as they grow. Price includes your own insect-rearing kit. Children must be accompanied by adults. Children and adults must register.

Location: Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve

Location: Durant Nature Preserve

Description: Ever wanted to see the world from a different perspective? We'll take a nature "hike" on the water, to view plants and the organisms that live in them (birds, insects, etc.). We'll explore our lake by canoe to learn about the ecology of Durant. Bring a water bottle, and a waterproof bag to put things you want to keep dry. Some prior boating experience recommended. Adults only--please pre-register online.

Cost: $10

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Location: Durant Nature Preserve

Location: Durant Nature Preserve

Description: In honor of pride month, we'll explore the vast array of reproductive adaptations and behaviors in organisms around the preserve. From female insects that reproduce just fine without a male, to plants that have male and female body parts, to critters where males present as females and females present as males, life at the preserve is fascinating. Join us as we learn and celebrate the diversity in nature all around us. Bring a water bottle. Please pre-register online.

Cost: $5

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Location: Durant Nature Preserve

Description: According to NCpedia.org, there are over 4000 native plant species In North Carolina—if you look outside and just see a sea of green, you are not alone! This workshop will provide you with tools you can use to help distinguish one plant from another. We will also discuss why it matters which plants are which, to us and to other animals that eat plants. No experience necessary. Children must be accompanied by adults. Children and adults must register.

Cost: $5

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Location: Durant Nature Preserve

Description: Help us celebrate World Migratory Bird Day (coming later this month)! Although it is sometimes difficult to spot birds, many people enjoy birds for their songs. Birds sing for many reasons, and often it helps them if their songs are different from those of other birds. We will discuss ways we can identify birds and learn about birds by listening to their songs. Children must be accompanied by adults. Children and adults must register.

Cost: $5

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Location: Durant Nature Preserve

Description: Piedmont blue ghost fireflies are spring fireflies. They are very elusive, so much so that they were only recently recognized as a new species in the Piedmont. We'll join the hunt as part of the City Nature Challenge 2024. Bring a flashlight and water bottle. Pre-registration is required.

Cost: $5

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Location: Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve

Description: Pollination usually involves a relationship between plants and animals. Often it is beneficial to both plants and animals, yet  sometimes one partner deceives the other. We'll talk about the pollination process, and we'll look for pollinators on plants at Horseshoe Farm Preserve, documenting them on iNaturalist. Children must be accompanied by adults.  Pre-registration is required.

Cost: $5

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Location: Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve

Description: Pollination usually involves a relationship between plants and animals. Often it is beneficial to both plants and animals, yet  sometimes one partner deceives the other. We'll talk about the pollination process, and we'll look for pollinators on plants at Horseshoe Farm Preserve, documenting them on iNaturalist. Children must be accompanied by adults.  Pre-registration is required.

Cost: $5