Get excited with us as we talk about how the wetland prepares for winter in our winter adaptations class! This course will include several introductory topics of discussion and include activities that get your body moving and test your investigation skills. 

Gather with us for a Winter Solstice stroll. On the shortest day of the year, we’ll enjoy a crisp evening stroll before the longest night of winter. Encounter wildlife and plants along the way and learn about their adaptations for cold season survival. We’ll end the evening with some storytelling and forest meditation. A great way to enjoy an easy walk with friends and family. All ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by adult. Not all trails may be accessible by strollers.

Ages 3 – 7. Bring your budding naturalist to Walnut Creek Wetland Park for an exciting learning experience! A craft, engaging activity, perhaps a story and a guided walk through the wetland will awaken your child’s sense of wonder. Each month features a different theme. Adults must be present with children. Please register at least four days in advance.

What kind of tree is that? Participants will learn to identify local trees based on bark, limbs, buds, and branching patterns, as well as leaves, seeds and habitat. Participants will receive field guides for local trees to keep and take home. This is an outdoor program, and participants should dress for the weather conditions. This course is worth 3 hours of Criteria 2 credit towards NC Environmental Educator certification.