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Fall Trail Tip!
Fall brings cooler weather and
Hunting Season!
THERE IS NO HUNTING ALLOWED ON BLUE JAY PROPERTY
but be aware that once you leave Blue Jay's boundaries, you may be crossing into State Game Lands. The end of Blue Jay's property is clearly marked, and you have to cross Six Forks Road or a long bridge to get to State Game Lands so it won't happen by accident.
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Blue Jay's
Overnight Lodge
Are you a Teacher, a Scout Leader or a
Y-Guide Dad?
Blue Jay's Overnight Lodge is the perfect location for working on the science and nature portions of your group's curriculum AND is affordably priced ($50/night for an entire school class, $75/night for an entire non-profit youth group) The Lodge sleeps a total of 36 people in two single gender bunkrooms. Add a kitchen, grill, firepit and 236 acres of Blue Jay park land--what more could you ask for?
(includes printable Lodge info)
available dates.
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Scout Saturdays
at Blue Jay Point
Offered at 1:30 p.m. or 3 p.m. on selected Saturdays during the school year, these one hour FREE
group programs are designed for troops/groups of 10-15 appropriate aged scouts to help complete requirements for particular achievements.
We still have opening for the
following sessions:
November 23 Bears: Furs, Feathers
& Ferns
February 15 Webelo: Earth Rocks
Call (919) 870-4330 to
confirm availability and make a
reservation for your group--
these sessions are FREE!
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for
Teen and Adult
Volunteer
Craft Prep Days
Saturday, November 2 or
Saturday, December 7
2 - 4 p.m.
Help prepare crafts and
materials for upcoming summer camps, family festivals and educational programs.
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Spotlight on
Blue Jay Staff
M
eet Daniel Niwinski
Park Aide-Operations
began in May 201
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What do you enjoy most about your
day-to-day work at the park?
Seeing people enjoying and using the park. It is truly rewarding to see the work we do as the staff, keeping the park maintained and functional, come back through as positive experiences for our patrons.
Where does your passion for parks
stem from?
Passion for parks really came to me in college, when I switched my major to Recreation Management at Appalachian State University. Once I started studying and realizing the true value of parks, it became the obvious career path for me!
Where is your favorite place at
Blue Jay Point?
Beaver Point, it's the more secluded of the 3 point trails. Which gives it a nice calmness while sitting on the bench and overlooking
the lake.
What has been your most interesting or memorable discovery in the park?
The first time making it to the top of the big hill at Green Hills County Park. I was running at Green Hills and decided to challenge myself to run to the top. It was well worth it! Made it to the top just as the sun was going down, absolutely gorgeous!
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(all programs require preregistration unless otherwise noted)
Nature Peekers:
Count Down to Fall
Tuesday, October 8
10:30 - 11 a.m.
(for kids ages 18 mos. to 3 years and their grown-up)
Count backwards from ten to one during one of the most colorful times of year: fall. Learn about the bright, colorful leaves and the trees from which they fall in
Count Down to Fall by Fran Hawk.
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Fee: Free!
Nature Stories:
The Changing Season
Wednesday, October 16
1 - 2 p.m.
(for kids ages 3 - 5 and their grown-ups)
Learn why our seasons change and
about special animal and tree activities
related to our current season.
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Family Wildlife Series
A World of Webs
Saturday, October 19
10-11 a.m.
Spider webs are one of nature's most beautiful
designs, while food webs help explain what plants
and animals need to grow and how they are
dependent. Explore nearby fields and woods for
a variety of spiders and the webs they weave,
then we'll include spiders in our food web game!
Fee: Free!
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Family Wildlife Series
Howl-O-Ween
Saturday, October 19
2-3 p.m.
Learn all about the reintroduction of Red Wolves
into the NC wilds and about the expansion of
coyotes into NC. territory. Family program
for ages 5 and up, please.
Fee: Free!
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Be sure to check your email address you used for registering for the program for any status updates, check FB for weather updates or call (919) 870-4330 if you
have questions!
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Growing Up WILD Workshop
Wednesday, December 4, 9 a.m. -4 p.m.
Growing Up WILD is geared towards educators of children between the ages of 3-7 years old and is correlated to the National Association for the Education of Young People Standards and the Head Start Domains. Facilitated by CC King, this 6-hour workshop counts as a Criteria I workshop in the NC Environmental Education Certification Program. CEU credit will be available upon the completion of a homework assignment. Meet at the Blue Jay Center for Environmental Education and bring a bag lunch. FREE but pre-registration is required.
Fee: Free!
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Serious Skills for Adults:
Capturing That Sense of Wonder
Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.- Noon
Join Wende Essrow, award winning author and artist to learn creative ways to combine poetry, art, and still shots to express what you feel while you are out in nature. Bring your smart phone and your sense of wonder as we spend time on the trail reconnecting with nature, capturing images and then returning to our classroom to create an example collaborative product of our work. Feel unartistic? Learn about some apps and other resources that will lend you a creative hand. This workshop will count for Criteria II credit for the NC EE Certification program and is equally appropriate for every parent, grandparent or educator who
has
ever wanted to share their love of the
outdoors
in a tangible way.
Remember--
In
MOST cases Blue Jay's programs go on rain or
shine with awesome indoor activities to make up for
any missed opportunities outdoors.
Be sure to check your email address you used
for registering for the program for any program status updates,
or call (919) 870-4330
if you have questions!
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Take a minute and let us know what you like about your favorite park!
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Contact us:
Blue Jay Point County Park
3200 Pleasant Union Church Road
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4330
Find us on Facebook!
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