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We will be
Closed
on
New Year's Day
The Blue Jay Staff wishes you the very best in the coming year!
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Recycle your Christmas tree to mulch trails at Wake County Parks!--when you go for a walk you'll get to smell that fresh evergreen smell all over again!
Drop off your undecorated holiday trees at the following Wake County Parks 7 days a week
8 a.m. until sunset beginning on Dec. 26 and running through Jan. 26.
(parks are closed on New Year's Day)
Blue Jay Point County Park:
3200 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh
Harris Lake County Park
2112 County Park Drive, New Hill
Lake Crabtree County Park
1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville
Green Hills County Park
9300 Deponie Drive, Raleigh
For additional locations and holiday recycling information:
wakegov.com/happytrails
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Be sure to get the "inside scoop" at
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for
Teen and Adult
Volunteer
Craft Prep Days
Saturday, January 4
Saturday, February 8
Saturday, March 7
2 - 4 p.m.
Help prepare crafts and
materials for upcoming summer camps, family festivals and educational programs.
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We Need
Your Help!
We need EMPTY
20 oz Powerade or Gatorade
bottles (with lids) for an
upcoming project.
The important attributes of
these particular bottles are
- 20 oz. size
- larger opening
- super sturdy bottle
As with all of our "reuse" project supply requests, please do not buy these if you would not ordinarily do so--we are trying to capture reuse of something that would already have been headed to the solid waste stream, not create a new need.
Please drop empty bottles off at
the Education Center by mid January.
Thank You!
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Spotlight on
Blue Jay Staff
M
eet Dana Fitz-Simons
Park Technician
of Education
Dana began work at Blue Jay
in March of 2005!
What do you enjoy most about your
day-to-day work at the park?
Teaching and learning about different aspects of the natural world with our park patrons is what I enjoy most about my day-to-day work at the park.
Where does your passion for parks
stem from?
My passion for parks stem from my love of nature and desire for conservation of the natural world.
Where is your favorite place at
Blue Jay Point?
I love the ephemeral flower show on the Upper Barton portion of the FLT.
What has been your most interesting or memorable discovery in the park?
Discovering that Northern Water snakes give live birth by watching Wanda have 20 babies by the Education Pond has been my most memorable discovery in the park.
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(all programs require preregistration unless otherwise noted)
Nature Peekers:
The Snowy Day
Tuesday, January 7
10:30 - 11 a.m.
(for kids ages 18 mos. to 3 years and their grown-up)
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, is the simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night. Just as a little boy experiences adventures with snow we'll explore some fun snow crafts too! .
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Fee: Free!
Nature Stories:
Welcoming Winter
Wednesday, January 15
1 - 2 p.m.
(for kids ages 3 - 5 and their grown-ups)
Brrrrr! When it's cold, you put on a coat. What do you suppose critters do? Learn how different animal groups deal with the winter cold. Bring your coat too, for this all outside adventure.
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Family Wildlife Series
Owl Prowl
Saturday, January 18
6 - 7:15 p.m.
Venture into the night on a Blue Jay hike. Learn about owl habits and adaptations as we listen for these nocturnal birds. This adventure is for families with kids ages 5 and up.
Fee: Free!
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Family Wildlife Series
Tricky Tracks
Saturday, January 25
10-11 a.m.
Come dressed for the weather so you can roam the park learning the fine art of "tracking". Make a cast of an animal track to take home.
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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Flying WILD Workshop
Wednesday, February 12, 9 a.m. -4 p.m.
Flying WILD professional development workshops are designed with urban/suburban educators in mind. Each training session provides formal and nonformal teachers of K-12 students with a comprehensive overview of Flying WILD: An Educator's Guide to Celebrating Birds, as well as practical hands-on training in its implementation. Workshop facilitators also share information about migratory birds and their conservation needs and help participants become networked into the bird conservation community in their community
Each participating educator receives a complimentary copy of Flying WILD: An Educator's Guide to Celebrating Birds and a certificate indicating 6-hours of professional development training upon completion of the workshop. This workshop is approved for Criteria I credit in the NC EE Certification program. Bring a bag lunch and drink. Adult Workshop, FREE but preregistration required.
Serious Skills for Adults:
Winter Tree ID
Saturday, January 25, 1 - 3 p.m.
Learn how to identify trees in the winter. Demystify buds, leaf scars and bud scales! You will learn hands-on techniques to help you identify trees while in the classroom and then take off into the woods
to practice skills.
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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Please let us know how we are doing!
Survey Link
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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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