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APRIL PUBLIC PROGRAMS
Programs at Harris Lake County Park
Kids Discover Nature:
Who is in the Garden?
Thursday, April 4; 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
For ages 2-5 with accompanying adult
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What animals live in a garden? Come find out as we read Who Is in the Garden by Vera Rosenberry. We’ll take a walk through our Educational Garden to look and listen for critters. Afterwards, we’ll plant seeds for you to take home so you can start your own garden!
Meet at the Cypress Shelter.
Butterfly Bounty
Sunday, April 7; 1:30-3 p.m.
For ages 6 and up
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This program is full. Please join the wait list.
You might know about Monarch butterflies, and maybe you’ve seen a big Tiger Swallowtail, but there are butterflies of many sizes and colors. From tiny skippers to impressive admirals, come learn about butterfly diversity, life cycle, and common species found at Harris Lake County Park! Bring binoculars if you have them and come prepared to walk around in search of these fluttery insects. Space is limited.
Meet at the picnic tables in the Educational Garden.
Spring Wildflowers
Wednesday, April 10; 10:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.
*WCPSS Teacher Workday
For ages 8 and up
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Spring is a magical time of year as woodland wildflowers respond to the warming sun. These ephemerals are visible for just a short period and support pollinators when food is scarce. Join us for a leisurely hike to see the blooms while we can! We will start from the Disc Golf/Fishing Pond gravel parking lot for an out-and-back walk on part of the Peninsula Trail. Space is limited. This is a WCPSS teacher workday. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water.
Meet at the gravel disc golf parking lot (first gravel lot on your right after you enter)
Fishing for Beginners
Sunday, April 14; 1:30-3 p.m.
For ages 5 and up
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Almost full!
Participants will learn about a cherished outdoor pastime. The program will cover fishing basics such as how to prepare a rod and reel, what to have in your tackle box, baiting a hook, casting your line, and how to handle fish. We’ll learn about fish identification and common fish species that can be found in our Fishing Pond. Instruction will be followed by an opportunity to fish in the pond. Fishing poles and bait will be provided, or you may bring your own. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Meet at the Fishing Pond (first gravel lot on your right).
Citizen Science Thursday:
Harris Lake ecoEXPLORERS
Thursday, April 18; 2-3:30 p.m.
For ages 10 and up
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Interested in becoming a citizen scientist and improving your nature identification skills with park staff? We’ve got the opportunity for you! Harris Lake County Park is an ecoEXPLORE HotSpot which means it’s a place where you can make observations of plants and animals and share them with scientists!
Our focus for today’s program will be on plants! Come learn about the variety of plant species at the park and help us identify native wildflowers, vines, trees, and more! If you are new to ecoEXPLORE, please create a profile at https://www.ecoexplore.net/signup prior to the program. Bring your device for taking photos and capturing data. For ages 10 and up, must be registered with an adult.
Meet at the Cypress Shelter.
Dragonflies and Damselflies
Sunday, April 28; 1:30-3 p.m.
For ages 6 and up
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Dragonflies and damselflies, collectively called odonates, are everywhere! They’re often overlooked, and you might be surprised to learn just how many species you could find close to home. From dainty dancers to daunting darners, come learn about odonate diversity, life cycle, and the common species at Harris Lake County Park. Bring binoculars if you have them and come prepared to walk around in search of these dashing insects.
Meet at the picnic tables in the Educational Garden.
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