FAMILY
Full Moon Family Fun
Drop in with the family for fun activities focused on the full moon ! Play games , enjoy crafts , and learn about the history of different moon names . Location : White Deer Park Classroom
Ages 5 +
Ages 5 +
Ages 5 +
Ages 5 +
Tue , Sep 17 Harvest Moon
Thu , Oct 17 Hunter ’ s Moon
Fri , Nov 15 Beaver Moon
Sun , Dec 15 Cold Moon
Pollinator Party
Join the Pollinator Party at White Deer Park ! Pollinator and flower-themed activities , crafts , and games will be set up in the Nature Center classroom and lawn for participants to drop in and enjoy . Learn how to identify some of NC ’ s common pollinator species , help log observations for the 6th annual Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz , and continue to participate at home . Location : White Deer Park Classroom
RES
NON- RES
All Sat , Sep 28 10am-12pm FREE FREE
Pollinator Walk
RES
NON- RES
4-6pm FREE FREE
4-6pm FREE FREE
4-6pm FREE FREE
4-6pm FREE FREE
Take a pollinator walk along the trails at White Deer Park and make observations for the 6th annual Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz . Learn how to identify some of NC ’ s common pollinator species and how to continue to participate at home . Families and unaccompanied adults are welcome . Location : White Deer Park Nature Center
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Ages 10 + Sat , Sep 28 1-3pm FREE FREE
“ The staff were delightful , knowledgeable , and shared a great sense of enthusiasm . There was just the right level of instruction neither too technical nor too easy .” Nature program participant
NON- RES
Family Campout
Sleep under the stars ! This family program includes many fun activities , and it is a great way to introduce the family to camping . Fee is per family . In the event of inclement weather , participants will relocate into the Nature Center . Location : White Deer Park Nature Center
All Ages
Fri-Sat , Oct 4-5
Fishing Frenzy
RES
5pm-9am $ 35 $ 49
Water Safari at Lake Benson
RES
Enjoy fishing fun and fish science ! Beginners and families can sign up for one hour of fishing with an expert . Loanable gear will be provided upon request . The fisher who catches the biggest fish each hour will receive a prize ! Participants who are 16 or older must have a valid NC fishing license . Minors without a licensed adult can be covered by licensed staff . Learn how to participate in the NC Fish Frenzy citizen science project and how to earn an NC Fish Frenzy patch . Location : Lake Benson Boathouse
RES
NON- RES
Explore the waters of Lake Benson to search for aquatic critters ! Bring water boots or close-toed shoes that can get wet and muddy . Participants will wade into the water to see what fish and macroinvertebrates can be caught . Location : Lake Benson Park Shelter 3
NON- RES
Ages 6 + Tue , Oct 8 9-11am FREE FREE
NON- RES
Ages 8 + Tue , Oct 8 1-4pm FREE FREE
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