Reedy Creek Nature Center serves as the gateway to the 727-acre Reedy Creek Nature Preserve and is the source for educational programs and information on the preserve's natural communities, flora, and fauna. The preserve protects the major tributaries of Reedy Creek, a natural heritage site, and areas of cultural significance including the ruins of the Robinson Rockhouse.
Reedy Creek Nature Club for Youth!
3rd Wednesday of Month 4 PM - 6 PM until Feb 17, 2010
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Join a naturalist for this new and exciting nature club for youth! We will explore Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, assist with projects, assist with animal care, get our hands dirty and have a blast as we connect with our surroundings! Be a part of something huge…lend nature a hand!
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Hike for Your Health
Tuesdays 5:15 PM - 6 PM until Dec 28, 2010
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Get outside, get moving and get healthy! Fresh air, sunshine, beautiful surroundings and wonderful people are included! This is a medium to fast paced walk.
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Yoga in the Preserve
Tuesdays 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM until Dec 28, 2010
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Relax with yoga as you take in the sights and sounds of nature! All levels and abilities are welcome! Call Reedy Creek Nature Center to register at 704.598.8857
Ages 12 and older • |
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Citizen Science: Great Backyard Bird Count
Wednesday, Feb 10, 2010 until Monday, Feb 15, 2010 9 AM to 5 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - For the love of birds, visit Reedy Creek Nature Preserve during the GBBC. Help Cornell University Ornithologists use your bird counts to gauge the health of the environment. Bird count sheets, binoculars, and field guides all available upon request... |
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The NC Birding Trail Hike Series: Mallard and Clark’s Creek Greenway
Saturday, Feb 20, 2010 10 AM to 1 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Come explore this enjoyable avenue for bird life. We will watch for mixed flocks of resident songbirds and woodpeckers foraging for insects, seeds and fruit along the edges of the forest. Participants should bring a bag lunch and a water bottle... |
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A Good Snake!
Saturday, Feb 20, 2010 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Sunday, Feb 28, 2010 3 PM to 4:30 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Some would say the only good snake is a dead snake. However, there are advantages to having snakes around. Join us at the nature center and find out why snakes are important for the ecosystem. We will talk about common North Carolina snakes... |
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Owl Prowl
Friday, Mar 5, 2010 6 PM to 7:30 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Enter the fascinating world of Owls! Discover the owls of Reedy Creek and venture onto the trails in search of these marvelous creatures!
6 - 7:30 p.m. • Ages 5 and older • |
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Creating a Backyard Habitat
Saturday, Mar 6, 2010 10 AM to 12 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Discover an oasis in your own backyard with this fun and informative workshop. Give back to nature and create a space you will want to come home to!
10 a.m. - noon • Ages 12 and older • |
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The Tale of a Box Turtle
Saturday, Mar 6, 2010 2 PM to 3 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Box turtle 101…discover what makes this critter special as we journey through a year in the life of a box turtle! We will then meet our resident turtle and go for a stroll!
Must call 704-598-8857 to register in advance
2 - 3 p.m. • All Ages • |
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Spring Family Fun Hike
Sunday, Mar 7, 2010 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Join us for a casual stroll through the preserve as we investigate the early signs of spring!
Must call 704-598-8857 to register in advance
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. • All Ages • |
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“Eggciting” Exploration
Monday, Mar 8, 2010 10 AM to 11:30 AM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Become an “eggspert” by participating in this fun hands-on program. From chicken egg experiments to activities and games, all your “eggsasperating” questions about eggs and the creatures who lay them will be answered. We will also go on a hike to look for signs of egg-nesting animals... |
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Home school Series: Adopt-a-Forest
Tuesday, Mar 9, 2010 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday, Mar 23, 2010 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday, Apr 27, 2010 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - This promises to be an exciting and engaging series involving hands-on fieldwork within Reedy Creek Nature Preserve! We will measure trees, test soils, profile forest diversity, inventory plants and animals and more! Come ready to explore!
Must call 704-598-8857 to register and pay in advance
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Home School Series: Nature’s Playground
Tuesday, Mar 9, 2010 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday, Mar 23, 2010 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday, Apr 27, 2010 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Get outdoors! We will discover Mother Nature’s playground through activities, crafts, and games.
Must call 704-598-8857 to register and pay in advance
9257 Every second and fourth Tuesday (March 9, 23, April 13 ,27, May 11, 25)
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Ages 5 - 7 • |
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Nature’s Play
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 10 AM to 11:30 AM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Bring the kids to play the natural way! While the kids play, meet others and find out the latest news on organic and natural parenting. Dress for weather. Adults must remain with children at all times.
Must call 704-598-8857 to register in advance
10 - 11:30 a.m. • Ages 0 to 5 • |
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Home School Hikers
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday, Mar 24, 2010 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday, Apr 28, 2010 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 3 PM to 4:30 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Go take a hike! We will hike all of Reedy Creek Nature Preserve and then some! We will cover the 10 miles of trails in just three months! Come see why Reedy Creek Nature Preserve is a special place!
Must call 704-598-8857 to register and pay in advance
Ages 8 - 12 • |
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Biodiversity Hike: Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, Mar 13, 2010 8 AM to 6 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Journey to the endangered longleaf pine ecosystem as we discover the inhabitants and beautiful landscape that make this land so special. We will provide transportation, must be able to hike 5 -6 miles on uneven terrain. Bring bag lunch, plenty of water and comfortable hiking shoes... |
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NC Zoological Park Trip
Saturday, Mar 13, 2010 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - In addition to the beautiful and exotic birds in the R.J. Reynolds Forest Aviary, the NC Zoological Park offers opportunities to also discover some of North Carolina’s wild, native bird species in the open spaces of this 1,500 acre complex... |
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A Reedy Creek Campfire
Friday, Mar 19, 2010 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Join us around the campfire as we roast marshmallows and tell stories.
Must call 704-598-8857 to register and pay in advance
6:30 - 8 p.m. • All Ages • |
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Green Living: CPCC Center for Sustainability
Saturday, Mar 20, 2010 10 AM to 12 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Albert Einstein once said, “The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them.” Come raise your level of thinking. CPCC’s Center for Sustainability will help us find out how to start living and working in an environmentally friendly manner... |
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Green Guardian Conservation Corps
Saturday, Mar 20, 2010 2 PM to 4 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - All the cool kids are doing it! You know you want to! Become a green guardian! Your efforts will help protect the wildlife and wild places of Mecklenburg County Nature Preserves. Activities include invasive plant removal, plant and animal inventory, native gardening and other wild adventures... |
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Wiggly Wonderful Worms
Tuesday, Mar 23, 2010 10 AM to 11:30 AM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - The worms crawl in, the worms crawl out! Find out why worms are wonderful in this hands-on, close encounter of the squirmy kind.
Must call 704-598-8857 to register in advance
10 - 11:30 a.m. • Ages 3 - 5 • |
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Happy Pecan Day!
Thursday, Mar 25, 2010 9 AM to 5 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Celebrate Pecan Day. All day at the Nature Center we will serve pecan pie, coffee and hot chocolate. We will talk at the table about the natural history of Carolina’s favorite nut! Reserve your piece of pie today! The event is free, however, donations are appreciated... |
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Fantastic Frog Fun - RibbonWalk Nature Preserve
Friday, Mar 26, 2010 6 PM to 7 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - The frogs are calling! Join us as we discover the fantastic world of frogs! We will explore their habitat while listening to the amazing diversity of calls.
Must call 704-598-8857 to register in advance
6 - 7 p.m. • All Ages • |
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Fun in the Springtime Sun! - Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve
Saturday, Mar 27, 2010 11 AM to 2 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - The sun is shining, the green is glistening and there is a song in the air! Join us for bird hikes, insect investigations, nature art and more!
Must call 704-598-8857 to register in advance
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • All Ages • |
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Aaron Newton: Green & Groovy
Sunday, Mar 28, 2010 3 PM to 4:30 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Aaron Newton, co-author of A Nation of Farmers, to speak at Reedy Creek! Aaron is a participating farmer at the Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm in Concord, North Carolina... |
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Reedy Creek Garden Club Returns!
Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 1 PM to 4 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Come out and help our naturalist make the garden look beautiful. Activities may include watering and transplanting, weeding, or deadheading. Long pants and closed-toed shoes are recommended. Dress for the weather.
Must call 704-598-8857 to register in advance
1 - 4 p.m. • Ages 8 - 12 • |
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Spring Ephemerals
Saturday, Apr 3, 2010 9 AM to 3 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Join us on an exploration in search of spring flowers in and around Mecklenburg County! We will tour several sites by van, stopping for lunch in the wild!
Must call 704-598-8857 to register and pay in advance
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Ages 12 and older • |
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Make a Plant Press
Monday, Apr 5, 2010 2 PM to 3 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Come spend some time on your school-free day with us at the Reedy Creek Nature Center! We will make a plant press and see how scientists use them to understand plants.
Must call 704-598-8857 to register and pay in advance
2 - 3 p.m. • Ages 8 - 12 • |
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Colors in a Leaf
Tuesday, Apr 6, 2010 2 PM to 3 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Come spend some time on your school-free day with us at the Reedy Creek Nature Center! Even green leaves have more colors than you may think! See how many colors are in a leaf.
Must call 704-598-8857 tp register and pay in advance
2 - 3 p.m. • Ages 8 - 12 • |
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Wiggly Workers
Wednesday, Apr 7, 2010 2 PM to 3 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Come spend some time on your school-free day with us at the Reedy Creek Nature Center! Earthworms have been called “a gardener’s best friend.” Find out why!
Must call 704-598-8857 to register and pay in advance
2 - 3 p.m. • Ages 8 - 12 • |
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Making Tracks
Thursday, Apr 8, 2010 2 PM to 3 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Come spend some time on your school-free day with us at the Reedy Creek Nature Center! Earthworms have been called “a gardener’s best friend.” Find out why!
Must call 704-598-8857 to register and pay in advance
2 - 3 p.m. • Ages 8 - 12 • |
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Organic Creation Cooking Class
Saturday, Apr 10, 2010 10 AM to 11:30 AM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Embrace the art of healthy cooking! Gourmet Chef Silje Grayston will show you how to use fresh, local, and organic ingredients in your everyday meals! Fee includes instruction and food sampling.
Must call 704-598-8857 to register and pay in advance
10 - 11:30 a.m. • Ages 12 and up • |
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Green Guardian Conservation Corps
Saturday, Apr 10, 2010 2 PM to 4 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - All the cool kids are doing it! You know you want to! Become a green guardian! Your efforts will help protect the wildlife and wild places of Mecklenburg County Nature Preserves. Activities include invasive plant removal, plant and animal inventory, native gardening, and other wild adventures... |
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Nature’s Play
Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 10 AM to 11:30 AM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Bring the kids to play the natural way! While the kids play, meet others and find out the latest news on organic and natural parenting. Dress for weather. Adults must remain with children at all times.
Must call 704-598-8857 to register in advance
10 - 11:30 a.m. • Ages 5 and under • |
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Breakfast with the Birds
Saturday, Apr 17, 2010 9 AM to 11 AM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Join us for an exciting morning with our feathered friends! Enjoy a continental breakfast and brief presentation before heading onto the preserve! No experience needed!
Must call 704-598-8857 to register and pay in advance
9 - 11 a.m. • Ages 8 and older |
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Wildflower Walk
Saturday, Apr 17, 2010 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Sunday, Apr 18, 2010 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Enjoy the rich and brilliant colors of spring on this leisurely walk through the forest! Discover the diversity of flowers, their uses and even some folklore!
Must call 704-598-8857 to register in advance
Saturday, April 17
1 - 2:30 p.m. • All ages • FREE
Sunday, April 18
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Nature Art
Saturday, Apr 17, 2010 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - The beauty of nature will come alive as you create your own masterpiece using only natural materials!
Must call 704-598-8857 to register in advance
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. • All ages • |
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Home School Special: Organic Cooking Creations
Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010 1:30 PM to 3 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - All children who are able to walk and hold a wooden spoon can join us in this children friendly and enthusiastically creative cooking class... |
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Celebrate Earth Day
Thursday, Apr 22, 2010 3 PM to 4:30 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Join Reedy Creek Nature Center Staff for an Earth Day bash! We will take a hike, enjoy some natural refreshments and plant a native tree.
Must call 704-598-8857 to register in advance
3 - 4:30 p.m. • All Ages • |
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Land of Waterfalls Tour and Camping
3 PM from Apr 23, 2010 until Apr 25, 2010
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Tour the land of waterfalls by hiking around various locations in Brevard and Transylvania counties. This is a weekend trip that includes camping by the stars, hiking, water activities and more. Space is limited! Transportation, food, camping fees, tents and all activities are included... |
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Wildflower Walk
Sunday, Apr 25, 2010 2 PM to 4 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Join a naturalist and the Native Plant Society as we take a Sunday stroll through the nature preserve enjoying the wonderful wild flowers of the spring. Sign up to be sure not to miss these beauties. They won’t be around for long!
Must call 704-598-8857 to register in advance
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Full Moon Hike
Wednesday, Apr 28, 2010 6:30 PM to 8 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Wander through the preserve by the light of the moon! Explore all things nocturnal!
Must call 704-598-8857 to register in advance
6:30 - 8 p.m. • Ages 5 and older • |
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Arbor Day Celebration
Friday, Apr 30, 2010 2 PM to 4 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Trees make a world of difference! Celebrate trees with activities and games and help us plant a tree at the nature preserve!
Must call 704-598-8857 to register in advance
2 - 4 p.m. • All Ages • |
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A Reedy Creek Campfire
Friday, Apr 30, 2010 6:30 PM to 8 PM
| Reedy Creek Nature Center - Join us around the campfire as we roast marshmallows and tell stories.
Must call 704-598-8857 to register and pay in advance
6:30 - 8 p.m. • All Ages • |
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Reedy Creek Park, Indoor Shelter #3
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MissionEstablished in 1993, the Division of Natural Resources' mission is to protect the region's biodiversity and natural heritage for its inherent value and for the benefit of future generations by promoting open space preservation, conserving natural communities, and fostering awareness and stewardship through environmental education and outdoor recreation.
Cost of Programs/AdmissionAdmission to both the nature center and preserve is free. Program costs vary. Generally public programs are $3/child, $4/adult.
FeaturesOver 10 miles of hiking trails, an 18-hole disc golf course, two volleyball courts, a basketball court, a playground and swing garden, two softball fields, a soccer field, restrooms, and Barkingham Park dog park.
AdditionalGroups over 15 should call in advance, programs should be scheduled as soon as possible, and we do offer private group programs.
Related Topics
- Amphitheater
- Bus Parking
- Dogs Allowed
- Educational Laboratory
- Environmental Education Center
- Environmental Education Organization
- Exhibits
- Fishing
- Garden
- Gift Shop
- Government
- Hiking Trail
- Meeting Rooms
- Permanent Education Staff
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelter
- Restrooms
- Volunteer Opportunities or Service Learning
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6/20/2006 10:50 AM |
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4/22/2008 |
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