Programs require registration at least three days prior to the program date. Space is limited - don’t miss out!

Call (919) 662-2850 or email crowderdistrictpark@wakegov.com to register or for more information.

Nature Families

Great for families with children of different ages.

For all ages (adult accompaniment required for all

children); fee: $1/Person. Registration required.

Turtles & Tortoises

Wednesday, July 5; 11:00 a.m.– Noon There are over 200 different species of turtles in the

world! Join us and discover which turtles and tortoises

call Crowder home. Play turtle tag, discover the shells and

eggs of these reptiles, and observe a few species up close!

Then make a fun turtle craft to take home.

Beautiful Butterflies

Tuesday, August 15; 11:00 a.m.– Noon Butterflies are flying all over the park! Learn about their

habitat, adaptations, and life cycle through hands-on

activities and games. Observe common NC butterflies

throughout the park on a fun nature walk, then make a

colorful butterfly craft to take home.

The Needs of Seeds Tuesday, September 12; 11:00 a.m.– Noon

Do you know that seeds provide the bulk of the world's

daily food? From your breakfast cereal to your dinner

pizza, your food started as a seed! Learn the parts of a

flower and what a seed needs to grow. Create a seed mosaic

and then take home a Lima bean to grow in your window.

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Crowder By Night

Family programs that explore the park at night. For

all ages (adult accompaniment required for all children);

fee: $1/Person. Registration required.

Moth Party

Friday, July 28; 7:30–8:30 p.m. On any given summer night, hundreds of moths are on

the wing in North Carolina. A park naturalist will

attempt to attract as many as possible using light and

a recipe of fermented fruit and sugar. Learn about

moths, how they are important to the

ecosystem, and make a craft!

Summer Fun

Friday, August 18; 7:45–8:45 p.m. Join us for a night of family fun at the park! Play

nature games, observe nocturnal animals, and

roast s'mores around the campfire.

Night Lights

Friday, September 29; 7:00–8:00 p.m. Lights help us see in the dark, but what happens when

there is too much light at night? Explore light pollution

and how different shades of light affect wildlife.

Measure the stars and discover the importance of the

moon for sea turtles. Then have fun with glow sticks!

Family Features

These are great programs for families who are on the go during the week but don't want to miss out

on the park experience. For all ages (adult accompaniment required for all children);

fee: $1/Person. Registration required.

Sun Power

Sunday, July 16

2:00–3:00 p.m.

Harness the power of the sun

with the whole family! Cook a

snack using a solar cooker, use the

sun’s rays in an art project, and

learn the importance of the sun

in our ecosystem. Make sure

you wear sunscreen!

Life Under a Log

Sunday, August 27

2:00–3:00 p.m.

What do you see under a fallen

tree? Lots of decomposers at work

and other critters looking for a

dark, cool place to rest. We’ll

search for spiders, slugs, and bugs

and learn how important rot, or

decomposition, is in nature.

Reptiles Rock!

Sunday, September 24

2:00–3:00 p.m.

Meet "Popcorn" our Corn Snake

and her reptile friends! Learn unique

reptile adaptations, observe scales

using hand lenses, and find out what

makes these critters so special. Then

discover what other reptiles might

live at Crowder District Park.

Summer Sun

Monday, July 24; 11:00 a.m.– Noon It is summer and the park is heating up! Create a craft

inspired by the sun. We will bring the materials if

you bring the imagination!

Fishy Fun

Monday, August 28; 11:00 a.m.– Noon Come make a fish-themed craft to celebrate our fish

friends in Crowder Pond. We will bring the materials

if you bring the imagination!

Autumn Leaves

Monday, September 25; 11:00 a.m.– Noon Fall is almost here! To celebrate, make a craft inspired

by the leaves changing colors. We will bring the

materials if you bring the imagination!

Turtle Tales

Wednesday, July 5; 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Turtles carry their homes on their backs wherever they

go! Read a story about these slow-moving animals and

discover the difference between land and water turtles.

Take a nature walk to discover how many and

what kinds of turtles are swimming in our pond,

then make a fun turtle shell craft.

Winged Wonders Wednesday, August 16; 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Butterflies feed on the sweet nectar from flowers, but

what do caterpillars eat? Read "The Very Hungry

Caterpillar" and discover caterpillars' favorite foods.

Learn the life cycle of butterflies and make a caterpillar

necklace. Then go on a scavenger hunt to search for

favorite foods of these neat insects!

Super Seeds Wednesday, September 13; 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Seeds come in all shapes and sizes. Sort seeds from trees,

plants, and flowers to discover the many seeds of the

park. Learn which animals like to eat seeds of trees and

flowers. Then make a living necklace to take home!

Kids Get Crafty

For all ages (adult accompaniment required for all

children); fee: FREE. Registration is not required.

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Preschool children with accompanying adult(s)

discover the natural world through stories, hands-on

nature activities, games, crafts, and outdoor exploration.

Meet at the Park Pavilion. For ages 3-5. Fee: $4/Child.

Preregistration is required.

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Discover the Park

Walk in the Woods Saturdays, July 15, August 26, and

September 23; 11:00 a.m.– Noon

Take a walk in the woods and

discover the animals and plants that

call our park home. Help collect data

for our Natural Resource Inventory

Database and other citizen science

projects. All experience

levels are welcome.

Let's learn together! For ages 14 & up; fee:

FREE. Registration is

not required.

Shapes in Nature Monday, July 3

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Practice your shapes

and develop your fine

motor skills through

games and hands-on

activities. Then go on a

nature hunt to find

plants and animals of

different shapes.

Senses in Nature Monday, August 14

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Squish, touch, and feel

your way through

center-based activities

as we explore our

senses. Make a smelly

painting and splash

in our sink/float

bucket.

ABCs in Nature Monday, September 11

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Practice your ABC's

and develop your fine

motor skills through

games and hands-on

activities. Play a letter

game and go on a

scavenger hunt!

Tiny Tots

A half-hour weekday program for children ages 18 months to 3 years old,

with an accompanying adult; fee: $2/child. Preregistration is required.

Keep up with all of the park’s

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Volunteer at the Park

Want to do more to help out your community

park? Consider volunteering at Crowder District

Park. Call us or stop by to learn

about the exciting new ways you

can lend a hand.

Call (919) 662-2850

Discover the Park

This FREE discovery table does not require

preregistration. Meet a park naturalist on the

boardwalk to learn fun facts on a new

theme each month. For all ages.

Bees Saturday, July 15; 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Crowder’s Critters Saturday, August 26; 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Bugs Saturday, September 23; 1:00-3:00 p.m.

REGISTER ONLINE!

https://apm.activecommunities.com/wakeparks

Polliwogs Summer Camp

This summer, Crowder District Park is offering three drop-off mini camps for preschoolers ages 4-5.

Camps offer your preschooler hands-on nature activities including visits with live animals, hikes, crafts, games,

and more. Each camp offers a different theme. There will be two adult staff with the kids at all times. Kids bring

their own snacks. Preregistration is required. Camp size is capped at 16, so sign up early! Fee: $36/child.

WATER

Tuesday–Thursday, July 11–13; 9:00 a.m.– Noon

Where does our water come from and why is it important? Learn about the water cycle, and explore the critters

that live in and around the pond. Prepare to get wet as we splash around and learn about this important resource!

ANIMALS

Tuesday–Thursday, August 8–10; 9:00 a.m.– Noon

Join us as we explore the animals that live in the park. Collect bugs, slugs and other slimy

critters and learn about their habitat. Then meet “Popcorn,” our corn snake, and other reptiles.

Visit www.wakegov.com/parks/crowder

and sign up for our email list to receive

program and volunteer information!

Check Out A Discovery Box!

Want to explore the park with the knowledge of

a naturalist? Check out a discovery box from

the park! Discovery boxes are self-guided

lesson plans, intended for use by teachers of

small classes or parents who wish to educate

children without requesting a formal program

through the office. All boxes come complete

with hands-on lesson plans, equipment, story

books, guides, and take home activities!

Discovery boxes can be checked out at the

park office. Stop by and sign one out today!