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; fee: $5/Family. Preregistration is required.

Turtles and Tortoises

Tuesday, July 15; 11 am-12 pm 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 5; 11 am-12 pm 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 take home.

The Needs of Seeds

Tuesday, September 9; 11 am-12 pm 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; fee: $5/Family .

Preregistration is required.

Firefly Frenzy Friday, July 25; 7:30-8:30 pm

How many fireflies can you catch? Sign up for an

evening of summer fun as we catch and release lightning

bugs. Explore what gives them a special glow through

hands-on discovery, games and more!

Night Lights Friday, August 15; 7:30-8:30 pm

Lights help us see in the dark but what happens when there is too much light at night? Explore light

pollution and how the different types of shades of light effect wildlife. Measure the stars and discover

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

Night Time Critters Friday, September 26; 7-8 pm

Nocturnal animals can be seen scurrying about - can

you see them? Learn about raccoons and opossums

through games and crafts. Discover fun facts through

a who's who trivia game and test your sense of

touch with our mystery box!

Family Features

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; fee: $5/Family. Preregistration is required.

Wonderful Wetlands Sunday, July 13

2-3 pm

Marshes, bogs and swamps have

one thing in common - they are all

wetlands! Build a wetland in a

hands-on science experiment.

Explore the important role

wetlands play in an ecosystem and

get a fish eye view of pollution.

Then learn who calls this neat

habitat home through a fun game.

Three Cheers for Trees Sunday, August 10

2-3 pm

Trees are very important in our

daily lives. They not only beautify

our environment but provide homes

and food for wildlife. Learn the

important role trees play in our

communities through games and

hands on activities. Make paper

and then discover the goods that

we get from our woods!

Tracks and Traps Sunday, September 28

2-3 pm

Tracks can tell us so much about

an animal's behavior. Learn to

read the land - who has been here,

where they were going and how

fast! Observe nature around us

on a habitat hike and create

bug traps to catch your favorite

insects. Then make and take

home a cast animal track.

Turtle Tales

Wednesday, July 16; 1-2 pm 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.

Winged Wonders

Wednesday, August 6; 1-2 pm 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 this

neat insect’s favorite foods!

Super Seeds

Wednesday, September 10; 1-2 pm 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!

Turtle Team

Wednesday, July 16; 11 am-12 pm Did you know turtles are considered one of the last

living dinosaurs? Discover cool facts about turtles and

their neat adaptations. Learn the differences between

turtles and tortoises and play a turtle-themed game.

Then walk around the pond to spy on our reptile friends.

Perfect Pollinators

Wednesday, August 6; 11 am-12 pm Pollinators, masters of migration, quick change artists -

these are just a few of the roles butterflies play. Learn

the parts of the butterfly and their special adaptations.

Go on a nature walk to search for common NC species

and plant a flower in our butterfly garden. Then make a

beautiful take home craft.

Seeds, From Here to There

Wednesday, September 10; 11 am-12 pm What are seeds and where do they come from?

Learn how seeds pop, fly, twirl and stick in order to

move around. Go on a scavenger hunt to find the

many seeds of the park. Then create a plant pal.

Nature Friends

Explore the natural world through hikes, nature

activities, outdoor exploration, games and crafts.

Meet at the Park Pavilion. For ages 6-9. Fee: $4/Child

or $10 for 3 NF programs. Preregistration is 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/Program

or $10 for 3 NW programs. Preregistration is required.

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Tiny Tots - New Series!

Toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years with accompanying adult(s)

discover the natural world through stories, hands-on

nature activities, games, crafts, and outdoor exploration.

Fee: $2/Child. Preregistration is required.

Shapes in Nature Monday, September 8; 10:30-11 am

Join us for our new Tiny Tots program series!

Work with your toddler to practice their shapes

and develop their fine motor skills through

games and hands-on activities. Go on a nature hunt

to find plants and animals of different shapes.

Kids Get Crafty

Animal Art Saturday, August 9; 11am– 12pm

There are so many animals that call our park

home. Join us for a full hour of crafts using our

forest friends as our muse! Make a raccoon mask,

a slithering snake and a few leaf animals! Come

prepared to get messy and be creative. For all

ages; fee: $4/Child. Preregistration is required.

Keep up with all of the park’s

events and happenings!

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Visit www.wakegov.com/parks/crowder

and sign up for our email list to receive information on

programs and volunteer opportunities!

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

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Volunteer Opportunities

Consider volunteering at Crowder!

Call us at (919) 662-2850 or stop by the park to

learn about the ways you can lend a hand.

Service Saturday

Saturday, September 13

9 am-12 pm

Do you love Crowder District Park?

Do you enjoy spending time outside getting your

hands dirty and making a difference? Crowder's

Volunteer Day is for you! Great for students who need

service hours or large groups. For ages 14 and up; fee:

free. Preregistration and a signed Wake County

volunteer waiver are required.

Polliwogs Summer Camp

This summer, Crowder District Park is offering drop-off

mini camps for children ages 4-5. Camps offer your pre-

schooler 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. Fee: $36/child.

Water

Tuesday – Thursday, July 22 – 24; 9 am– 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! (Track 4,

traditional and homeschool)

Animals

Tuesday – Thursday, August 12– 14; 9 am– 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. (Track 3, traditional and homeschool)

Special Event

3rd Annual Best Dog Tricks & Costume Contests Sunday, August 24; 1-4pm

In celebration of National Dog Day on August 26, we're

looking for the best dog tricks and costumes in Wake

County! If your dog has a special talent and/or a super

cool costume, come and show us at Crowder District

Park. The contests will include youth and adult catego-

ries (for humans and dogs). For all ages; FREE.

Preregistration is not required.

Family Pond Study

This free drop-in discovery table does not require

preregistration. Meet a park naturalist on the boardwalk to

study a different critter each month. For all ages.

Peek into Ponds

Saturday, July 12; 1-3 pm

Peek into the water as we explore the critters that are

swimming underneath the surface.

Dancing Dragonflies

Saturday, August 23; 1-3 pm

Discover dragonflies and what the stages of the life cycle

are that they're in. Learn the parts of the dragonfly and

spot some common North Carolina species.

Busy Beavers

Saturday, September 27; 1-3 pm Learn the unique adaptations of beavers and

study a pelt, track and skull!

Track Out Days

Bird Brains

Tuesday-Thursday, Sept. 23-25; 1-4 pm Experience hands-on, indoor and outdoor science and

learn all about birds! Study what makes birds fly by

exploring feathers, flight patterns and wings. Learn the

life cycle of birds and identify the birds of NC to

become a junior bird watcher!