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; fee: $1/Person. Registration is required for all family members and children must have adult accompaniment.

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

Visit our website, call (919) 662-2850 or email crowderpark@wakegov.com to register or for more information.

April-June 2018 Programs at

Crowder County Park

Let’s Talk Turtles Sunday, April 15

2–3 p.m.

Crowder is home to many different

types of turtles. Discover the turtles

that live here and examine the special

adaptations they have in order to

survive. Walk down to the pond to

play turtle bingo and then meet some

of our fascinating tur-

tle residents up close.

Meet at the Upper

Pavilion.

Animal Senses Sunday, May 20

2–3 p.m.

See the world through bugs’ eyes

and listen with deer’s

ears. Learn how

animals use their

senses to get around.

Play some games to

discover your senses

and make a smelly craft. Meet at the

Upper Pavilion.

Beautiful Butterflies Sunday, June 10

2–3 p.m.

Explore the types of butterflies

that call the park home and the

different stages of their life

cycle. Identify the special ad-

aptations that butterflies have and

go on a nature hunt to search for

the perfect butterfly habitat! Meet

at the Upper

Pavilion.

19th Annual Frog Fest

Saturday, April 7; 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Participate in some froggy family fun at this year’s Frog Fest event! Learn about frogs and the clean water we all

need. Enjoy crafts, games, live music, and tasty food from local food trucks. Meet and greet with live frogs and rep-

tiles. For all ages: fee: FREE! Registration is not required. Note that off-site parking at Middle Creek High School

will be required during the event - a free shuttle will be provided to and from the park.

Exhibitors Include:

The Master Gardeners of

Wake County

Sylvan Heights Bird Park

NC Herpetological Society

NC Partners in Amphibian

and Reptile Conservation

Go Ape Treetop Adventures

Wake County Waste &

Recycling

South Wake Conservationists

City of Raleigh Solid Waste

Carolina Children’s Museum

NC Air Awareness Program

The Traveling Tortoise

Herpetology Club at NC

State University

Performances By:

The Sandbox Family

Fun Band

The Kudzu Ramblers

Free off-site parking and

shuttle service will be

available at Middle Creek

High School

123 Middle Creek Park Ave.,

Apex, NC 27539

Food Trucks

Jessica’s Food Truck

The Bandito

Ice Cream Boss

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Quarter Year Programs at

Crowder County Park

To Be a Tree

Wednesday, April 11; 11:00 a.m.–Noon

Even the mightiest of oaks start out as young

seedlings! Explore seeds, cones, leaves,

and trees through hand lenses and

observation. Read a fun story and make a

tree costume to learn the parts of a tree.

Planting a Rainbow

Wednesday, May 9; 11:00 a.m.–Noon

Flowers are in full bloom at the park! Read

"Planting a Rainbow" by Lois Ehlert and

learn what flowers need to grow. Then

search for colorful flowers in the park and

make a fun craft to take home.

Hide and Snake

Wednesday, June 6; 11:00 a.m.–Noon

Look closely and discover how animals play hide and

seek. Play games, read a story, and make a camo craft

to learn about how and why animals blend in with their

surroundings in nature. Go on a nature hike and find

out how many hidden creatures we can see!

Nature Watchers

Preschool children with accompanying adult(s)

discover the natural world through stories, hands-on

nature activities, games, crafts and outdoor exploration.

For ages 3-5. Fee: $4/Child. Registration is required.

Meet at the Upper Pavilion.

Nature Families

Great for families with children of different ages.

For all ages; fee: $1/Person. Registration is required

for all family members and children must have

adult accompaniment. Meet at the Upper Pavilion.

Three Cheers for Trees

Tuesday, April 10; 11:00 a.m.–Noon

Trees are important in our daily lives. They not only

beautify our environment but also, 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

we get from our woods!

Flower Fun

Tuesday, May 8; 11:00 a.m.–Noon

Flowers are very important to the animals in the

park. Learn the life cycle of a plant and which

animals depend on flowers. Discover how flowers

drink water in a fun science

experiment and then paint a

flower pot to take home.

Sneaky Snakes

Tuesday, June 5; 11:00 a.m.–Noon

Did you know there are over 3,000 species of snakes?

Sort through facts about these

reptiles in a fun trivia game. Learn

about their neat adaptations and

observe scales and snake skins

using hand lenses. Then meet "Popcorn,” our park's

corn snake!

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!

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Crowder By Night

Family programs that explore the park at night. For all ages

(adult accompaniment is required for all children); fee:

$1/Person. Registration required. Meet at Heron Shelter.

Night Time Explorers

Friday, April 27, 7:30–8:30 p.m. The park comes alive after dark! Let the moon guide your

way as we stroll around the pond in search of these

nighttime critters. Play fun games and try to

catch some nocturnal bugs! Don't forget a

flashlight to spot the spiders.

Fantastic Frogs

Friday, May 25, 7:30–8:30 p.m. Rribbit! Listen to the chorus of frogs and toads as the sun

sets at Crowder Park. Sort through facts about toads and

frogs, play froggy bingo, and make a herp hotel! Then walk

down to the pond and hear our amphibian friends in action!

Firefly Frenzy

Friday, June 22, 7:30–8:30 p.m. 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!

Eco-Crafts Monday, April 23

11:00 a.m.–Noon

Help us celebrate Earth Day by

creating fun craft projects from

everyday objects! We will bring

the materials if you bring the

imagination. For all ages (adult

accompaniment required

for all children); fee:

FREE. Registration is

not required. Meet at the

Cardinal Shelter.

Spring Flowers Monday, May 28

11:00 a.m.–Noon

The flowers are in full bloom at the

park! Create a craft bursting with

color inspired by nature. We will

bring the materials if you bring the

imagination! For all ages (adult

accompaniment required for all

children); fee: FREE. Registration

is not required. Meet at the

Cardinal Shelter.

Fresh Fruits and Veggies Monday, June 25

11:00 a.m.–Noon

June is Fresh Fruits and Veggies

Month! Create a painting using fresh

produce as stamps. We will bring

the materials if you bring the

imagination. For all ages (adult

accompaniment required for all chil-

dren); fee: FREE.

Registration is not

required. Meet at the

Cardinal Shelter.

.

Kids Get Crafty

April-June 2018 Programs at

Crowder County Park

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

Visit our website, call (919) 662-2850 or email crowderpark@wakegov.com to register or for more information.

Tiny Tots

Colors in Nature Monday, April 9; 10:30 a.m.– 11:00 a.m.

Practice your colors by sorting natural objects found in

the park! Then go on a nature hunt to find plants and

animals of different colors! For ages 18 months - 3 years

(with an accompanying adult); fee: $2/child. Registration

is required. Meet at the Upper Pavilion.

Movement in Nature

Monday, May 7; 10:30 a.m.– 11:00 a.m. Work on your motor skills through center-based activities.

Practice threading, sorting, jumping, and catching. Then

play with musical instruments. For ages 18 months - 3

years (with an accompanying adult); fee: $2/child.

Registration is required. Meet at the Upper Pavilion.

Animals in Nature

Monday, June 4; 10:30 a.m.– 11:00 a.m. Practice your recognition skills through sorting, matching,

and more! Move like animals in nature and find park

critters in a fun scavenger hunt. For

ages 18 months - 3 years (with an

accompanying adult); fee: $2/child.

Registration is required. Meet at the

Upper Pavilion.

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

Visit our website, call (919) 662-2850 or email crowderpark@wakegov.com to register or for more information.

Quarter Year Programs at

Crowder County Park

Volunteer at the Park!

Want to do more to help out your

community park? Consider volunteering

at Crowder County 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

Explore the park and the plants and animals that

live here! Free. Registration not required.

Walk in the Woods Saturdays, April 14, May 19, and June 9

10:00—11:00 a.m.

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. Preregistration required.

Meet at the Park Office.

Discovery Tables Stop by our FREE discovery tables located

at the Park Office to explore fun facts

about the nature of the park!

Light Pollution Saturday, April 14 ; 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Songbirds Saturday, May 19; 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Trees Saturday, June 9; 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Polliwogs Summer Camp

This summer, Crowder County 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.

TREES

Tuesday–Thursday, June 12-14; 9:00 a.m.–Noon

Big and tall, short and small, trees come in all

shapes and sizes. You will be so amazed at

what trees do for our Earth! Discover the parts of

the tree and go on a scavenger hunt.

Then help us plant a flower to help feed the

butterflies and bees of the park.

WATER

Tuesday–Thursday, July 10–12; 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 7-9; 9:00 a.m.–Noon

Join us this week as we explore the animals that live

in the park. Collect bugs, slugs, and other slimy crit-

ters 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!