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.

Pond Party

Tuesday, July 7; 11 am–Noon

What's swimming underneath the surface of Crowder's

Pond? Explore the animals that call this habitat home

in a hands-on pond study. Learn about the aquatic

food chain and play "macroinvertebrate mayhem"!

Then make a pond craft to take home.

Fantastic Frogs

Tuesday, August 4; 11 am–Noon

Did you know a group of frogs is called an army and

a group of toads is called a knot? Learn more froggy

fun facts through trivia games and activities! Discover

the differences and similarities between frogs and

toads and see if you can leap as far as a cricket frog!

Slow Moving Creatures

Tuesday, September 15; 11 am–Noon

Did you know some snails can live up to be 15 years

old? Come explore these slow moving creatures and

more! Learn about slugs, snails and all slimy bugs

through hands-on science experiments. Go on a

habitat hike to search for these animals in action

and make a fun craft to take home.

July-September 2015 Programs at

Crowder District Park

Crowder By Night

Family programs that explore the park at night.

For all ages; fee: $5/Family or $3/Person.

Preregistration is required.

Moth Party! Friday, July 31; 7:30–8:30 pm

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!

S’mores Summer Fun Friday, August 28; 7:30–8:30 pm

Spend one of the last evenings of the summer by

creating memories while enjoying America's favorite

summertime treat: S'mores! We'll share campfire

stories as we eat the perfect combination of pure milk

chocolate, crisp graham crackers and gooey

marshmallows goodness.

Twilight Critters Friday, September 25; 7:30–8:30 pm

The sun is close to setting and new critters can be

seen scurrying about! Learn about crepuscular

wildlife through games, crafts and hands on

discovery and how and why these animals love

this unique time between day and night.

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: $5/Family,

unless otherwise noted. Preregistration is required.

Sun Power Sunday, July 12

2–3 pm

Harness the power of the sun

with the whole family! Cook a

snack using a solar cooker, use the

rays in an art project and learn the

importance of the sun in our

ecosystem. Make sure you

wear sun screen!

Life Under a Log Sunday, August 15

2–3 pm

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

Take A Child Outside

TACO week is a program developed by

the North Carolina Museum of Natural

Sciences to get children outdoors to

discover the natural world around them.

The goal of TACO week is to help

children to understand and appreciate

the environment in which they live

and to have fun exploring nature!

To Weather a Storm Sunday, September 27; 2-3 pm

Become a junior meteorologist!

Through science experiments and

real weather monitoring, learn the

when, where and why of rain,

tornadoes and hurricanes.

**FREE**

Pond Stroll

Wednesday, July 8; 11 am–Noon

Do you know what’s living underneath the water?

Dip into the pond and explore the critters that can be

found hiding in the plants or right under the surface.

Explore a variety of bugs including water striders,

frogs, beetles and minnows and their neat adaptations!

Frog and Toad

Wednesday, August 5; 11 am–Noon

Dry, wet, bumpy or smooth; frogs and toads are

more different than you might think! Learn the life

cycle and their cool adaptations. Then go on a habitat

hike as we search for these amazing amphibians.

Snails, Slugs and Slimy Things

Wednesday, September 16; 11 am–Noon

Slide on down to the park to learn about one of our

slimiest friends in nature. Explore how our sticky

friends move, search for their hiding spots & observe

our garden friends in action. Then our slimy friends

will help us out in a fun craft!

Around the Pond

Wednesday, July 8; 1–2 pm

Many animals and insects live in the pond! Read

"Around the Pond" by Lindsay Barrett George and

discover what animals can be found there. Make a

pond collage craft with all of your favorite animals.

Then peek into the water as we explore the critters

that are swimming in Crowder's pond.

Froggie Babies

Wednesday, August 5; 1–2 pm

Hop or leap on down to discover the frogs and toads

of the park. Read "Froggie Babies" by Suzanne Farrior

and make a froggy craft. Practice your jumping skills,

learn to ribbit like your favorite amphibian and

examine the differences between frogs and toads.

Snail’s Spell

Wednesday, September 16; 1–2 pm

Snails leave a slimy, sticky trail wherever they go.

Read "A Snail's Spell" by Joanne Ryder and search

for snail hiding places. Observe these slow-moving

critters up close and their squishy slimy bodies.

Then have a tasty snack!

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.

continued Nature Watchers

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.

Quarter Year Programs at

Crowder District Park

Shapes in Nature Monday , July 6

10:30–11 am

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 3

10:30–11 am

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 14

10:30–11 am

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.

continued 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.

July-Sept 2015 Programs at

Crowder District Park

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.

Keep up with all of the park’s

events and happenings!

www.facebook.com/crowderpark

www.twitter.com/CrowderPark

Visit www.wakegov.com/parks/crowder

and sign up for our email list to receive

program and volunteer information!

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.

TREES

Tuesday–Thursday, June 23–25; 9 am–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. FULL

WATER

Tuesday–Thursday, July 21–23; 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! FULL

ANIMALS

Tuesday–Thursday, August 11–13; 9 am–Noon

Join us this week 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. FULL