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Ribbon Walk Nature Preserve,
Charlotte
Join Park and Rec and the Sierra Club as
we fight invasive species at the beautiful
RibbonWalk Preserve. Other duties may
include light trail work and trash clean-up...
Charlotte nature events
RibbonWalk Volunteer Day with Charlotte Sierra Club
Saturday, Jul 13
9:00a
Pard'n My Gard'n
Sunday, Aug 25
2:00p
Reedy Creek Nature Center,
Charlotte
Having trouble crouching down? Not enough space? Learn tips, tricks and ideas such as natural pest control and composting to create your own raised bed garden...
Evening Kayak at Mountain Island Lake
Thursday, Jul 25
5:30p
Reedy Creek Nature Center,
Charlotte
Enjoy a naturalist led kayak on Mountain
Island Lake. This will be a relaxing paddle,
weaving in and out through the coves of
the lake. All levels welcome.
Must call 704-432-6460 to register...
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Friday, Aug 23
7:45p
Reedy Creek Nature Center,
Charlotte
Don?t be! The forest is the same in the night as it is in the day. This 1-2 mile night hike is packed with fun activities that will test the sharpness of our senses. Parent participation required...
Naturalist Led Hike at RibbonWalk Preserve
Saturday, Jul 13
1:00p
Reedy Creek Nature Center,
Charlotte
Join a naturalist on a laid back stroll through the preserve connecting with nature. We will explore the sights and sounds around us during this 2 - 3 mile hike...
Eww Bugs!
Saturday, Aug 31
10:00a
Reedy Creek Nature Center,
Charlotte
Come build your own insect out of recycled materials! We will take an adventure outside and hunt for bugs! We will learn about their importance and why we shouldn?t step on them! Limited to 15 part...
Owls, Why Give a Hoot?
Friday, Aug 30
7:45p
Reedy Creek Nature Center,
Charlotte
Prowl the woods of Reedy in the cover of night and get a chance to catch a glimpse of these mysterious winged creatures. Discover their secrets of hunting and silent flight...
The Art of Paper Making
Saturday, Aug 31
2:00p
Reedy Creek Nature Center,
Charlotte
Come and learn how to make your own paper! We will be repurposing old paper into brand new paper that can be used for note cards and letters. Fun for all ages!
Must call 704-432-6460 to register.
Reedy's Animal Meet and Greet
Saturday, Jul 20
2:00p
Reedy Creek Nature Center,
Charlotte
Come and encounter Reedy’s animals close up and ask those questions you’ve been dying to know the answer to...
Bird Bungalow
Saturday, Aug 3
10:00a
Reedy Creek Nature Center,
Charlotte
These colorful fellows brighten any afternoon! We will decorate birdhouses, take a walk through their habitat, and see if we can catch these beautiful creatures in action, #47153 For more informati...
Survival: Cordage (Rope from Plants)
Wednesday, Aug 7
11:00a
Reedy Creek Nature Center,
Charlotte
Rope is a very important tool in a survival situation or even if you are just camping. Learn the technique of making strong rope from the plants around you. Limited to 15 participants...
RibbonWalk Volunteer Day
Friday, Jul 19
9:00a
Reedy Creek Nature Center,
Charlotte
RibbonWalk Volunteer Day with Charlotte Sierra Club. Join Park and Rec and the Sierra Club as we fight invasive species at the beautiful RibbonWalk Preserve...
Weekday Wanderers
Friday, Jul 12
8:00a
Reedy Creek Nature Center,
Charlotte
Pink Beds : Pisgah National Forest. Join us once a month as we wander around the Carolinas discovering the natural world around us. We will focus on the diversity of life found in each ecosystem...
Naturalist Led Hike at RibbonWalk Preserve
Saturday, Jul 13
1:00p
Ribbon Walk Nature Preserve,
Charlotte
Join a naturalist on a laid back stroll through
the preserve connecting with nature. We
will explore the sights and sounds around us
during this 2 - 3 mile hike...
BioDiversity Hike
Saturday, Jul 27
8:00a
Reedy Creek Nature Center,
Charlotte
Pink Beds : Pisgah National Forest. Once a month we will journey toward a different location around the Carolinas to explore the natural world around us...
