What we’re about
Our goal is to provide educational and recreational opportunities for families in the Charlotte area to enjoy the great outdoors.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Eastway - Little ChickadeesEastway Regional Recreation Center, Charlotte, NC
Discover nature with your child in this outdoor program designed to spark curiosity. We will read a story, go on a nature walk, and enjoy nature-themed activities. This program is for preschool kids (ages 0-3 years old) accompanied by a parent(s)/caregiver(s). Siblings are welcome to join us too! Adult participation required.
Must register in advance at http://apm.activecommunities.com/mecklenburgparks/Activity_Search/150731
Ages 0-3
Free
10-10:45am
If you need an accommodation or modification, please contact Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation Services at [email protected].
- Eastway - Whip-poor-willsEastway Regional Recreation Center, Charlotte, NC
Discover nature with your child in this outdoor program designed to spark curiosity. We will read a story, go on a nature walk, and enjoy nature-themed activities. This program is for preschool kids (ages 2-4 years old) accompanied by a parent(s)/caregiver(s). Siblings are welcome to join us too! Adult participation required.
Must register in advance at http://apm.activecommunities.com/mecklenburgparks/Activity_Search/150735
Ages 2-4
Free
11:15am-12:00pm
If you need an accommodation or modification, please contact Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation Services at [email protected].
- Sprouts EXPLORE - Animal EvidenceReedy Creek Nature Center, Charlotte, NC
Bring out your inner detective to inspect evidence left behind and then create your own animal evidence art. Bring your child to our Sprouts EXPLORE programs for nature-focused classroom activities along with outdoor time to explore what we discovered. Adult participation required if under 18.
Must register in advance at http://apm.activecommunities.com/mecklenburgparks/Activity_Search/150708
Ages 3 to 6
FREE
10-11am
If you need an accommodation or modification, please contact Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation Services at [email protected].
- Nature Homeschool - Bird BiologyReedy Creek Nature Center, Charlotte, NC
Uncover the amazing world of birds! Discover which ones stay all year and which migrate, how beaks hold clues to their diet, and take a hike with binoculars to find birds! This is a drop off program. Age 7-12. Please bring a packed lunch.
Must register in advance at http://apm.activecommunities.com/mecklenburgparks/Activity_Search/150682
Ages 7 to 12
$15 County resident
$18 Non-County resident
11:30am-2:30pm
If you need an accommodation or modification, please contact Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation Services at [email protected].
