Latta Outdoor Adventures

Name: All About Squirrels
Start: 2024-11-27T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-11-27T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Quest at Latta Nature Preserve

Huntersville, NC, US

5,851 members · Public group

Organized by Joli Reynolds and 7 others

What we’re about

Call- (980) 314-7878 to reserve or confirm your reservation

If you had a surprise day off work tomorrow, what would you WANT do? Would you want to kayak on Mt. Island Lake? Hike up Mt. Mitchell? SUP and chill? Marvel at the sensory explosion that is a Full Moon hike? Latta Outdoor Adventures is the group where people just like you come to find out what Outdoor Adventures are being offered RIGHT NOW at Latta Nature Preserve! We will keep you posted on all the programs for age 12 to Adult. Some are FREE meet-ups. Some cost a few bucks. Don’t have your own gear? No problem. That’s why we are here. Book a tour with us and let the Outdoor Recreation Specialists at Latta do the heavy lifting, literally. If you want to meet-up for ANY of our programs call Latta Nature Center to sign up (980)314-7878 or sign up on-line at parkandrec.com (calling is easier plus you get to talk to Courtney or David). Have an idea for an adventure that isn’t on our meet-ups? Tell us what you want to do and let’s do it! You can even book a private program tailored in (almost) any way imaginable. So what are you waiting for? Don’t waste that day off!

Featured event

Sat, 25 Jan 2025, 9:00 am ESTHiker Half Marathon & 5K

Quest at Latta Nature Preserve, Huntersville, NC

Hike a half-marathon (13.1 miles) or a 5k (3.1 miles) on the trails at Latta Nature Preserve. Starting and ending at Quest, this course leads you across the hills and streams of the preserve, following portions of nearly every trail we have! You will be hiking on gravel, single-track dirt, and paved trails. Souvenir bandanas and finisher medals awarded to all registered participants.

Check-in starts at 8:30am. Hiker Half begins at 9:00am and 5k hike begins at 9:15am.

5 attendees

Upcoming events (4+)

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Fri, 22 Nov 2024, 9:00 am ESTFriday Morning Hike- Old Nature Center
Latta Nature Preserve, Huntersville, NC
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Leaving from Old Nature Center Parking Lot promptly at 9:00!

It takes a trained eye to find the quiet magic of Latta Nature Preserve as we head into the awakening months of spring. Fortunately, our volunteers are skilled at finding and teaching on the wonders that make their appearance in the spring. This is a moderate, brisk hike. Be prepared to cover up to 4 miles in two hours. Hike will start no later than 9:05am at a new location each time.
4 attendees
Sat, 23 Nov 2024, 9:00 am ESTGarden Helpers
Quest at Latta Nature Preserve, Huntersville, NC
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Don’t have a garden of your own? Looking to get your hands dirty? Come see what it takes to maintain a native plant garden! Be prepared to weed, mulch, or prune the Quest landscape while enjoying the company of like-minded plant people. No experience necessary. All tools provided.
3 attendees
Tue, 26 Nov 2024, 8:30 am ESTStory and Stroll
Latta Nature Preserve, Huntersville, NC
Ages 1-6
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No need to sit still at this story time! Get those wiggles out while enjoying the view and a book. Bring your little ones on a short, guided hike with a break for a nature-themed story or two.
2 attendees
Wed, 27 Nov 2024, 10:00 am ESTAll About Squirrels
Quest at Latta Nature Preserve, Huntersville, NC
Ages 5-11
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Stop in Quest Nature Center for some squirrely fall fun! Discover squirrel superpowers and try your hand at squirrel skills.
2 attendees