Tuesdays at Tanglewood: 2013 Summer Nature Programs
June
18 – A Day at the Beach - Kick off your summer vacation by learning
more about the NC coast. Go on a treasure hunt and ID the shells encountered along
the way. Get instructions for fun crafts using your own shell collection. Learn
about birds, sea turtles, and other forms of life only found at the beach. Bring
your swimsuit and go for a dip at the Tanglewood Aquatic Center after the program
(regular Aquatic Center admission applies).
Meet at Shelter 2 at 10:00 am
25 – Who Lives Here: Hummingbirds - Learn about the beautiful hummingbirds
that inhabit NC and Tanglewood Park. Find out how to attract these intriguing birds
to your own lawn or garden with properly maintained feeders and nectar-rich flowers.
Children can participate in hummingbird crafts and activities.
Meet at Shelter 2 at 10:00 am
July
9 – Who Lives Here: Monarchs - Learn about Monarch Butterflies
and their amazing journeys. Become part of a nationwide network to support Monarchs
by providing their habitat requirements in your own yard. Discover the best places
to view Monarch migration as they make their way to wintering grounds in Mexico.
Meet at Shelter 2 at 10:00 am
16 Wildlife of North Carolina - Volunteers with Forsyth County
Wildlife Rehabilitators care for more than 500 wild animals a year.
Join Liz Schmid as she shares details on the care of sick, injured, and orphaned
animals. Live "education ambassadors" will join Liz for this informative program
(Note: program is free, but tax-deductible donations including supplies and gift
cards will be accepted. See
www.wildliferehabinc.org for more info).
Meet at Shelter 2 at 10:00 am
23 Who Lives Here: White-tailed Deer - Gain a better understanding
of one of the park’s most common wildlife residents and find out what makes Tanglewood
(and your yard!) such an ideal habitat for North Carolina's largest wild herbivore.
See examples of deer-resistant plants and find out ways to prevent deer-related
damage to your lawn or garden. Play some "endeering" games and take part in a fun
make-and-take craft activity.
Meet at Shelter 2 at 10:00 am
30 – Who Lives Here: Dragonflies - Brian Bockhahn, NC State
Parks, will teach ID, basic biology, migration, and the best ways to
observe these beautiful insects. Play games and use natural materials to make your
own sparkly dragonfly. (Note: This program is open to the public with no pre-registration
required. Immediately after the public program, Brian will offer an "up-close" session
for pre-registered guests only. See
www.tanglewoodpark.org for details). Meet at Shelter 2 at 10:00 am
August
6 - Who Lives Here: Insects - Learn about the world of insects,
their amazing lifecycles, and some of the unique structures they construct. A special
emphasis will be placed on the fascinating social orders of bees, wasps, and hornets
with tips on how to avoid painful encounters. Participants will have the opportunity
to make a paper mache "hornets’ nest" replica that keeps yellow-jackets away.
Meet at Shelter 2 at 10:00 am
13 - Who Lives Here: Owls - Learn the common owls of Tanglewood
Park and how to distinguish through appearance, behavior, and vocalization. Find
out why our largest owl resident is dubbed the "Tiger of the Sky" and our smallest
the "Feathered Wildcat". Younger participants can make their own owl mask. Children
ages 8 and above will have the opportunity to purchase an owl pellet for dissection.
Meet at Shelter 2 at 10:00 am
20 - Who Lives Here: Snakes - View a PowerPoint presentation of
our most common snakes. Hear myths dispelled and learn the important role that snakes
play in the ecosystem. Get tips for avoiding encounters with venomous residents.
Bring a camera for photo opportunities with "Cornelius", the friendly corn snake.
Meet at Walnut Hall at 10:00 am
Programs start at 10:00 am and last approximately one hour. See dates for locations.
Admission is free to registered RV campers and annual pass holders. All others pay
gate fee of $2 per car/$8 per bus.
Participants should bring their own sunscreen, insect repellent and water bottle,
and wear comfortable hiking clothes/shoes. Programs are designed for all ages, but
children age 16 and below must be accompanied by parent/responsible adult(s). Organized
groups please contact smithpb@forsyth.cc
in advance with group attendance number.