Calendar

Bring the little ones to explore nature! Learn about a specific nature topic and then head outside to explore the subject in the park. Dress for the weather – we will try to go out every month! Instill in your children the love of nature. 
Ages: Best for preschoolers, ages 3 to 5 
Location: CCNC 
Pre-registration: Required. Register online

Forest Thanksgiving 
Let’s pretend we are about to have the first Thanksgiving feast at Cool Creek Park. What types of foods would we be harvesting and preparing from our little woods? 
Date: Wednesday, November 16 
Time: 10:30 am

Gifts to Nature 
Let’s not forget our backyard wildlife and share the spirit of the season with them. For you to take home, we’ll make gifts that Hamilton County wildlife will appreciate. 
Date: Wednesday, December 14 
Time: 10:30 am 

Squirrels, Snowmen, and Walking the Woods! 
Did you know January 18th is World Snowman Day, the 20th is Take a Walk Outdoors Day, and the 21st is Squirrel Appreciation Day? We will celebrate all three on a winter hike! 
Date: Wednesday, January 18 
Time: 10:30 am 

Gardening, Already? 
Can you start gardening in the winter? Yes! We’ll learn about planting a spring garden, how to care for it. You’ll go home with seeds and instructions. We’ll sample some of the foods you’ll be planting, too! 
Date: Wednesday, February 15 
Time: 10:30 am