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Stevens Creek Nature Preserve and Center
SCNP: Weed Warriors
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve and Center 15700 Thompson Road, Mint HillKick off the spring season and help beautify your local preserve. We'll focus on removing the highly invasive Silverberry plant. This is a family-friendly volunteer opportunity for anyone ages 10+ that can count towards required service hours. This program is for ages 10 and up and it is Free. Notes: Pre-registration required 48 hours before […]
SCNP: Family Spring Bird Hike
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve and Center 15700 Thompson Road, Mint HillFly with your flock to Stevens Creek and search the skies for birds making their spring migration. Sparrows abound in the grassy fields, hummingbirds and tree swallows may be spotted zipping around, and sweet-songed warblers may be heard in the trees. 'Birdman Matt' will guide you to his favorite spots and help ID birds by […]
SCNP: Family Creek Crawl
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve and Center 15700 Thompson Road, Mint HillFeel the cool water between your toes! Listen to the creek as it speeds past riffles! Watch as dragonflies zip through the rushes! In this family friendly program, "use you senses" to explore the above and below the surface of Stevens Creek. This program is for Ages 4 and up and it is Free. Notes: […]
SCNP: Nature CLUE
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve and Center 15700 Thompson Road, Mint HillThis year, from April-September, the 4 big nature centers are open late one evening a week. Drop by Stevens Creek any Wednesday from 4:30-7:30pm for Nature CLUE! Bring the classic board game to life as you follow the clues and solve the nature-themed mystery. Each week features a unique puzzle, and each completed game enters […]
SCNP: Babies in Backpacks Walking Group
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve and Center 15700 Thompson Road, Mint HillStrap your baby to your back and hit the trail to experience nature at a slower pace. During this monthly meet-up, stretch your legs while you chat with other families and a Stevens Creek Naturalist in a casual, social setting. Notes: Pre-registration required 48 hours before start of program. Register each adult that will attend. […]
SCNP Geocache Charlotte 2022
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve and Center 15700 Thompson Road, Mint HillWhat is geocaching? It's a world-wide outdoor adventure game that sends you hunting for hidden treasure in both urban and natural spaces. All you need is a smart phone or GPS unit. This spring, geocachers of all levels can challenge themselves to find 50 temporary caches in parks all over Charlotte. Register and log your […]
SCNP: Eco-Friendly Easter Ideas
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve and Center 15700 Thompson Road, Mint HillHop by our info table while you're out and about this weekend. Learn some eco- friendly swaps to traditional Easter décor and activities that will make all the bunnies wrinkle their noses with happiness. While you're here, be sure to locate the "Hop Around Mint Hill" egg and scan the code for your chance to […]
SCNP Geocache Charlotte 2022
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve and Center 15700 Thompson Road, Mint HillWhat is geocaching? It's a world-wide outdoor adventure game that sends you hunting for hidden treasure in both urban and natural spaces. All you need is a smart phone or GPS unit. This spring, geocachers of all levels can challenge themselves to find 50 temporary caches in parks all over Charlotte. Register and log your […]
SCNP: Water, Mussels and You
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve and Center 15700 Thompson Road, Mint HillDid you know that a single adult mussel can filter 15 gallons of water a day?! These often-overlooked bivalves have a positive impact on the quality of your drinking water. During this interactive "workshop," experts from U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Catawaba Riverkeeper and Mecklenburg County share tips for how you can protect water quality in […]
SCNP Geocache Charlotte 2022
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve and Center 15700 Thompson Road, Mint HillWhat is geocaching? It's a world-wide outdoor adventure game that sends you hunting for hidden treasure in both urban and natural spaces. All you need is a smart phone or GPS unit. This spring, geocachers of all levels can challenge themselves to find 50 temporary caches in parks all over Charlotte. Register and log your […]
