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Our nature centers offer several clubs or series of programs that allow participants to immerse themselves in the natural world and build on experiences from past programs.  

P.L.A.N.T. Club is a native plant gardening club for ages 3-5.  Click here for more information. 

 

PLANT Club members install stepping stones at Latta Plantation Nature Center
P.L.A.N.T. Club members install stepping stones at Latta Plantation Nature Center's native plant garden.

We also offer a Carolina Hike Series, a Preschool Naturalist Series, an Eco-Trekkers series, a Senior Naturalist Series, and an Adult Naturalist Series.  Browse our E-Parks online registration system for our current program offerings in these series.

P.L.A.N.T. Club
Nature enthusiasts ages 3-5 are invited to join P.L.A.N.T. (Preschoolers Learning About Nature Together).  This hands-on activity and native plant gardening club meets one morning per month - spring, summer, and fall.  Each class will include a story, hands-on project and a snack.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required.  Chaperone required.

Ages 3 - 5 * $5/child per class

*** You can register for  the P.L.A.N.T. Club series at either Reedy Creek Nature Center on Tuesdays or Latta Plantation Nature Center on Thursdays!

PLANT Club is very popular, so register early.  Registration has already begun.

The Art Garden
Plants have been inspiring people throughout time.  We will get creative by using plants to make crafts like twig frames and flower prints.
October 7 * 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. * $5/child * Reedy Creek Nature Center
October 9 * 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. * $5/child * Latta Plantation Nature Center

Composting
Discover how to make one of the most important things that make the garden grow - compost!  Join us for learning and playing and have a snack afterwards.
November 4 * 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. * $5/child * Reedy Creek Nature Center
November 6 * 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. * $5/child * Latta Plantation Nature Center

PLANT Club will be taking a break during the winter months and will start back up in March 09.

 P.L.A.N.T Club is advertised in the Division's quarterly newsletter, Natural Connections.  Please e-mail us with your name, address, and e-mail or call 704-598-8857 to be placed on our free membership list.

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