- Evening KayakMcDowell Nature Center and Preserve, Charlotte, NC
Experience twilight while paddling the edges of McDowell Nature Preserve. Get a chance to view the setting sun over Lake Wylie with our experienced instructors. Discover the history of Lake Wylie and meet new people in a fun environment. No walk-ins accepted. Pre-registration required at this Evening Kayak link on the website https://parkandrec.mecknc.gov/. Please call the McDowell Nature Center with any questions at 980-314-1128. Thank you!
- Explore the Carolinas: Greenway SeriesRevolution Park, Charlotte, NC
Nature is everywhere! Explore what Carolinas have to offer by visiting different greenways each month. This month we are visiting Irwin Creek Greenway (Revolution Park). These walks will be approximately 2-4 miles over paved greenways. Pre-registration required at Explore the Carolinas: Greenway Series. Call McDowell Nature Center at 980-314-1128 for any questions. Thank you!
- After-Work HikeMcDowell Nature Center and Preserve, Charlotte, NC
Unwind after work with a 90-minute hike around the preserve. We will start and end at the Waterfront Deck overlooking Lake Wylie. Pre-registration required at After Work Hike on website https://parkandrec.mecknc.gov/ to join. For more information, call the McDowell Nature Center with any questions at 980-314-1128. Thank you!
- Evening KayakMcDowell Nature Center and Preserve, Charlotte, NC
Experience twilight while paddling the edges of McDowell Nature Preserve. Get a chance to view the setting sun over Lake Wylie with our experienced instructors. Discover the history of Lake Wylie and meet new people in a fun environment. No walk-ins accepted. Pre-registration required at this Evening Kayak link on the website https://parkandrec.mecknc.gov/. Please call the McDowell Nature Center with any questions at 980-314-1128. Thank you!
- Prairie Bird HikeMcDowell Nature Center and Preserve, Charlotte, NC
Make your way through the piedmont prairie with a McDowell naturalist and discover the many birds in this special habitat. Pre-registration required at Prairie Bird Hike. Please feel free to call the McDowell Nature Center with any questions at 980-314-1128. Thank you!
- Explore the Carolinas: Spider Lily PaddleMcDowell Nature Center and Preserve, Charlotte, NC
Nature is everywhere! Explore what the Carolinas have to offer by visiting different parks, greenways, and blue ways. Paddle on the Catawba River to see the Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies at Landsford Canal State Park up close! This paddle will be approximately 2 miles on the Catawba River bordering Landsford Canal State Park. This section of the Catawba is very rocky and requires some skill to navigate the river, paddle experience is required. Participants will meet at McDowell Nature center and then take a county van to the location. Pre-registration required at Spider Lily Paddle. Please register for one date only (programs on Tuesday and Wednesday). Call the McDowell Nature Center with any questions at 980-314-1128. Thank you!
- Explore the Carolinas: Spider Lily PaddleMcDowell Nature Center and Preserve, Charlotte, NC
Nature is everywhere! Explore what the Carolinas have to offer by visiting different parks, greenways, and blue ways. Paddle on the Catawba River to see the Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies at Landsford Canal State Park up close! This paddle will be approximately 2 miles on the Catawba River bordering Landsford Canal State Park. This section of the Catawba is very rocky and requires some skill to navigate the river, paddle experience is required. Participants will meet at McDowell Nature center and then take a county van to the location. Pre-registration required at Spider Lily Paddle. Please register for one date only (programs on Tuesday and Wednesday). Call the McDowell Nature Center with any questions at 980-314-1128. Thank you!