Current Programs and Events

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All programs are $5/participant and are geared towards all ages and families.
To register, contact our Environmental Education Manager at
t_stanforth@johnstoncc.edu or (919) 938-0115
 
2021 City Nature Challenge
The 2021 City Nature Challenge is here and we need your help!  Join us as
we participate in this great event to document the most wildlife observations
out of any city in the world!                        Saturday, May 1st    10 - 11am
 
 
Globe at Night
Join us after hours as we participate in Globe at Night, a citizen science
project that measures night sky brightness to help raise awareness of
light pollution.                                      Tuesday, May 10th    8:30 - 9:30pm
 
 
Community Science:  WATCH Series
Join us as we introduce a few community science projects this Spring!  Each
project will focus on collecting data of the natural world and cane be done by
anyone.                                               Frog Watch: Thursday, May 6th    7 - 8pm
                                                    Firefly Watch: Wednesday, June 16th    8 -9pm
 
Signs of Wildlife
Come as we discuss the different signs of wildlife including tracks, furs, and
skulls.  After searching for tracks along our trails, we will create track molds
to take home with you!                                 Saturday, May 22nd    10 - 11am
 
 
Snakes of North Carolina
In our state, we house a variety of snakes in the wild. Join us as we will
discuss how to identify common species, if they're venomous or not, and
get to meet one in person!                            Saturday, June 5th   10 - 11am
 
 
Turtles of North Carolina
In our state, we house a variety of turltes in the wild.  Join us as we discuss
how to identify common species, the difference between a turtle and a tortoise,
and get to meet one in person!                    Saturday, July 10th    10 - 11am

 

Moth Night
Welcome to National Moth Week!  To kick off the celebration, Howell Woods
is happy to offer a public Moth Night: an evening full of nocturnal creatures,
crafts, and more!                                                Saturday, July 17th   8 - 11pm

 

Community Science:  WATCH Series
Join us as we introduce a few community science projects this Summer!
Each project will focus on collecting data of the natural world and can be
done by anyone.            Dragonfly Watch:  Thursday, July 29th    1 - 2pm
                                Bumble Bee Watch:  Thursday, August 19th    1 - 2pm
 
Perseid Meteor Shower Camp-Out
Join us as we witness the brightest meteor shower of the year, the Perseid
Meteor Shower!  Guests will get to camp overnight under the stars!  Crafts
and s'mores galore!                                    Friday, August 13th    7pm - 9am
 
The Micro World of Nature
Have you ever wanted to take a closer look at the smaller things outside?
From leaves to rocks and more, join us as we use scientific tools to see
nature up close and personal!              Saturday, August 28th    10 - 11am
 
 
 
All programs are $5/participant and are geared towards all ages and families.
To register, contact our Environmental Education Manager at
t_stanforth@johnstoncc.edu or (919) 938-0115