When Nature Calls(Part of Living the Wildlife series)
As March rolls out as lion or lamb, the beginning of Spring is a symphony of different animal calls. As the summer and fall progress, different sounds emerge, and each belongs to a different unique animal who uses sound for its own unique purposes. We’ll help you to distinguish between the many distinct voices in Nature’s amphitheatre.
Greensboro Arboretum – March 5, 10-11 am
NC Cooperative Extension – March 20, 6-7 pm
Bur-Mil Park – March 28, 10-11 am

NC WILD Aquatic
March 8, 9 am-4 pm
Free, ages 18 & older
NC WILD Aquatic workshops are open to all interested educators including classroom teachers, environmental educators, resource agency staff, park and nature center personnel, teaching fellows, college students and faculty, and youth leaders. This free workshop has no prerequisites.

Beginning Fly Tying
March 12, 6:30-9:30 pm
Cost: $50, ages 10 and older
A class that covers the basics of fly tying, starting with the tools and materials needed and how they are used. We will cover a wide variety of techniques and participants should leave the class with a good basic understanding of materials, techniques, needed to tie most basic fly patterns.

Nature Crafts for Children
March 13, 6-7:30 pm
Cost: $5, all ages
Discover fun and easy ways to bring the natural world into your home with useful and beautiful crafts. These nature crafts are easy enough and appropriate for all ages, so bring the whole family out and show us your creative side!

Recycling In Greensboro
March 14, 10-11 am
Cost: Free, ages 6 and older
This class covers the importance of recycling, what happens to the recyclable materials when they leave the recycling center, and what Greensboro’s recycling program looks like.

Household Wildlife
March 23, 10-11:30 am
Cost $2, all ages
Even in the dead of winter as winter grips the outside world, an abundance of wildlife is all around us. Homes are perfect for all types of animals, not just the intended habitats. From cockroaches to ladybugs, we’ll cover all the creepy crawly roommates and ways to control them or appreciate them, depending on your perspective

Tying Warm Water Flies
March 24, 6:30-9:30 pm
Cost: $50, ages 10 and older
We'll have great fun exploring a variety of warm water fly patterns that will catch fish effectively on ponds, lakes, and rivers, and on a variety of species including but not limited to bluegill, crappie, large and smallmouth bass, and more.

Beginning Fly Fishing School
March 28, 8 am-1 pm
Cost: $65, ages 10 and older
Half day introductory class designed to get you started in the sport of fly fishing. We cover the basic principles of fly casting, reading water, fly selection, entomology, knot tying and rigging, equipment, and where to fish locally and abroad.

Pond Studies and Watershed Ecology (Part of Living the Wildlife Series)
As the effects of last year’s drought linger, it is important to understand how water shortages affect more than just the length of our showers and the size of our water bills. Wildlife has its own ways of coping with dry spells, and by studying the lifecycles and habitats of different aquatic species, we can follow their example. The ultimate goal is to understand how water conservation on the part of humans “trickles” down to help our natural neighbors.
Bur-Mil Park – April 7, 6-7 pm
Hagan Stone Park – April 18, 10-11 am
Lake Higgins Watershed Park – April 23, 6-7 pm

Creatures of the Night
April 3, 8-9:30 pm
Cost: $2, ages 8 and older
Attention Night Owls! Join us at Bur-Mil Park for a class on the wildlife that is most active after most of us are asleep. Activities will include bug-hunting and bat watching, along with a guided twilight hike. Please bring a small flashlight for each participant.

NC CATCH
April 11, 9 am-4 pm
Free, ages 18 and older
North Carolina CATCH (Caring for Aquatics Through Conservation Habits) is an aquatic resources education program that provides workshop training to adults to enable them to work with youth in discovering aquatic environments through learning activities, educational materials, aquatic field trips and fishing experiences.

Wilderness Survival Skills Session 1 - Emergency Preparedness
April 11, 10 am-12 pm
Cost: $2, ages 10 and older
Join us for a series of classes designed to teach you the basics of surviving in the wilderness. Living in the wild can be 95% preparation and 5% perspiration if you are ready for what you will face. This class is the first in a series of four.

Recycling In Greensboro
April 14, 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: Free, ages 6 and older
This class covers the importance of recycling, what happens to the recyclable materials when they leave the recycling center, and what Greensboro’s recycling program looks like.

Wilderness Survival Skills Session 2 – Proper Equipment Selection and Care
April 25, 10 am-12 noon
Cost: $2, ages 10 and older
This second class in a series of four will cover the types of equipment any good outdoor enthusiast should always have on hand and in good working order. All supplies will be provided.

Butterflies and Moths
Winged wonders take flight in early Spring and delight our eyes with colors, patterns, and textures. The lines between what is a moth and what is a butterfly are blurred, and there is no one characteristic that defines each species. This class will cover techniques for viewing, identifying, and even raising butterflies and moths.
Greensboro Arboretum – May 1, 10-11 am
NC Cooperative Extension – May 6, 10-11 am
Bur-Mil Park – May 23, 10-11 am

Wilderness Survival Skills Session 3 - Shelter
May 2, 10 am -12 noon 
Cost: $2, ages 10 and older
The third class in our survival series will cover the techniques, materials and tools needed to build a shelter that protects you from the elements, wildlife, and your own rotten luck. All materials will be provided.

Beginning Fly Fishing School
May 9, 8 am-1 pm
Cost: $65, ages 10 and older
Half day introductory class designed to get you started in the sport of fly fishing. We cover the basic principles of fly casting, reading water, fly selection, entomology, knot tying and rigging, equipment, and where to fish locally and abroad.

Wilderness Survival Skills Session 4 – Food and Fire
May 16, 10 am-12 noon
Cost: $2, ages 10 and older
The final class in the survival series will cover the methods of fire-making from past to present. You will also learn basic techniques for catching, collecting, and cooking food in the wild.

Recycling In Greensboro
May 16, 10-11 am
Cost: Free, ages 6 and older
This class covers the importance of recycling, what happens to the recyclable materials when they leave the recycling center, and what Greensboro’s recycling program looks like.

Snakes are Beautiful
May 20, 7-8:30 pm
Cost $2, all ages
Most people wouldn’t use the words “Snake” and “Beautiful” in the same sentence. People are ingrained with preconceived notions about snakes that are handed down through the generations. We tend to fear what we don’t understand. This class will reveal the true nature of the most misunderstood animals of all.

Tying Killer Terrestrial Flies
June 2, 6:30-9:30 pm
Cost: $50, ages 10 and older
In this class we'll tie 5-7 terrestrial patterns, most of which are an interesting meld of interesting technique and contemporary and traditional materials. This class is timed perfectly so participants can take their creations learned in class immediately to the water and catch some fish

Nature Photography
June 6, 6-7:30 pm
Cost $2, ages 8 and older
Wildlife photography is much more than shutter speeds and exposure times. This class will cover techniques for “observing while unobserved”, the best times of day and year for taking pictures, and the basic equipment you will need.

Recycling In Greensboro
June 9, 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: Free, ages 6 and older
This class covers the importance of recycling, what happens to the recyclable materials when they leave the recycling center, and what Greensboro’s recycling program looks like.

NC WILD Aquatic
June 13, 9 am-4 pm
Free, ages 18 and older
NC WILD Aquatic workshops are open to all interested educators including classroom teachers, environmental educators, resource agency staff, park and nature center personnel, teaching fellows, college students and faculty, and youth leaders. This free workshop has no prerequisites.

Bug Collector’s Paradise
June 26, 8:30-10 pm
Cost: $2, all ages
Join our bug experts for a class on the methods and equipment needed to establish your own home insect zoo. We will teach you that with proper care and securely-locking containers, you have no reason to fear an insect escape or a breeding explosion.

Fossils and Rocks
July 1, 6-7:30 pm
Cost: $3, all ages
In this class you will learn the basic differences between different types of rocks and minerals and will even have a chance to do a little gem mining. You will also learn what types of fossils are found in NC.

NC CATCH
July 18, 9 am-4 pm
Free, ages 18 and older
North Carolina CATCH (Caring for Aquatics Through Conservation Habits) is an aquatic resources education program that provides workshop training to adults to enable them to work with youth in discovering aquatic environments through learning activities, educational materials, aquatic field trips and fishing experiences.

Animal Myths and Legends
July 24, 7-8:30 pm
Cost $2, ages 10 and older
Are granddaddy long-legs the most poisonous spider of all, except that their mouth is too small to bite us? Does a duck’s quack echo? Join us for a class that will change your mind about some of the “truths” that get passed down about animals by older generations.

Insect Mounting and Preservation
August 8, 6-8 pm
Cost $10, ages 10 and older
Join us for a class on the methods for drying, mounting, and preserving insect specimens for future display. All insects used will have died from natural causes. All materials will be provided, and you will be allowed to take your creations home.

Recycling In Greensboro
August 11, 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: Free, ages 6 and older
This class covers the importance of recycling, what happens to the recyclable materials when they leave the recycling center, and what Greensboro’s recycling program looks like.

Wildlife Jeopardy
August 29, 6-8 pm
Cost $5, all ages
Join us for a night of fun and fabulous prizes as we quiz your wildlife knowledge. Families are encouraged to attend and test your wits against each other and your neighbors in the community. Our grand prize winner will receive one year of free programs at the Wildlife Center!