Household Wildlife
November 27, 6-7:30 pm
Cost: $2, All ages
Even 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.

Growing the Green Way Series - Christmas Centerpieces
December 3, 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $15 per container, All ages
Learn new tricks to create a sensational centerpiece combining fruit, flowers, and seasonal materials that mix “traditional” with “trendy” to compliment your festive holiday table. Bring your favorite bowl or small container and we will provide the rest.

Natural Christmas Crafts
December 5, 6-8 pm
Cost: $5, All ages
Join us for a class where you will learn to make meaningful and interesting crafts for Christmas using nature’s bounty. Bring the kids for child-friendly activities that go beyond simple ornaments and greeting cards.

Recycling in Greensboro
December 8, 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. This free workshop has no prerequisites.

Feeding Winter Wildlife
December 13, 6-7:30 pm
Cost: $5, All ages
Just as we long for fresh summer vegetables in the dead of winter, imagine how hard it is for wildlife to come by food during our coldest months. From bird feeders to berry bushes, learn ways to create feeding zones around your home.

Nature Photography
January 10, 10 am to 12 noon
Cost: $2, All ages
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
January 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. This free workshop has no prerequisites.

Wildlife Jeopardy
January 29, 6-8 pm
Cost: $2, 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 wits against each other and their neighbors. Grand prize winner will receive one year of free programs at the Wildlife Center!

Recycling in Greensboro
February 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. This free workshop has no prerequisites.

Living the Wildlife Series - Snakes are Beautiful
February 15, 10-11 am
Cost: Free, All ages
Have you ever been gardening and put your hands on a large hairy spider in a wood shed or brush pile? Is it a harmless wolf spider or a dangerous brown recluse? Were you raised to kill a snake on sight “just to be safe,” in case it is poisonous? Let us show you the truth about the snakes and spiders of NC. Learn the telltale signs that will help you identify a poisonous snake or spider vs. a harmless one. You will have the chance to see and handle some of the snakes that are most commonly (and unfairly) mistaken for dangerous ones. We will also cover what to do if you are bitten by a snake or spider.

Growing the Green Way Series - Grow Your Own Small Fruits at Home
February 18, 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $5, All ages
If dreams of fresh strawberries and plump raspberries are dancing in your head, why not make those dreams come true in your own backyard? With just a little know-how, these small fruits are easy to produce at home.

Bug Collecting
February 20, 6-8 pm
Cost: $2, Ages 10 and older
Ever wonder how experts create beautiful displays of mounted butterflies and moths? Did you know that beetles, spiders, and other insects can be equally as appealing? 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.

Growing the Green Way Series - Carolina Landscapes - CYN
February 25, 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $5, All ages
Learn how to design, install, and maintain a Carolina yard, one that works with our environment rather than against it. Learn design principles, proper site and plant selection, soils and bed preparation along with pest control.

Snakes
March 6, 10 am -12 noon
Cost: $2, All ages
People are ingrained with preconceived notions about snakes that are handed down through the generations. This class will reveal the true nature of the most misunderstood animals of all.

Living the Wildlife Series - Wildlife Control in Your Backyard  
March 15, 10 am -12 noon
Cost: Free, All ages
We will teach you to identify the type of culprit responsible for yard damage and the best method for handling each. Safety and legal issues regarding wildlife control will also be addressed.

Growing the Green Way Series - Be Healthy, Grow What You Eat
March 16, 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $5, All ages
Learn about growing conditions, how to prepare soil, the selection of vegetable varieties for the Piedmont, how to design an efficient, space-saving raised bed, and how to identify and control insects and diseases organically.

Native Americans
March 19, 6-7:30 pm
Cost: $2, All ages
Learn about the fascinating lives of these native people. Through artifacts and demonstration, participants will learn about Native American customs, food, weapons, and crafts.

Growing the Green Way Series - An All Natural Easter
March 23, 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $15 per container, All ages
Organic dyes made from vegetables and herbs give rich, earthy colors to eggs. To celebrate spring, many ancient cultures dyed eggs and gave them as gifts. Our ancestors, however, did not use dye tablets that fizzed! They colored their eggs with dyes made from materials found in nature. We will provide the eggs and the basket as well as the dye material.

Wilderness Survival Skills Session 1 - Emergency Preparedness and Equipment Selection
April 10, 10 am -12 noon
Cost: $2, Ages 10 & 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 percent preparation and 5 percent perspiration if you are ready for what you will face.

Growing the Green Way Series - Fragrance Gardens - So Easy to Do! 
April 13, 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $5, All ages
Join us as we explore how easy it is to combine trees, shrubs, and perennials into a perfumed haven of a garden sure to attract humans, hummingbirds, and butterflies.

Growing the Green Way Series - Wildlife Control for Homeowners
April 20, 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $5, All ages
Have you ever woken in the morning and stared in disbelief at your prize garden after a night of ravaging by deer? Do those pesky squirrels continue to eat your backyard birds out of house and home? Does the idea of snakes in the basement threaten to have you in constant fear? Join us for a class on old and new methods for preventing wildlife damage to your garden, home, and sanity.

Wilderness Survival Skills Session 2 - Shelter and Fire
April 24, 10 am - 12 noon
Cost: $2, Ages 10 & older
The second class in our survival series will cover the techniques, materials, and tools needed to build a shelter and fire that protect you from the elements, wildlife, and your own rotten luck. All materials will be provided.

Bears
April 28, 6-7:30 pm
Cost: $2, All ages
This class will cover the habits and habitats of our native black bear. Learn the facts versus the fiction about these interesting animals.

Living the Wildlife Series - Amphibian Amphitheater
April 30, 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: Free, All ages
We will cover the life cycles and habitats of many amphibian species. You will also learn about the role they play in nature and how they are threatened by many human activities.

Wilderness Survival Skills Session 3 – Food
May 8, 10 am -12 noon
Cost: $2, Ages 10 & older
The final class in the survival series will cover the methods of catching, collecting, and cooking food in the wild.

Living the Wildlife Series - Birding in Summer
May 8, 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: Free, All ages
We will talk about the types of foods available to birds in the summer and plants you can place in your garden to attract a variety of birds. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn to use binoculars to better view birds from a distance.

Growing the Green Way Series - Insects, Diseases, and Weeds, Oh My!
May 13, 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $5, All ages
Insects, diseases, and weeds in the home landscape can cause many problems including interfering with growth of the desirable landscape plants. Learn to identify the top ten pests and the best means by which to manage them.

Nature Photography
May 15, 10 am - 12 noon
Cost: $2, Ages 8 & 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.

Growing the Green Way Series - Poisonous Plants You Need to Know
May 18, 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $5, All ages
Poisonous plants can be found inside and outside the home. Most concerns are for the safety of small children and pets. Learn which plants to be cautious of and where to get information to keep children and pets safe.

Wildlife Jeopardy
May 28, 6-8 pm
Cost: $5, All ages
Join us for a night of fun and fabulous prizes as we quiz your wildlife knowledge. Grand prize winner will receive one year of free programs at the Wildlife Center!

Edible Plants of NC
June 12, 10 am - 12 noon
Cost: $2, Ages 10 & older
This class will cover some of the more common edible plants found in NC and their historical and nutritional value.

Birding 101
June 25, 6-7:30 pm
Cost: $2, All ages
Join us for a beginner's class on the techniques and identification of our year-round residents. Be sure to bring a pair of binoculars.

Historical Gardening for Beginners
July 1, 6-7:30 pm
Cost: $2, All ages
Learn what it means to plant a garden the way the first American colonists did. Learn about heirloom vegetables and the easy way to grow them!

Snakes
July 10, 10 am - 12 noon
Cost: $2, All ages
People are ingrained with preconceived notions about snakes that are handed down through the generations. This class will reveal the true nature of the most misunderstood animals of all.

Bug Collecting
July 30, 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.

Orienteering
August 4, 6-8 pm
Cost: $2, Ages 10 & older
From map-reading to determining the difference between "magnetic" and "true" north, this class will help you find your way.

Native Americans
August 14, 10 am -12 noon
Cost: $2, All ages
Learn about the fascinating lives of these native people. Through artifacts and demonstration, participants will learn about Native American customs, food, weapons, and crafts.