City Of Raleigh: Upcoming Programs At Lake Johnson Park

Press release from the City of Raleigh:

Aug 9, 2021

Experience the beauty and nature of Lake Johnson Park! Visit the waterfront or access the trails from our Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center. Take a walk on our five miles of paved and natural surface trails, watch for birds and wildlife or join us for one of our many programs listed below! 

You can register for any program online using RecLink using the links below.

Sunday, August 15, 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Flip over logs, dig a hole, or sift through leaves with one of our naturalists. Participants will immerse themselves in nature and learn about the interesting things they find. This program takes place at the Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center and costs $2. All ages welcome, but most appropriate for families with children elementary school age or older. Adult(s) must accompany child(ren), register, and pay the program fee. 

Register for Nature Explorers(link is external)

Sunday, August 22, 9 to 10:15 a.m.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to do the Waltz, Swing, Tango, Foxtrot, or Rumba? Come join us at Thomas G Crowder Woodland Center and learn to dance. Each class will include instruction from our dance instructor. With all kinds of different styles offered, you can pick and choose what you would like to learn. This program is open to participants ages 16+ and costs $10. 

Register for Ballroom Dance 101 - Rumba(link is external)

Tuesday, August 31, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

This class will introduce the basics of kayaking in a calm setting and at a relaxed pace. Participants will learn the parts of each watercraft, paddling strokes and techniques, maneuverability, and self-rescue techniques. All equipment is provided. This program is open to participants ages 15+ and costs $25 for residents and $40 for non-residents. It will take place at Lake Johnson Park’s Waterfront Center. Adult(s) must accompany child(ren) under 16, register, and pay the program fee. Registration for this program closes midnight the day prior to program start date. 

Register for Fundamentals of Kayak(link is external)

Wednesday, September 1, 6 to 8 p.m.

Join us for this conservation and sustainability focused art series.  We will be crafting a new project suitable for gift giving or sprucing up your own home.  We will cover a broad range of topics from spotting and utilizing invasive plants or giving household scraps new life.  All participants under the age of 16 must be registered with an adult. This program costs $8 for participants and will take place at the Thomas G Crowder Woodland Center. 

Register for Sustainability in Art - Plastic Bag Totes(link is external)

Tuesday September 7, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

These classes will introduce the basics of paddleboarding in a calm setting and at a relaxed pace. Participants will learn the parts of each watercraft, paddling strokes and techniques, maneuverability, and self-rescue techniques. All equipment is provided. This program is open to participants ages 15+ and costs $35 for residents and $50 for non-residents. It will take place at Lake Johnson Park’s Waterfront Center. Adult(s) must accompany child(ren) under 16, register, and pay the program fee. Registration for this program closes midnight the day prior to program start date. 

Register for Fundamentals of Stand-Up Paddleboarding(link is external)

Sunday September 12, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Come join our naturalists and learn how to identify some common trees found in the park. Participants will learn features of tree ID that will help year-round. No prior tree identification knowledge is necessary. Earn 2 hours criteria II or III EE credit upon request. This program will take place at the Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center,  is open to participants ages 14+, and costs $4. Adult(s) must accompany child(ren) under 16, register, and pay the program fee. 

Register for Tree ID Trek(link is external)
 

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