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From frogs and newts to salamanders, join us and study the lives of amphibians in Tryon Creek. Explore live frogs. We’ll wander down to the creek and up to the ponds to search for the creatures. In the afternoon we will create our own amphibian band.
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Where do mushrooms really come from? How many different types of fungus make Tryon their home? What is the difference between a slime mold and a mushroom? We will make spore prints, go on a mushroom hunt, and make a mushroom journal from pictures we take ourselves.
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The Birds Are Back |
| 9:00 - 3:00; $50 ($42 for members) |
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Learn about bird behavior, migration, adaptations and bird songs. Dissect a nest; examine shapes of wings and feathers. On our hike we will look for the birds that make Tryon Creek their home. In the afternoon you will make your own set of wings to take home.
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Tracks and Scat |
| 9:00 - 3:00; $50 ($42 for members) |
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Over 200 animals call
Tryon
Creek
State Park
home, but we never see them. This camp will focus on finding clues that let us learn about who is hiding in the forest. We will set pit traps, make a track “catcher”, and explore animal trails as well as making our own track murals.
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Springtime Babies |
| 9:00 - 1:00; $32 ($27 for members) |
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Learn about the forest’s newest residents. What animals are born here? Find out what animal parents do to take care of their babies. On our hike we will explore places that would be good to raise animal babies.
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