NATURE & OUTDOORS
PADDLE PEARLAND – KAYAKING TOUR Paddle Pearland is the perfect way to learn about Pearland’s native environment by kayak! Participants will go through a quick kayak-101 to make sure that everyone is comfortable with the basics before hitting the water. During the program, participants will get a close look at one of our bird rookeries, learn about the vital aquatic habitats throughout the Pearland area and enjoy a relaxing paddle on the pond. Kayaks, paddles and PFDs (personal flotation devices) will be provided. An adult must accompany anyone under the age of 18. $35 resident / $42 non-resident 12+ years DFNC Sat., Sept. 18, 9 - 10:30 a.m. Sat., Oct. 16, 9 - 10:30 a.m. DFNC NATURE EXPLORER DAYS Back by popular demand, the DFNC Nature Explorer Days will return on select dates in fall 2021. These drop-off day programs are specialty, nature-themed programs designed to bring children closer to nature and foster a further love and understanding of the natural world. Each day will be filled with exploration and educational lessons about Texas wildlife, habitats and more! Hiking, birding and fishing are just a few of the activities this program will provide, and did we mention LIVE ANIMALS? ! That’s right! Your child will have the opportunity to encounter live animals each day. Registration is day-to-day, so enroll your Nature Explorer for every topic they are interested in! Parents will receive the Explorer Days program information packet after registration at the email address they provide. $ 32 residents / $40 non-resident 6 to14 years DFNC Mon., Nov. 22, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tues., Dec. 28, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thur., Dec. 30, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
DFNC NATURE NOVELTIES SWAP SHOP Find something neat on the street? Want to talk about your cool rock? On the second Saturday of each month children and adults will be able to bring in their nature finds to swap for other curiosities or nature center novelties. Be sure to check the DFNC webpage for the rules and regulations for nature finds as some might be illegal depending on their species. Free 0 to 99 years DFNC
Sat., Sept. 11, 12 - 4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 9, 12 - 4 p.m. Sat., Nov. 13, 12 - 4 p.m. Sat., Dec. 11, 12 - 4 p.m.
18 / Pearland in Motion / Fall 2021
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