We are loaded with awesome fall programs that offer something for everyone who loves the outdoors and, especially, being outdoors in the fall. Below are a few of my favorite new programs in this fall's lineup. I'm looking forward to being the Black Widow for Heroes and Villains day at the ropes course almost as much as I'm ready for pancakes after a peaceful morning paddle on Lake Michie. Click on the link to the right (FALL 2014 PROGRAM SCHEDULE) for the full schedule of programs or to register.
Sunrise Pancake Paddle (#14035)
Saturday, September 13 from 6:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Lake Michie Recreation Area – 2802 Bahama Rd.
Rise and shine with DPR Outdoor Recreation! Join us for a sunrise kayak paddle and a breakfast of scrumptious pancakes. We’ll provide the boating equipment and the pancakes, you bring weather appropriate clothing and an appetite.
Ages 7 and up (children must be accompanied by an adult)
CR PC $7; CR NPC $8 NCR PC $11.75; NCR NPC $13
Explore the Urban Wild
Join DPR Outdoor Recreation for a free adventure in your park! Bring weather-appropriate clothing and lots of curiosity.
All ages (children must be accompanied by an adult).
No cost, no pre-registration required.
2 p.m.-4 p.m.
October 18, Oval Drive Park (#14030)
November 22, Holton Career and Resource Center (#14048)
December 6, Cornwallis Road Park (#14049)
High Ropes Discovery Day:
Heroes and Villains
Hello true believers! Come dressed as your favorite super-hero or super-villain while you explore Durham Parks and Recreation’s high ropes course! Safety considerations may require removal of caps, batarangs, infinity gauntlets, power rings, etc.
*Cost, location and age limits same as a normal Discovery Day.
November 8 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. #14063
12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. #14064
Astronomy Series
DPR Outdoor Recreation and NCCU invite you to search the heavens with us! We will provide the equipment, you bring weather appropriate clothing.
Constellation Kayak (#14036)
Lake Michie Recreation Area – 2802 Bahama Rd.
Friday, September 19 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
This will be an enchanting evening of paddling and stargazing on scenic Lake Michie. Learn the names of constellations and their stories as well as viewing amazing stellar objects.
Ages 7 and up (children must be accompanied by an adult)
CR PC $7; CR NPC $8 NCR PC $11.75; NCR NPC $13
Lunar Exploration (#14028)
Friday, October 3 from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Old North Durham Park- 310 W. Geer Street
Exploring the surface of our closest celestial neighbor, the moon, in magnificent detail using state of the art telescopes and binoculars!
Cloud Out Dates: 10/4
All ages (children must be accompanied by an adult).
No cost, no pre-registration required
Solstice Stargazing (#14029)
Sunday, December 21 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Sandy Creek Park- 3510 Sandy Creek Drive
We will use state-of-the-art telescopes and binoculars to look at some of the wonders of the cosmos on the evening of the winter solstice.
Cloud Out Date: 12/22
All ages (children must be accompanied by an adult).
No cost, no pre-registration required
