Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Reedy Creek Hosts Fourth Annual Holiday Open House

Reedy Creek Nature Center invites the public to the fourth annual
Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 4, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The FREE celebration will feature great environmentally-friendly gift
ideas , puppets and children's stories with the University Library,
crafts, activities, naturalist-led hikes and, of course, Santa.

Enjoy FREE coffee, hot chocolate, apple cider and cookies while they
last. Weather permitting, there will be a fire and marshmallow roast
at the outdoor amphitheater which includes a fire ring. The
celebration will conclude at 2 p.m. with naturalist-led hikes through
the Nature Preserve.

Reedy Creek Nature Center serves as the gateway to the Nature
Preserve. The Reedy Creek Nature Preserve protects over 736 acres of
natural, forested habitats. Preserve trails pass by mixed pine and
hardwood forests, open fields, lakes and streams. A variety of free
and low cost public programming, from children's birthday parties and
summer camps to natural and cultural history hikes, and special events
are offered.

For more information contact Reedy Creek Nature Center 704-598-8857.