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  • Spotted salamander

    In Search of the Spotted Salamander: A World of Wonder Family Outing

    West Branch Nature Preserve 18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson, NC, United States

    Saturday, February 28, 10:00-11:30  West Branch Nature Preserve: 18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson, NC Ever wonder what’s happening in the woods during the wintertime while a lot of creatures are hibernating? Join Allen Lloyd, a local naturalist, and WOW, on a short hike in search of the Spotted Salamander and learn about this fascinating and gorgeous amphibian

  • minerals

    Exploring Rocks and Minerals – WOW Family Outing

    Town of Davidson Parks and Rec Building 865 South St, Davidson, NC, United States

    February 18, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon Parks & Recreation Pump House 865 South Street (Next to DK8 near the greenway)   Come explore the wonderful world of rocks and minerals with Elias Gianopolous, a local naturalist who has led previous WOW events. We’ll learn about minerals and gemstones native to our North Carolina home –

  • Slimy salamander

    Hints of Spring in Woods and Wetland – WOW family event

    West Branch Nature Preserve 18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson, NC, United States

    West Branch Nature Preserve: 18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson March 4, 2023 10:00 am till 11:30   With Spring right around the corner, things are beginning to move and grow!  Join naturalist Rob Van Epps on a woods and wetland hike. Amphibians should be active, and we will search for salamanders, newts, frogs, and toads. Along

  • Join DLC and World of Wonder at Woodlawn’s STEAMfest!

    Woodlawn School 135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville, NC

    World of Wonder has had the exciting opportunity to host a nature activity at Woodlawn's STEAMfest each year since 2019. This year's fest promises to be bigger and better than ever! This event is free and open to the public, with no pre-registration required. The mission of STEAMfest is to provide youth of all ages with free

  • World of Wonder: Inside the Hive with Beekeeper Amanda Bohmont

    Woodland Discovery 8755 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, NC

    Inside the Hive with Amanda Bohmont, Certified Beekeeper Saturday, June 17th | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Woodland Discovery 8755 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, NC 28027 World of Wonder invites you to discover the fascinating world of bees. With our expert guidance, we'll delve into the inner workings of a beehive, observing the bee brood

  • World of Wonder: Butterflies, Bees, and Bugs

    Abersham Park 3540 Pleasant Garden Dr, Davidson, NC, United States

    Butterflies, Bees, and Bugs  Saturday, July 15th | 9:30am-11:00am Abersham Park Join us for a nature expedition led by local naturalist and pollinator expert, Rob Van Epps. Together, we will embark on a fascinating journey along local trails to explore the captivating world of butterflies, bees, and bugs, which play a crucial role as pollinators.

  • How does our garden grow: A WOW family outing

    Join World of Wonder for a tour of our Davidson community garden. What are your favorite vegetables? Do you know how to grow them? Want to learn about how a community garden works? Please read our WAIVER before signing up. Pre Registration is required. The Davidson Community Garden was established by Davidson United Methodist Church

  • WOW November: What Is This?

    Fisher Farm Park

    Come discover wildlife in our woods and fields as we search for birds, insects, amphibians, and anything else along our path.  Rob Van Epps, an expert naturalist, can answer many of our “What’s this?” questions – and point out wonders in our natural world we would have walked past. This outing is for children with

  • WOW March: Hints of Spring in Woods and Wetlands

    West Branch Nature Preserve 18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson, NC, United States

    With spring right around the corner, things are beginning to move and grow!  Join naturalist Rob Van Epps on a woods and wetland hike. Amphibians should be active, and we will search for salamanders, newts, frogs, and toads. Along the way, we’ll look for early blooming wildflowers, such as Bloodroot and Rue Anemone, and anything

  • UPDATED WOW Treasure Hunt

    Davidson K8 School 635 South St, Davidson, NC

    Our original date in July got rained out so we have moved to Saturday, August 17th.  Sign-up is open. Don't miss your spot. Trees are true treasures to the ecosystem. They shade our land, reducing temperature by 10 degrees; they clean our air and water; they benefit our mental health.  The Town of Davidson Arborist Andrew