WOW: Nature and Music with Jamie Hofmeister-Cline

Davidson K8 School 635 South St, Davidson, NC

Join music educator Jamie Hofmeister-Cline on Sunday, March 20 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm for a musical journey in nature! We will make our own musical instruments out of natural objects and have fun playing along with Jamie! We will meet in the parking lot of Davidson K8 School behind the big rock. From

DLC and World of Wonder at Woodlawn’s Epic STEAMFEST!

Woodlawn School 135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville, NC

Join WOW and many other local groups at Woodlawn School on April 3 from 1 to 5 pm for STEAMfest (a celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! There will be dozens of cool activities for kids of all ages and lots of opportunities for learning and fun! Located at 135 Woodlawn School Loop,

World of Wonder: Bird Walk with Rob Van Epps

Plum Creek Park 18928 Bartlett Creek Dr, Davidson, NC, United States

Saturday, May 7, 9:00-10:30 a.m.   Plum Creek Park, 18928 Bartlett Creek Drive, Davidson   Join us on a nature expedition with local birder, pollinator expert, and naturalist, Rob Van Epps.  We'll walk along a trail discovering the activities of our local wildlife. This walk is during the peak of Spring migration, so chances of seeing colorful migrants is

Inside the Hive with Amanda Bohmont, Certified Beekeeper

Woodland Discovery 8755 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, NC

Saturday, June 18, 10:00 -11:30 Woodland Discovery, 8755 Poplar Tent Drive, Concord Join World of Wonder for an inside look inside the world of bees. We plan to open the beehive, take a look at the bee brood, and talk about the life and jobs of bees as they work together to ensure their colony survival. If

WOW: All About Bluebirds!

Davidson College

Join DLC, WOW and Davidson College Biology professor Dr. Mark Stanback as we visit the bluebird nest boxes on the Davidson College campus. Dr. Stanback will explain the nesting behavior of Eastern Bluebirds -- you might get a chance to hold baby bluebirds in your hands!  We’ll also look for other birds and get tips on

WOW: Butterflies, Bees, Bugs, and Dragonflies

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

This World of Wonder family outing will take place Saturday, August 20 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. We hope you’ll join us on a nature outing with a local pollinator expert and naturalist, Rob Van Epps on  Saturday, August 20.  We'll be walking along local trails discovering butterflies, bees, bugs and dragonflies. You'll have a

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

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 –

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