Learn about beavers, take a hike Jan. 3 at McDowell Nature Preserve
Jan. 3
Builders of the Forest
Learn how beavers adapted to swim, chew, build and change the landscape of the forest. Take a short hike (1.5 mile round-trip) to view the lodge and dams up close. Meets at the Large Pavilion. For ages 6 and older. Free but registration required. McDowell Nature Preserve, Steele Creek. 704-588-5224. parkandrec.com.
3-4 p.m.
Jan. 4
Matter of Balance Program
An award-winning program designed to help you manage falls and increase activity levels. Every Monday and Thursday Jan. 4-Feb. 1. Free but registration required. Lucile Tatum Center, Gastonia. 704-865-3291. pam.bryson@gastongov.com.
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Jan. 8
Nature Coloring n’ Cocoa
Stop by after school and enjoy winter-themed coloring sheets with crayons, colored pencils and pens provided. Free hot chocolate. For ages 5 and older. Registration required. McDowell Nature Preserve, Steele Creek. 704-588-5224. parkandrec.com.
3-5 p.m.
Planting a Tree
Topic for the First Friday in the Garden. Clemson Extension Agent Paul Thompson will deliver the presentation. Glencairn Learning Center, 825 Edgemont Ave., Rock Hill. Free.
11 a.m.
Jan. 12
Artsy Adult’s Club
Create nature-themed or upcycled projects with samples of two to three completed projects. Adults only ages 18 and older. Registration required. Cost: $3. McDowell Nature Center, Steele Creek. 704-588-5224. parkandrec.com.
10 a.m.-noon
Jan. 14
Family Campfire
Join McDowell Nature Preserve staff by a roaring campfire enjoying s’mores and conversation under the stars. For all ages. Free but registration required. McDowell Nature Preserve, Steele Creek. 704-588-5224. parkandrec.com.
6-7:30 p.m.
This story was originally published December 26, 2015 at 8:56 PM with the headline "Learn about beavers, take a hike Jan. 3 at McDowell Nature Preserve."