Families invited to gather ’round the campfire at Jan. 14 at McDowell Nature Preserve
Jan. 13
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6 p.m.
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.
Jan. 16
Horticultural Highlight Walk
Guides will highlight what’s in bloom, seasonally relevant gardening tips and behind-the-scenes details. Free with garden admission. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. 704-825-4490. DSBG.org.
1 p.m.
Yoga in the Garden
Weekly yoga rejuvenation classes held Jan. 16, 23 and 30. For beginners to advanced students. Cost: $15 per class or $145 for the series. Register online at dsbg.org. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. 704-825-4490.
9:30-11 a.m.
Yoga for families
Learn yoga movements to share with your child. Each class – Jan. 16, 23 and 30 – is personalized with methods of partner work and movement. Cost: $12 for adult and $8 for child (children must be accompanied by an adult). Register online at dsbg.org. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. 704-825-4490.
11 a.m.-noon
Jan. 17
Papercrafting for All Occasions
Design one-of-a-kind cards while learning stamping techniques. Cost: $22, plus $5 material fee. Register online at dsbg.org. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. 704-825-4490.
1:15-3:15 p.m.
Jan. 18
Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Mondays
For children up to age 5 to explore nature. Activities may include stories, songs, planting seeds, crafts and play in Lost Hollow. Cost: $10 for one parent and one child; additional guests are $6. Another session is Jan. 25. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. 704-825-4490. dsbg.org.
10-11 a.m.
Jan. 19
Duct Tape Craft-O-Rama
Use your imagination to create crafts using colorful duct tape. For ages 11-17. All supplies provided. Registration requested. Lake Wylie Public Library. 803-831-7774. yclibrary.org.
5-6:30 p.m.
Jan. 20
Tech Help Drop-In
Bring your computer or device and library staff members will demonstrate using library-owned equipment on a first-come, first-served basis. Drop in anytime. Lake Wylie Public Library. 803-831-7774. yclibrary.org.
2-5 p.m.
Jan. 22
Fireside Fairytales
An evening of fun around the campfire includes s’mores, hot cocoa and a fairytale-themed shadow puppet show. For ages 3 and older; guardian must attend. Cost: $3 per person. Registration required. McDowell Nature Preserve, Steele Creek. 704-588-5224. parkandrec.com.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Jan. 25
Emotional Intelligence
Community education seminar learning how to express and manage emotions to relieve stress, defuse conflict and become a better communicator. Clover Community Center. 803-222-9493.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Jan. 26
Mystery Book Club
Join this volunteer-led, independent book club for mystery lovers the last Tuesday of each month. January’s selection is “Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter” by Tom Franklin. Steele Creek Public Library, 13620 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte. 704-416-6800. cmlibrary.org.
6 p.m.
Jan. 27
Adult Puzzle Night
Drop in for an evening of socializing and jigsaw puzzle assembling. No previous experience required. Light refreshments provided. Steele Creek Public Library, 13620 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte. 704-416-6800. cmlibrary.org.
4-7:30 p.m.
Jan. 28
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.
Jan. 30
Woodland Wildlife
Join a naturalist to learn about the wildlife that lives around Mecklenburg County. Investigate skulls, scat and furs, and meet a few native animals. For ages 5 and older. Free but registration required. McDowell Nature Preserve, Steele Creek. 704-588-5224. parkandrec.com.
10-11 a.m.
Orchids 101
Learn about orchid’s growth requirements, habitat and how to handle these flowers at home. Acquire the basics of successful orchid nurturing and growth. Cost: $25. Register online at dsbg.org. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. 704-825-4490.
1-3 p.m.
Jan. 31
AOS Award Photography
Learn how to photograph orchids according to American Orchid Society standards. Cost: $46. Register online at dsbg.org. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. 704-825-4490.
12:30-3 p.m.
This story was originally published January 11, 2016 at 11:57 AM with the headline "Families invited to gather ’round the campfire at Jan. 14 at McDowell Nature Preserve."