OTHER LOCATIONS

ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS

SUMMERTIME BLOOM SERIES at McGee Park Ages 5 & up

Learn more about our native plants and how Concord blooms in the Summertime! Attendees will receive information cards about their flower, how best to care for it and its place in the local ecosystem! Min. 2; Max. 20. Pre-registration is required.

Instructor: Matthew Fisenne No Fee.

DWARF CRESTED IRIS - Get invested with a Dwarf Crested (Iris)! Create your own decorated planting pot with family and friends and get a local Concord wildflower to plant and bring home.

Tuesday June 6; register or cancel by May 30 4:00 - 6:00 PM

BUTTERFLY WEED - These orange beauties will help your garden butter-fly above the competition! Decorate your own planting pot to bring this local milkweed home.

Tuesday June 20; register or cancel by June 13 4:00 - 6:00 PM

THE CARDINAL FLOWER - Listen to the birdsong and plant your own Cardinal flower! A custom decorated planting pot will be the perfect piece to go with this vibrant NC wildflower.

Tuesday July 11; register or cancel by July 4 4:00 - 6:00 PM

DUPLICATE BRIDGE at Fire Station #12 Ages 18 & up

Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge Min. 10; Max. 50.

Instructor: Concord Bridge Club

Per Class: $5

F June 5 - July 28 12:00 - 4:00 PM

Youth Activities

STEM IN THE PARK at McGee Park Ages 8-13

Have a blast and learn some science with fun, exciting experiments, challenges, and more! Min. 1; Max. 12. Pre-registration is required.

Instructor: Rachael Marks

Per Class: $3 for residents 5$ for non residents

COOL IT! - What’s cooler than cool? Ice Cold! Learn about dry ice and conduct some different experiments at -109°!

Friday July 7; register or cancel by July 5 10:00 - 11:30 AM

LAUNCH IT! - Learn about Newton’s Laws of motion as we create an awesome contraption to help demonstrate these laws of motion.

Friday July 14; register or cancel by July 12 10:00 - 11:30 AM

PROTECT IT! - Use some creative thinking and engineering skills to create a device to protect items from a large fall.

Friday July 21; register or cancel by July 19 10:00 - 11:30 AM

EXTRACT IT! - Learn about DNA, what it is and where you can find it. Conduct an experiment to extract some real DNA.

Friday July 28; register or cancel by July 26 10:00 - 11:30 AM

EXPLODE IT! - Learn about chemistry with some fun, exciting experiments that will blow your mind!

Friday August 4; register or cancel by August 2 10:00 - 11:30 AM

Greenway Adventures

Ages 3 & up

Using the greenways as our classroom, we will explore critters and their habitats, with fun and creative activities. Parents are encouraged to join in on the fun. Each program will meet at the designated trail for 1 to 1.5 hours. Min. 1; Max. 12. Pre-registration is required.

Instructor: Rachael Marks

No Fee.

SQUIRRELS!- Get squirrelly as we learn about the state mammal of North Carolina. Run and play as we seek out some squirrels, do a craft, and have loads of fun. MCGEE PARK Monday June 12; register or cancel by June 10

June 14; register or cancel by June 12

- 11:00 AM

- 11:00 AM WEDDINGTON ROAD BARK PARK

CREEK STOMPIN’ - Get ready to get wet and dirty as we explore the creek, learn what lives in the water, and have some good wet fun!

MCGEE PARK Monday June 26; register or cancel by June 24

WEDDINGTON ROAD BARK PARK

June 28; register or cancel by June 26

- 11:00 AM

- 11:00 AM

SENSING NATURE - Use your senses to get closer to nature and really get to know some of the sights, sounds, and smells along the greenway.

MCGEE PARK Monday July 10; register or cancel by July 8

- 11:00 AM WEDDINGTON ROAD

FUNKY FUNGI AND MUSHROOMS - Mushrooms and fungi are all around us; get up close and personal with some different mushrooms and fungi, learn about their purpose, and do some fun crafts!

MUDDY MAYHEM - Learn all about dirt and have some good muddy fun as we play with dirt, mud, and make a fun muddy mess! MCGEE PARK Monday August 14; register or cancel by August 12

- 11:00 AM

ROAD BARK PARK Wednesday August 16; register or cancel by August 14 10:00 - 11:00 AM

ALL ABOUT PLANTS - Use your green thumb as we learn all about plants while we walk the greenway, play games, and take home your very own plant!

MCGEE PARK Monday August 28; register or cancel by August 26 10:00 - 11:00 AM WEDDINGTON ROAD BARK PARK Wednesday August 30; register or cancel by August 28 10:00 - 11:00 AM

BIRDS GALORE! - Flap your wings and fly as we learn all about our avian friends. Make a craft and have fun learning about birds!

MCGEE PARK Monday September 11; register or cancel September 9 10:00 - 11:00 AM

WEDDINGTON ROAD BARK PARK Wednesday September 13; register or cancel September 11 10:00 - 11:00 AM

OTHER LOCATIONS (continued)

Special Events

Trips

Ages 40 & up

Enjoy exploring, learning, sightseeing, and traveling without having to drive! All trips will depart from the David Phillips Activity Center (946 Burrage Rd. in Concord, 28025). Please plan to arrive 30 minutes before departure for trips. Prices do not include cost of meal. Min. 10; Max. 20. Pre-registration is required for each trip.

SARAH P. DUKE GARDENS, DUKE CHAPEL AND UNIVERSITY - Bus departs at 7:30am, arrives in Durham by 9:30am. Leave at 2:00pm, return to Concord by 4:15pm. Join us as we walk through the specialized gardens in the heart of Duke University. Our group will be led on a tour as we explore the beauty of nature in their carefully crafted gardens. See why more than 600,000 visitors annually have enjoyed coming to visit. We will also walk to the Duke Chapel and University. Guided tour will last approximately 60-75 minutes. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Lunch is not included in the trip fee, but there are several eateries near the chapel we will visit. Trip will happen rain or shine, with the exception of lightning.

Fee: $50.00 plus cost of meal

Wednesday May 17; MUST pre register or cancel by April 28 7:30 AM - 4:15 PM

GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN - Bus departs at 7:00am, arrive in Linville by 10:00am. Leave at 3:00pm, return to Concord by 5:00pm. At the Wilson Center for Nature Discover, find exhibits about the mountain, film theater, Mildred’s Grill restaurant and gift shop. Next door, walk through the Animal Habitats to see black bears, cougars, otters, elk and eagles. The Mile High Swinging Bridge and Top Shop visitors’ center are at the very top of the mountain. Don’t worry, unless you’d like to hike it, there is a shuttle that can take you to the top!

Fee: $70.00 plus cost of meal

Wednesday May 31; MUST pre-register or cancel by May 12 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

CITY OF CONCORD TOUR - Bus departs 10:00am, return to David Phillips Activity Center by 3:00pm. On this exciting trip will we will learn about what makes this city so unique, while we take a walk through the history of the City of Concord, its secrets, and past.

Fee: $40.00 plus cost of meal

Wednesday June 14; MUST pre-register or cancel by June5 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM -

GET 'EM HOOKED at Lake Fisher Reservoir Ages 3-12

Concord Parks and Rec is launching the first annual Get ’em Hooked! Youth Fishing Day. We will have lead anglers teach the youth how to fish by getting into jon boats and teaching them the life sport of fishing. Parents are able to teach their children how to fish as well. Fishing equipment is provided for all youth anglers including bait. Fishing license required for ages 13 and up. Pre-registration is required.

No Fee.

Saturday June 17; register or cancel by June 14 4:30 - 7:30 pm -

Lake Fisher

Lake Fisher consists of 534 acres, and supports a healthy sport fishery.

Fishing must be from available rental boats. Electric trolling motors and 10 horsepower or less gas motors are acceptable.

FEE: CITY RESIDENT:

HOURS: Wed - Sat: