Squirrel Lake Park, 1631 Pleasant Plains Road in Matthews, is the site for Earth Day with Kids in Nature Day on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This day of free family fun in the park is presented by HAWK (Habitat and Wildlife Keepers), the Town of Matthews and NCWF’s Great Outdoors University.
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Here’s some of what will be going on:
- Go on a nature hike
- Make crafts out of items found in nature
- Have fun on a scavenger hunt
- Get a free rain barrel from Coca-Cola
- Visit eco-friendly exhibits and vendors
- Catch and release fishing
- Hands-on nature exhibits
- STEM activities
Dress to have fun outdoors.
Event Location:
Squirrel Lake Park
1631 Pleasant Plains Rd.
Matthews, NC 28105
Parking:
Additional Matthews Community Center
100 E McDowell St.
Matthews, NC 28105
The Town of Matthews will provide a shuttle service between the Matthews Community Center and Squirrel Lake Park starting at 9:45 am and ending at 1:15 pm. There is minimal parking at Squirrel Lake Park.
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