Our volunteers make this wonderful event possible, and it takes over fifty volunteers, in addition to our exhibitors, to make it all run smoothly. There are many slots still available, and we would really appreciate your help. It is a fun and rewarding experience to see the excitement of all these kids, as they open … More Call to Action: Volunteers Needed for Kids in Nature Day Oct. 10th!
Kids in Nature Day is back for the fifth year in row! Fall is a great time for outdoor events, and this event is free. All kids and families are welcome. Connecting kids with nature through fun, interactive, and hands-on activities Attended by hundreds of area children and parents the past four years, Kids in … More Kids in Nature Day Oct. 10th!
This is our biggest event of the year, five years running, and we need your help. It takes over 50 volunteers to make this run smoothly, and there are many different roles to choose from. Kids in Nature Day will be held again at beautiful Lake Benson Park in Garner on Sat., Oct. 10th (rain … More Lots of Volunteers Needed for Kids in Nature Day Oct. 10th!
It was a grand day at Lake Benson Park on Oct. 4th, as SWC held its fourth annual Kids in Nature Day! The weather was perfect, and kids got to explore 25 different nature activities, including nine with live animals. There were birds of prey, arachnids, insects (including bees), reptiles, amphibians, crustaceans, macroinvertebrates (both aquatic … More Best One Yet! Kids in Nature Day 2025
As we prepare for our fourth annual Kids in Nature Day, we are actively recruiting volunteers to cover the many roles needed to run a large event like this. We have over 25 exhibitors, anticipate up to 400 kids attending this year, and we need approximately 60 volunteers in addition to the exhibitors to make … More Volunteers Needed for Kids in Nature Day Oct. 4th
Kids in Nature Day is back for the fourth year in row! We have moved it from the traditional May date to the fall this year, so the weather should be nice, and as always, this event is free. All kids and families are welcome. Connecting kids with nature through fun, interactive, and hands-on activities … More Kids in Nature Day Oct. 4th!
It was touch and go with the weather forecast all week, but on the day of the event, the skies held off until after the event ended and even allowed time for organizers and exhibitors to pack out their gear. Then the heavens let loose, giving nature’s special punctuation mark on a great day connecting … More Kids Loved Kids in Nature Day!
We are rapidly closing in on our biggest event of the year, Kids in Nature Day at Lake Benson Park in Garner, and we need your help. There are 50 volunteer positions this year at our third annual event to connect kids with nature. This popular event had over 800 attendees (400 kids) attending last … More Calling All Volunteers for Kids in Nature Day!
Ranger Rick led the way, and 450 kids had the time of their lives at the South Wake Conservationists’ second annual Kids in Nature Day on May 6! With over 1,200 registrations and 900 actual attendees, the 2023 event was bustling with activity at 20 hands-on activity stations, yet the park provided plenty of space … More Kids in Nature Day 2023 Rocked Lake Benson!