06/06/2026
River Critters and Pond Pals: Youth Stream Exploration
Friday, June 19, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Matthews, NC
This in-person event is free and open to all youth aged 16 or younger. All stream exploration participants must be pre-registered and accompanied by a parent or guardian.
You will receive the full event details and updates upon successfully submitting this registration form.
Have you ever seen a dragonfly in the winter? How about a mayfly? Where do these animals go once it turns cold, and where do they come from when it starts to warm up? Examining freshwater macroinvertebrates can reveal many important features about their habitat. They are storytellers about the health of an ecosystem. Are there pollutants in the water? Let's ask the leeches. Do these waters support lots of species? Let's ask the caddisfly.
Join HAWK and Great Outdoors University for a stream based educational event, including a special hands-on stream exploration for kids and families! There will be many specimens to observe, a scientific key to identify species, and a game to match the larval form to the adult form. Registration is required for this morning of adventurous fun at Squirrel Lake Park.
*Please wear clothes and shoes/galoshes that can get muddy, wet and dirty. Bring a change of clothes and shoes for the end*
PRE-REGISTRATION FOR THE STREAM EXPLORATION IS REQUIRED.
North Carolina Wildlife Federation is able to support community action and programs like this thanks to the partnership and kind investments you and others provide. You can support this programming using the donation option below. Thank you!
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