Prairie Ridge: Winter Habitat Hike

Hike with a naturalist and learn all about what animals and plants do during the winter to survive the cold. This program is held onsite at our Prairie Ridge location. You can find updated information for visitors at our various sites on the Plan Your Visit webpage. Curriculum Correlation(s):   Adjusted according to grade level. Scheduling Instructions: Scheduling for the upcoming… Read More >

Prairie Ridge: Preschool on the Prairie

Take a hike with a naturalist. Focus on using observation and the senses to discover animal signs and other wonders of nature. Add a pond session to your program for an additional $60 per program. Preschool on the Prairie Program: 60 minutes long; Pond Add-on: Additional 60 minutes This program is held onsite at our… Read More >

Meet the Animals

Meet some of our live animal ambassadors and learn about their characteristics, adaptations, and the important roles they play in our environment. We offer a variety of themes, including reptiles, North Carolina natives, tropical animals and more. To request a specific theme or connection to a unit in your classroom, please include that information when… Read More >