McDowell Nature Preserve
15222 York Road
Charlotte, NC 28278
United States
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- Restrooms
- Playground
- Picnic Tables
- Boat Launch
- RV Camping
- Shelter/Pavilion
- Campground
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Ready to investigate the world of creeping and crawling critters? On this adventure, recognize the differences between insects, spiders, and other arthropods.
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Do you know what a lichen is?! On this adventure, learn how lichen are created by algae and fungi coming together and how to identify the three types of lichen.
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¡Hay cosas nuevas que descubrir en la naturaleza todos los días! En esta aventura, explore sus alrededores y encuentre cosas que a menudo se pasan por alto.
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Birds are an important part of our ecosystem. On this adventure, learn to identify several birds in the area through illustrations, field markings, and calls.
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Let's see what we can discover today! On this adventure, explore your surroundings and use this checklist to find common things often overlooked in nature.
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Have you ever wanted to copy an animal's movement? On this adventure, follow along with the animal exercises on the pages and enjoy getting some energy out.
Start your e-Adventure![Hikin' to Find Lichen e-Adventure](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-07/eAdventure_Lichen.png?itok=R5fH1bDo)
Do you kow what lichen is?! On this adventure, learn how lichen are created by algae and fungi coming together and how to identify the three types of lichen.
Start your e-Adventure![Birds e-Adventure](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-08/eAdventure_Birds_0.png?itok=j0vAFWzy)
Birds are an important part of our ecosystem. On this adventure, learn to identify several birds in the area through illustrations, field markings, and calls.
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