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West Point on the Eno

This park offers environmental and historical programs for K-12 students in beautiful, natural surroundings.

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  • EEK! Environmental Education for Kids An electronic magazine for kids in grades 4-8 and their teachers too that features constantly changing information, games, and activities about nature and the environment.
  • North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission - Wildlife Species and Habitat Information A North Carolina Wildlife Resources site with detailed information about wildlife resources and management in the state. Information about animals such as the wood duck, white-tailed deer, beaver, wild turkey, quail, sea turtles, and predators such as various owls, osprey, black bear, wild boar and the gray fox is found here.
  • Lesson plan: Nature's Checks and Balances This Unit introduces students to several essential understandings. They will learn that plants and animals depend on one another for survival and organisms interact within nature to create a balance. They will also learn that humans can influence and manipulate nature.
  • Lesson plan: Nature journaling: A new way to enjoy nature Nature jounaling is a way to record and re-create an image experienced in nature. By combining drawing and writing, the student uses their senses to record what they feel, see, hear and touch at a particular point in time.

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  • Blue Jay Point: Programs offered by Blue Jay Point County Park are specifically geared towards age groups and based on the North Carolina curriculum. Younger students learn about plants and animals of the Piedmont while middle and high school students explore the subjects of ecology, biology, environmental science, and general life sciences.

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This park is "dedicated to improving the quality of life in our community by providing a unique blend of ecology, cultural and natural history programs." A natural and historic city park, it is located along a two-mile stretch of the scenic and unspoiled Eno River. The park provides natural and cultural history programs and seasonal special events. West Point on the Eno has a working Grist Mill, the 1850’s McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography. These historic buildings are open 1 - 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 10 - December 16. Admission is free. Weekday tours of the buildings can be arranged in advance by calling 471-1623.

The City of Durham Environmental Specialist is available to lead hands-on environmental programs. Contact Christopher Shepard at 919-620-8154 or christopher.shepard@durham.nc.gov for more information.

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