Durant Nature Park

Enjoy a visit to this 237-acre City of Raleigh park and discover the flora and fauna of the area.

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• Lesson plan: Birds by inquiry Students will make observations of bird pictures to note the similarities and differences in one animal group. They will note especially the beaks, feet, wings and feathers of different types of birds. The life cycle of birds will be explored.
• Freshwater Ecology: Life in a Pond An interactive image of a pond allows students to click on items such as water lilies, rushes, watermites, and freshwater snails for further information about these plants and creatures and their freshwater habitat.
• Lesson plan: Photosynthesis, trees, and the greenhouse effect Students watch a video on photosynthesis and then consider how trees help reduce the negative impacts of the greenhouse effect.
• Trees are Terrific Travels with Pierre will lead you through the basic knowledge of trees and their importance to us.
• The Secret Life of Trees Follow Pierre Quercus and learn about the parts of a tree and why they are important.
• All About Birds Multimedia field guide that includes images, migratory range maps, audio recordings of bird song and extensive information about each species including description, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction and conservation status.

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This park, located on Camp Durant Road in Raleigh, has “five miles of hiking trails to scenic overlooks, along two lakes, through woodland wildflowers and fern gardens, and along a stream with unique rock features.” The Nature Resource Room has trail maps, Trail of Trees maps, and Bird lists. An interpretive nature program is available. Contact Karen Berry, the Durant Park Manager at 919-870-2871 for information.

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