Group Programs

Register for a group program at White Deer Park to enjoy fun, hands-on learning experiences on a wide range of natural history topics. Participants learn through hikes, live animal demonstrations, games, crafts and nature observation. 

WDP Group Program Ad 

Our knowledgeable educators offer one-hour group programs for up to 20 participants at a time. Choose a White Deer Park classic topic to learn about native wildlife, a Girl Scout topic to work towards earning the associated badge, or a field trip topic that fits into the North Carolina learning curriculum. Programs can be customized to reflect your learning agenda or to focus more on fun!

  • Group programs are $25 per program.
  • Can be scheduled for weekdays, anytime between 9am-5pm.
  • 20 students per program.
  • More than 20? We can schedule multiple programs or multiple days.
  • One chaperone per 5 children is required.
  • Group program and 2 hour shelter rental is only $55!
  • Shelters hold up to 50 people.
  • Each shelter has 8 picnic tables, a grill and an electrical outlet.

 

Group Program Information Packet and Registration Form 

Please email at least one month in advance to plan your trip: mfisk@garnernc.gov

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Have more than 20 students? We can schedule more than one program for your group. While one group of students is learning with an educator, others can explore the park, hike our trails, or play on the playgrounds! Additional programs are $25 each.

Click here to see our sample schedule for multiple programs.

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Group Program Topics - White Deer Park Classics

These classic topics focus on our native wildlife. Recommended grade for each topic is provided in description. We are happy to customize your program to work with any age group, including adults, or to meet your curriculum or badge objectives. Cost is $25 per program, plus materials fees if noted. 

Beginner Birdwatching: Learn about our native birds and use binoculars, books and bird calls to identify various species in the park. (K-5)

Home Sweet Habitat: What is a habitat? Visit our stream and fields to discover how animals make the homes they need. (K-5)

Insect Investigation:
Collect insects with jars and nets, identify insects and explore the their roles in the ecosystem. (K-8)    

The Land We Live On: Learn about Native American culture and the history of the land we call home with our new hands-on interactive program. (3-8)  

 

Meet the Animals: Learn about native wildlife of the North Carolina piedmont through hands-on interaction with live and mounted animals. (PreK-8)

Owl Odyssey: Discover these birds of prey through mounts, feather comparisons and owl pellet dissection. (1-8) ($1.00 extra per pellet.)

The Path of Trash: Discover the impact of our waste on the environment. Explore topics like recycling, plastics, composting, and landfills. (K-8) 

Water Quality:
Investigate different types of water pollution and learn how the creatures of Lake Benson can help us determine the quality of the water. (3-8)

Nature Camp - Insects

 

Nature Camp - Sheldon

 

Nature Camp - Frog Timber Drive - Square

 

To view a full list of topics, take a look at the Group Program Information Packet and Registration Form