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WAKE, NC · THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026 · PARKS & REC

Kids Discover Nature: On One Flower

Learn about a community of animals that live together on a single flower as we read On One Flower by Anthony Fredericks.

FreeparksgardeningartsnatureeducationkidsadultsRegistration required

An artist's still-life corner with sketches and brushes, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — Cypress Shelter at Harris Lake County Park

About the event

Learn about a community of animals that live together on a single flower as we read On One Flower by Anthony Fredericks. Then we will go on a scavenger hunt in our Educational Garden searching for insects and other tiny critters living among the plants. We'll finish with a craft! For ages 2-5 with accompanying adult. Meet at the Cypress Shelter.

Schedule: Aug 13, 2026 Thursday from 10am to 11am

Duration: 1 hour

Ages: Age at least 2 yrs but less than 6 yrs,

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