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WAKE, NC · SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026 · PARKS & REC

Wildlife Behind the Scenes

Join park staff on a special behind-the-scenes tour of wildlife monitoring at Harris Lake County Park!

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Fig. 01 — Cypress Shelter at Harris Lake County Park

About the event

Join park staff on a special behind-the-scenes tour of wildlife monitoring at Harris Lake County Park! Learn about the park's bird boxes, frog pipes, and coverboards and join us on a hike to learn how boxes are checked and maintained. We'll look for signs of wildlife along the way. Space is limited! All participants, adults and children, must be registered. For ages 5 and up. Meet at the Cypress Shelter.

Schedule: Jul 12, 2026 Sunday from 10:30am to Noon

Duration: 1 hour 30 mins

Ages: 5 yrs +,

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