Weekend Adventures: Mud – Walnut Creek Wetlands

On Saturday we took the boys to a special program at the Walnut Creek Wetlands Center in Raleigh called, Mud: A Celebration of Wetlands. Some of the families from our Scout Troop met up to enjoy the muddy fun.

There were several different stations where kids could explore, play and learn about mud, wetlands, wildlife, and the environment. The boys particularly loved the fort-building station which was equipped with bamboo sticks, rope, cardboard, and tarps.

We got to meet several turtles from the NC Museum of Natural Sciences and some Salamanders, frogs, and other creatures that you might find in the wetlands.

There were several stations that taught kids about native plants, stormwater, pollution, and other elements that impact the wetlands.

The big boys and Joe went on a creek walk where they got a guided tour of the Walnut Creek Wetlands.

And of course, there was mud. Lots of mud to cook with, paint with, and play in.

It was a fun and muddy day and we can’t wait for the next adventure with the Raleigh Parks.