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We come to you and connect children to nature!

Welcome to A Walk in the Woods, Environmental Education Company.  We come to you with fun and educational hands-on animal science programs. We want children to discover nature by using their senses!  To schedule a program, call 704-436-9048.

Hands-on science activities with animals & artifacts

Meet our Animal Ambassadors:  Box Turtles, Snakes, Starfish, Tarantulas, Iguanas,  Snapping Turtles, Hissing Cockroaches, A Blue and Gold Macaw, Giant Millipedes, Saltwater Fish, Freshwater Fish and Tortoises.  Each program has several hands-on natural artifacts with many rare and endangered items from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.          

Choose from several environmental science programs

We have programs on Reptiles, Sea Turtles, Insects, Tropical Rainforests, Coral Reefs and Sharks, Wetlands, Bats, Snakes, NC Wildlife and other educational themes.  There are over 20 animal programs to choose from. Click on the Environmental Program link above for more information.

Outreach animal programs for kids and adults

We provide children science programs for elementary schools, preschools, afterschool programs,  home school, camps, scouts, 4-H, libraries and birthday parties.  We also have environmental education programs for adult and senior groups.  Find out how we can make your next special event, indoors or outdoors, an unforgettable experience.

All science education programs include

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Live Animal Demonstrations with selected Animals for Touching

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A Colorful and Informative Slide Show Presentation

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Interactive Educational Displays

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Museum Quality Hands-on Items with rare artifacts from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Where we travel to  

By City:  Among other cities, A Walk in The Woods serves the following areas: Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Salisbury, Spencer, Lexington, Albemarle, Monroe, Gastonia, Huntersville, Mooresville, Lincolnton, Hickory, Lenoir, Statesville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Rock Hill SC and Ft. Mill SC.  This is a sample list of the cities we visit.  If your city is not listed, please inquire regarding us traveling to your site.

By County:  North Carolina - Caldwell, Alexander, Iredell, Davie, Rowan, Forsyth, Guilford, Davidson, Cabarrus, Montgomery, Anson, Stanly, Union, Richmond, Mecklenburg, Gaston, Lincoln, Catawba, Burke and Cleveland. South Carolina - York, Lancaster, Chesterfield and Marlboro.  If you live outside of the county range listed, please inquire regarding travel fees.

We inspire everyone to learn about nature and enjoy a walk in the woods!

Discover Nature - Understand the Balance - Appreciate it hands-on

Our Mission

Our mission is to foster an appreciation, understanding and respect of the earth's ecosystems for its protection and sustainability through the use of environmental education programs and supporting media. 

Contact Information

 For further information, please contact Melody Bell Wilkes below:

Telephone
704-436-9048
FAX
704-436-9048
Postal address
3450 Hahn Blvd., Concord, NC 28025
Electronic mail
General Information: woodswalk@carolina.rr.com

For in the end, we will conserve only what we love.  We will love only what we understand.  We will understand only what we are taught.  - B. Dioum


 
           

 


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