Turtle “Shell”-a-bration
Meet Jimmy the box turtle and explore what makes these fascinating reptiles worth “shell”-abrating. Includes a creative take-home activity and guided outdoor wildlife exploration.
Cost: $5 per participant (max 20)
Time: 90 minutes
Ages: All
Wilderness Survival
Strengthen problem-solving, communication, and resilience through hands-on survival skills. Groups choose two focus areas, such as fire-building, shelter construction, foraging, whittling, or knot-tying (some options are seasonal).
Cost: $15 per participant (max 20)
Time: 90 minutes
Ages: 5 and older or 8 and older, depending on skills selected
Fishing
Learn casting techniques and basic knot-tying, then try your luck fishing in the lake using live bait.
Cost: $10 per participant (max 8 young children or 15 youth/adults)
Time: 1 hour
Ages: 4 and older
Paddling Tour
Explore Lake Johnson from the water on kayaks or stand-up paddleboards. Practice paddling basics while learning about the lake’s natural history and stories.
Cost: $30 per participant (max 15)
Time: 1 hour
Ages: 10 and older
Booking Information
Programs are now open for booking beginning in May. To reserve your experience, please contact us at least 8 weeks in advance of your desired date.
Email, LJWoodlandCtr@RaleighNC.Gov or call our Program Coordinator at 919-996-3144.