Guests can “Talk Turkey” at Charlotte Nature Museum

November Creature Feature Event

November 23, 2009

Guests can “Talk Turkey” at Charlotte Nature Museum
Creature Feature event sponsored by Earth Fare
Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. — 1 p.m.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Guests can learn all about the bird of the season at Charlotte Nature Museum during this month’s Turkey Talk Creature Feature on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. — 1 p.m.

Visitors will be delighted as they learn how to “talk turkey” and try their hand using a turkey caller. Guests also can get up close to Christmas, a live wild turkey, provided by Steve Hughes Wildlife Lectures. Children also can enjoy going wild for turkey crafts creating turkeys out of pine cones.

Puppet shows and storytelling also run throughout the day. Snacks will be provided by Earth Fare (while supplies last).

Creature Features, supported by The Guild of Discovery Place and Charlotte Nature Museum, are monthly special events and include crafts, puppet shows, storytelling and refreshments. Creature Features activities are free with Museum admission. Museum admission: $6 for ages two and older, free for those younger-than-two and Members. Parking is free.

Charlotte Nature Museum is located at 1658 Sterling Road. Hours are: Tuesday- Thursday 9 a.m. — 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.; Sunday noon — 5 p.m.; and closed on Monday.

About Charlotte Nature Museum

Charlotte Nature Museum offers visitors the chance to get close to wildlife and
walk among free-flying butterflies in Butterfly Pavilion, observe live animals in Creature
Cavern, buzz by Insect Alley or just hang out in Our Big Backyard. Guests can learn together
during workshops, summer camps and more. Daily programming including hands-on
activities provide the opportunity for structured learning and informal play for
kids of all ages. Charlotte Nature Museum is operated
by Discovery Place, Inc.
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