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Carve A Pumpkin For Audubon’s Enchanted Forest

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The Audubon Community Nature Center is looking for area residents who would like to carve pumpkins to light the Enchanted Forest trail.

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6-7, are evenings when the center will host its Enchanted Forest, which features talking animals along a lighted trail. Those interested can design and carve a pumpkin to decorate the trail on Monday, Oct. 2, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Nature Center.

There will be some pumpkins and carving tools provided, but those attending can bring their own. Children must be accompanied and assisted by an adult. Carving will be inside or outside, depending on the weather.

Participants at the weekend’s Enchanted Forest will vote for their favorite pumpkin design, with the winners receiving a one-year Audubon family membership.

While walk-ins are welcome, reservations are appreciated by visiting the Programs page at auduboncnc.org. Click all the way through to Check-Out, even though the cost is zero.

Enchanted Forest is a non-scary Halloween event. Costumes are encouraged. The evening begins with stories and songs at a backyard campfire. Then those attending are escorted around a trail by volunteer “fireflies” that light the way with lanterns. Larger-than-life-sized animals tell about their lives, sharing information through stories.

After about a 45-minute walk, those participating can do crafts and have snacks in the Nature Center.

The Enchanted Forest is made possible through the dedication of many volunteers, some of whom are registered with RSVP, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. For more information about volunteering, visit auduboncnc.org/volunteer.

Pre-payment to participate in the Enchanted Forest is required and reserves a specific time from 6 through 8 p.m. Tours begin every 10 minutes. Enrollment is limited, and there are no ticket sales at the door. The program takes place rain or shine, and there are no refunds.

For all the details and to reserve an Enchanted Forest spot, call 569-2345 during business hours or visit auduboncnc.org/enchantedforest.

Enchanted Forest sponsors are LaBella Associates, Forecon, Michaels, and Kings’ Heating & Cooling and Courier Capital LLC.

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