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Stevens Creek Nature Preserve and Center

Address: 
15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill , NC , 28227
Phone: (980) 314-2526
35° 11' 34.5084" N, 80° 40' 5.592" W
Contact name: 
Diane Roselli
Seasons / holidays: 
Ages for which our activities are most appropriate: 
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve covers 281 acres and protects the restored Stevens Creek, which is the historic range of the federally endangered Carolina Heelsplitter mussel. Over 3 miles of looped trails meander through the forest. Stop and observe nature in action down by the creek, watch birds in the native plant garden or enjoy a picnic at the firepit. The Nature Center is free to visit and features live, native animals, an exhibit hall, rentable classroom for birthdays and events, and a gift shop. Education staff offer public and private programs for individuals and groups year-round. The Nature Center is open Monday-Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm and the Preserve is open from 6:30am to sunset.
Nature classes and experiences for the whole family

Location: 
15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States
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SCNP: Animal Care Behind-the-Scenes

Dates: 
07/05/2026
Time: 
2:00pm to 3:15pm

Location: 
15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States
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SCNP: Creek Crawl

Dates: 
07/11/2026
07/18/2026
Time: 
10:30am - 11:30am

Location: 
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States
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SCNP: Little Gardeners (June & July)

Dates: 
07/16/2026
07/23/2026
Time: 
10:30am to 11:30am

Location: 
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States
See map: Google Maps

SCNP: The Joy of (Spray) Painting

Dates: 
07/17/2026
Time: 
1:00pm to 3:00pm

Location: 
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States
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SCNP: Target Sports - Axes & Archery

Dates: 
07/22/2026
Time: 
1:00pm to 3:00pm

Location: 
15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States
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SCNP: Water Quality Month - Make your Mark @ Pineville Lake

Dates: 
08/01/2026
Time: 
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: 
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States
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SCNP: Borrow a Kayak @ Col. Francis Beatty Park

Dates: 
08/01/2026
Time: 
10:00am to 1:00pm

Location: 
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States
See map: Google Maps

SCNP: Animal Meet and Greet

Dates: 
08/08/2026
Time: 
1:00pm to 2:00pm

Location: 
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States
See map: Google Maps

SCNP: Little Gardeners (August & September)

Dates: 
08/13/2026
08/27/2026
09/10/2026
Time: 
10:30am to 11:30am