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Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 2:35pm

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Wednesday nights in the park will soon become all about family and learning about nature, according to a spokesperson for the City of Wilmington.

The following classes below will be offered at Halyburton Park, located at 4099 S. 17th Street.

The cost is $5 per person, and pre-registration is required.

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Big bird previously on the loose in Wilm. dies

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Friday, April 19th, 2013, 11:41am

Big bird previously on the loose in Wilm. dies

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A big bird that was on the loose Thursday in the Wilmington area has died, according to Sgt. Jerry Brewer with the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.

The bird, described by some as an emu, ruffled some Wilmington residents’ feathers Thursday morning, prompting them to call 911 and report that the bird was on the loose.

Neighbors and animal control officials tried to capture the bird, but it eluded them.

Brewer said that the bird’s owner managed to corral it back into its cage, but it died from stress.

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PHOTOS: Elusive, big bird on the loose ruffles residents' feathers

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 4:11pm

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Halyburton Park offering bird class

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Friday, January 18th, 2013, 1:26pm

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – If you’ve ever wanted to learn about birds, consider checking out a Backyard Birding and Bird Feeding nature class at Halyburton Park.

A session will be held Satuday, Feb. 9, and according to a program spokesperson, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., you can join a park naturalist and learn all about birds with finding out what treats and feeders attract the animals.

You can also learn about birding basics on a hike through the woods.

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Local non-profits help ring in the New Year with a day of service

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013, 12:22pm

Local non-profits help ring in the New Year with a day of service

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - LINC(Leading Into New Communities), FoodCorps, Feast Down East, VISTA, and Corporation for Public and Community Service have come together to host a Martin Luther King Day of Service Event for Monday, Jan. 21 . This event will take place at LINC farm located at 222 Division Drive near the airport from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

According to the press release, the day will be spent clearing and preparing this future urban farm for spring planting. Community volunteers, students, and corps members will pitch in for this event.

Everyone is welcome to volunteer. After volunteers finish their farm duties, a celebration meal will be prepared by senior corps volunteers from the Wilmington area.

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Manatee spotted in New Hanover County

Submitted by Iisha Scott, Weather Anchor/ Web Producer

Friday, October 12th, 2012, 5:25pm

Source: Troy Moore

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Free outdoor program for youth this weekend

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012, 12:17pm

Free outdoor program for youth this weekend

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The New Hanover County Law Enforcement Officers Association is hosting a free youth outdoors day for Pender, Brunswick and New Hanover counties.

According to a flyer, youth ages 8-16 are invited to take part in a day of fishing, marksmanship, archery, displays of bomb disposals and more.

The goal is to allow all participants an opportunity to experience outdoor activities in a safe and educational way.

Each participant must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

The Youth Outdoors Day will take place Sunday, October 14, 1-5 p.m. at 5301 Holly Shelter Road. Contact Dan Higgins for more information (910) 279-0956.

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