Stevens Creek Nature Preserve and Center | Kids Out and About Charlotte

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

SCNP: Disc Golf & Nature Safari

Dates: 
12/11/2025
Time: 
1:00pm to 2:30pm

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

SCNP: Friday Fire and S'mores (drop-in)

Dates: 
12/12/2025
12/19/2025
Time: 
10:30am to 12:00pm

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

SCNP: Family Archery & Axes

Dates: 
12/13/2025
Time: 
1:00pm to 2:30pm

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

SCNP: Adult/Senior Bingo (drop-in)

Dates: 
12/16/2025
Time: 
2:00pm to 4:00pm

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

SCNP: Tiny Trekkers - Leaf Painting

Dates: 
12/16/2025
Time: 
10:30am to 11:30am

Location: 
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States
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SCNP: Birding at Stevens Creek

Dates: 
12/18/2025
Time: 
9:00am to 10:30am

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

SCNP: Tiny Trekkers - Campfire Fun

Dates: 
12/18/2025
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: Toddlers on the Trails (TOTs) Hike

Dates: 
12/20/2025
Time: 
9:00am to 10:30am

Location: 
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States
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SCNP: Winter Break Nature Reading Series

Dates: 
12/22/2025
12/23/2025
12/29/2025
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: Fall Storytime and Craft

Dates: 
12/29/2025
12/30/2025
12/31/2025
Time: 
12:30pm to 1:30pm

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

SCNP: School Day Out - Nature

Dates: 
12/29/2025
12/30/2025
12/31/2025
Time: 
9:00am to 4:00pm

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

SCNP: Saturday S'mores (drop in)

Dates: 
01/10/2026
Time: 
10:30am to Noon

Location: 
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States
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SCNP: Nature Nerds Walk & Talk

Dates: 
01/12/2026
Time: 
10:00am to 11:15am

Location: 
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States
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SCNP: Adult/Senior Cards, Games & Puzzles (drop-in)

Dates: 
01/13/2026
Time: 
2:00pm to 4:00pm

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

SCNP: Target Sports - Axes & Archery

Dates: 
01/14/2026
Time: 
1:00pm to 3:00pm

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

SCNP: Birdwatching Day Trip to Salem Lake

Dates: 
01/16/2026
Time: 
8:00am to 3:00pm

Location: 
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States
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SCNP: MLK Trash Clean Up @ Cordelia Park

Dates: 
01/17/2026
Time: 
10:00am to Noon

Location: 
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States
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SCNP: Re-Purpose Your Christmas Tree

Dates: 
01/17/2026
Time: 
10:00am to Noon

Location: 
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States
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SCNP: Super Mario Geocaching

Dates: 
01/17/2026
Time: 
1:30pm to 3:30pm

Location: 
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States
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SCNP: Squirrel Appreciation Day Hike

Dates: 
01/21/2026
Time: 
10:00am to 11:00am

Location: 
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States
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SCNP: Ski and Snowboard Shuttle to Beech Mountain

Dates: 
01/23/2026
Time: 
7:00am to 5:00pm