Rescheduled to Friday, February 27
Time: 5:30–7 p.m.
For all ages
Cost: $5 per family or $3 per individual
Learn about the animals that come out after the sun goes down. We will hike along the trail to look and listen for coyotes, owls, and more. Discover the adaptations necessary for these creatures to survive and thrive in the dark. Meet at the New Hill Parking Area, 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Road, Apex, NC 27502.
Salamander Search
Saturday, March 28
Time: 1:30–3 p.m.
For all ages
Cost: $5 per family or $3 per individual
Are you aware of the important role salamanders play in our communities? They may be living in your neighborhood! Join us as we learn about these elusive amphibians, then head out to search the temporary wetlands along the trail for eggs, larvae and adults. Meet at the New Hill Parking Area, 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Road, Apex, NC 27502.
Star Party
Friday, April 24
Time: 7–10 p.m.
For all ages
Cost: FREE!
The American Tobacco Trail and Lake Crabtree County Park are co-hosting a 2015 Statewide Star Party – Our Solar System on the trail and at the White Oak Parking Area. Observe a variety of celestial objects, both inside and outside our solar system. We will have telescopes, binoculars and fun activities. Just bring your curiosity! Meet at the White Oak Parking Area, 1305 White Oak Church Road, Apex, NC 27523.
Geocaching 101
Thursday, May 14
Time: 4:30–6 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Cost: $5 per family or $3 per individual
Do you enjoy discovering new ways to use technology in the great outdoors? If so, geocaching is for you! Geocaching is like a treasure hunt where participants use GPS coordinates to track down "caches." In this program, we will teach you what geocaching is all about and then search for some geocaches along the Trail! We will provide GPS units and instruction on how to use them, or you may bring your own unit or smartphone with a geocache app. Class size is limited. Meet at the New Hill Parking Area, 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Road, Apex, NC 27502.
ATT History Hike
Saturday, June 6
Time: 9–10:30 a.m.
Ages: 14 and up
Cost: $3 per individual
Join Trail staff on a guided hike down the American Tobacco Trail. Learn the history of this recently completed Rails to Trails project and hike down the trail to visit an old tobacco barn. Meet at the White Oak Parking Area, 1305 White Oak Church Road, Apex, NC 27523.
Trail Treks Monthly Series
For all ages
Cost: $5 per family or $3 per individual
Trail Treks programs meet at the New Hill Parking Area,
1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Road, Apex, NC 27502
Busy Beavers
Thursday, February 26
Time: 3–4 p.m.
Our family of beavers at New Hill is quite active, shaping the landscape to suit their needs. Learn about the unique adaptations of these wonderful mammals through our popular "Build a Beaver" program and hike to look for evidence of them along the Trail.
Amazing Amphibians
Thursday, March 26
Time: 3–4 p.m.
Frogs, toads, salamanders and caecilians: these are the amazing amphibians! Many of our native amphibians are quite active in the winter, but early spring is a wonderful time to see and hear them. Learn about the water dependent life cycle of all amphibians and hike along the Trail to search for them.
Magic Soil Bag
Thursday, April 23
Time: 3–4 p.m.
Participants will enjoy this interactive activity placing objects in the Magic Soil Bag as we tell the story of how soil is made. Only the Magic Soil Bag can produce soil in a matter of seconds, it takes hundreds of years in the natural world. The importance of soil conservation is clear after learning the story of soil.
A Wood Duck's World
Thursday, May 28
Time: 3–4 p.m.
Wood ducks are one of our most beautiful ducks living at Beaver Creek on the ATT. Learn about their lifestyle, see a mount up close then hike to the bridge over Beaver Creek to look for them in the wild. Bring your binoculars.
For more information and to check availability for American Tobacco Trail programs, contact the Harris Lake County Park office at 919-387-4342 or email us at harris.lake@wakegov.com.
To register, complete and sign the 
PROS Program Registration Form and return it with payment by mail to American Tobacco Trail, 2112 County Park Drive, New Hill, NC 27562 or bring it by the Harris Lake County Park office.
Please Note: Payment and a completed, signed registration form must be received to confirm your spot in our programs. Registration must be received at least two days prior to the program date. If the minimum number of registered participants is not met, the program will be cancelled. All payments must be made using cash, check or money order (made out to "Wake County Parks") – park staff do not currently have the ability to take credit cards.