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Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for August and September
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014 Palmetto Boardwalk Hike 2:00 pm
Come take a look at the hardwood swamp that is slowly transitioning to a marsh and see what kind of animals call this spot home. Meet at the visitor center.
Tuesday, August 11, 2014 A Hike Through History 10:00 am
Enjoy a beautiful morning hiking along the Pamlico River. We will make multiple stops throughout the one-mile hike to share North Carolina history. Topics will include Indian heritage, early settlers, Blackbeard the Pirate and the naval store industries. Meet the ranger at the 3rd parking lot.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 Fire and Longleaf Pines 10:00 am
Watch a short video explaining the relationship between longleaf pines and prescription burning and get a close up view of some of the tools that we use to plan and execute a burn.
Saturday, August 16, 2014 Snakes 2:00 pm
Meet at the park visitor center to get up close with some live snakes. Learn more about the snakes and the species that are in Eastern North Carolina. Even get to meet an exotic species during this special presentation! All ages are welcomed.
Sunday, August 17, 2014 Phases of the Moon and Our Solar System 2:00 pm
Meet at the park visitor center to learn about the phases of the Moon and the mysteries of our solar system. Participate in a Moon Jump to see how high you would jump on the Moon! Also, weigh yourself to see how much you would weigh on the Moon! All ages welcomed.
Sunday, August 17, 2014 Phases of the Moon and Our Solar System 2:00 pm
Meet at the park visitor center to learn about the phases of the Moon and the mysteries of our solar system. Participate in a Moon Jump to see how high you would jump on the Moon! Also, weigh yourself to see how much you would weigh on the Moon! All ages welcomed.
Sunday, August 19, 2014 Discovery Room 2:00 pm
Learn about some of the animals that you can find around Goose Creek State Park. Meet in the visitor center.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Boardwalk Hike 10:00 am
Come take a look at the hardwood swamp that is slowly transitioning to a marsh and see what kind of animals call this spot home.
Thursday, August 28, 2014 Crabbing for Some Blues 10:00 am
Visit Goose Creek State Park and expand your knowledge on the community’s famous Blue Crab. We will discuss habits of this critter and more excitingly, how to catch them. We will not cook or eat any crabs during the program, but please feel free to share your favorit crab recipe. Call the park office to sign up.
Goose Creek Stte Park is a fine place to swim in the cool, muddy water of the Pamlico River in June: Above. photo by Stan Deatherage Click on image to expand.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 Palmetto Boardwalk Hike 2:00 pm
Take a walk through a hardwood swamp and see how it’s changing into a marsh. Meet at the visitor center.
Saturday, September 6, 2014 Fishing for Beginners 10:00 am
We will discuss a little fish biology and spend the rest of the time fishing off of the swim beach. Space is limited, so please call the office at (252) 923-2191 to sign up and get more information.
Saturday, September 13, 2014 Movies with the Stars: Harry and the Hendersons 8:00 pm
What a fantastic family movie to watch outside! Join us in Flicker Field, located across from the visitor center, to create an amazing memory. The Hendersons are your typical fun, nature-loving family that accidentally hit a Big Foot while heading home from a family camping trip. The movie is filled with thrills and giggles. Please bring your own seating. There is a drink machine located next to the visitor center, but you are welcome to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.
Sunday, September 14, 2014 A Hike Through History 2:00 pm
Enjoy a beautiful afternoon hiking along the Pamlico River. We will make multiple stops throughout the one-mile hike to share North Carolina history. Topics will include Indian heritage, early settlers, Blackbeard the Pirate and the naval store industries. Meet the ranger at the last parking lot.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 Hurricane Season 10:00 am
Come learn about how hurricanes form, where they come from and why they track the way they do. We will also discuss some of the hurricane history of this area. Meet in the visitor center.
Saturday, September 20, 2014 Animal Tracks 10:00 am
Meet at the River Access Picnic Area off the 2nd parking lot. We will be making animal track books to take home! We will then explore the animal tracks on the Huckleberry Trail. Please call ahead to reserve your animal track book at the park office (252) 923-2191. In case of inclement weather this program will then meet at the park visitor center to complete the animal track books and the hike will be postponed.
Saturday, September 20, 2014 Mallard Creek Hike 2:00 pm
An easy one-mile round-trip hike through pine-hardwood forests ends at a small overlook on Mallard Creek. Wear sturdy footwear, bring water and binoculars. Meet in the last parking lot.
Sunday, September 21, 2014 Bear-y FUN 10:00 pm
Meet at the park visitor center to participate in a bear craft to take home! This program and craft is geared toward children 3 and older. Learn fun facts about the bears in Eastern North Carolina. Then take a walk on our Palmetto Boardwalk in search of bear evidence. This will be bear-y fun! Please call ahead to reserve your bear craft at the park office (252) 923-2191.
Sunday, September 21, 2014 GOOSE CREEK STATE PARK CELEBRATING 40 YEARS 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
The Goose Creek State Park 40th anniversary celebration will take place at the visitor center on Sunday September 21st from 3 to 5. Meet with park staff and Friends of Goose Creek members to enjoy live music and view art contest entries from area 6th graders. Light refreshments will be available.
Contact:
Vanessa Fischer
Goose Greek State Park
2190 Camp Leach Road
Washington, NC 27889
Phone: (252) 923-2191 • vanessa.fischer@ncparks.gov
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014 Palmetto Boardwalk Hike 2:00 pm
Come take a look at the hardwood swamp that is slowly transitioning to a marsh and see what kind of animals call this spot home. Meet at the visitor center.
Tuesday, August 11, 2014 A Hike Through History 10:00 am
Enjoy a beautiful morning hiking along the Pamlico River. We will make multiple stops throughout the one-mile hike to share North Carolina history. Topics will include Indian heritage, early settlers, Blackbeard the Pirate and the naval store industries. Meet the ranger at the 3rd parking lot.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 Fire and Longleaf Pines 10:00 am
Watch a short video explaining the relationship between longleaf pines and prescription burning and get a close up view of some of the tools that we use to plan and execute a burn.
Saturday, August 16, 2014 Snakes 2:00 pm
Meet at the park visitor center to get up close with some live snakes. Learn more about the snakes and the species that are in Eastern North Carolina. Even get to meet an exotic species during this special presentation! All ages are welcomed.
Sunday, August 17, 2014 Phases of the Moon and Our Solar System 2:00 pm
Meet at the park visitor center to learn about the phases of the Moon and the mysteries of our solar system. Participate in a Moon Jump to see how high you would jump on the Moon! Also, weigh yourself to see how much you would weigh on the Moon! All ages welcomed.
Sunday, August 17, 2014 Phases of the Moon and Our Solar System 2:00 pm
Meet at the park visitor center to learn about the phases of the Moon and the mysteries of our solar system. Participate in a Moon Jump to see how high you would jump on the Moon! Also, weigh yourself to see how much you would weigh on the Moon! All ages welcomed.
Sunday, August 19, 2014 Discovery Room 2:00 pm
Learn about some of the animals that you can find around Goose Creek State Park. Meet in the visitor center.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Boardwalk Hike 10:00 am
Come take a look at the hardwood swamp that is slowly transitioning to a marsh and see what kind of animals call this spot home.
Thursday, August 28, 2014 Crabbing for Some Blues 10:00 am
Visit Goose Creek State Park and expand your knowledge on the community’s famous Blue Crab. We will discuss habits of this critter and more excitingly, how to catch them. We will not cook or eat any crabs during the program, but please feel free to share your favorit crab recipe. Call the park office to sign up.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 Palmetto Boardwalk Hike 2:00 pm
Take a walk through a hardwood swamp and see how it’s changing into a marsh. Meet at the visitor center.
Saturday, September 6, 2014 Fishing for Beginners 10:00 am
We will discuss a little fish biology and spend the rest of the time fishing off of the swim beach. Space is limited, so please call the office at (252) 923-2191 to sign up and get more information.
Saturday, September 13, 2014 Movies with the Stars: Harry and the Hendersons 8:00 pm
What a fantastic family movie to watch outside! Join us in Flicker Field, located across from the visitor center, to create an amazing memory. The Hendersons are your typical fun, nature-loving family that accidentally hit a Big Foot while heading home from a family camping trip. The movie is filled with thrills and giggles. Please bring your own seating. There is a drink machine located next to the visitor center, but you are welcome to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.
Sunday, September 14, 2014 A Hike Through History 2:00 pm
Enjoy a beautiful afternoon hiking along the Pamlico River. We will make multiple stops throughout the one-mile hike to share North Carolina history. Topics will include Indian heritage, early settlers, Blackbeard the Pirate and the naval store industries. Meet the ranger at the last parking lot.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 Hurricane Season 10:00 am
Come learn about how hurricanes form, where they come from and why they track the way they do. We will also discuss some of the hurricane history of this area. Meet in the visitor center.
Saturday, September 20, 2014 Animal Tracks 10:00 am
Meet at the River Access Picnic Area off the 2nd parking lot. We will be making animal track books to take home! We will then explore the animal tracks on the Huckleberry Trail. Please call ahead to reserve your animal track book at the park office (252) 923-2191. In case of inclement weather this program will then meet at the park visitor center to complete the animal track books and the hike will be postponed.
Saturday, September 20, 2014 Mallard Creek Hike 2:00 pm
An easy one-mile round-trip hike through pine-hardwood forests ends at a small overlook on Mallard Creek. Wear sturdy footwear, bring water and binoculars. Meet in the last parking lot.
Sunday, September 21, 2014 Bear-y FUN 10:00 pm
Meet at the park visitor center to participate in a bear craft to take home! This program and craft is geared toward children 3 and older. Learn fun facts about the bears in Eastern North Carolina. Then take a walk on our Palmetto Boardwalk in search of bear evidence. This will be bear-y fun! Please call ahead to reserve your bear craft at the park office (252) 923-2191.
Sunday, September 21, 2014 GOOSE CREEK STATE PARK CELEBRATING 40 YEARS 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
The Goose Creek State Park 40th anniversary celebration will take place at the visitor center on Sunday September 21st from 3 to 5. Meet with park staff and Friends of Goose Creek members to enjoy live music and view art contest entries from area 6th graders. Light refreshments will be available.
Contact:
Vanessa Fischer
Goose Greek State Park
2190 Camp Leach Road
Washington, NC 27889
Phone: (252) 923-2191 • vanessa.fischer@ncparks.gov
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