Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for October and November | Eastern North Carolina Now

News Release:

    Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for October, November, 2014.

      Sunday, October 5, 2014       Slippery Salamanders       2:00 pm

    Have you ever seen a salamander up close? Join us as we check out some of our amazing salamander species that could be found in your own backyard. Please meet at the park visitor center, and be prepared to take a brief hike after the program in hopes of finding some in their natural setting.

      Saturday, October 11, 2014       Flatty Creek Trail Hike       2:00 pm

    Hike a short .3 mile trail that winds through upland forest and incorporated sections of boardwalk that cross wetlands. Wear sturdy footwear, bring water and binoculars. Meet at the Ivy Gut Parking Lot.

      Sunday, October 12, 2014       Tar Kiln Hike       2:00 pm

    Take a hike down the Tar Kiln trail and learn about the history of the naval stores industry and the area around Goose Creek State Park. Meet in the Ivey Gut Parking Lot.

      Tuesday, October 21, 2014       An Introduction to Goose Creek State Park       2:00 pm

    A power point presentation will be given that features the natural communities and recreational opportunities found in the park. Meet in the visitor center auditorium.

      Thursday, October 23, 2014       Mallard Creek Hike       2:00 pm

Age and the shoreline of a busy Pamlico River takes a toll on the tress that hold down the shoreline of Goose Creeks southern most boundary: Above.     photo by Stan Deatherage    Click image to expand.     We will take a relaxing hike through pines draped with Spanish moss down to the Mallard Creek pier and loop around the Huckleberry Trail. Meet in the last parking lot.

      Saturday, November 1, 2014       Introduction to Forestry       2:00 pm

    Learn about the principles and practices for managing, using and enjoying forests. Meet in the visitor center.

      Saturday, November 15, 2014       Waterfowl of the Pamlico       10:00 am

    Come out and see mounts of the many different kinds of waterfowl that visit the area each winter and we’ll discuss migration, waterfowl biology and life cycles. Meet at the visitor center.

      Saturday, November 22, 2014       Live Oak and Huckleberry Trail Hike       2:00 pm

    See two of Goose Creek’s unique ecosystems, the Live Oak river community and the pine woods savannah, while walking along the shores of the Pamlico River. Meet in the last parking lot.

      Tuesday, November 25, 2014       Palmetto Boardwalk Hike       2:00 pm

    Come take a look at the hardwood swamp that’s transitioning to a marsh and see what kinds of animals call this wetland home. Meet at the visitor center.


    Contact:

     Vanessa Fischer

       Goose Greek State Park

       2190 Camp Leach Road
       Washington, NC 27889

       Phone: (252) 923-2191  •  vanessa.fischer@ncparks.gov