Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for February, 2015 | Eastern North Carolina Now

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      Sunday, February 1, 2015       Slithering Snakes       2:00 pm

    Meet at the park visitor's center to expand your knowledge on our native snakes found in eastern North Carolina. We will cover identification tips, safety tips and how to live in harmony with these amazing creatures. There will be live snakes on hand during the program.

      Saturday, February 7, 2015       Mallard Creek Hike       2:00 pm

    Meet at the last parking lot for a one-mile hike down to the dock on Mallard Creek. We’ll be walking through an old loblolly pine plantation until we get close to the creek where you’ll be surrounded by massive pines draped from top to bottom with Spanish moss. While we get a first-hand look at the two stands of trees, we’ll discuss the similarities and differences of a natural stand versus a plantation.
Along the ragged water's edge of Goose Creek State Park, there will exist a tall lair in dead for the Osprey mother and her offspring: Above.     photo by Stan Deatherage    Click the image to expand.
      Saturday, February 14, 2015       Basics and Benefits of Prescribed Fire       2:00 pm

    Meet at the last parking lot for a one-mile hike down to the dock on Mallard Creek. We’ll be walking through an old loblolly pine plantation until we get close to the creek where you’ll be surrounded by massive pines draped from top to bottom with Spanish moss. While we get a first-hand look at the two stands of trees, we’ll discuss the similarities and differences of a natural stand versus a plantation.

      Thursday, February 19, 2015       Tar Kilns and Naval Stores       2:00 pm

    We will discuss the industry that shaped the Southeastern United States from colonial times up until the early 1900’s, see what our area looked like before this industry, and the results that we’re left with now. Meet at the visitor center.

      Sunday, February 22, 2015       Native Owls       2:00 pm

    Have you ever wondered what kind of creature was yelling at you from the tree tops late at night? North Carolina is home to a variety of owls. Some of them scream, some talk about food, some prefer dead silence, but all of them are intriguing and beautiful. Meet at the park's visitor center to view mounts and discuss some of their cool secrets.

      Tuesday, February 24, 2015       Palmetto Boardwalk Hike       2:00 pm

    Take a one-mile walking tour of the boardwalk and view a freshwater swamp that is transitioning to a brackish water marsh all without getting your feet wet. 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