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

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      Monday, July 6, 2015       Flatty Creek Trail Hike       10:00 am

    Hike through .3 miles of trail that winds through upland forests and incorporates sections of boardwalk that cross wetlands. Meet at the Goose Creek Trail parking lot at the entrance to the primitive campground.

      Friday, July 10, 2015       Tar Kiln Demonstration       10:00 am

    What is a tar kiln? Where did the term “tar heel” originate? Join us for an amazing program where we will be going back in time and “working” a real tar kiln. We will actually produce tar and pitch like many of our ancestors once did. This program will last approximately one hour. We will be outside, so please dress for the weather. Meet at the park visitor center and we will take a short walk to the demonstration area.

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.
      Sunday, July 19, 2015       Introduction to Goose Creek State Park       10:00 am

    Come and enjoy a power point presentation that features the natural communities and recreational opportunities found in the park. Meet at the visitor center.

      Tuesday, July 21, 2015       Boardwalk Hike       10:00 am

    Bring the kids out for an easy hike down the Palmetto Boardwalk where we will walk through hardwood swamp and freshwater marsh habitat and see some of the animals that call this unique habitat their home. Meet at the park visitor center.

      Friday, July 24, 2015       The Pamlico Blue Crab       10:00 am

    Visit Goose Creek State Park and learn about the interesting life cycle of the Blue Crab. Discover methods used in harvesting Blue Crabs. Various pots, traps and hopefully live specimens will be on display. Meet at the Goose Creek Trail parking lot at the entrance to the primitive campground.


    Contact:

     Vanessa Fischer

       Goose Greek State Park

       2190 Camp Leach Road
       Washington, NC 27889

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