News Release:
As the New Year 2016 comes in we would love to have everyone join us on Friday for our
First Day Hike at 2:00 pm in the last parking lot. This is a great way for state parks to begin our centennial year of celebration.
Throughout the year all the different parks will be holding celebrations commemorating 100 years. You can access all of NC State Park events at www.ncparks.gov and looking under the ‘Things to Do’ link. We hope that you will attend events at other parks, as well as ours.
In the meantime, join us for any or all of our programs on the attached flier. As always, our programs are free to the public. Please share with friends and family and encourage people to enjoy this wonderful part of North Carolina.
Have a Happy New Year!
First Day Hike - Live Oak, Huckleberry and Mallard Creek Trail Hikes
Friday, January 1, 2016
First Day Hike
2:00 pm
The ragged shore of the Pamlico River: Above. photo by Stan Deatherage Click to expand image.
Celebrate the New Year with a hike on three of Goose Creek's trails through the pine forest along the Pamlico River. Hike the shorter Live Oak and Huckleberry trails for 1/2 mile or hike all three for a total of 11/2 miles. Meet at the last parking lot.
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Mallard Creek Hike
2:00 pm
On this one-mile hike with a ranger you will be exposed to a variety of ecosystems while walking under a Spanish moss draped canopy. Please wear proper attire for the weather. Meet in the last parking lot.
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Basics and Benefits of Prescribed Fire
2:00 pm
Did you know that fire plays an important role in the ecosystem at Goose Creek? This presentation covers why we burn, how we burn and some of the equipment we use to incorporate fire into the landscape. Meet at the visitor center.
Friday, January 23, 2016
Flatty Creek Hike
2:00 pm
Come out for a short hike down to the water at Flatty Creek where we'll have an amazing view of the marsh and river. While we're hiking we'll discuss some of the ecology of that particular area and some of the birds that make Goose Creek their home during this time. Meet at the Goose Creek Trail parking lot at the entrance to the campground.
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Snakes Alive
2:00 pm
Meet at the park's visitor center to get an up close and personal look at some of our native snakes. There will be live snakes on display.
Saturday, February 6, 2016
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.
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Introduction to Forestry and Succession
2:00 pm
What is forestry and succession? Find out about its importance, history and practices. Meet in the visitor center.
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Native Owls
2:00 pm
Enjoy your afternoon identifying and studying some of North Carolina's native owls. You'll even learn to communicate with one special species. Please meet at the park's visitor center.
Saturday, February 27, 2016
Welcome to Goose Creek
2:00 pm
This presentation will introduce all of the wonderful things you can find at the park from recreational opportunities to our wonderful natural communities. Great for first-time visitors or anyone wanting to get to know the park. Meet at the visitor center.
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Black Bears in Eastern NC
2:00 pm
Do you think there are more black bears located in the mountains of North Carolina or along the coast of North Carolina? Are all black bears actually black? Do we have grizzly bears or brown bears? Meet at the park visitor center to learn some cool facts and debunk a lot of myths about our native black bears. There will be mounts on display for great photo opportunities.
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Ticks, Chiggers and Mosquitos
2:00 pm
Learn about everyone's least favorite critters, how to avoid them, get rid of them and what diseases they can potentially carry. 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
