Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for January, 2016 | Eastern North Carolina Now

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    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.

    First Day Hike - Live Oak, Huckleberry and Mallard Creek Trail Hikes

    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


    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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