Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for December | Eastern North Carolina Now

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    Saturday, December 3       Marbled Madness       2 p.m.

    We often think of the fall of the year as an inactive time for amphibians. But for the marbled salamander, cooler weather and fall rains signal a new breeding season. We’ll take a closer look at these amazing animals and explore the different types of salamanders at Goose Creek. Meet in the Auditorium of the Environmental Education and Visitor Center.

    Saturday, December 10, 2011       Survival Skills: Fire-Building       2 p.m.

    Come and test your fire-building skills in this two-hour program. Try your hand with a bow and drill and see if you can start a fire without the aid of lighters or matches. Space is limited. Please call the park office at 252-923-2191 and pre-register.
    photo by Stan Deatherage

    Saturday, December 17, 2011       Nature Video: Amazing North America       2 p.m.

    This 45-minute video features “Spin”, National Geographic’s animated globe-on-the-go as he explores the various environments of the continent. Narrated by Dudley Moore the video shows polar bears, white wolves, alligators, ground squirrels, and rattlesnakes, in their fight for survival in the North American wilderness. Meet in the Visitor Center auditorium.

    Saturday, December 24, 2011       Arctic Kingdom       2 p.m.

   Come and enjoy this 85-minute video from the National Geographic Society. Learn how the polar bear, arctic fox, walrus and other animals adapt to survive in one of the harshest environments on earth. Meet in the Visitor Center auditorium.

    Sunday, January 1, 2012       New Year’s Day Hike       1 p.m.

   Did you make a New Year’s resolution to be more active? Then start off 2012 right with a 4.5 mile hike on several of the park’s trails that pass through upland pine forests, mixed hardwood forests, marshes, and beach communities. Meet in the Environmental Education and Visitor Center and dress appropriately for the weather.
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