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

    Sunday, February 6     Terrific Turtles!     3 p.m.

    Did you know that 2011 has been declared "The Year of the Turtle"? Come to this one-hour program and learn about the many terrific turtles that call Goose Creek State Park home. Discover their habits and habitats, and learn why their very existence has been threatened. Meet in the Visitor Center auditorium as we celebrate these wonderful reptiles!


     Sunday, February 13      The Bald Eagle      3 p.m.

    Freedom. Strength. Honor. Courage. Resiliency. All these terms can be used to describe our country and the people who call it home. Thus, it is fitting that the bald eagle serves as the symbol of the United States. Once threatened with extinction, the bald eagle has made a slow, awe-inspiring recovery. Come explore the history of our nation's emblem. Meet at the Visitor Center for a brief presentation. Then bring binoculars and accompany a ranger to the Flatty Creek Overlook in search of our nation's icon in flight.


    Sunday, February 20      Our Native Marsupial       3 p.m.

    Have you ever wondered about the opossum? What a curious-looking animal it is! Is it a rodent, a weasel, or something else? And why is it so well adapted to living around people? We will explore the nature of this unusual and fascinating animal. Meet in the Auditorium of the Visitor's Center for this forty-five minute program.


    Sunday, February 27       Animal Tracks and Signs       3 p.m.

    Think you are hiking alone? Just because you don't see wildlife, doesn't mean it is not present. Come discover the tracks and signs left behind by some of Goose Creek's wildlife. After this program, never again will you hike through the woods and think you are alone. Meet at the Goose Creek Visitor Center for a brief presentation followed by a hike to the park's swim beach to view the tracks of some of Goose Creek's very own residents.


    Special Announcement!
    Goose Creek State Park's Annual Photography Contest Is Back!!!

    Have you been out on our trails already this year and taken some really neat photos? If so, choose your best to enter in our photo contest. If not, come on out, stop by the office to pick up an entry form (or three), then get out there and capture the winning photo!

    There are three age/skill categories:
     •Children (15 and under)    •Adults (16 and older)    •Professionals

    Watch for contest details to be posted/ published/ announced soon.
    If you have questions, call the park office at 252-923-2191.