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Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for part of July and all of August
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Tuesday, July 8, 2014 Goose Creek State Park Overview 2:00 pm
We will have a power point presentation that will feature some of our wonderful natural communities and recreational opportunities. Meet at the visitor center.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 Wetlands 2:00 pm
Learn more about the benefits of wetlands. See a hands-on demonstration of how wetlands work. And then watch a fun and informative Disney production on Wetlands (video is approximately 25 minutes long). Meet at the park visitor center.
Friday, July 11, 2014 Movies with the Stars: The Goonies 9:00 pm
Create your own adventure with your family by joining us for a special feature of The Goonies. We will be showing the movie in Flicker Field located across the street from our visitor center. Bring your own drinks, snacks, blankets, chairs and insect repellent.
Sunday, July 13, 2014 Beginner Camping Experience Anytime between 1:00 - 3:00 pm
There will be s’mores and a full campsite displayed. Perfect for families interested in finding out more about camping and introducing their children to what it would look like to stay in a tent. This program is weather permitting. Meet in the campground at campsite #1.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 Discovery Room 2:00 pm
Come see examples of many of the mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds that live in the different habitats at Goose Creek State Park. Meet in the visitor center.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Moonlight Paddle 9:00 pm
This kayaking trip is sure to give you a memory of a lifetime. We will be paddling through Goose Creek as the beautiful moon and stars reflect off the water. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required. Please call (252) 923-2191 for more information and to register.
Friday, July 18, 2014 Movies with the Stars: Spiderwick Chronicles 9:00 pm
Turn your creative side on while enjoying the mysterious and adventure packed movie, The Spiderwick Chronicles. This movie is great for people of all ages, and it can only get better by viewing it under the beautiful night sky. Bring your own drinks, snacks, blankets, chairs and insect repellent. We will be showing the movie in Flicker Field located across the street from our visitor center.
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.
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 Fire and the Longleaf Pine 2:00 pm
We will show a video that will explore the nature of a very special habitat, the longleaf pine savanna with its amazing stories of biodiversity, interdependence and dependence on fire. We’ll also take a look at some of the equipment used on burn operations and some of the effects that fire has on the park. Meet in the visitor center.
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 Palmetto Boardwalk Hike 2:00 pm
Come take a look at the hardwood swamp that is slowly transitioning to a marsh and see what kind of animals call this spot home. Meet at the visitor center.
Tuesday, August 11, 2014 A Hike Through History 10:00 am
Enjoy a beautiful morning hiking along the Pamlico River. We will make multiple stops throughout the one-mile hike to share North Carolina history. Topics will include Indian heritage, early settlers, Blackbeard the Pirate and the naval store industries. Meet the ranger at the 3rd parking lot.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 Fire and Longleaf Pines 10:00 am
Watch a short video explaining the relationship between longleaf pines and prescription burning and get a close up view of some of the tools that we use to plan and execute a burn.
Saturday, August 16, 2014 Snakes 2:00 pm
Meet at the park visitor center to get up close with some live snakes. Learn more about the snakes and the species that are in Eastern North Carolina. Even get to meet an exotic species during this special presentation! All ages are welcomed.
Sunday, August 17, 2014 Phases of the Moon and Our Solar System 2:00 pm
Meet at the park visitor center to learn about the phases of the Moon and the mysteries of our solar system. Participate in a Moon Jump to see how high you would jump on the Moon! Also, weigh yourself to see how much you would weigh on the Moon! All ages welcomed.
Sunday, August 17, 2014 Phases of the Moon and Our Solar System 2:00 pm
Meet at the park visitor center to learn about the phases of the Moon and the mysteries of our solar system. Participate in a Moon Jump to see how high you would jump on the Moon! Also, weigh yourself to see how much you would weigh on the Moon! All ages welcomed.
Sunday, August 19, 2014 Discovery Room 2:00 pm
Learn about some of the animals that you can find around Goose Creek State Park. Meet in the visitor center.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Boardwalk Hike 10:00 am
Come take a look at the hardwood swamp that is slowly transitioning to a marsh and see what kind of animals call this spot home.
Thursday, August 28, 2014 Crabbing for Some Blues 10:00 am
Visit Goose Creek State Park and expand your knowledge on the community’s famous Blue Crab. We will discuss habits of this critter and more excitingly, how to catch them. We will not cook or eat any crabs during the program, but please feel free to share your favorit crab recipe. Call the park office to sign up.
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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Tuesday, July 8, 2014 Goose Creek State Park Overview 2:00 pm
We will have a power point presentation that will feature some of our wonderful natural communities and recreational opportunities. Meet at the visitor center.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 Wetlands 2:00 pm
Learn more about the benefits of wetlands. See a hands-on demonstration of how wetlands work. And then watch a fun and informative Disney production on Wetlands (video is approximately 25 minutes long). Meet at the park visitor center.
Friday, July 11, 2014 Movies with the Stars: The Goonies 9:00 pm
Create your own adventure with your family by joining us for a special feature of The Goonies. We will be showing the movie in Flicker Field located across the street from our visitor center. Bring your own drinks, snacks, blankets, chairs and insect repellent.
Sunday, July 13, 2014 Beginner Camping Experience Anytime between 1:00 - 3:00 pm
There will be s’mores and a full campsite displayed. Perfect for families interested in finding out more about camping and introducing their children to what it would look like to stay in a tent. This program is weather permitting. Meet in the campground at campsite #1.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 Discovery Room 2:00 pm
Come see examples of many of the mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds that live in the different habitats at Goose Creek State Park. Meet in the visitor center.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Moonlight Paddle 9:00 pm
This kayaking trip is sure to give you a memory of a lifetime. We will be paddling through Goose Creek as the beautiful moon and stars reflect off the water. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required. Please call (252) 923-2191 for more information and to register.
Friday, July 18, 2014 Movies with the Stars: Spiderwick Chronicles 9:00 pm
Turn your creative side on while enjoying the mysterious and adventure packed movie, The Spiderwick Chronicles. This movie is great for people of all ages, and it can only get better by viewing it under the beautiful night sky. Bring your own drinks, snacks, blankets, chairs and insect repellent. We will be showing the movie in Flicker Field located across the street from our visitor center.
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 Fire and the Longleaf Pine 2:00 pm
We will show a video that will explore the nature of a very special habitat, the longleaf pine savanna with its amazing stories of biodiversity, interdependence and dependence on fire. We’ll also take a look at some of the equipment used on burn operations and some of the effects that fire has on the park. Meet in the visitor center.
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 Palmetto Boardwalk Hike 2:00 pm
Come take a look at the hardwood swamp that is slowly transitioning to a marsh and see what kind of animals call this spot home. Meet at the visitor center.
Tuesday, August 11, 2014 A Hike Through History 10:00 am
Enjoy a beautiful morning hiking along the Pamlico River. We will make multiple stops throughout the one-mile hike to share North Carolina history. Topics will include Indian heritage, early settlers, Blackbeard the Pirate and the naval store industries. Meet the ranger at the 3rd parking lot.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 Fire and Longleaf Pines 10:00 am
Watch a short video explaining the relationship between longleaf pines and prescription burning and get a close up view of some of the tools that we use to plan and execute a burn.
Saturday, August 16, 2014 Snakes 2:00 pm
Meet at the park visitor center to get up close with some live snakes. Learn more about the snakes and the species that are in Eastern North Carolina. Even get to meet an exotic species during this special presentation! All ages are welcomed.
Sunday, August 17, 2014 Phases of the Moon and Our Solar System 2:00 pm
Meet at the park visitor center to learn about the phases of the Moon and the mysteries of our solar system. Participate in a Moon Jump to see how high you would jump on the Moon! Also, weigh yourself to see how much you would weigh on the Moon! All ages welcomed.
Sunday, August 17, 2014 Phases of the Moon and Our Solar System 2:00 pm
Meet at the park visitor center to learn about the phases of the Moon and the mysteries of our solar system. Participate in a Moon Jump to see how high you would jump on the Moon! Also, weigh yourself to see how much you would weigh on the Moon! All ages welcomed.
Sunday, August 19, 2014 Discovery Room 2:00 pm
Learn about some of the animals that you can find around Goose Creek State Park. Meet in the visitor center.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Boardwalk Hike 10:00 am
Come take a look at the hardwood swamp that is slowly transitioning to a marsh and see what kind of animals call this spot home.
Thursday, August 28, 2014 Crabbing for Some Blues 10:00 am
Visit Goose Creek State Park and expand your knowledge on the community’s famous Blue Crab. We will discuss habits of this critter and more excitingly, how to catch them. We will not cook or eat any crabs during the program, but please feel free to share your favorit crab recipe. Call the park office to sign up.
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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