Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for March, 2015 | Eastern North Carolina Now

News Release:

      Saturday, March 7, 2015       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. This is great for first-time visitors or anyone wanting to get to know the park. Meet at the visitor center.

      Sunday, March 8, 2015       Aquatic Life of the Pamlico       2:00 pm

    Learn about the habitat that the Pamlico River provides and the many different animals that thrive in our area of the Pamlico and in Goose Creek itself. Meet at the visitor center.
One of many nature walks in Goose Creek State Park: Above.     photo by Stan Deatherage     Click image to expand.

      Sunday, March 15, 2015       Black Bears       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.

      Tuesday, March 17, 2015       Discovery Room       10:00 am

    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 28, 2015       Ticks, Chiggers and Mosquitoes       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
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