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

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      Saturday, April 4, 2015       Egg-stravaganza!!!       2:00 pm

    Bring your Easter baskets because Goose Creek State Park will be holding its annual Easter celebration. We will host two Easter Egg Hunts. One hunt will be for ages 5 and under, and the other hunt will be for ages 6 to 10. There are only 12 spaces available for each hunt so REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Along with the hunts we will be playing games and enjoying a wonderful afternoon outside. Please call the park office for more information and registration at (252) 923-2191.


      Thursday, April 9, 2015       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 of the park and how it has changed over time. Meet at the parking lot at the entrance to the campground.


      Saturday, April 11, 2015       Introduction to Forestry       2:00 pm

    What is forestry? Find out about its importance, history and practices. Meet in the visitor center.
Rugged shoreline of the Pamlico River: Above.     photo by Stan Deatherage


      Sunday, April 19, 2015       Tar Kiln Demonstration       2:00 pm

    What is a tar kiln? Where did the term “tar heel” come from? Join us for an amazing program where we will not only answer these questions, but we will actually SHOW YOU! We will be going back in time and “working” a real tar kiln to produce tar and pitch like many of our ancestors once did. This program will last approximately one hour and we will be outside, so please dress for the weather. Meet at the park visitor center and we will take a short walk to the demonstration area.


      Saturday, April 25, 2015       Earth Day Hike - Mallard Creek Hike       2:00 pm

    An easy mile hike through pine hardwood forests ends at a small overlook on Mallard Creek. Wear sturdy footwear, bring water and binoculars. Meet in the last parking lot.


    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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