North Carolina Bird Count

Lake Norman State Park at 759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC, United States

Fly on over to the park Visitor Center  to take part  in the 2025 NC Bird Count! This community citizen science opportunity is open to all ages and birding skill...

Great Backyard Bird Count

Hanging Rock State Park 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury, NC, United States

Join a Park Ranger on a hike along the Riverbluff’s Trail to identify and count birds. All bird sightings will become part of a national database used by scientists to...

Eagle Nest Hike

Pilot Mountain State Park 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC, United States

Weather permitting, we will be meeting at the end of the road at Bean Shoals at the picnic shelter. Learn about our nation's national bird, the Bald Eagle, their home...

Owl Prowl

Hammocks Beach State Park 1572 Hammocks Beach Road, Swansboro, NC, United States

Who gives a hoot? You will learn about some of our owl species, their habitats, and tips of what you can do to help these night watchers. Optional: Bring your...

Discovering Nature with Technology

Hammocks Beach State Park 1572 Hammocks Beach Road, Swansboro, NC, United States

Discover how to explore nature with amazing apps on your phone! 10am. No limit on participants.

Prescribed Fires in State Parks

Hanging Rock State Park 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury, NC, United States

Join a park ranger to learn about prescribed fires and the equipment wildland firefighters use. Appropriate for all ages and registration is not required. For further information or questions please...

Bears

Jones Lake State Park 4117 N Carolina 242, Elizabethtown, NC, United States

Join a park ranger for a discussion on Jones Lake State Park's largest mammal: the black bear. Learn about the biology and habits of the king of the forest. Participants...

Orienteering

Cliffs of the Neuse State Park 240 Park Entrance Road, Seven Springs, NC, United States

Join us at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park for a beginner orienteering program! During this program we will discuss how to use a compass and how to navigate with...

Black Bears: Looking for the Signs

Hammocks Beach State Park 1572 Hammocks Beach Road, Swansboro, NC, United States

This program will go over everything Black Bears discussing the type native to North Carolina, habitat, and most importantly the signs of black bears. Meet in the auditorium for a...

Carnivorous Plant Hike

Carolina Beach State Park 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC, United States

Join park staff on a guided hike through the captivating ecosystems where carnivorous plants, including Venus flytraps, thrive in their natural environment. As you explore the terrain, we will share...