[EXPIRED] January/February Programs at Dismal Swamp State Park, AICW Alternate Canal Route
The Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center Docks and information are provided at the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR and a NC DOT Rest Area facility, located adjacent to the Dismal Swamp State Park, offering trails, exhibits and ongoing programs in Camden County, NC.
Happy New Year!
We had a great First Day Hike on one of the rare days it didn’t rain. Here are the upcoming programs for the next two months:
Denizens of the Dismal (Auditorium)
Sat, 01/12/2019 – 11:00am
Sat, 02/09/2019 – 11:00am
Sat, 02/23/2019 – 11:00am
Join the ranger for a short indoor talk about the many fascinating animals that call the Swamp home. You will be able to see mounts, skulls, and tracks. There will also be touchable pelts.
Winter Tree ID (Auditorium)
Sat, 01/19/2019 – 2:00pm
If you would like to learn how to identify tricky winter trees, come to this workshop to find out what other clues you can use to find out which tree is which!
**Dress for the weather—we will go outside for about 30 minutes!**
All About Bears! (Auditorium)
Sat, 01/26/2019 – 10:00am
Join the ranger for an indoor talk about one of the Swamp’s most iconic residents: the American Black Bear! How big do they get? What do they eat? And what should you do if you meet one on the trails? Learn the answers to all these questions and more. While actual bear sightings can’t be guaranteed, you’ll be able to see mounts, pelts, and more. Take a stroll outside afterwards and look for bear sign.
Winter Birding Basics (Auditorium)
Sat, 02/02/2019 – 11:00am
Winter is a wonderful time to observe many different types of birds. Some are only here for the winter, and most make use of the park bird feeders, which means you can observe them from the warmth of the indoors! Learn a little about identifying birds and which ones to look for this time of year. This program is intended for beginners.
Great Backyard Bird Count (Auditorium)
Sat, 02/16/2019 – 10:00am
Come learn about the annual Great Backyard Bird Count, a fun and easy citizen science project. The ranger will review how to fill out and submit your data and lead a short walk to count birds on the Boardwalk. You can count on your own throughout the weekend. For more on the GBBC, visit http://gbbc.birdcount.org/.
**Event runs Friday, 15 February through Monday, 18 February for gathering and submitting data. Presentation is Saturday, 16 February ONLY.**
Also, save the date- we’ll be hosting a Statewide Star Party event on Friday, April 12, 2019! More details coming soon.
See you in the park!
Katie Sanford
Park Ranger, Dismal Swamp State Park
NC Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources
252 771 6593
2294 US 17 N | South Mills, North Carolina 27976
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