September Programs and Events at Little River

Here's a list of all the programs and events happening this month at the park. Please note that the park closes one hour earlier in September:

September Park hours: 8am - 7pm

Tiny Trekkers:  Butterflies 
Monday, September 11, 10am-11am 
Ages 3-5 years; free  

Trekkers learn about the transformation from caterpillar to  butterfly as we explore the garden and meadows for these amazing creatures. We’ll have a story, some games and  transform some paper into insects! Meet at the Large Shelter.

(Not So) Still Life Photo Shoot Pre-registration required! 
Saturday, September 16, 10:00am – 3:30pm  (deadline to register: Sept. 9)
Fee:  $35-$50     

Wildlife educators CLAWS, Inc. will bring their amazing birds for you to photograph in the park’s natural setting. Sign up for either the general photo session or the professional photographer-led session. For more information or to register go to: https://tinyurl.com/y9exlc7x. All proceeds benefit CLAWS!





Stargazing with Morehead Planetarium 
Friday, September 22, 8:00pm - 10:00pm 
All ages; free  

Morehead Planetarium will bring out the high power telescopes and give us a tour of the night sky. Call the park office after 4pm for cloud updates: 919-732-5505.

Discovery Club: Fossils 
Saturday, September 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm 
Ages 6 years & older; free  

Drop by and dig into how fossils are formed. Search for fossils from North Carolina.

Have a great month and we look forward to seeing you at the park.

August Programs and Events

Tiny Trekkers: Hummingbirds

Monday, August 7, 10am-11am. Meet at the Large Shelter. Ages 3-5 years. Free.

Trekkers try to keep up with the hummingbirds zipping around the park. Participants will learn how they get their food and fly so fast.

Discovery Club: Papermaking

Sunday, August 27, 10:00am – 12:00pm. Meet at the Park Office. Ages 6 & older. Free. Drop by and learn how paper is made from trees. Kids will use different types of recycled paper, leaves, flowers, and seeds to produce their own paper. Find out about how trees become paper and forest conservation.

Coming in September:

9/11 - Tiny Trekkers: Butterflies

9/16 - (Not So) Still Life Photo Shoot (register by Sept. 9/fee)

9/22 - Star Gazing with Morehead

9/23 - Discovery Club: Fossils