February Programs at the Park

What’s the Weather?

When: Monday, February 6^th, 10am-11am                              911202-E

Tuesday, February 7^th, 10am-11am                              911202-F

Where:  Park Office

Cost:  $2.00 per participant

Description: Trekkers find out about weather as we create some clouds, make some rain, and wonder about thunder.

Bird Box Building                                                                                912202-C

Date: February 18

Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Location: Large Shelter

Cost: $5.00 per box

Description: Spring is just around the corner and some birds will be looking for places to nest.  We’ll help you build a nest box for your home to help attract bluebirds, chickadees, and wrens to your own backyard.

The Great Backyard Bird Count

Date: February 17-20, 2012

Location: Park Office

Description: Participate in this National event here at the park or in your own backyard. Pick up instructions, field guides and data sheets from the Park office. Spend as little as 15 minutes counting birds, leave checklists for us to tally or submit the information at home. Information session held at 4:00pm on Feb. 18th. Free and no registration required.

Little River Under the Stars

Date: Friday, February 24th

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location:  Play Meadow
Cost: Free
Description:  Join us for some star gazing at the park! Volunteers from Morehead Planetarium will bring out the high power telescopes and give us a tour of the night sky. Bring a blanket, camp chairs or your own telescope or binoculars. Be sure to call the park office after 4pm for cloud/cancellation updates: 919-732-5505.