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Join our naturalist for a nature storybook reading outside at sunset. We will meet at the outdoor amphitheater; see the front desk if you are not sure where that is.

Come learn the 7 principles of Leave No Trace in order to recreate at Gorges, and everywhere, in the most responsible way possible. This table will be set up all day in the Visitor's Center for guests to stop by.

Join our naturalist for a short hike, collect a leaf, and return to the visitor’s center classroom for a guided leaf-rubbing craft. This is a take-home craft!

Come join Ranger Hill to learn about the wonderful life of Lichens and their role in the ecosystem at Gorges State Park.

Embark on a guided hike after sundown and experience Gorges at night! You’ll also get to learn about some astronomy if conditions are clear. Please be prepared for a short hike.

Come along on a creative adventure to our Raymond Fisher Pond! We will be watercolor painting at the pond, using pond water to activate our brushes. Please be prepared for a hike.

What do owls like to munch on? Come find out what this local park predator had for lunch with an owl pellet dissection! Meet in the Visitor's Center classroom.

Come join a park ranger to learn about the awesome Opossums that live in North Carolina. We will be meeting at the park Visitor Center Classroom.

How waterfall wise are you? Stop by our table at the Rainbow Falls trailhead for a refresher on waterfall safety before you hit the trails. We will be at the trailhead for a few hours in the morning and a few in the afternoon on both Friday and Saturday.

How waterfall wise are you? Stop by our table at the Rainbow Falls trailhead for a refresher on waterfall safety before you hit the trails. We will be at the trailhead for a few hours in the morning and a few in the afternoon on both Friday and Saturday.