Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that bite back such as sundews bladderworts butterworts pitcher plants and the Venus fly trap.
Events and Programs
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Events and Programs
Carolina Beach State Park offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful.
Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration. All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world. Call the park office for more information.
Date of Event:
Sun, 09/22/2019 - 10:00am
Start Location:
Meet at the Nature Trail Lane Parking area
Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that bite back such as sundews bladderworts butterworts pitcher plants and the Venus fly trap.
Date of Event:
Sat, 09/28/2019 - 10:00am
Start Location:
Meet at the Nature Trail Lane Parking area
Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that bite back such as sundews bladderworts butterworts pitcher plants and the Venus fly trap.
Date of Event:
Sun, 09/29/2019 - 10:00am
Start Location:
Meet at the Nature Trail Lane Parking area
Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that bite back such as sundews bladderworts butterworts pitcher plants and the Venus fly trap.
Date of Event:
Sat, 10/05/2019 - 10:00am
Start Location:
Meet at the Nature Trail Lane Parking area
Come join the Cape Fear Astronomy Society at Carolina Beach State Park Visitor Center to learn about the night skies. The group will have telescopes set up for viewing planets, stars and lots of other things. Program will begin around sunset and conclude 15 minutes before the park closes. Check the weather before coming as the program will be canceled due to poor viewing conditions. Call the park office for more information.
Date of Event:
Sat, 10/05/2019 - 6:30pm
Start Location:
Park Visitor Center
Contact
Office: 910-458-8206
Marina: 910-458-7770
carolina.beach@ncparks.gov
Addresses
Park office
1010 State Park Road
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
GPS: 34.047297, -77.906605
Mailing address
P.O. Box 475
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Hours
- December to January:
7:00am to 6:00pm
- February:
7:00am to 7:00pm
- March to April:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- May to September:
7:00am to 10:00pm
- October:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- November:
7:00am to 7:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
- 8:00am to 5:00pm daily
- Closed Christmas Day
- December to January:
8:00am to 5:30pm
- February:
8:00am to 6:30pm
- March to April:
8:00am to 8:30pm
- May to September:
8:00am to 9:30pm
- October:
8:00am to 8:30pm
- November:
8:00am to 6:30pm
- Closed Christmas Day
- November to February:
8:00am to 5:00pm
- March to April:
8:00am to 7:00pm
- May to August:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- September to October:
8:00am to 7:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day