The 2026 NCSciFest theme is "Science Matters" and we're excited to talk about eleven years of bluebird conservation lessons learned by staff & volunteers at Haw River State Park.
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December 31, 2025 - January 4, 2026, All day
Enjoy a refreshing nature walk into the new year!
November 11, 2025, 8:30am - 10:30am
Join us at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve for a hike to look for birds!
November 7, 2026, 6pm - 8pm
Join us at the Iron Ore Belt Access of Haw River State Park to observe the night sky!
May 16, 2026, 8pm - 10pm
Join us at the Iron Ore Belt Access of Haw River State Park to observe the night sky!
March 14, 2026, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Join us at the Iron Ore Belt Access of Haw River State Park to observe the night sky!
January 17, 2026, 6pm - 8pm
Join us at the Iron Ore Belt Access of Haw River State Park to observe the night sky!
July 16, 2026, 1pm - 3pm
Join us at the Iron Ore Belt Access of Haw River State Park to view the sun with special solar viewing equipment!
September 12, 2026, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Join us at the Iron Ore Belt Access of Haw River State Park to observe the night sky!
August 16, 2025, 11am - 12pm
Our park staff will be leading a guided hike on the Quarry Trail, which is our designated TRACK Trail. This is an easy and family-friendly hike that will cover the geology of the Uwharries, and the history of the CCC at Morrow Mountain State Park. We will utilize many of the informative and interactive brochures provided by the Kids In Parks organization.