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May is the perfect time of year to blaze trails for beautiful blooms! Join a Park Ranger on this easy 1-2-mile hike while we search for blooming wildflowers blossoms and the lovely Mountain Laurel found in the park! Meet at the picnic shelter. 

"Whooo is that?!" Curious about owls and want to learn more? Join us to learn about these unique feathered friends who inhabit that park after dark! We will learn how to identify different kinds of owl species and discuss fun and interesting facts about them. Meet at the Picnic Shelter. 

Spend some time with Mother Earth! Join a Park Ranger on a 0.5-mile easy hike while we learn about the environment around us and search for any litter to pick up. All materials provided. Meet at the picnic shelter. 

How many state symbols can you identify? Join a Park Ranger to investigate what makes “The Old North State” great! Meet at the Visitor Center Classroom. 

Have you ever heard of a Sun Dog? Do you know what a Turkey Tail really is? Join us while we talk about common misnomers in nature and learn how different species were named. Together, we will discover that sometimes names can be deceiving! Meet in the Visitor Center auditorium. 

Jacob Brown is the new park superintendent at Raven Rock State Park in Harnett County.

Why does it rain so much during spring? Spring might signal a change in the weather, but the weather is actually causing spring! Come learn about how temperature influences animal activity, how clouds are formed, and how they can predict the future! Meet in the Visitor Center Classroom. 

Are you interested in learning about amphibians and like to craft? Come join us for this fun and informative program where we will be doing both! Supplies are limited for this program so please call us at 910-893-4888 to get signed up. Open to all ages. Meet in the Visitor Center Classroom. 

March sunshine can help bring out our slithery friends! Join a Park Ranger to learn all about the types of snakes that reside in the park. We will check out their amazing abilities and why they are all protected here in the park. Meet at the Picnic Shelter. 

Join a Park Ranger to learn about the wildlife that call the park home! We'll look at animal adaptations, cool camouflage, and fun facts! Meet in the Visitor Center Auditorium.