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August 17, 2025, 9am - 11am
Join us at Carvers Creek State Park for a canoe lesson followed by a paddle on the swamp.
September 27, 2025, 9am - 3pm
Join state park staff for this drop in event as we spend the day tallying migrating hawks, butterflies and dragonflies. Come learn about the migrants that pass-through North Carolina in large numbers. Bring your binoculars, camera, lunch and a camp chair and stay for minutes or hours! This is peak time for migrating Broad-winged Hawks, Monarch butterflies and other migrants. If any monarchs are within reach, we'll capture and tag them using Monarch Watch program protocols.
August 15, 2025, 1pm - 2:30pm
Get some hands-on experience with catching some cool critters in the Dan River!
August 9, 2025, 6pm - 7:30pm
Come out and paddle before school starts up!
August 4, 2025, 10am - 12pm
Come out and explore the waters of Indian Creek!
July 25, 2025, 8:30am - 10am
Join park staff for a guided bird walk along the shores of Lake Tillery and part of the Fall Mountain Trail. This is one of the best spots at Morrow Mountain State Park to view Bald Eagles and Ospreys fishing for their next meal. Birdwatchers of all experience levels and abilities are welcome to attend.
Bring your binoculars and a camera if you have one. It will be a great opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Bird checklists and field guides will be provided to help with bird identification. Be prepared to hike up to one and half miles over uneven ground. We will meet at the
Bring your binoculars and a camera if you have one. It will be a great opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Bird checklists and field guides will be provided to help with bird identification. Be prepared to hike up to one and half miles over uneven ground. We will meet at the