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Join us at The Park at Seven Devils for some backyard birding! Birding is an activity that can be done by anyone at any age. Most birders start out by identifying common birds found at their backyard bird feeders.

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.

Looking to enjoy a peaceful morning in nature? Our Park Tech, Abbie, will be leading a bird walk along our 0.6 mile Talking Tree Trail, where you'll discover a variety of local bird species in their natural habitats. We’ll discuss fascinating insights into bird behavior, migration patterns, and conservation efforts. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced birdwatcher, this walk offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature. Bring your binoculars and camera to capture the beauty of the birds while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Join us at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve for a hike to look for birds!

Join Forsyth Audubon and park staff at the 2025 Pilot Mountain Hawk Watch September 19th - 30th.

Come out and hike to the old fire tower atop Moore's Knob and help us look for migrating raptors!

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.

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.

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

The "Paddle It" kayak series returns for 2025! Join state park staff and other community partners for a fun paddle experience on Saturdays in September. Participants will meet at the Morrow Mountain Boathouse parking lot at 8:30am.

Dates available include September 6, 13, 20, and 27. All supplies are provided i.e. kayaks, paddles, and life jackets. Advanced registration is required due to limited amount of equipment. A "Bring Your Own Boat" option is available but involves a separate registration.