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Natural Side of Fort Macon

August 28, 2025, 10am - 11am
Join us at Fort Macon State Park for a guided hike on the trails and beach.

Turtle Talk

August 22, 2025, 10am - 11am
Join us at Fort Macon State Park to learn about sea turtles!

Beach Scavenger Hunt

September 15, 2025, 10am - 11am
Join us at Fort Macon State Park for a beach stroll and see what we can find.

Astronomy

September 12, 2025, 8pm - 9:30pm
Join us at Fort Macon State Park for an astronomy program with the Crystal Coast Stargazers.

Girl Scouts Love State Parks- Year of the State Symbol Scavenger Hunt

September 13, 2025, 2pm - 3pm
Another year of Girl Scouts loving State Parks!

PROGRAM FULL - Dune Ranger Discovery Camp

July 23, 2025, 9am - July 25, 2025, 12pm
Calling all future Dune Rangers!  Join Ranger Austin and friends for a fun, educational, and adventurous three-day camp.  Explore maritime forests, paddle on the Roanoke Sound, climb the tallest active dune on the east coast, be creative with cool arts and crafts projects, play goofy games, help with stewardship projects, and make new friends.  At the end of the week, you will be an official Dune Ranger!  Our camp is supported by Friends of Jockey's Ridge.   Open to grades 3-6.

Lake Norman's Slightly Haunted Trail Hike

October 24, 2025, 6pm - 8pm
Join us at Lake Norman State Park for a spooky and fun Halloween celebration.

Thank you, Bats!

April 18, 2025, 7pm - 8pm
Bats are one of the coolest animals in the world. No other critter is as mystifying and misunderstood in popular culture. Join our park staff for an evening talk about the important roles that bats play in nature. This program will be held at the park office. We hope you will fly by!

Carnivorous Plant Hike

December 27, 2025, 10am - 11am
Join park staff on a guided hike about carnivorous plants.

Carnivorous Plant Hike

December 20, 2025, 10am - 11am
Join park staff on a guided hike about carnivorous plants.