Join Park Staff for a short walk to discuss reptiles and their habitat. We'll talk about any species we observe.
Ages: All Program length: 45 minutes
Events and Programs
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Events and Programs
Jockey's Ridge State Park offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful.
Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration. All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world. Call the park office for more information.
Date of Event:
Sat, 06/01/2019 - 1:00pm
Start Location:
Visitor Center
Dune Ranger is the Park's Junior Ranger program with self-guided activities. Join us for an introduction and completion of the first activity - a park program.
Ages: All Program Length: 45 minutes
Date of Event:
Sun, 06/02/2019 - 1:00pm
Start Location:
Visitor Center
Each year we choose a plant or animal to highlight. 2019 is the Year of the Snake and we'll have a presentation with a craft activity for children. Registration required at 252-441-7132
Ages: All Program length: 45 minutes
Date of Event:
Mon, 06/03/2019 - 11:00am
Start Location:
Visitor Center Auditorium
Trail cameras have been used for an increasing number of research projects. See the pictures that offer additional insight into the natural world of Jockey's Ridge.
Ages: All Program length: 45 minutes
Date of Event:
Tue, 06/04/2019 - 10:00am
Start Location:
Visitor Center Auditorium
A talk on all things Jockey's Ridge. We will briefly cover the 3 - 4,000 years of dune formation and evolution with a mix of other local history and what to see during your visit.
Ages: All Program length: 30 minutes
Date of Event:
Tue, 06/04/2019 - 11:00am
Start Location:
Visitor Center Auditorium
300 W. Carolista Drive
Nags Head, NC 27959
252-441-7132
jockeys.ridge@ncparks.gov
GPS: 35.9642, -75.633
- November to February:
8:00am to 6:00pm
- March to April:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- May to September:
8:00am to 9:00pm
- October:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
- October to March:
8:00am to 5:00pm
- April to September:
8:00am to 7:00pm
- November to February:
9:00am to 5:00pm
- March to October:
9:00am to 6:00pm