Jockey's Ridge State Park Calendar

Program Calendars

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May 2008:

Park Hours: Main Gate: 8 AM - 8 PM (Dune area closes at 15 minutes before the main gate); Back Gate: 8 AM to 5 PM; Visitor Center Hours: 9 AM - 6:45 PM.

Mon.	Tues.	Wed.	Thurs.	Fri.	Sat.	Sun.
			1 11 AM – Dune Hike	2	3 10:30 AM – Discovery Table	4
5	6	7	8	9 10:30 AM – Discovery Table	10	11
12	13 9 AM – Beginner Birding on the Sound	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24 10:30 AM – Discovery Table	25
26	27 9 AM – Beginner Birding on the Sound	28	29	30	31

June 2 through August 8 2008:

Park Hours: Main Gate: 8 AM - 9 PM (Dune area closes at 15 minutes before the main gate); Back Gate: 8 AM to 7 PM; Visitor Center Hours: 9 AM - 7:45 PM.

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9:00 am	Seine the Sound*	Birding on the Sound*	Kayaking Roanoke Sound*	Kayaking Roanoke Sound*	Kayaking Roanoke Sound*
10:00 am	Mythbusting Animal Attitudes	Seine the Sound*	Dune Hike	Crabby Clinic	Dune Hike
11:00 am	Blackbeard's Treasure Hunt	Hanging in the Wind	Track Casting*	Hanging in the Wind	Track Casting*
2:00 pm	Video presentation: Weather	Video presentation: Seashore	Video presentation: Ocean	Video presentation: Amphibian	Video presentation: Shell
4:00 pm	Video presentation: Wonders of Jockey's Ridge	Video: Wonders of Jockey's Ridge	Video: Wonders of Jockey's Ridge	Video: Wonders of Jockey's Ridge	Video: Wonders of Jockey's Ridge
8:00 pm	Sunset on the Ridge (7:45 in August)	Sunset on the Ridge (7:45 in August)	Sunset on the Ridge (7:45 in August)	Sunset on the Ridge (7:45 in August)	Sunset on the Ridge (7:45 in August)
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am Discovery Table Events are subject to modification or cancellation due to weather or emergency conditions. * Events marked with an asterisk (*) require pre-registration.

Events are subject to modification or cancellation due to heat, inclement weather, or unforseen circumstances. Programs are free and open to the public. We will make every effort to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Call the park office for more information: 252.441.2588

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Signing Up for Programs

Outdoor programs are weather dependent and do not have rain dates. Depending on available staffing, an alternate program may take place indoors if an outdoors program is cancelled.
Pre-registration is 2 WEEKS prior to program date starting at 9 a.m. Please call
(252)441-2588 for reservations.

Be prepared. Most programs take place away from the Visitor’s Center. Make sure to bring and wear sunscreen, a hat, and proper footwear for the activity. Bring a water bottle and stay well hydrated.

Program Descriptions

BEGINNER BIRDING ON THE SOUND – The Roanoke Sound is a great place to explore and discover the birds of Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Join a ranger for a morning walk along the sound to see the park’s feathered friends in their natural habitat. Note: While not strenuous, this hike may tire very young children or the elderly. Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet. Pre-registration required.
Length of Program: Approx. 1 Hr.
Ages: Adults and Older children

BLACKBEARD’S TREASURE HUNT
Legend has it that the feared pirate Blackbeard hid some of his ill-gotten treasure under the shifting sands of Jockey’s Ridge and was never able to recover it. We probably won’t have any luck recovering the real treasure, but participants will learn the basics of using a map and compass in this fun and interesting program. Note: Very young children may have trouble understanding some of the concepts presented in this program. Pre-registration required.
Length of Program: Approx. 45 mins.
Ages: Adults and Older children.

CRABBY CLINIC
Want to learn how to catch crabs? Attend this informative program and find out. A ranger will give an informative talk on the lifestyle of North Carolina’s popular Blue Crab and methods used to catch and cook crabs (though no cooking will take place during the program). See sample traps and hopefully a few live specimens. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting wet. Meets at sound side access.
Length of Program: Approx. 45 mins.
Ages: Any Age.

DISCOVERY TABLE – A ranger will have a “hands on” table set up with uncommon and common artifacts found in and around Jockey’s Ridge, including petrified lightning. Meets on Back Deck/Auditorium (weather depending).
Length of Program: Approx. 30 mins. Ages: Great for all ages

DUNE HIKE
What makes a sand dune? What keeps it from blowing away? How and why do animals make their home there? Answer these and many other questions during this low-intensity walk through the dunes. Let’s go exploring! Meets on Back Deck.
Length of Program: Approx. 45 mins.
Ages: Any age.

HANGING IN THE WIND
A Kitty Hawk Kites hang gliding instructor will discuss the properties of wind and hang-gliding, a popular local activity. Meets in the auditorium.
Length of Program: Approx. 45 minutes.
Ages: Any age.

KAYAKING ROANOKE SOUND
Join our staff for a paddle on the Roanoke Sound. We’ll learn about the sound and estuary portions of Jockey’s Ridge State Park. No experience necessary, but children under 13 must paddle with an adult (18 or older). Pre-registration required.
Length of program: Approx. 2 hours.
Ages: 6 years and older (no exceptions).

MYTHBUSTING ANIMAL ATTITUDES
Some animals just have a bad reputation and we aren’t even sure why. Join a discussion on the perceptions and misperceptions of different animals like bald eagles and snakes, just to name a few. Meets in the auditorium.
Length of program: Approx. 40 minutes. Ages: Any age.

VIDEO: The Wonders of Jockey's Ridge - is a 30 minute video that includes a reenactment of how Jockey's Ridge came to be preserved in the state park system. The video also has some photos of wildlife that can be seen in the park. All ages welcome.
Length of Program: 30 mins.
Ages: Any age.

SEINE THE SOUND
Join us on the Roanoke Sound as we run a seine net through the water to see what local species we can discover. While we’re at it we will discuss the importance of the sound and why we should be good environmental stewards. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting wet. Meets at sound side access.
Length of program: Approx. 1 hour.
Ages: Any age.

SUNSET ON THE RIDGE
Join a staff member on top of the ridge during the waning hours of the day as they explain the dune system, resident animals, and the view. Meets on top of the ridge.
Length of program: Approx. 20 minutes.
Ages: Any age.

TRACK CASTING
Kids can discover the animals of Jockey’s Ridge and learn to identify them by their tracks and other clues they leave behind. We’ll make a plaster cast of their favorite track for them to take home.
Length of program: Approx. 1 hour.
Ages: Any age. Pre-registration required.

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