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Blue Jay
Significant Winter Precipiation
on the ground or
in the forecast?
Sometimes Blue Jay needs to close early or open late to allow park staff to make building accesses, paths and parking lots safe for our visitors--or to let staff get safely to and from work. Blue Jay's location is somewhat remote and our frequent visitors know that road conditions outside the park can be a factor as well!
We update Blue Jay's Facebook page and our main park voicemail message (919) 870-4330 with daily updates during winter weather events so you can keep on top of the park's open/closed status.
If you are enrolled in a program or workshop, or if you have a facility reservation that will be impacted by park closures due to weather, we will make every attempt to contact youas decisions about delays or closures are made. Please feel free to call to touch bases with us in advance!
If you haven't heard from us, please call (919) 870-4330 for a recorded update. We will respond to phone messages as soon as we can!
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Recycle your
old Christmas Tree
to mulch trails at
Blue Jay Point!
Drop your tree off at the designated location in the park (follow signs!) 7 days a week during
regular park hours
(8 a.m.- sunset)
December 26 to January 22.
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Volunteer
Opportunities
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Teen
Craft Prep
Help prepare craft and educational materials to be used at our upcoming special events and educational programs. Some light outdoor work may be available too,
Pre-registration and current Blue Jay volunteer waiver is required for each workday!
Please drop items off at the Park Office in the Education Center for use in programs and natural resource projects.
Thank You!
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January Programs
(pre-registration is required for all programs)
Nature Peekers:
The Snowy Day
Tuesday, January 17 10:30-11a.m.
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, is the simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night. Just as a little boy experiences adventures with snow we'll explore some fun snow crafts too!
for ages 18mo-3yrs with grown-up
Fee: $2/child
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Nature Stories:
Welcoming Winter
Wednesday, January 11 1-2 p.m.
Brrrrr! When it's cold, you put on a coat. What do you suppose critters do? Learn how different animal groups deal with the winter cold. Bring your coat, too, for this all outside adventure.
for ages 3 - 5yr-olds with grown-up
Fee: $4/child
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Family Wildlife Series
Look Whooooo's Talking
Friday, January 27 6-7 p.m
Join us on a night hike as we prowl
the woods
listening for owls.
Ages 5 and up, please.
New family program fee structure! Fee: $1/person
(all family members attending must be pre-registered)
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Family Wildlife Series:
Loose as a Goose
Saturday, January 28 2-3 p.m.
Join other families to learn about waterfowl--the differences between ducks and geese (and other water birds!), who our wintertime residents are, and how waterfowl make a living in their watery world.
All ages are welcome in this family program though activities and information most appropriate for ages 5 and up.
New family program fee structure! Fee: $1/person
(all family members attending must be pre-registered)
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Upcoming Opportunities
for Adult
s
Educator Workshop
Project Food Land and People
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
with an optional field trip on
Thursday, February 16
9a.m. - 1p.m.
Free, but pre-registration is required
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Serious Skills for Adults
Winter Tree ID
Saturday, January 14
9 a.m.-Noon
Learn how to identify trees in the winter. Demystify buds, leaf scars and bud scales! You will learn hands-on techniques to help you identify trees while in the classroom and then take off into the woods to
practice skills.
Fee: $15 includes two tree ID books.
Criteria II, III or CE credit is available for participants in the NC EE Certification Program.
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Contact us:
Blue Jay Point County Park
3200 Pleasant Union Church Road
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4330
Find us on Facebook!
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