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Current Park closing times:
8 pm @ Harris Lake County Park
7:30 pm on the ATT at the New Hill parking area
Beginning Monday, April 15
8
:30 p
m closing at
Harris Lake County Park
8 pm on the ATT - New Hill parking area
All park users should be off trails/course 15 minutes before park closing time.
Restrooms at all parks lock 15 minutes before park closing.
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NC Statewide Star Party
on the American Tobacco Trail
Friday, April 12;
6:30-10:30 pm; Free for all ages
Special Event - Just come on out and have fun!
Join us for the NC Science Festival's Statewide Star Party themed "The Moon and Beyond." Educational hands-on activities, storytime, moon gazing and a Solar System walk will fill the early evening.
After the sun goes down, the Solar System walk will continue, constellation storytelling and observing
the night sky through telescopes will round out the evening.
This FREE Star Party is hosted by Wake County's American Tobacco Trail park staff, partnering with North Carolina State University's Parks, Recreation and Tourism students, Agape Center for Environmental Education, Wake County Libraries, the Carolina Children's Museum, Girl Scout Troop 7000, Raleigh Astronomy Club and NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassadors. This event will take place on the back field of the White Oak parking area under the stars. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring your curiosity, water bottle, chair and/or blanket, your own viewing instrument, if you have one and dress for the weather! There is no rain/cloud date - call the park for weather updates (919-387-2117). If it is not raining but cloudy, all the fun activities before dark will still go as planned.
Meet at the White Oak parking area (1305 White Oak Church Road, Apex)
The NC Science Festival's annual Statewide Star Party is made possible by the generous support of the NC Space Grant.
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Spring Break Day Camp
Tue-Thur, April 16-18
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Ages 8 - 12
$100/child
Spend three days discovering the habitats many of our birds, reptiles and
amphibians occupy at Harris Lake County Park. Check our nest boxes, dip net in our ponds and have fun exploring the park by canoe, wagon and on foot. We will be out in the field as much as the weather allows, so wear your hiking gear and come enjoy spring in the park!
Only 4 spaces left!
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Longleaf Festival
We are celebrating two anniversaries: 10th for Longleaf Festival and the 20th for Harris Lake County Park
Join us for double the fun!
Ride the Longleaf Express back to our longleaf forest; visit with over 40 exhibitors with interactive activities, play games, make crafts, see live animals, have lunch from one of our food trucks while you enjoy music and much more.
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Road Closure:
Wimberly Road is closed at both ends from 9am - 4 pm weekdays for construction from April 3 - 23, 2019.
Please use the New Hill or White Oak parking areas to access the American Tobacco Trail.
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April Programs in our Parks!
All programs are FREE but every
participant must be registered online
This month is the NC Science Festival!
Programs scheduled as part of this Festival:
Friday, April 5, 3:30 - 5:30 pm;
Fire is an important management tool for our longleaf pine forest at Harris Lake County Park. It depends on fire to be a healthy ecosystem. We will start with a Power Point presentation at the office learning how prescribed fires are conducted, what equipment is used, fire safety and the value for wildlife. We will then travel by wagon to our longleaf area to observe a recent burn and regrowth. If conditions permit, we will conduct a demonstration burn in a small contained area.
This will count toward criteria for NCEE Certification.
Space is limited in this program.
Meet at the Park Office
(first right after you enter the park).
Friday, April 14
This program is full - you may join the waitlist.
HIstory Hike - Reflections
Free for all ages but best for 6
Long ago, many families lived and worked on what is now Harris Lake County Park. Harvesting crops, tending livestock and carrying out daily chores were a major part of life in this bygone era. On this one-mile hike we will discover the rich history of this land.
Connections will be made between how land is farmed today compared to the early days.
Through engaging tales gathered from interviews of past residents and listening to our OnCell audio tour using a QR code on smart phones, we will take a walk back in time.
Meet at the kiosk in the Disc Golf gravel parking lot
Other Programs offered this month:
Kids Discover Nature: Frogs Are Fun
Monday, April 8;
11 am - noon
Free f
or ages 1-6 with an adult
So many things come alive with song in the spring
and frogs are no exception. After meeting some of
these live amphibians, explore fun stations set up
under the shelter. We will discover the magic of the spring peeper's song as we read
Possum and the Peeper by Anne Hunter.
Meet at the Cypress Shelter
Cell Phone Nature Photography
Saturday, April 13;
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Free
f
or ages 13 and up
Did you know you can take amazing pictures with your very own cell phone? Get tips and tricks on the right way to use your cell phone's camera. There is no equipment required, just bring your cell phone! Make sure to wear your walking shoes and dress for the weather.
Meet at the Cypress Shelter
April 25; 1:30 - 3 pm
Free for ages 10 and up
We will monitor nest boxes or assist with other natural resource tasks. Come prepared to learn and work - dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, bring work gloves and a water bottle.
Meet at the Cypress Shelter
Be sure to check the email address you used for online registration for any program status updates.
C
all 919-387-4342 if you have questions!
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Programs are now FREE
Most of our public, group and outreach programs within Wake County Parks are now FREE.
Fees will still apply for Shelters, Camps, Historic Yates Mill tours and Overnight Lodge reservations.We no longer accept cash on site at any Wake County Park location. Payments can be made on-site or in advance with a credit/debit card.
Checks must be mailed in advance to: Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Raleigh, NC 27602
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Contact us:
Harris Lake County Park: 919-387-4342
American Tobacco Trail: 919-387-2117
919-387-4349 (Fax)
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