National Park Service spring program season will run from Friday, May 3 through Friday, May 31, 2013.
A variety of programs are offered – all programs are free.
Ocracoke Island
- Sun, Wed & Fri, 11 a.m. – Barrier Island Nature: Sea turtles, shorebirds, seashells and shoreline migration. Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Topics will vary daily. Ocracoke Visitor Center (30 min)
- Mon & Thurs, 11 a.m. – Ocracoke History: Come find out more about the Ocracoke Island and its people. Ocracoke Visitor Center (30 min)
- Tues, 9:30 a.m. – Explore the Shore: Join us for a morning walk across un-developed ocean beaches. Ocracoke campground parking lot (1 hr)
- Tues & Sat, 2 p.m. - Banker Ponies: Learn more about the ponies’ mysterious origins, unique physical attributes, and survival skills. Ocracoke Pony Pens (30 min).
By attending programs and completing a workbook, kids can become Junior Rangers. Booklets are free and available at each National Park Service visitor center. For more information, call 252-473-2111 or visit the park websites at www.nps.gov/caha , www.nps.gov/wrbr and www.nps.gov/fora