Saturday, January 21, 2012

Winter Wildlife Programs offered at Lake James Park

January 21   Bat Tales   Join Park Ranger Nora Coffey for a children's story about bats and make a bat craft to take home. Most appropriate for families with children ages 4 and up. Meet in the Catawba River Area basement classroom of Lake James State Park at 1 p.m.

January  22    Winter Wildlife Feeding   Discussion of backyard feeding stations for wildlife. Join Park Ranger Jamie Cameron for tips and strategies to attract birds and wildlife to your backyard this winter. Meet in the Catawba River Area basement classroomof Lake James State Park at 1 p.m.

January  22    Annimal Tracks and Signs   Learn about different tracks and signs that animals leave behind in Lake James State Park. Use clues like paw prints or scat, to identify, track, and learn about them. The program includes a short hike and making your own tracks to take home. Space is limited so call the park office at (828) 584-7728 for program registration. Meet in the Catawba River Area basement classroom at 2 p.m.

Lake James Park is located in rolling hills at the base of Linville Gorge near Marion NC. The the centerpiece of the Park is Lake James, a 6,510 acre man-made lake with 150+  miles of shoreline. Public activities at the Park include Education and events, boating, fishing, camping, swimming, hiking and picnicking.
Get a link for Lake James Park and other
Marion NC Attractions HERE

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