Visitors can try their hands at a variety of outdoor activities on April 8
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is holding a free “Outdoors Day” on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla in Currituck County.
The festival will feature activities and demonstrations that allow visitors to try their hand at outdoor activities including fishing, crabbing, archery, shooting and kayaking. With a laser-shot hunting simulator, visitors can practice their shooting skills using a 12-foot projection screen and an assortment of simulated hunting scenarios. At the Hunter Education station, visitors can shoot skeet.
Visitors also can check out activity stations such as Game Species, Talking Turkey, Backyard Bass, Birding Basics, Sea Turtles and Art of Fish Printing. Staff from Alligator River and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuges will be on hand to describe their seasonal tours, canoe outings and ranger-led programs on local wildlife. Food vendors will be onsite during the day.
Wildlife-related prizes, such as tackle boxes and nature prints, will be given away throughout the day.
Located in Currituck Heritage Park on NC 12, the center is next to Currituck Beach Lighthouse and the Whalehead Club. For more information about the center, or to see a schedule of upcoming events, visit www.ncwildlife.org and click on the “Learning” link.
