Join a park ranger for a discussion on Jones Lake’s largest mammal…the black bear.  Learn about the biology and habits of the king of the forest.  Participants should meet at the Jones Lake State Park Visitor Center at 2 pm. This program is free to the public.  If you have any questions, please call the park office (910) 588-4550.

Start the year off in the outdoors! Join a park ranger for a four-mile hike around Jones Lake! We will be hiking the Bay Trail which travels through several habitats that are found around Carolina Bays.  Discussion on the hike will include the history of Jones Lake State Park and the flora and fauna. Participants should meet at the Visitor Center at 10:00 am for this program. This event is free of charge and is open to the  public. Contact the park office at (910) 588-4550 with any questions.

See what special adaptations animals at Jones Lake have that help them survive during the cold winter months. Explore real pelts and skulls for the animals that call Jones Lake home. Participants should meet at the Jones Lake State Park Visitor Center at 2 pm. This program is free to the public.  If you have any questions, please call the park office (910) 588-4550.