Monday, April 28, 2014 - 12:48 Press Release

Ocracoke's NPS Visitor Center will run spring programs from Monday, April 28, through Thursday, May 22, 2014. All programs are free.

Programs on Ocracoke:

Monday and Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. – Pirates!: Find out more about the golden age of piracy. Ocracoke Visitor Center – (30 min)
Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 11:00 a.m., Monday and Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. – Barrier Island Nature: Discover more about the plants, animals, or shifting sands of the Outer Banks. Ocracoke Visitor Center – (30 min)
Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 2:00 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 the visitor centers found at each park. For more information, call 252-473-2111.