2024 Pre-Conference Field Trip
Wednesday 11/6/2024 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Join the Schools in Parks team for a science enrichment field trip to Pilot Mountain State Park. Transportation will be provided from the NCSTA conference, meeting at the lobby of the Winston- Salem Marriott downtown/convention center. Enjoy the sunset (6:26 PM) from the overlook atop Pilot Mountain. See the new Visitor Center featuring natural science exhibits. A catered dinner and talk with park rangers about the science of protecting the natural resources including monitoring migrating hawks and setting prescribed fires.
Meet partners from UNC-Institute for the Environment, the Office of Environmental Education, and North Carolina State Parks. Network with fellow science educators in a state park, after hours.
Maximum: 30 participants
Cost: $18
Field Trip is Full
Schedule
5:00 PM
Meet at the Winston-Salem Marriott-downtown lobby for Van Transportation
5:45 PM
Guided Hike on Pilot Knob Trail (1-m optional) or hang out at the Overlook
6:25 PM
Sunset, then Vans Depart the Summit for Dinner in Visitor Center
7:45 PM
Vans Depart the Park to Return to Winston-Salem
8:30 PM
Arrive back at Marriott Downtown
