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SUMMARY:Birds\, Brews & BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Sylvan Heights Bird Park’s fun and friendly BBQ competition returns! Enjoy local BBQ\, craft brews\, and visit the birds of Sylvan Heights.\n\nAbout this event\nNothing complements great Eastern North Carolina BBQ better than North Carolina craft beer! Local cooks will compete to be BBQ cook-off champion – try them all and vote for your favorites while sampling beverages from NC craft brewers and distillers. Your ticket includes admission to Sylvan Heights Bird Park\, plus games\, music\, and more!\n\nVote for the 2025 BBQ Champion!\nThe People’s Choice voting will double as a fundraiser for one of Sylvan Heights Bird Park’s latest projects! Votes will be cast with dollar bills\, and the BBQ cook with the most dollars in their voting box at the end of the night will win the prize. You will need at least one dollar bill to cast your vote for your favorite BBQ\, but larger denominations make your vote go further\, and raise more funds for Sylvan Heights!\n\nSee the birds!\nYour event ticket also includes admission to Sylvan Heights Bird Park beginning at 3:00 p.m. on the day of the event. You are welcome to come early\, tour the park\, then enjoy some great beer and BBQ!\n\nEVENT FAQs\nWhat does my ticket include? Can I see the birds at Sylvan Heights before the event?\nTickets include unlimited BBQ samples and unlimited beverage tastings (alcoholic beverages for ages 21+ only). Your ticket also includes free admission to Sylvan Heights Bird Park beginning at 3:00 p.m on the day of the event\, so you are welcome to arrive early\, see the birds\, then get ready to enjoy some great BBQ and beverages starting at 5:00 p.m.\n\nHow do I vote for the BBQ Champion?\nThe People’s Choice voting will double as a fundraiser for one of Sylvan Heights Bird Park’s latest projects! Votes will be cast with dollar bills\, and the BBQ cook with the most dollars in their voting box at the end of the night will win the prize. You will need at least one dollar bill to cast your vote for your favorite BBQ\, but larger denominations make your vote go further\, and raise more funds for Sylvan Heights!\n\nWhere does this event take place?\nBirds\, Brews & BBQ takes place at Sylvan Heights Bird Park’s Toad Hall Pavilion and the surrounding area inside Sylvan Heights Bird Park. This is an outdoor event that will proceed rain or shine\, so please dress appropriately for the weather that evening.\n\nWhere do I go when I arrive?\nPlease park in Sylvan Heights Bird Park’s main parking area or overflow parking area\, then proceed to the Visitor Center (log cabin) to check in. Adults 21 and over will need to present a photo ID to receive a wristband for beer samples.\n\nWhat is the refund policy if I can’t attend?\nSylvan Heights Bird Park will provide a refund for event tickets up to 7 days before the event. Eventbrite’s ticket fees can not be refunded at any time. Refunds may be requested via Eventbrite\, or by e-mailing events@shwpark.com.\n\nWhat is the weather cancellation policy?\nBirds\, Brews & BBQ is an outdoor event that will take place rain or shine\, and will not be rescheduled. Please plan to dress appropriately for the weather that evening. In the unlikely occurrence that an extreme or dangerous weather event is in the forecast\, Sylvan Heights Bird Park may choose to cancel Birds\, Brews & BBQ and will issue refunds to attendees. Attendees will be notified of cancellations and refund options by e-mail.
URL:https://exploremartincounty.com/event/birds-brews-bbq/
LOCATION:Sylvan Heights Bird Park\, 500 Sylvan Heights Park Way\, Scotland Neck\, North Carolina\, 27874\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
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SUMMARY:Art Class: Paint a Flamingo
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Tina Fielder at Sylvan Heights Bird Park and learn how to create a beautiful pink flamingo painting! \nWhat’s included: All class supplies\, prep\, and refreshments are included in the fee. \nAdmission to Sylvan Heights Bird Park is not included and must be purchased separately if you would like to tour the park. For current admission rates\, please click here. \nSubstrate: 11×14 canvas panel \nMedium: Acrylics \nAge: This class is for ages 12 and up. \nExperience: Beginners are welcome! No experience is needed to join this class.
URL:https://exploremartincounty.com/event/art-class-paint-a-flamingo/
LOCATION:Sylvan Heights Bird Park\, 500 Sylvan Heights Park Way\, Scotland Neck\, North Carolina\, 27874\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T180000
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SUMMARY:Oyster Roast for the Birds
DESCRIPTION:You eat the oysters – the birds eat the shells! Our annual Oyster Roast returns on January 18\, 2025. The evening celebrates NC’s oyster season with all-you-can-eat oysters and shrimp\, as well as non-seafood and vegetarian dishes. Proceeds from ticket sales support the park’s conservation and education programs\, but the Oyster Roast also helps the birds in a much more immediate way. After the event\, the discarded oyster shells will be collected\, cleaned\, and placed in the aviaries to provide an important source of calcium for many of the park’s feathered residents throughout the breeding season. Tickets are on sale HERE!\n\nMenu Includes:\nSteamed and raw oyster barSteamed shrimp Pork BBQ slidersVeggie cakesColeslawHushpuppies\nSweet tea\, unsweet tea and bottled water are complimentary\nWeldon Mills Distilling will be on site with a cash bar! Or\, guests may BYOB.\n\nEvent FAQs:\nQ: What menu items do tickets include?\nA: Steamed and raw oyster bar – Steamed shrimp – Pork BBQ sliders – Veggie cakes – Coleslaw – Hushpuppies – Sweet tea\, unsweet tea and bottled water\nQ: Are alcoholic beverages available?\nA: Weldon Mills Distilling will be on site serving delicious drinks at a cash bar for attendees ages 21+. Guests may also BYOB.\nQ: Is this event outdoors?\nA: This event takes place in and around Sylvan Heights Bird Park’s Toad Hall Pavilion\, which is sheltered from inclement weather and equipped with heaters and a fireplace. However\, guests should plan to dress for January temperatures.\nQ: What happens if it rains on the night of the event?\nA: This event will take place rain or shine in Sylvan Heights Bird Park’s Toad Hall Pavilion. It will not be rescheduled in the event of rain.\nQ: What is the refund policy?\nA: Tickets may be refunded up to 7 days before the event. Tickets will not be refunded after 6 p.m. on January 11\, 2025. Eventbrite’s ticket processing fees can not be refunded at any time.\nQ: What is the dress code for this event?\nA: The dress code for this event is casual.
URL:https://exploremartincounty.com/event/oyster-roast-for-the-birds/
LOCATION:Sylvan Heights Bird Park\, 500 Sylvan Heights Park Way\, Scotland Neck\, North Carolina\, 27874\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
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SUMMARY:World Water Fowl Day Celebration & Activities
DESCRIPTION:Join us each year on January 17th for a day of celebration for the world’s waterfowl! Sylvan Heights Bird Park will be celebrating the inaugural World Waterfowl Day on January 17\, 2025 with events throughout the day. Meet waterfowl up close during Keeper Chats with park bird keepers\, win prizes for completing a QR-code based waterfowl scavenger hunt in the park\, and more! The day will also include a special event in memory of Mike Lubbock\, waterfowl conservationist and co-founder of Sylvan Heights Bird Park.\n\nSchedule of Events:\n11:00 am: Waterfowl Keeper Chat in the Sylvan Heights Visitor Center (Golden Leaf Room). Meet a Sylvan Heights Bird Keeper and learn about waterfowl!\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Ceremony in memory of Mike Lubbock\, co-founder of Sylvan Heights Bird Park\, at Toad Hall Pavilion\n2:30 pm: Waterfowl Keeper Chat in the Sylvan Heights Visitor Center (Golden Leaf Room). Meet a Sylvan Heights Bird Keeper and learn about waterfowl!\nAll day: QR Code Scavenger Hunt. Pick up a game sheet at the Visitor Center\, then search the park for QR codes containing waterfowl facts! Bring your completed game sheet back to the Visitor Center for a prize.\nAll day: Waterfowl Coloring and Craft Station. Warm up in the Sylvan Heights Visitor Center and enjoy educational waterfowl activities\, coloring\, and crafts!\n\nWe invite you to join us in celebrating #WorldWaterfowlDay\, an event which we hope will grow and gain international support each year. Sylvan Heights Bird Park is establishing this awareness day to draw attention to waterfowl and their wetland habitat\, and to foster greater public appreciation for these fascinating birds. Sylvan Heights Bird Park is designating January 17th as World Waterfowl Day in memory of Mike Lubbock\, one of the world’s leading waterfowl conservationists\, and co-founder of Sylvan Heights Bird Park. For more information\, visit the event website at https://www.waterfowlday.org/.
URL:https://exploremartincounty.com/event/world-water-fowl-day-celebration-activities/
LOCATION:Sylvan Heights Bird Park\, 500 Sylvan Heights Park Way\, Scotland Neck\, North Carolina\, 27874\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
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SUMMARY:Wings & Wolves Guided Wildlife Tour
DESCRIPTION:Where swans fly and red wolves roam! Join Sylvan Heights birding guides on an adventure through Mattamuskeet and Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuges\, with a visit to the Red Wolf Center. Reservations may be made HERE.\n\nCome spend the day with Sylvan Heights Bird Park as we embark on a full day excursion exploring both Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge and Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in search of migrating waterfowl. Our team of educators will take you on a guided adventure to see large populations of ducks\, geese and swans that winter in eastern NC.\n\nIncluded in this adventure is a trip to the Red Wolf Center in Columbia\, NC to learn about the world’s most endangered wolf. Both red wolves and waterfowl share these habitats and this area offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.\n\nRAIN DATE: In the event of bad weather on January 11th\, this tour will be postponed until January 25th.\n\nWhat’s included:\n– Round-trip transportation from Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck\, NC– Guided tours of Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge and Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.– A visit to the Red Wolf Center in Columbia\, NC– Snacks– Water\nLunch is not provided\, but we will be stopping at Martelle’s Feed House Restaurant in Engelhard\, NC where guests may purchase their own lunch.\n\nItinerary:\n– Depart from park @ 9:00am– Visit to Red Wolf Center for an organized program @ 10:30am (approximately)– Lunch at Martelle’s Feed House Restaurant @ 12:30pm (approximately)– Birdwatching at Mattamuskeet and the Pungo Unit of Pocosin Lakes NWR @ 1:30-5:30pm– Return to Sylvan @ 7:00pm\n\nWhat to bring:\n– Bird identification guides will be available\, however you are encouraged to bring your favorite guide. If you journal or keep sketch books\, don’t forget to bring those\, too.– Binoculars– Dress for the weather and possible muddy situations within the refuge\, even with most viewing from the van. Plan to layer for comfort.
URL:https://exploremartincounty.com/event/wings-wolves-guided-wildlife-tour/
LOCATION:Sylvan Heights Bird Park\, 500 Sylvan Heights Park Way\, Scotland Neck\, North Carolina\, 27874\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
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