Mark your calendars now for Saturday, May 21, at 11 a.m., when the new state-of-the-art, 1000-foot long fishing pier and pier house will be christened and wide open to the public.Be sure to arrive early, however, as the event features a unique jump start with the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team who will soar to a landing on the beach beginning at 10:45 a.m.
Following an hour-long dedication ceremony, the new state-owned and operated facility will open its doors for free fishing for everyone for the rest of the day and night.
No tickets are required for the event, but parking will be at a premium so look for satellite parking with shuttle service at the Town of Nags Head and the grassy field south of the Dunes Restaurant.
Get ready for lots of family fun and solid conservation education in a perfect outdoor classroom setting—on the beach and over the waves! Upon reopening in May 2011, Jennette’s Pier will offer a wide variety of classes, camps, sleepovers, and get-wet adventures in keeping with the Aquariums’ mission to inspire appreciation and conservation of North Carolina’s aquatic environments.
A full schedule of activities is currently being planned for the summer of 2011, including school and scout programs, invertebrate labs, plankton studies, science camps, marine mammal studies, sea turtle nighttreks, fishing workshops, surfing lessons, and many others. Some programs and activities will be free, whileothers will require pre-registration and fees. Parents, teachers, and group leaders: Be sure to check backon this page for updates as the calendar of events is constructed.
For more information visit http://www.jennettespier.net/programs
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