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WAKE, NC · SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 · PARKS & REC

Leader Orientation Workshop September 2026

Want to know all about staying in the Overnight Lodge at Blue Jay Point County Park?

FreeparkseducationRegistration required

Books, a notebook, and a desk lamp, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — Blue Jay Point County Park

About the event

Want to know all about staying in the Overnight Lodge at Blue Jay Point County Park? Complete information will be provided at the Leader Orientation Workshop or LOW, which is conducted by Blue Jay staff once a month for those coming to stay in the Lodge. At least one representative from each group staying in the Lodge MUST attend a LOW at least two months prior to that group's reservation date.

LOWs are also appropriate for individuals interested in knowing if a Lodge stay would be beneficial for their group, even before making a Lodge reservation. You must be present for the entire workshop to be certified to stay in the Lodge. To read more about the Lodge and its Environmental Education mission, check out this info.

Schedule: Sep 5, 2026 Saturday from 9am to Noon

Duration: 3 hours

Ages: 21 yrs +,

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