Blue Jay Pointers

While it doesn't always feel like it fall is slowly creeping in with shorter hours we go to 7 p.m. closing on Oct 19 and then Daylights Savings will be coming around on Nov 1 putting us down to 6 p.m.

Deer gun hunting season starts October 17. NO hunting is allowed withing Blue Jay Park boundaries.

We are surrounded by a lot of game lands so it's not unusual to hear occasional gun shots, especially as it can echo around the lake area.

If you do choose to go outside of county park land this fall please make sure to wear high-vis jackets, hats or other safety equipment. Learn when and where hunting is allowed to keep yourself safe.

More information can be found at the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.

Playground shades have now been installed, check out the new colors around the area.

We're anticipating the Education Center reopening sometime in October.

Shelter near the playground is well under way and making progress.

Cistern for the nature playground has been added at the playground restrooms.

Serious Skills for Adults: Fall Birding

Saturday, October 10, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

As a former landfill, Green Hills County Park is a unique spot to observe birds. Search the grassy hill for Eastern Meadowlarks and American Kestrels while you observe vultures and Red-tailed Hawks soaring overhead. Borrow or bring your own binoculars to scope out nature from a distance. All experience levels welcome! For ages 16yrs. & up.

This FREE workshop will count for Criteria II or III or Continuing Education credit for the NCEE Certification program.

This program will involve hiking about 1.5 miles total up and downhill on gravel terrain. There will also be extended periods of standing.

You'll find Blue Jay staff at a couple libraries in October.

Wake Forest Library

Monday, October 19 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

We'll be doing some general tabling so come by and say hi! We'll be happy to answer any park or nature questions you have.

Green Road Library

Will It Kill Me?

Monday, October 26 from 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Are there alligators in Falls Lake? Could you find a Brown Recluse spider in Raleigh? Living in NC means sharing your home state with lots of interesting species, and most of them harmless to humans. Feel more at ease in the outdoors by learning to identify the more dramatic species of animals and plants that live in our area.

16yrs & up. Space is limited. Registration requested.

In 2018, voters passed a $120 million Parks, Greenways Recreation and Open Space bond. Renovations and improvements slated for Blue Jay Point focus on modernizing key amenities across the site to significantly enhance accessibility, functionality and the overall visitor experience.

Anticipated projects in October

• Playground and restrooms are open!
• T-ball field, its parking lot and natural play area are closed.
• The center is currently closed and the restrooms remain available via the side entry door.
• Pond/garden area is closed.

If you have questions about use of certain areas please reach out at bluejaypoint@wake.gov or (919) 870-4330

To see renderings and keep updated check out the Bond Improvement webpage.