NATURE
The Museum’s Contentnea Creek location features 380 acres of Bray Hollow Conservancy lands in southern Pitt County just waiting for you to explore. With a variety of ecosystems and wildlife, the adventure is real. A Time For Science offers many options when it comes to engaging with nature; from camping and kayaking, to field trips and public events. Come out and explore your Naturehood!
Nature Saturdays
Visit NCMNS Contentnea Creek on Saturdays from 10am-4pm for outdoor family adventures in nature. Learn to kayak, hike the trials, and play in nature.
Enjoy Contentnea Creek’s 1.5 miles of looped trails through woodlands, wetlands, and by our ponds.
Trail Hikes
Explore the flora and fauna in the woodlands, wetlands, and ponds at NCMNS Contentnea Creek. Keep a look out for the common wildlife like the great blue heron and white tail deer
Public Kayaking
Learn to kayak in one of our shallow ponds. It’s the perfect experience for beginners and kids. Kayaking is available each Saturday from April – July. Register at the Visitors Center.
Nature Play
Kids can have some good old fashion fun climbing on fallen down trees and hop from tree stump to tree stump all in the Nature Playscape.
Kayaking
NCMNS Contentnea Creek offers a variety of kayaking experiences throughout the year. During the summer the Saturday Adventure Pass is available for public kayaking all day long!
Located in Grifton adjacent to the Contentnea Creek, we have a variety of wetlands and waterways to explore. From easy paddles in a shallow pond for beginners to long excursions down the Contentnea Creek for more experienced paddlers.
All rentals include life jackets and paddles. Reservations for large groups are subject to availability, so it is never too early to register!
Register by calling 252-364-2862, or by stopping by the Greenville or Contentnea Creek locations.
Full Moon Paddle
Enjoy the beauty of the full moon with a night time paddle. Paddle in one of our charming ponds and roast marshmallows by the fire. Call to schedule your next adventure!
Public Kayaking
During the warmer months kayaking is available each Saturday in one of our shallow ponds. It’s the prefect experience for beginners and kids.
Explore Contentnea Creek
In the Fall and Spring adventure down the Big or Little Contentnea. Explore the waterways and see wildlife. Call to book this creek excursion!
Primitive Camping
Book a primitive campsite on the Little Contentnea Creek or near one of our many ponds.
These camp sites are great for fishing and being under the stars.
Start booking now!
Camping provides you and your family with a unique opportunity to reconnect and spend time together. Cooking over the fire, telling stories under the stars and hitting the trails together strengthens bonds and gives everyone a chance take part.
226 West 8th Street | Greenville, NC 27834 | 252.364.2862
The NC Museum of Natural Sciences is a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources