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A nature park in Kinston celebrated its 30th anniversary last week, and Sound Rivers was there to celebrate with them.

Volunteer Coordinator Emily Fritz and water-quality intern Hannah Gurganus were on hand at the anniversary celebration last Saturday.

“It was really great,” Emily said. “They reached out to us to join the celebration, and we had a table set up with our interactive litter board and Swim Guide samples that kids could look at under the blacklight.”

Emily said folks of all ages turned out for the event that hosted a kids’ fishing day in the morning, then music, food and exhibits in the afternoon.

“It really is an amazing space to have in Kinston,” Emily said.

Located on the banks of the Neuse River, Neuseway Nature Park features a 55-acre campground, community fishing piers, a nature center with wildlife and aquatic exhibits featuring live animals, a children’s Health & Science Museum, a 52-seat planetarium and a replica of a coal-mining train that takes passengers on rides.

“The Neuseway Nature Park is so cool, in general,” Emily said. “And you can see up close what animals are living in the area.”

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