This year marks the 51st anniversary of Earth Day. Slowly, in-person events are coming back, in safe ways, and we will add them here as they're announced. But please also read on for some ways to celebrate Earth Day in other ways. Celebrate Earth Day Durham Earth Day Celebration Durham Parks and Recreation's Earth Day Celebration will be a drive-in event this year. It will take … [Read more...] about Earth Day 2021 — how to celebrate in the Triangle
30+ farmers markets in the Triangle, including their schedules
Listing of farmers markets in the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Chatham County, Cary, and more. See one we can add? Fill us in! Because of our current situation, some of the markets' hours have changed, and some openings were delayed. For every market that we've listed, we've indicated if it's currently open, and, if not, when it will be. If we couldn't find any … [Read more...] about 30+ farmers markets in the Triangle, including their schedules
Drive-in and outdoor movies in the Triangle — a day by day list (more just added)
Outdoor movies and pop-up drive-in movies are continuing well into the fall in Raleigh, Durham Chapel Hill, and beyond. Drive-in movies, in particular, are experiencing a resurgence. Permanent drive-in theaters, like Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre in Henderson, have exploded in popularity, and we're starting to see pop-up drive-in movie theaters throughout the region, including at farms, … [Read more...] about Drive-in and outdoor movies in the Triangle — a day by day list (more just added)
15 best hikes in the Triangle
It's free, it's healthy, it's a natural antidepressant -- what's not to like about hiking? The Triangle area has networks of trails in easy reach, for all levels of ability. Several local trails are part of the larger Mountains-to-Sea network. Here are some favorites: Cary hikes Hemlock Bluffs Four trails, all around a mile long. Hemlock Bluffs houses a rare stand of Piedmont … [Read more...] about 15 best hikes in the Triangle
Free Comic Book Day becomes Free Comic Book Summer
Free Comic Book Day, which normally occurs the first Saturday in May, has been reworked for 2020. It's now Free Comic Book Summer, and runs through September 9th, 2020. Instead of one day where you could get free comic books from local comic book stores, there will be many opportunities. This is a way to avoid the crowding that takes place on Free Comic Book Day. From the press … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day becomes Free Comic Book Summer
So you’ve been invited to a Zoom (or Google Hangouts) meeting. Here’s a quick start guide
So, you've been invited to a Zoom meeting. Now what? As many people are working from home, video calls have become the norm. If this is the first time you've had to attend a video meeting, it can seem overwhelming, but don't worry. It's actually very easy to join in. We're going to offer how-to guide for Zoom and for Google Hangouts. These are just quick start guides. You can find much more … [Read more...] about So you’ve been invited to a Zoom (or Google Hangouts) meeting. Here’s a quick start guide
Fun Triangle hikes with kids
While collecting our 15 Best Hikes in the Triangle, we noticed several that seemed perfect for families, with a mix of easy hikes, lively scenery, picnicking and playgrounds. That Makes Sense Interpretive Trail, Horton Grove Nature Preserve, Durham. Print out a scavenger hunt list from the website and fill it in as you follow the signs explaining how all animals, including people, use their … [Read more...] about Fun Triangle hikes with kids
