Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, at 7236 NC Highway 87 N, in Pittsboro, is a non-profit organization that works to protect animals from factory farms. The Refuge is a sanctuary that cares for rescued chickens, turkeys, ducks, sheep, goats, pigs and cows who come from lives of abuse, neglect and abandonment. These animals find peace and protection on 16 acres of pasture and woods, where they will … [Read more...] about Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge Tour and Explore
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Storytime with the Animals at Sunrise Community Farm Center, and more
Sunrise Community Farm Center, 6407 Millhouse Road, Chapel Hill, NC, has several upcoming events. Read on to learn what's going on. Swingin' Spring Barn Dance with Too Much Fun Swingin' Spring Barn DanceFriday, April 11, 20256 to 9:30 p.m.Free Enjoy energetic live music by Too Much Fun, with an opening set by Tim Stambaugh. These talented local musicians will fill the farm with music, … [Read more...] about Storytime with the Animals at Sunrise Community Farm Center, and more
Birdwatching Series at Durham Parks
Durham Outdoor Recreation and Education staff and a member of New Hope Bird Alliance will lead a bird outing and birdwatch at a city park every Friday, for five weeks, from April 25 to May 23, 2025, from 8 to 10 a.m. Each bird outing will take place at a different city park every week. The birdwatching series is open to all levels of birdwatching experience. Participants are encouraged to … [Read more...] about Birdwatching Series at Durham Parks
Firefly Farm Open Farm Day on April 5 (plus info on U-pick flower season)
Firefly Farm, at 4911 Hunt Road in Hillsborough, offers visitors a chance to pick their own flowers and create bouquets. When you visit you may also purchase seasonal produce, meet the farm's animals, take a shady walk around a pond, enjoy a picnic, and more. Open Farm Day Firefly Farm's Open Farm Day is Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This free event is open to everyone who … [Read more...] about Firefly Farm Open Farm Day on April 5 (plus info on U-pick flower season)
Free: NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Open House March 8
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine opens its doors to the public for a free open house Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a very popular annual event. It takes place at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Dr., Raleigh, North Carolina. Wear closed-toe shoes. Children must be accompanied by adults. No pets allowed. At this event you learn … [Read more...] about Free: NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Open House March 8
Mardi Gras at Old Mill Farm
Old Mill Farm, at 8913 NC Highway 751 South, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Mardi Gras celebration on Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. The event will feature live New Orleans style jazz, Cajun cuisine, King Cake, and, of course, goats to meet! Tickets are $10 per person for anyone aged 3 and up. Or buy a family four pack for $30. The Blue Notes Jazz Band will be playing live … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras at Old Mill Farm
Sensory-Friendly Reptile Adventures at Bierman Autism Center in Cary
Bierman Autism Centers, at 15501 Weston Parkway, Ste #150, Cary, NC, is presenting a free sensory friendly scaly adventure on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come and explore the world of reptiles. Event highlights: This is a free event. Please RSVP. Space is limited. … [Read more...] about Sensory-Friendly Reptile Adventures at Bierman Autism Center in Cary
Pet-a-Cow at Brajboro Cow Sanctuary in Chapel Hill — visit every Saturday (weather permitting)
Brajboro Cow Sanctuary, at 6903 Gold Mine Loop Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a not-for-profit organization that has a mission of caring for cows for life. Every Saturday, the sanctuary is open for visitors from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Make sure to check the website before visiting, to make sure that the sanctuary is open. If the temperature is under 45 degree F at 10 a.m., it will not be … [Read more...] about Pet-a-Cow at Brajboro Cow Sanctuary in Chapel Hill — visit every Saturday (weather permitting)
TICA Time Cat Show Feb 15-16
Cat lovers won't want to miss the TICA Time Cat Show on February 15 and 16, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Holshouser Building on the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission: Bring a cat food donation for a $1 discount. There will be vendors with lots of kitty toys and other items, and there will also be cats from local shelters available for … [Read more...] about TICA Time Cat Show Feb 15-16
“Feathered Tails & Trails” Birdwatching Event at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
New Hope Bird Alliance is leading a morning of birdwatching and discovery at the AAA Four Diamond Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, 3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This is a free event, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Learn about the birds that thrive in Durham! Start out with complimentary coffee … [Read more...] about “Feathered Tails & Trails” Birdwatching Event at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club