Tractor Supply holds a Farmers' Market and Flock Swap monthly at two locations: The 2nd Sunday of the month at Garner Tractor Supply4255 NC Hwy 42 W, Garner, NC11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 3rd Saturday of the month at Selma Tractor Supply1401 S Pollock Street, Selma, NC10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can find the Facebook events for the upcoming markets at Garner & Selma Flock Swaps + Farmers Markets … [Read more...] about Farmers’ Market and Flock Swap at Selma Tractor Supply
Animals
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)
Storytime with Animals (and a pony ride!) at Sunrise Community Farm Center Jan. 16
Sunrise Community Farm Center, 6407 Millhouse Road, Chapel Hill, NC, has several upcoming events. Read on to learn what's going on. Storytime with Animals On Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sunrise CFS is offering Storytime with Animals, a special event for children aged 5 and under. It includes read-aloud children's story sessions, live animal interactions, and fun … [Read more...] about Storytime with Animals (and a pony ride!) at Sunrise Community Farm Center Jan. 16
Groundhog Day at White Deer Park in Garner — watch North Carolina’s weather-predicting groundhog
Snerd, at White Deer Park in Garner, is North Carolina's only official Groundhog Day groundhog. The pressure's on, Snerd! On Sunday, February 2, 2025, White Deer Park, 2400 Aversboro Road, Garner, North Carolina, is hosting a Groundhog Day celebration from 1 to 3:15 p.m. The highlight will be when Snerd makes her prediction at 3 p.m. If she sees her shadow, then lore has it that there … [Read more...] about Groundhog Day at White Deer Park in Garner — watch North Carolina’s weather-predicting groundhog
Big Discounts on Lots of Smart Bird Feeders with Cameras
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Smart Bird Feeders with Cameras are all the rage with budding birders, and for good reason. They not only feed the birds, but take high resolution pictures and videos, and use AI to identify the birds. Then, using the bird feeder's app, you can see all the bird feeder action from your phone. You can download the pictures and videos, and even share them with birders from around the world, if … [Read more...] about Big Discounts on Lots of Smart Bird Feeders with Cameras
Inaugural EagleFest at Jordan Lake Jan 25
Jordan Lake, at 2060 Jordan Dam Road, Moncure, North Carolina, is holding its very first EagleFest on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a schedule change from the original date of January 11. This is a free event. Jordan Lake is home to at least 25 nesting pairs of bald eagles. In the winter, dozens of migratory eagles congregate below the dam- an amazing sight to … [Read more...] about Inaugural EagleFest at Jordan Lake Jan 25
Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Dec. 7
RambleRill Farm, at 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, is hosting a monthly event, Saturday Slowdown, at RambleRill Farm. Several farms join RambleRill Farm to sell their products, as well as local artisans. It takes place the first Saturday of the month, from April to December 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow RambleRill Farm on Facebook for updates about each month's event. The … [Read more...] about Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Dec. 7
Fall Vegan Potluck at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge Nov. 9
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 Fall Vegan Potluck at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge Nov. 9
Owl-a-Ween Festival at American Wildlife Refuge in Clayton (free family event)
American Wildlife Refuge is hosting Owl-a-Ween on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 1 to 5 p.m. It will take place at their location at 1000 McLemore Road, Clayton, NC. Admission is free. The festival will take place in Hooville, a children's play area. Enjoy a raffle, prizes for costumes, hay rides and candy. … [Read more...] about Owl-a-Ween Festival at American Wildlife Refuge in Clayton (free family event)
Costume parties, parades and contests for dogs this Halloween in the Triangle
Looking for somewhere to show off your pet’s Halloween costume? Do you think you have a dog that’s cuter than the pirate dog in the picture, or the one in the squirrel costume below? (Hard to imagine, but anything’s possible, I guess.) Bring your pup to one of these canine costume parties in the Triangle. These events are for 2024. Make sure to click on the links for all the details. Also, … [Read more...] about Costume parties, parades and contests for dogs this Halloween in the Triangle
