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
Animals
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
Pet-a-Cow at Brajboro Cow Sanctuary in Chapel Hill — visit every Saturday
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 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cows love visitors! If you'd like to feed the cows, you can bring bananas, carrots, cucumber and celery. Make sure to check the website before visiting, to … [Read more...] about Pet-a-Cow at Brajboro Cow Sanctuary in Chapel Hill — visit every Saturday
“Final Fuzzy” event at Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm — visit the alpacas before their annual shearing
Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm, at 7084 US Highway 64 W, Pittsboro, is holding a special event, Final Fuzzy 2025, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At this event you will be able to see the 32 alpacas at their very fuzziest -- before their annual shearing! Admission is $7 if booked online and $9 at the gate. Kids under age 3 are admitted for free. At this fun event you … [Read more...] about “Final Fuzzy” event at Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm — visit the alpacas before their annual shearing
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)
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge Tour and Explore
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
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
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