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 Sketching with Goats at Tour & Explore at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge Oct. 5 & 6
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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 2 p.m. The cows love visitors! If you'd like to feed the cows, you can bring bananas, carrots, cucumber and celery. While you're there, you can enjoy a picnic from … [Read more...] about Pet-a-Cow at Brajboro Cow Sanctuary in Chapel Hill — visit every Saturday
Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Oct. 4
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 Oct. 4
National Alpaca Farm Weekend celebration at Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm Sept 28-29
Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm, at 7084 US Highway 64 W, Pittsboro, will be celebrating National Alpaca Farm Day on Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advance tickets are $7 per person, and tickets at bought at the farm are $9 per person. Kids under age 3 are admitted for free. At the Event The farm is working on becoming fully ADA compliant, … [Read more...] about National Alpaca Farm Weekend celebration at Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm Sept 28-29
Harvest Festival at Sunrise Community Farm Center
Sunrise Community Farm Center, 6407 Millhouse Road, Chapel Hill, NC, has several upcoming events. Read on to learn what's going on. Harvest Festival On October 26, 2024, from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunrise Community Farm Center is hosting a Harvest Festival. Celebrate the changing of seasons! Ignite warmth, abundance and friendships while carving pumpkins, riding hay rides, exploring the hay maze, … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival at Sunrise Community Farm Center
Oktoberfest at Old Mill Farm Oct 5
Old Mill Farm, at 8913 NC Highway 751 South, Durham, is hosting an Oktoberfest party on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 12 to 8 p.m. The festival will feature: General admission starts at $10 for everyone age 3 and older. Purchase tickets here. Premium Admission is $25 per person and includes parking & admission, plus two drinks & a hot pretzel. Group Admission is $30 and … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at Old Mill Farm Oct 5
Big Discounts on Lots of Smart Bird Feeders with Cameras
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
North Carolina Zoo Offering Special Discount Admission for Randolph County Residents Aug 5-30
The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is offering a special discount for Randolph County residents, in celebration of the zoo's 50th anniversary. This discount is meant to show appreciation for residents of Randolph County, who advocated tirelessly in the 1970s for the state zoo to be built in the heart of North Carolina. From August 5 to 30, 2024, residents who show a valid … [Read more...] about North Carolina Zoo Offering Special Discount Admission for Randolph County Residents Aug 5-30
Moth Madness, with New Hope Bird Alliance
Learn about moths at Moth Madness, on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 8 to 11 p.m., at Pritchard Park, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This event is free, but pre-registration is required. At this outdoor event, David George, science educator and co-author of the Moths of North Carolina website, will lead a nighttime celebrations of moths. The event features games, … [Read more...] about Moth Madness, with New Hope Bird Alliance
Canceled: Patriotic Pet Parade at The Raleigh Market June 29
UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to the extreme heat. The Raleigh Market, at 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, is hosting a Patriotic Pet Parade on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 11 a.m. It's free to enter, and prizes will be awarded, including a $100 grand prize. Advance registration is required. Dress your pet (and yourself) in patriotic gear and compete for: The Raleigh Market is … [Read more...] about Canceled: Patriotic Pet Parade at The Raleigh Market June 29