NC State University's departments of Animal Science, Poultry Science and Food, Bioprocessing & Nutrition Sciences in the College of Agriculture, and Life Sciences offer Farm Animal Days, a FREE program for kids and families. The event, hosted by the Lake Wheeler Road Field Library, takes place at NC State University Beef Educational Unit, 4505 Md Pines Road, Raleigh (2 miles south of … [Read more...] about Farm Animal Days with NC State Extension
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Spring Chicken Day at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge
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 working to build a sanctuary that will care for rescued chickens, turkeys, ducks, sheep, goats, pigs and cows who come from lives of abuse, neglect and abandonment. These animals will find peace and protection on 16 acres of pasture … [Read more...] about Spring Chicken Day at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge
Got to be NC Festival May 17-19
Got to be NC Festival will offer "three great days of down-home celebration North Carolina-style" May 17th, 2019, through May 19th. Festival Gate Hours Friday: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. It takes place at North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. There is no general public parking inside the gates on the … [Read more...] about Got to be NC Festival May 17-19
Koi Fish Show
ZNA Carolina is dedicated to the appreciation of and education about koi fish. You'll have the opportunity to learn about koi at the first ZNA Carolina Koi Show the weekend of April 26-28, 2019. It'll take place outdoors, at the Raleigh Elks Lodge #735, 5538 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh. Friday April 26th 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday April 27th 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday April 28th 10 a.m. to 1 … [Read more...] about Koi Fish Show
Easter Potluck and Recipe Swap at Barley Labs
Barley Labs is a dog-focused taproom, bottle and gift shop at 4015 University Drive, Durham. It has 16 beers on draft, bottled beer and growler fills to go, and a small selection of wine and cider. For the dogs, Barley Labs features all natural beer-grain dog treats made with recycled spent grain from Fullsteam Brewery. There are dog toys and beds for your dog to enjoy, as well as gifts for … [Read more...] about Easter Potluck and Recipe Swap at Barley Labs
Free: Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
The 25th Annual Reptile and Amphibian Day will take place at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's free to attend and perfect for all ages. The theme this year is toads! Here's what's going on: Presentations in the Daily Planet Theater throughout the day Presentations on the World Stage … [Read more...] about Free: Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
High Riders 4-H Horse Club Christmas Open House in Clayton: free horseback rides
The High Riders 4-H Horse Club is holding a free Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 8th, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 12490 Buffalo Road, Clayton. Enjoy: Free horseback rides (riders: max 250 pounds) Meet a miniature horse Crafts for kids Refreshments Information on 4-H If it rains, the event will be canceled. Call 919-523-2287 with any … [Read more...] about High Riders 4-H Horse Club Christmas Open House in Clayton: free horseback rides
Cary Dog Days
Cary Dog Days takes place Saturday, October 6th, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Road, Cary. It's free to attend. This is a fun day for families and their dogs. Here's what's going on: Skyhoundz Canine Frisbee Competition Local dog rescue groups Adoptable dogs Dog wash by Cary Teen Council Cary Animal Control and local veterinarians … [Read more...] about Cary Dog Days
Your guide to goats in the Triangle: where to meet them, do yoga with them, go on a hayride with them and more
Some of us can't get enough of goats. The good news for us is that there are many opportunities to spend time with goats in the Triangle. You probably know that you can do yoga with goats, but did you know that you can go on a hayride with a goat, listen to a concert with a goat or watch a movie with goats? Here are some places in the Triangle to get your goat fix. Visit the farms' websites and … [Read more...] about Your guide to goats in the Triangle: where to meet them, do yoga with them, go on a hayride with them and more
