Dix Park is hosting Yappy Hour for dogs and their humans on Saturday, September 18th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free event will take place at the temporary dog park at Dix Park, at 801 Biggs Drive Raleigh. Enjoy food trucks, local beer vendors, and music. You'll have a chance to talk with park planners about the future location of the Dix Park Dog Park. Bring lawn chairs and … [Read more...] about Yappy Hour at Dix Park
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Hen Institute is at Raleigh City Farm for a month — plus storytimes and art
Hen Institute is a mobile chicken coop, inhabited by egg-laying chickens, that serves as a public art project, a classroom, and community space in Raleigh. Hen Institute invites artists and community members to use the space as a curatorial framework to create artistic, community-based and educational programs. It's sponsored by the City of Raleigh and the Raleigh Arts … [Read more...] about Hen Institute is at Raleigh City Farm for a month — plus storytimes and art
Bird walks with New Hope Audubon Society
The New Hope Audubon Society is an independent chapter of the National Audubon Society, serving Chatham, Durham, Orange and parts of surrounding counties in central North Carolina. Members live in Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, and surrounding rural areas. New Hope Audubon strives to protect birds, wildlife, and their local habitats through conservation, education, … [Read more...] about Bird walks with New Hope Audubon Society
Animal encounters: 18 places to find alpacas, goats, tigers and more in the Triangle
If there are animal lovers in your family, you're in luck, because there are several places in the Triangle where you can visit animals of all kinds. Alpacas? Check. Tigers? Check. Goats? Lots of them! Some of these attractions are working farms and ranches. Some are private zoos or aquariums. Some are rescue and rehabilitation facilities. You should read up a little bit on the venue before … [Read more...] about Animal encounters: 18 places to find alpacas, goats, tigers and more in the Triangle
Unleashed’s Spring Fling with doggie Easter Egg Hunt, music, vendors, more…
Unleashed's Annual Spring Fling is a fun, free event for families, including the canine family members. It takes place Sunday, April 11th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Specifically it's at Heritage Circle & Tobacco Pavilion, on the pond with the lighthouse. Parking is free too. The event is most accessible from Gate 9 on Trinity … [Read more...] about Unleashed’s Spring Fling with doggie Easter Egg Hunt, music, vendors, more…
Repticon comes to North Carolina State Fairgrounds this weekend
Did Dino Safari spark your interest in lizards and other reptiles? Or have you always had a soft spot for our slithering friends? If so, mark your calendar for Repticon, which is coming to the North Carolina State Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, March 20th, and Sunday, March 21st, 2021, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. You'll have a chance to see reptiles and exotic animals from around the … [Read more...] about Repticon comes to North Carolina State Fairgrounds this weekend
Name your price for any adoptable pet at Orange County Animal Services through April 30
Do you need a new friend? Orange County Animal Services is holding a spring adoption special. Through April 30th, 2021, name your price for all adoptable pets! If you're interested in a pet that's listed for adoption or available for foster, please call 919-942-7387, option 3. You don't have to be an Orange County resident to adopt an animal. Currently available for adoption are dogs, cats, … [Read more...] about Name your price for any adoptable pet at Orange County Animal Services through April 30
Free Adopt-a-Cow program for classrooms
DiscoverDairy is offering classrooms of all kinds an opportunity to "adopt a cow." The Adopt-a-Cow program is completely free for classrooms. Registration is through October 15th. Throughout the program you'll learn her name, when her birthday is, where she lives, and how the farmer takes care of her. You'll receive pictures of the cow, activity sheets for the students, a PowerPoint of … [Read more...] about Free Adopt-a-Cow program for classrooms
Juneteenth farm tours in Chatham County
Off Grid in Color is a sanctuary for health and wellness at 11 Daisy Scurlock Road, Moncure, in Chatham County. Its mission is to lead people to greater self-sufficiency through farm raised food, birth coaching and community outreach. Off Grid in Color is offering Juneteenth farm tours on Friday, June 19th, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. They are free, but you need to reserve your … [Read more...] about Juneteenth farm tours in Chatham County
Facebook Live events with Carolina Tiger Rescue
Carolina Tiger Rescue, in Pittsboro, has been providing a home for exotic animals in need since 1973. They also educate the public on how we can make a difference for wild cats in captivity and in the wild. They are going Facebook Live with several events where the public can learn more about tigers. These events will be on Carolina Tiger Rescue's Facebook page. It's free to … [Read more...] about Facebook Live events with Carolina Tiger Rescue
