Tapestry Tours are free walking tours of Durham. The next one takes place Friday, May 24th, 2019, at 5 p.m. Meet at the Bull in CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, across from Unscripted Durham Hotel. The tours last about an hour and feature poetic presentations about the many "threads" of Durham's diversity. This tour is part of the Durham 150 celebration. They're presented by … [Read more...] about Free Tapestry Tour of Durham
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Upcoming tours and talks at NC Botanical Gardens
North Carolina Botanical Garden, at 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, is free to visit. (Although memberships are available and have many benefits.) The gardens host many events, both for adults and kids. Some of the events have an admission charge and some are free to attend. You can see all of the events here. There's a free garden tour the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. The tours … [Read more...] about Upcoming tours and talks at NC Botanical Gardens
Free walking (and bike) tours in Durham
The 2nd, 3rd and 4th Saturday of every month from April to November, Preservation Durham offers a free history walking tour. They leave at 10 a.m. from Durham Farmer's Market, 501 Foster Street. On the 1st Saturday of the month, the tour is "Murals by Bike." Walking and biking tours may be canceled on short notice due to extreme heat or inclement weather. Walking Tours will be shortened to … [Read more...] about Free walking (and bike) tours in Durham
Philosophy Cafe at Mithai Indian Cafe in Cary June 17
Mithai Indian Cafe, 744-F East Chatham Street, Cary, is hosting a free event: Sharing Philosophy--Philosophy Café takes place Monday, June 17th, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Here is the information from the Facebook event: Sharing Philosophy is about creating opportunities for people to learn and to share ideas on what makes a 'good life'. These opportunities include not only Western … [Read more...] about Philosophy Cafe at Mithai Indian Cafe in Cary June 17
Pollinator Festival and other free events at Lake Crabtree County Park
Lake Crabtree County Park, at 1400 Aviation Parkway in Morrisville, is Wake County's first established county park. Its 215-acre site is adjacent to a 520-acre flood control lake. It contains more than 16 miles of trails. Other activities include group and individual picnicking, catch-and-release fishing, boating, and nature study. It also includes the remains of a 19th-century tenant farm. You … [Read more...] about Pollinator Festival and other free events at Lake Crabtree County Park
Wake Audubon Monthly Program
Wake Audubon holds a free monthly program, open to the public, the second Tuesday of the month, except for August, at 7:30 p.m., at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Nature Research Center, 121 W. Jones Street, Raleigh. Read on to learn about the monthly program, as well as more free events with Wake Audubon. Free parking is available one block past the Museum on Jones St. All … [Read more...] about Wake Audubon Monthly Program
Upcoming Workshops at the MakerLab with Durham County Library
The MakerLab is a place created by Durham County Library where community members can try out technologies like 3D printing, Cubelets, BeeBots, watercolor bot and much more, for free. The MakerLab is located at Northgate Mall, 1058 W Club Blvd, Durham, inside entrance 2. It's open whenever a program is scheduled. There's no charge to use the equipment, and there will be staff on hand to help … [Read more...] about Upcoming Workshops at the MakerLab with Durham County Library
Astronomy on Tap: Compact Talks on Compact Objects
Astronomy on Tap is a series of short, accessible talks about astronomy, over beer. Astronomy on Tap's Triangle chapter holds its talks at Fullsteam Brewery, 726 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham. You might want to also follow Astronomy on Tap Triangle on Facebook and Twitter so that you'll know about future events. All ages are welcome. Astronomy on Tap Triangle: Compact Talks on Compact … [Read more...] about Astronomy on Tap: Compact Talks on Compact Objects
Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery
Plant Delights Nursery, at 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, is holding its 2019 Winter Open Nursery and Garden Days Fridays through Sundays, February 22nd through March 3rd. Explore the 10-acre botanical gardens and take advantage of free lectures. Join the Facebook event for updated information. Spring 2019 Friday, May 3rd: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4th: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, … [Read more...] about Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery
Free Science Outreach Event at Hub Farm in Durham for Middle & High School Girls (registration required)
Young Women in Bio RTP is hosting a FREE science outreach event at the Durham Public Schools Hub Farm, 117 Milton Road, Durham, on Monday, May 6th, 2019, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. This event is for middle school and high school girls. The Durham Public Schools Hub Farm is a 30 acre farm, forest, and aquatic educational center in Durham. At this event, girls can learn about careers in … [Read more...] about Free Science Outreach Event at Hub Farm in Durham for Middle & High School Girls (registration required)
