The Smithfield River Rat Regatta on the Neuse is scheduled for Saturday, August 13th, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is your chance to test your boat-making skills in a race on the Neuse River! Spots are limited, so sign up now. Rain date is August 27th, 2022. Registration deadline is August 11th, 2022. The race is from the Boat Ramp, at 295 Front Street Smithfield, and ends at the Hwy 70 … [Read more...] about Smithfield River Rat Regatta on the Neuse Aug 13 — race homemade cardboard boats
Outdoors
Huck’s Sunflower Fest at Huckleberry Trail Farm in Siler City features a sunflower labyrinth to walk through
Huckleberry Trail Farm, at 143 Pleasant Hill Church Road, Siler City, planted over 30,000 square feet of sunflowers and carved a labyrinth to meander through. The plants are the perfect height for kids, so photos with your kids will be great! Huckleberry Trail Farms is holding Huck's Sunflower Fest: Saturday, August 13th: 1 to 5 p.m.Sunday, August 14th: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission … [Read more...] about Huck’s Sunflower Fest at Huckleberry Trail Farm in Siler City features a sunflower labyrinth to walk through
Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
Have you wondered how to get started with stargazing in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle? You'll have a great start with this guide written by Xiao-Ming Porter, an undergraduate student employee at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center at UNC Chapel Hill. Learn where to go for skywatching or stargazing, what to look for in the sky, tools that will help you identify what you're seeing, … [Read more...] about Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
Full Moon Fever Bike Ride on American Tobacco Trail August 13
Experience the American Tobacco Trail at night with the Full Moon Fever Bike Ride, with Durham Parks and Recreation. The ride takes place Saturday, August 13th, 2022. There's no cost to participate, and you don't need to register. Depending on how far you want to ride, choose one of these two start locations and times. 7:30 p.m. - First Ride Start Time The first … [Read more...] about Full Moon Fever Bike Ride on American Tobacco Trail August 13
Hands-on history: make button photos at West Point on the Eno (and more)
West Point on the Eno, at 5101 N. Roxboro Street, Durham, is a 404-acre natural and historic park located along a 2-mile stretch of the Eno River River, 6 miles north of downtown Durham. Scroll down for a list of upcoming events at West Point on the Eno. West Point on the Eno features: BoatingGreenway/trail accessGrillPicnic shelterPicnic tableRecreation centerRestroomsWater … [Read more...] about Hands-on history: make button photos at West Point on the Eno (and more)
First Fridays Under the Stars — skywatching at nature preserves with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy
The first Friday of the month, Raleigh Astronomy Club is hosting a sky viewing session at Triangle Land Conservancy nature preserves. These events will be taking place all summer long, so keep checking back for the schedule. Coming up: First Friday Under the Stars at Three Bears AcresFriday, August 5th, 20228:30 to 11 p.m.Three Bears Acres600 Beaver Dam Road, CreedmoorRegistration is … [Read more...] about First Fridays Under the Stars — skywatching at nature preserves with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy
Fourth Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 20
Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, is hosting its fourth annual Mud Day on Saturday, August 20th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a free event that is intended to demonstrate the importance of wetlands, as well as the importance of kids having fun outside. The event will include: Live animalsMud kitchenGiant obstacle course ending in a mud pitFort … [Read more...] about Fourth Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 20
Free nature programs at NC State Parks
North Carolina State Parks offer hiking, boating, fishing, camping, paddling, picnicking and much more. We're lucky in the Triangle that there are so many close by. Many also offer free guided hikes and nature programs. We've put together a photo guide to hiking 12 North Carolina State Parks, as well as a guide to some amazing North Carolina waterfalls. Read on for a list of North Carolina … [Read more...] about Free nature programs at NC State Parks
Moth Night — an Eco Kids Event with South Wake Conservationists
South Wake Conservationists are offering a special event in their Eco Kids series, for kids of all ages. Moth Night will take place on Saturday, July 23rd, 2022, from 9 to 10 p.m., at the Bass Lake Park picnic shelter, 900 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs, NC. It's free, but please register. Kids and families are invited to join South Wake Conservationists for a fun nighttime adventure … [Read more...] about Moth Night — an Eco Kids Event with South Wake Conservationists
Fairy walk and picnic with Triangle Land Conservancy
Triangle Land Conservancy, an organization that works to safeguard clean water and natural habitats, leads groups in guided hikes and outdoor programs in nature preserves in the Triangle. Read on for a list of some of the organization's upcoming events. They are free, but do require registration. First Fridays Under the Stars with TLCFriday, July 1st, 20228:30 to 11 p.m.Three Bears … [Read more...] about Fairy walk and picnic with Triangle Land Conservancy
