Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 19th-century historic farmstead with a mission to interpret North Carolina's agricultural heritage and rural history via educational programs, special events and exhibits. The park includes plenty of historical structures and natural features to explore, including a farm history center, a livestock barn, a cotton gin house, a plank … [Read more...] about Fishing Fun Day (and more) at Historic Oak View County Park
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Free events at Townsend Bertram & Company: yoga, hikes, film, more
Townsend Bertram & Company is an outdoor provision company at 200 N. Greensboro Street, Carrboro. You can do a lot more there besides shopping for hiking boots and backpacks. They also host yoga classes, hikes, films, and more. Here's some of what's coming up: Adventure Friday: Extraordinary Ventures (film) Friday, February 15th, 2019 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free Townsend Bertram … [Read more...] about Free events at Townsend Bertram & Company: yoga, hikes, film, more
7th annual Carrboro Open Streets
Sunday, April 7th, 2019, the annual Carrboro Open Streets event will take place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The goal is to encourage community building through a variety of free activities. Weaver Street will be closed off to traffic during the event, which was started in 2013 by Carrboro Bicycle Coalition. Some of the activities that are typically held at Carrboro Open Streets: Dance Do … [Read more...] about 7th annual Carrboro Open Streets
Free Skywatching with Morehead Planetarium
Morehead Planetarium of UNC presents a FREE skywatching session every month (roughly), weather permitting, usually at Jordan Lake, but sometimes at other sites around the region. The time varies according to the season, but each session is scheduled for two hours. Most skywatching sessions are at Ebenezer Church Recreation Area, part of Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. This site has … [Read more...] about Free Skywatching with Morehead Planetarium
Family Fishing Fiesta at Jordan Lake State Park
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and Jordan Lake State Park present Family Fishing Fiesta on Sunday, April 7th, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jordan Lake State Park, White Oak Recreation Center, on White Oak Beach Road in Apex. Here's a map. This free event will give families a chance to enjoy bank fishing, plus a bunch of hands-on activities. You don't need a fishing license to … [Read more...] about Family Fishing Fiesta at Jordan Lake State Park
Wildlife Expo: Free family event
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day with a free family event, Wildlife Expo, on Saturday, September 22nd, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Durham County Wildlife Club, 3616 Hopson Road, Morrisville. The event will feature these activities and demos: Air Rifle Range Fishing Archery Range Hunting Dogs Demo Wildlife Health Hammock … [Read more...] about Wildlife Expo: Free family event
Fishing program, guided hikes, more, at Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, 625 Virginia Cates Road in Hillsborough, features trails leading to points of interest such as the summit overlook, fishing ponds, an old quarry and the peaceful Eno River. (Scroll down for some free events at Occoneechee.) Fishing is also good at Occoneechee. From the website: Wet your line in two pretty little fishing ponds or one of the best … [Read more...] about Fishing program, guided hikes, more, at Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
Free fishing on July 4th
July 4th, 2018 is Free Fishing Day in North Carolina. Everyone in North Carolina, including visitors, can fish in any public body of water without the need for a license. Other regulations, such as size limitations and lure restrictions, still apply. Use this fishing map to find public fishing spots. There are many public fishing areas in the Triangle. If you don't own fishing gear, you can … [Read more...] about Free fishing on July 4th
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
C.A.S.T.: Free weekly fishing program for kids at Jordan Lake
C.A.S.T. (Catch a Sure Thing) is a free program designed for kids with little or no fishing experience. Read on to see what's involved in the program, the schedule and how to sign up. Meet at the visitor center of Jordan Lake State Recreation area, 280 State Park Road, Apex. It's held every Saturday from June 2nd to October 27th, 2018, with some exceptions. It won't take place June 30th, July … [Read more...] about C.A.S.T.: Free weekly fishing program for kids at Jordan Lake
