The Great Trails State Coalition has announced the launch of the 2023 North Carolina Year of the Trail campaign, which will celebrate and draw attention to North Carolina’s vast network of trails, greenways, and blueways. North Carolina Year of the Trail is the largest statewide celebration of trails and outdoor recreation in state history, and it aims to firmly establish North Carolina as … [Read more...] about First Day Outdoors — Guided Hikes on January 1
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Free Winter Solstice Celebration at Piedmont Wildlife Center Dec 21
Piedmont Wildlife Center, at Leigh Farm Park. 364 Leigh Farm Road, Durham, connects people and nature through outdoor camps, school programs and more. They care for a number of animal ambassadors, including snakes, owls, turtles, hawks, rabbits, and more. Winter Solstice Celebration Piedmont Wildlife Center is presenting a Winter Solstice Celebration on Wednesday, December 21st, 2022, … [Read more...] about Free Winter Solstice Celebration at Piedmont Wildlife Center Dec 21
Three Geminid Meteor Shower Watch Events
This week is prime time for the Geminid meteor shower. It will peak early in the morning on December 14th, 2022. Under ideal conditions -- a clear, dark sky -- you can expect to see 120 Geminid meteors per hour. We will have a Waning Gibbous moon, which is just short of full, so we won't have a dark sky. But if you can find a spot away from city lights and you're patient, you can expect to … [Read more...] about Three Geminid Meteor Shower Watch Events
Skywatching with Morehead Planetarium + Science Center at Little River Regional Park Dec 13
UPDATE: The November 11th skywatching event has been canceled due to weather. Morehead Planetarium + Science Center frequently facilitates skywatching sessions, during which guests can look through telescopes at the night sky and learn about what they're seeing. Sometimes Morehead Planetarium is joined by other groups, who also help with the event. In general these are free events. Upcoming … [Read more...] about Skywatching with Morehead Planetarium + Science Center at Little River Regional Park Dec 13
Free Fall Foliage Tours in Wake Forest
Explore the vibrant colors of the leaves at Joyner Park in Wake Forest on guided walking tours on November 9th and 12th, 2022. Urban Forestry coordinator Luke Devores is leading Fall Foliage Tours on: Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, at 10 a.m.Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, at 2 p.m.Saturday, November 12th, 2022, at 12 p.m.Saturday, November 12th, 2022, at 2 p.m. There's no cost for the … [Read more...] about Free Fall Foliage Tours in Wake Forest
Move-A-Bull City — celebration of sustainable transportation at Golden Belt
Join Bike Durham for Move-A-Bull City at Golden Belt, 800 Taylor Street, Durham, on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Move-A-Bull City is a celebration of sustainable transportation. It's free and everyone is invited. The celebration includes: 10-mile "Bike the Bull Ride" (Golden Belt lot on Franklin and Belt Streets, leaving at 11 a.m.)5-mile "Family Fun Ride" (Golden … [Read more...] about Move-A-Bull City — celebration of sustainable transportation at Golden Belt
Rock the Block Downtown Concert Series in Zebulon
The Town of Zebulon is presenting Rock the Block Downtown Concert Series once a month from August to October, 2022. These free concerts will take place on select Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. on West Horton Street in Zebulon. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the music. There will be food trucks and beer vendors on site. Rock the Block Schedule Friday, August 12th, 2022: Spare … [Read more...] about Rock the Block Downtown Concert Series in Zebulon
“Pay what you can” Raleigh and Durham walking tours every weekend with Tobacco Road Tours, plus ghost tours
Tobacco Road Tours is offering free walking tours in Raleigh and Durham every weekend, through mid-November. These tours are 90 minutes long. Registration is required. Although they are free, tips are accepted and appreciated. $15 or $20 per adult is a typical tip. They also offer reasonably priced ghost tours. Scroll down to see the information on all the tours. If you have questions … [Read more...] about “Pay what you can” Raleigh and Durham walking tours every weekend with Tobacco Road Tours, plus ghost tours
Smithfield River Rat Regatta on the Neuse postponed until August 27
UPDATE: The River Rat Regatta has been postponed to August 27th due to rain and high water conditions on the Neuse River. The change was announced on the Town of Smithfield's Facebook page. 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 … [Read more...] about Smithfield River Rat Regatta on the Neuse postponed until August 27
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
