North Carolina Wildlife Federation, along with Raleigh Parks and Rec, is presenting a tree planting and invasive plant removal activity on Thursday, February 10th, 2022, from 12 to 3 p.m. It will take place along the Walnut Creek Parkway and Rock Quarry Trail. Volunteers will help plant trees to restore canopy cover, and combat the spread of invasive plants, including Japanese privet, which … [Read more...] about Tree Planting and Invasive Plant Removal Event with North Carolina Wildlife Federation
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Bike Safety Fun Day with Durham Parks & Recreation
Durham Parks & Recreation is presenting a Bike Safety Fun Day on Saturday, November 6th, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., at W.D. Hill Recreation Center, Durham, NC. This is a free event but registration is required. Space is limited. This outdoors event will help participants learn how to navigate the rules of the road while riding their bikes. There will be a "Pop Up Traffic Garden" … [Read more...] about Bike Safety Fun Day with Durham Parks & Recreation
Guided bike rides with Oaks & Spokes
Oaks & Spokes is an organization devoted to growing bicycling community and culture in Raleigh. They organize bike rides that are free to attend, and facilitate projects like Bicycle Repair Stations and Bicycle Corral Parking. They also organize the Oaks & Spokes Festival. Follow them on Facebook to see all of their upcoming events. Upcoming Oaks & Spokes Events Pedal … [Read more...] about Guided bike rides with Oaks & Spokes
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
Juneteenth Food Forage on the Eno
Wild Food Foragers is a group that searches out uncultivated foods growing around the Triangle. Its Facebook page is a good place to learn about upcoming outdoor excursions. Programs throughout the year educate aspiring foragers on proper etiquette, practice and techniques. The cost to go on most forage sessions are $20 or more. However, we are sharing them here because there are always two … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Food Forage on the Eno
Free guided hikes and nature programs at Eno River State Park
Eno River State Park, 6101 Cole Mill Road in Durham, offers nearly 30 miles of trails along a swift, shallow stream that’s popular with anglers, photographers and sightseers. It also is the site for some free educational programs throughout the year. Here are the next few. Follow the links for details, especially about registration, as some programs have limited space. Also, make sure to … [Read more...] about Free guided hikes and nature programs at Eno River State Park
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Raleigh
Raleigh Parks is presenting a free Black History Scavenger Hunt. Read on for details, as well as a big list of Black History Month events in the Triangle. The scavenger hunt takes place February 20th and 21st. Hosted by Worthdale Community Center, this city-wide scavenger hunt highlights prominent locations in downtown Raleigh that honor African American leaders who have impacted our … [Read more...] about Black History Month Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Raleigh
15 best hikes in the Triangle
It's free, it's healthy, it's a natural antidepressant -- what's not to like about hiking? The Triangle area has networks of trails in easy reach, for all levels of ability. Several local trails are part of the larger Mountains-to-Sea network. Here are some favorites: Cary hikes Hemlock Bluffs Four trails, all around a mile long. Hemlock Bluffs houses a rare stand of Piedmont … [Read more...] about 15 best hikes in the Triangle
Win prizes for going on hikes on Triangle Land Conservancy nature preserves
Triangle Land Conservancy is committed to safeguarding clean water, protecting natural habitats, supporting local farms and food, and connecting people with nature through land protection and stewardship, catalyzing community action, and collaboration. The organization presents many events throughout the year, and most of them are free to attend. Right now they are not hosting events where … [Read more...] about Win prizes for going on hikes on Triangle Land Conservancy nature preserves
More than 60,000 surplus trout coming to North Carolina waters
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has announced that it will be stocking surplus trout in 38 bodies of water in central and western North Carolina this winter. In all, they'll be stocking more than 60,000 brook, brown, and rainbow trout, all of which will be 10 inches or longer, from November 30th to December 22nd, 2020. The rules: You can harvest up to seven trout per … [Read more...] about More than 60,000 surplus trout coming to North Carolina waters