Older Adult Guided Hikes are designed for you to enjoy nature, improve fitness, and connect with others in a welcoming, social environment. Dates and locations are listed below: Thu, Jul 24, 10am-12pm Northeast District Park. Tue, Jul 29, 10am-12pm B. Everett Jordan Lake Dam, Tailrace, and Visitor Assistance Center. Thu, Jul 31, 10am-12pm Northwest District Park. Tue, Aug 5,...
During the summer and early fall, Jordan Lake Christmas Tree Farm opens the door to their Flower Farm every Thursday and Saturday morning, 8:30am-12:30pm. Flowers are grown from seed in a 3,000-square-foot field and early seed-starting in the greenhouse, which is ideal for experimenting with flower varieties not commonly found in the area. There are three...
Older Adult Guided Hikes are designed for you to enjoy nature, improve fitness, and connect with others in a welcoming, social environment. Dates and locations are listed below: Thu, Jul 24, 10am-12pm Northeast District Park. Tue, Jul 29, 10am-12pm B. Everett Jordan Lake Dam, Tailrace, and Visitor Assistance Center. Thu, Jul 31, 10am-12pm Northwest District Park. Tue, Aug 5,...
During the summer and early fall, Jordan Lake Christmas Tree Farm opens the door to their Flower Farm every Thursday and Saturday morning, 8:30am-12:30pm. Flowers are grown from seed in a 3,000-square-foot field and early seed-starting in the greenhouse, which is ideal for experimenting with flower varieties not commonly found in the area. There are three...
Dust those leaves and knock off that dirt because For Garden's Sake is hosting a Houseplant Swap and Mixer on Sat, Aug 2, 9:15am-10am. Calling all devoted houseplant parents! Prepare for a morning of botanical bliss at a vibrant gathering designed to foster community among plant lovers and enrich your indoor jungle. This isn’t just a swap;...
Visit the Huckleberry Trail Farm for Sunflower Fest on Sat, Aug 2 & 9, and Sun, Aug 3 & 10, 1pm-5pm. End the summer with a walk through Huckleberry's one-acre sunflower field labyrinth. Bring your clippers to pick a big bouquet of flowers ($1 per stem). Plus: Picnic at one of their tables. Play some badminton, wiffle ball, and...
Visit the Huckleberry Trail Farm for Sunflower Fest on Sat, Aug 2 & 9, and Sun, Aug 3 & 10, 1pm-5pm. End the summer with a walk through Huckleberry's one-acre sunflower field labyrinth. Bring your clippers to pick a big bouquet of flowers ($1 per stem). Plus: Picnic at one of their tables. Play some badminton, wiffle ball, and...
The Anything Goes Camp at Clapping Hands Farm is a glorious sampler of their favorite things: outdoor adventures, building and making, art, games, music, and a good measure of random, crazy, fantastic fun. This session is open to ages 7-13. On Friday, there is a sharing for parents at 4pm, followed by a potluck! CAMP DATES Mon,...
The Anything Goes Camp at Clapping Hands Farm is a glorious sampler of their favorite things: outdoor adventures, building and making, art, games, music, and a good measure of random, crazy, fantastic fun. This session is open to ages 7-13. On Friday, there is a sharing for parents at 4pm, followed by a potluck! CAMP DATES Mon,...
Older Adult Guided Hikes are designed for you to enjoy nature, improve fitness, and connect with others in a welcoming, social environment. Dates and locations are listed below: Thu, Jul 24, 10am-12pm Northeast District Park. Tue, Jul 29, 10am-12pm B. Everett Jordan Lake Dam, Tailrace, and Visitor Assistance Center. Thu, Jul 31, 10am-12pm Northwest District Park. Tue, Aug 5,...
The Anything Goes Camp at Clapping Hands Farm is a glorious sampler of their favorite things: outdoor adventures, building and making, art, games, music, and a good measure of random, crazy, fantastic fun. This session is open to ages 7-13. On Friday, there is a sharing for parents at 4pm, followed by a potluck! CAMP DATES Mon,...
Join Chatham County Parks & Recreation for an exciting Beginners Standup Paddleboarding Trip around Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. Perfect for all skill levels, this trip offers a scenic and peaceful experience on the water. All supplies are provided. Participants meet at Farrington Point Boat Ramp. Ages 10+ are welcome. The cost is $15 per person....
During the summer and early fall, Jordan Lake Christmas Tree Farm opens the door to their Flower Farm every Thursday and Saturday morning, 8:30am-12:30pm. Flowers are grown from seed in a 3,000-square-foot field and early seed-starting in the greenhouse, which is ideal for experimenting with flower varieties not commonly found in the area. There are three...
The Anything Goes Camp at Clapping Hands Farm is a glorious sampler of their favorite things: outdoor adventures, building and making, art, games, music, and a good measure of random, crazy, fantastic fun. This session is open to ages 7-13. On Friday, there is a sharing for parents at 4pm, followed by a potluck! CAMP DATES Mon,...
The Anything Goes Camp at Clapping Hands Farm is a glorious sampler of their favorite things: outdoor adventures, building and making, art, games, music, and a good measure of random, crazy, fantastic fun. This session is open to ages 7-13. On Friday, there is a sharing for parents at 4pm, followed by a potluck! CAMP DATES Mon,...
Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos gives Pollinator Garden Tours of Chatham County Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro. The garden features over 225 species of perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, and grasses, with 85% of these being native to North Carolina. This is an excellent opportunity to visit the popular...
During the summer and early fall, Jordan Lake Christmas Tree Farm opens the door to their Flower Farm every Thursday and Saturday morning, 8:30am-12:30pm. Flowers are grown from seed in a 3,000-square-foot field and early seed-starting in the greenhouse, which is ideal for experimenting with flower varieties not commonly found in the area. There are three...
Visit the Huckleberry Trail Farm for Sunflower Fest on Sat, Aug 2 & 9, and Sun, Aug 3 & 10, 1pm-5pm. End the summer with a walk through Huckleberry's one-acre sunflower field labyrinth. Bring your clippers to pick a big bouquet of flowers ($1 per stem). Plus: Picnic at one of their tables. Play some badminton, wiffle ball, and...
Visit the Huckleberry Trail Farm for Sunflower Fest on Sat, Aug 2 & 9, and Sun, Aug 3 & 10, 1pm-5pm. End the summer with a walk through Huckleberry's one-acre sunflower field labyrinth. Bring your clippers to pick a big bouquet of flowers ($1 per stem). Plus: Picnic at one of their tables. Play some badminton, wiffle ball, and...
During the summer and early fall, Jordan Lake Christmas Tree Farm opens the door to their Flower Farm every Thursday and Saturday morning, 8:30am-12:30pm. Flowers are grown from seed in a 3,000-square-foot field and early seed-starting in the greenhouse, which is ideal for experimenting with flower varieties not commonly found in the area. There are three...
Join Matt Jones, Extension Horticulture Agent and NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Chatham County, for a Cool Season Vegetable Gardening Workshop targeting home and community gardeners on how to grow cool-season vegetables. Participants will learn about planting techniques and timing, best varieties, common problems, and harvesting methods for broccoli, cabbage, carrots, kale, lettuce, onions,...
During the summer and early fall, Jordan Lake Christmas Tree Farm opens the door to their Flower Farm every Thursday and Saturday morning, 8:30am-12:30pm. Flowers are grown from seed in a 3,000-square-foot field and early seed-starting in the greenhouse, which is ideal for experimenting with flower varieties not commonly found in the area. There are three...
Join For Garden's Sake for Propagation Station on Sat, Aug 16, 10am-11am at The Potting Shed. This class will cover the basics of propagating different types of plants from existing plant material you already own! Instructor and FGS Plant Coach Debbi Barrett will cover several methods of propagating in different mediums using different parts of the plant. Cuttings will...
Join Frog Hollow Outdoors for Paddle Under the Stars with the Morehead Planetarium. Learn about the night sky on these exceptional evenings. Participants will enjoy a delightful mix of science and mythology about the night sky while relaxing in canoes or kayaks on the water. It's like an IMAX Planetarium, but in real life at Jordan...
Carolina Tiger Rescue's popular Twilight Tours run from April through October on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Tours are for adults only (guests ages 18 years and older). Twilight tours are a more intimate experience to meet CTR's animals. During these tours, guests are the only visitors in the sanctuary. The work of the day is done, and...
At Felting and Fiber Arts Camp at Clapping Hands Farm, hosted Mon, Aug 18-Fri, Aug 22, 9am-3pm, campers will develop skills in both needle felting and wet felting. A little bit of felting experience opens the door to a massive variety of projects... fun felted animals, beads, jewelry, backpack charms, patches, decorations on clothing, wall hangings, pillows,...
Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos gives Pollinator Garden Tours of Chatham County Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro. The garden features over 225 species of perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, and grasses, with 85% of these being native to North Carolina. This is an excellent opportunity to visit the popular...
At Felting and Fiber Arts Camp at Clapping Hands Farm, hosted Mon, Aug 18-Fri, Aug 22, 9am-3pm, campers will develop skills in both needle felting and wet felting. A little bit of felting experience opens the door to a massive variety of projects... fun felted animals, beads, jewelry, backpack charms, patches, decorations on clothing, wall hangings, pillows,...
At Felting and Fiber Arts Camp at Clapping Hands Farm, hosted Mon, Aug 18-Fri, Aug 22, 9am-3pm, campers will develop skills in both needle felting and wet felting. A little bit of felting experience opens the door to a massive variety of projects... fun felted animals, beads, jewelry, backpack charms, patches, decorations on clothing, wall hangings, pillows,...
The Big What? is a multi-night outdoor Summer music festival and campout hosted by Big Something and Possum Holler Productions. Now in its 10th year, It has become one of the bands' favorite traditions, with fans, friends, and family in attendance from across the country. Each year, the festival features a musical and artistic experience...
During the summer and early fall, Jordan Lake Christmas Tree Farm opens the door to their Flower Farm every Thursday and Saturday morning, 8:30am-12:30pm. Flowers are grown from seed in a 3,000-square-foot field and early seed-starting in the greenhouse, which is ideal for experimenting with flower varieties not commonly found in the area. There are three...
At Felting and Fiber Arts Camp at Clapping Hands Farm, hosted Mon, Aug 18-Fri, Aug 22, 9am-3pm, campers will develop skills in both needle felting and wet felting. A little bit of felting experience opens the door to a massive variety of projects... fun felted animals, beads, jewelry, backpack charms, patches, decorations on clothing, wall hangings, pillows,...
At Felting and Fiber Arts Camp at Clapping Hands Farm, hosted Mon, Aug 18-Fri, Aug 22, 9am-3pm, campers will develop skills in both needle felting and wet felting. A little bit of felting experience opens the door to a massive variety of projects... fun felted animals, beads, jewelry, backpack charms, patches, decorations on clothing, wall hangings, pillows,...
Carolina Tiger Rescue's popular Twilight Tours run from April through October on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Tours are for adults only (guests ages 18 years and older). Twilight tours are a more intimate experience to meet CTR's animals. During these tours, guests are the only visitors in the sanctuary. The work of the day is done, and...
During the summer and early fall, Jordan Lake Christmas Tree Farm opens the door to their Flower Farm every Thursday and Saturday morning, 8:30am-12:30pm. Flowers are grown from seed in a 3,000-square-foot field and early seed-starting in the greenhouse, which is ideal for experimenting with flower varieties not commonly found in the area. There are three...
Meet the 120+ animal residents at the Tour and Explore at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge. Upon arrival, each group will receive a colorful, detailed map of the grounds. Wander at your own pace through woods and fields, meeting rescued goats, sheep, ducks, geese, chickens, turkeys, and cows! Their knowledgeable tour guides will be stationed throughout...
Dozens of artists, creating in a myriad of media, are represented in this annual Come Out and Play Sculpture Show, now in its 24th year. The event takes place on a 17-acre homestead and is a gift from hosts to guests and artists. Artists do not pay a participation fee and keep all proceeds from...
Carolina Tiger Rescue's popular Twilight Tours run from April through October on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Tours are for adults only (guests ages 18 years and older). Twilight tours are a more intimate experience to meet CTR's animals. During these tours, guests are the only visitors in the sanctuary. The work of the day is done, and...
Dozens of artists, creating in a myriad of media, are represented in this annual Come Out and Play Sculpture Show, now in its 24th year. The event takes place on a 17-acre homestead and is a gift from hosts to guests and artists. Artists do not pay a participation fee and keep all proceeds from...
What a fun opportunity to bring your family to the meadery for A Visit with Friends—CLAWS. This incredible non-profit organization is bringing its winged friends to the meadery for a visit. See owls, hawks, and Grip the Raven up close and personal, and learn more about these unique visitors and CLAWS's efforts. This event takes...
Carolina Tiger Rescue's popular Twilight Tours run from April through October on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Tours are for adults only (guests ages 18 years and older). Twilight tours are a more intimate experience to meet CTR's animals. During these tours, guests are the only visitors in the sanctuary. The work of the day is done, and...
During the summer and early fall, Jordan Lake Christmas Tree Farm opens the door to their Flower Farm every Thursday and Saturday morning, 8:30am-12:30pm. Flowers are grown from seed in a 3,000-square-foot field and early seed-starting in the greenhouse, which is ideal for experimenting with flower varieties not commonly found in the area. There are three...
Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos gives Pollinator Garden Tours of Chatham County Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro. The garden features over 225 species of perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, and grasses, with 85% of these being native to North Carolina. This is an excellent opportunity to visit the popular...
Carolina Tiger Rescue's popular Twilight Tours run from April through October on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Tours are for adults only (guests ages 18 years and older). Twilight tours are a more intimate experience to meet CTR's animals. During these tours, guests are the only visitors in the sanctuary. The work of the day is done, and...
During the summer and early fall, Jordan Lake Christmas Tree Farm opens the door to their Flower Farm every Thursday and Saturday morning, 8:30am-12:30pm. Flowers are grown from seed in a 3,000-square-foot field and early seed-starting in the greenhouse, which is ideal for experimenting with flower varieties not commonly found in the area. There are three...
Join Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge for a Vegan Ice Cream Cooking Class on Sat, Aug 30, 11am-12pm. There’s nothing quite like cooling down with refreshing ice cream on a hot day, especially when you make it yourself with fresh ingredients. That’s why PFAR put together a vegan “Nice Cream” cooking class with instructor Leah Jamison, a self-taught baker,...
Dozens of artists, creating in a myriad of media, are represented in this annual Come Out and Play Sculpture Show, now in its 24th year. The event takes place on a 17-acre homestead and is a gift from hosts to guests and artists. Artists do not pay a participation fee and keep all proceeds from...
Carolina Tiger Rescue's popular Twilight Tours run from April through October on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Tours are for adults only (guests ages 18 years and older). Twilight tours are a more intimate experience to meet CTR's animals. During these tours, guests are the only visitors in the sanctuary. The work of the day is done, and...
Come celebrate the holidays with the cats at Holiday Enrichment Tours with Carolina Tiger Rescue. On the tour, you will learn about CTR's wonderful animals and how enrichment enhances their lives. Watch the animals play with and destroy holiday-themed enrichment, then indulge in some edible holiday enrichment of your own! The upcoming schedule for Holiday Enrichment Tours...
Carolina Tiger Rescue's popular Twilight Tours run from April through October on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Tours are for adults only (guests ages 18 years and older). Twilight tours are a more intimate experience to meet CTR's animals. During these tours, guests are the only visitors in the sanctuary. The work of the day is done, and...
