Join NC State Parks for a 2026 First Day Hike - Animals of Jordan Lake Scavenger Hunt on Thu, Jan 1, 9am-10am. Come join a Park Ranger on a scavenger hunt at Ebenezer Church Recreation Area to kick off the New Year! The hike consists of locating various park animal silhouettes throughout the trail. Learn about the animals...
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Join Triangle Land Conservancy for a New Year's Day Hike on Thu, Jan 1, 9am-11:30am at White Pines Nature Preserve. Join TLC Trail Guides Steve G. and Pam M. on this relaxed, social hike to get outside and start the year right! White Pines Nature Preserve contains species not typically found in the North Carolina Piedmont, but they remain here... Join Friends of the Lower Haw River State Natural Area for a First Day Hike on the Lower Haw on Thu, Jan 1, 10am-11am. Get your body moving and the New Year’s Resolutions started! You will be hiking a section of the Lower Haw River State Natural Area located by the Haw River off US 15-501 upstream of the... |
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Join Clapping Hands Farm for their Winter 2026 Homeschool Camp, hosted every Thursday, January 8-February 12, 9am-3:30pm. Clapping Hands is an arts and nature camp and retreat with a special love for community. Our homeschool camp workshops include visual arts, crafts, music, theater, and dance, as well as engineering, building, nature exploration, game creation, and more! GENERAL... |
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Join McIntyre's Books for Rebecca Beyer, The Complete Folk Herbal: An Illustrated Guide to Natural Remedies and Everyday Healing on Sat, Jan 10, 11am-12pm. Discover a definitive, beautifully illustrated guide to the folklore, history, and everyday utility of nearly 100 plants, trees, and shrubs. Reconnect with the wisdom of the land through this comprehensive guide from forager and... |
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Brighten the coldest days of winter with a little garden magic at Buck Naked Farm's Winter Bulb Basket Workshop on Sun, Jan 11, 2pm-4pm. Create your own layered bulb basket —a beautiful birch container planted with spring bulbs, ready to bloom indoors. You’ll learn how to plant bulbs in layers (“lasagna style”) for a sequence of blooms that... |
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Join Clapping Hands Farm for their Winter 2026 Homeschool Camp, hosted every Thursday, January 8-February 12, 9am-3:30pm. Clapping Hands is an arts and nature camp and retreat with a special love for community. Our homeschool camp workshops include visual arts, crafts, music, theater, and dance, as well as engineering, building, nature exploration, game creation, and more! GENERAL... Join the Chatham Community Library for Winter Seed Sowing on Thu, Jan 15, 11:30am-12:30pm. In this hands-on class, you will learn a simple, low-cost method of starting seeds outdoors using repurposed containers, which plants are suitable, and how to monitor and transplant the seedlings. This class is led by an NC State Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer... |
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Join a member of the New Hope Bird Alliance on a Guided Bird Walk at Jordan Lake on Thu, Jan 22, 8am-10am, to look at winter birds around Ebenezer Point. Please bring your own binoculars and comfortable walking shoes. This walk is free, but registration is requested. Registration is limited to 30 people. Please contact Ranger Wittry at... Join Clapping Hands Farm for their Winter 2026 Homeschool Camp, hosted every Thursday, January 8-February 12, 9am-3:30pm. Clapping Hands is an arts and nature camp and retreat with a special love for community. Our homeschool camp workshops include visual arts, crafts, music, theater, and dance, as well as engineering, building, nature exploration, game creation, and more! GENERAL... Join NC State Parks and the US Army Corps of Engineers for a Bald Eagle Discussion at Jordan Lake on Thu, Jan 22, 10am-11am. Join a Park Ranger to discuss Bald Eagles and the upcoming Bald Eagle Festival. This program will cover basic Bald Eagle biology, the nesting population at Jordan Lake, and promote the annual Bald Eagle... |
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Join the Chatham Community Library for Photographing the Haw River on Sat, Jan 24, 10am-11am. Enjoy viewing wildlife from the cozy comfort of indoors with a presentation by award-winning photographer Dr. Kevin Ricker. Marvel at his images of birds, butterflies, insects, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals that make the Haw River their home. This free event is part of... |
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Join Chatham County Cooperative Extension for Creating Diverse Habitat for Pollinators and Other Beneficial Insects on Wed, Jan 28, 2pm-5pm at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center (CCACC). This in-person workshop will discuss how to create habitats for pollinators and other beneficial insects. The target audience is farmers and gardeners. NC State University, in collaboration with... |
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Join Clapping Hands Farm for their Winter 2026 Homeschool Camp, hosted every Thursday, January 8-February 12, 9am-3:30pm. Clapping Hands is an arts and nature camp and retreat with a special love for community. Our homeschool camp workshops include visual arts, crafts, music, theater, and dance, as well as engineering, building, nature exploration, game creation, and more! GENERAL... At Winter Sowing Pollinator Flowers on Thu, Jan 29, 4pm-5pm, you'll join the Therapeutic Horticulture Extension Master Gardeners of Chatham County to learn about the benefits of growing native and pollinator flowers and how to winter sow. Winter sowing is the art of planting seeds in terrarium-like conditions and setting them outside to let nature work its... Join Cactus Cowgirl for a Houseplant 101 Workshop: Pothos Party on Thu, Jan 29, 7pm-8:30pm. In this fun, beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn everything you need to know about pothos: varieties, light needs, watering tips, and how to keep them thriving long-term. Then, roll up your sleeves and get creative as you build your own lush, multi-pothos... |
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Join Cactus Cowgirl for Plant Bingo Night hosted on the last Friday of every month, 7pm-9pm. Get ready for a night of plants, prizes, and pure fun. There will be seven exciting rounds of bingo, each packed with chances to win awesome planty prizes—from houseplants to fun goodies you’ll love. Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or... |
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Join the Chatham County Beekeepers Association for an in-person, one-day Intermediate Beekeeper Course on Sat, Jan 31, 8am-5:30pm at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center (CCACC). The primary audience for the school is beekeepers with at least one year of beekeeping experience. This course is designed to help local beekeepers advance their knowledge and to increase the number... Join NC State Parks and the US Army Corps of Engineers for their 2nd Annual Bald EagleFest at Jordan Lake on Sat, Jan 31, 8am-12pm. Jordan Lake is home to at least 25 nesting pairs of bald eagles. In the winter, dozens of migratory eagles congregate below the dam- a fantastic sight to see! If you've ever... 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 is... |
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In honor of the Tree Museum's One-Year Birthday Gala and Whiskey Release Party, join The Plant for a Wintering Nature Walk on Sun, Feb 1. This gentle, sensory-based walk invites you to slow down, connect with the trees, and tend to yourself during this quieter season. Guided experiences will help you drop into your body, awaken your senses,... Join The Plant and Fair Game Beverage Company for a Tree Museum Birthday Gala and Whiskey Release on Sun, Feb 1, 2pm-5pm! They will celebrate one year since planting the trees in their Tree Museum with a Fair Game Black Walnut Whiskey release, live music by the Daniel DeLorenzo Trio, hot drinks, and burn barrels... In honor of the Tree Museum's One-Year Birthday Gala and Whiskey Release Party, join The Plant for a Wintering Nature Walk on Sun, Feb 1. This gentle, sensory-based walk invites you to slow down, connect with the trees, and tend to yourself during this quieter season. Guided experiences will help you drop into your body, awaken your senses,... |