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...
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...
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...
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...
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 Entomology & Plant Pathology for an Ornamental Nursery and Greenhouse Conference on Wed, Feb 4, 9am-4:30pm at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center (CCACC). This educational conference is targeted at producers of ornamental crops, including woody plants, perennials, and bedding plants. Topics will include: Pest and disease management. IMP practices. Substrate selection. Weed management....
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 Cactus Cowgirl for a Houseplant 101 Workshop: Heart Ferns on Thu, Feb 5, 7pm-8:30pm. Love is in the air during this hands-on workshop for plant lovers of all levels. In this fun, hands-on class, you’ll learn everything you need to know about Heart Ferns: light needs, watering tips, and how to keep them thriving long-term....
Join NC State Parks and the US Army Corps of Engineers for their 2nd Annual Bald EagleFest at Jordan Lake on Sat, Feb 7, 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...
Join For Garden's Sake for a Gardenside Chat - Pruning in Winter on Sat, Feb 7, 10am-10:30am. Learn how proper winter pruning can shape healthier, stronger shrubs and trees for the growing season ahead. During this informative lecture-based walk and talk, Shannon, FGS's Tree & Shrub Department Lead, shares expert tips on pruning for desired...
The Chatham County Beekeepers' Association (CCBA) hosts meetings on the second Tuesday of every month from 7pm-9pm at Starrlight Mead. The meeting begins with CCBA business, followed by a guest speaker, and finally, an open Q&A. Meetings with local presenters will be in person only. Meetings with remote speakers are available virtually. Everyone is welcome to...
Join Cactus Cowgirl for a Galentine's Bouquet Workshop. Grab your best gal pals for a hands-on bouquet-building workshop where you’ll create your own arrangement to take home with you. During this fun, feel-good evening, you’ll design your own custom bouquet using beautiful, seasonal blooms. They'll guide you through the process step by step—no experience needed—so...
Join Briar Club for a Sweet Talkin' Floral Design Class on Tue, Feb 11, 7pm-9pm. This floral design class is equal parts playful, creative, and a little bit sweet. You'll design a fresh, flirty arrangement inspired by classic conversation-heart phrases like Be Mine, XOXO, and Love You Mean It—but in stem form. Expect laughter, beautiful flowers, creative...
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 Cactus Cowgirl for a Galentine's Bouquet Workshop. Grab your best gal pals for a hands-on bouquet-building workshop where you’ll create your own arrangement to take home with you. During this fun, feel-good evening, you’ll design your own custom bouquet using beautiful, seasonal blooms. They'll guide you through the process step by step—no experience needed—so...
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...
