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...
Join Frog Hollow Outdoors for Kayak Basics at Weaver Creek on Sat, Jul 19, 11am-1pm at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. If you're new to kayaking or are interested in trying it out, this class is a great place to start! They cover basics in kayak nomenclature, wet-exit procedure, and what we refer to as the “building-block strokes.”...
Join Frog Hollow Outdoors for a Stream Cleanup at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. Help beautify our local streams, rivers, lakes, and other waterways. This trip is free, but donations are appreciated to help Frog Hollow continue offering these trips. Canoes only for this trip. Please note that if you select only one seat in a canoe,...
Learn about local trees and ecology from local guide Andy Upshaw at White Pines Tree Walk with Grand Trees of Chatham, hosted Tue, Jul 22, 9am-12pm at White Pines Nature Preserve. You'll see...
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,...
Chatham Community Library, in partnership with Friends of the Lower Haw, will host Wildlife Wonder: The Ins and Outs of Nature Photography on Sat, Jul 26, 10am-11am in the Holmes Family Meeting Room. This program is free and open to the public. Photographs have a unique ability to tell a story, kindle emotions, raise awareness,...
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....
Are you ready for Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge's FREE Vegan Summer Potluck on Sat, Jul 26, 6pm-8:30pm? These events have been so popular and successful, and they hope this one...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
