En Plein Air at Fearrington Village explores the art of painting outdoors! Artist Ann Lawtey will help each artist find a way that works for them, whether they wish to interpret realistically, expressively, or push their process toward abstraction. Participants should have some experience with drawing and painting. This is a no-pressure class. A fun experience...
No experience is needed for CCPRCR's Sunset Paddle Trips. Come learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking on a trip around Jordan Lake just before the sun sets. Boats will launch from Farrington Point Boat Ramp. All supplies are provided. Class dates are as follows: Thu, Sep 18, 5:30pm-7:30pm September Sunset Paddle Trip Thu, Oct...
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...
Join For Garden's Sake for Pumpculent Workshop on Sat, Oct 11, 10am-11:30am and Fri, Oct 17, 3pm-4:30pm in The Robin's Nest. Looking to add something fresh to your fall decor this year? In this brand-new, fresh materials crafting workshop, you will assemble a succulent pumpkin perfect for a table centerpiece or unique autumn decor. You will learn some...
Join For Garden's Sake for Pumpkin Painting Classes on Sat, Oct 11 and Sun, Oct 12, 12pm-3pm in The Potting Shed. Get ready for a festive afternoon of creativity, color, and community. FGS' Pumpkin Painting Class is the perfect way to celebrate the season, surrounded by fall blooms, crisp air, and an inspiring atmosphere. They'll provide the pumpkins, paint, and garden...
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...
Join For Garden's Sake for Pumpkin Painting Classes on Sat, Oct 11 and Sun, Oct 12, 12pm-3pm in The Potting Shed. Get ready for a festive afternoon of creativity, color, and community. FGS' Pumpkin Painting Class is the perfect way to celebrate the season, surrounded by fall blooms, crisp air, and an inspiring atmosphere. They'll provide the pumpkins, paint, and garden...
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...
Can you imagine cooking without the sweet, savory, and spicy notes of onions, garlic, shallots, and leeks? Join the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer of Chatham County for All About Alliums in the Vegetable Garden: Onions, Garlic, Leeks, and Shallots on Thu, Oct 16, 9:30am-11am. Participants will learn about recommended varieties for our region, growing requirements, planting techniques and...
Join Chatham County Cooperative Extension for a Sauerkraut Workshop on Thu, Oct 16, 3:30pm-5pm. This educational and hands-on workshop will teach you about fermentation and how to make your own sauerkraut. This workshop is perfect for beginners. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and get your hands messy! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn...
Register now for GreenWood Wrights'Fest hosted Fri, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 19, for a relaxing weekend of carving and camaraderie in Pittsboro, NC. GreenWood Wrights'Fest is a semi-annual gathering of spoon carvers, bowl turners, chair makers, basket weavers, and toolsmiths united by a passion for crafting with traditional methods. The main festival features formal...
Join For Garden's Sake for Pumpculent Workshop on Sat, Oct 11, 10am-11:30am and Fri, Oct 17, 3pm-4:30pm in The Robin's Nest. Looking to add something fresh to your fall decor this year? In this brand-new, fresh materials crafting workshop, you will assemble a succulent pumpkin perfect for a table centerpiece or unique autumn decor. You will learn some...
Join Friends of the Lower Haw River State Natural Area for a Fall Hike on the Lower Haw on Sat, Oct 18, 10am-11am at the Bynum Mills Access, in celebration of Great Trails State Day. Families ages 7+ are welcome to explore using all five senses with a special sensory scavenger hunt. Participants will enjoy taking in all that...
Join Frog Hollow Outdoors for Kayak Basics at Farrington Point on Sat, Oct 18, 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.” Participants...
Join Protect the Pitties for their 3rd Annual Pitties in the Park, hosted Sat, Oct 18, 11am-1pm. Come out to Northwest District Park for a pawsome day filled with fun and games, activities, contests, and more. Bring your furry friends, meet other pittie lovers, and let your pups socialize in a safe environment. Don't miss out on...
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 Jordan Lake Farms for a Fall Floral and Pumpkin Workshop on Sat, Oct 19, 2pm-5pm at their scenic farm, where creativity blooms! Participants will wander through vibrant fields to hand-pick their own seasonal flowers, crafting a unique autumnal arrangement. Instead of a traditional vase, you'll use a charming pumpkin cookie jar to showcase your...
In Cover Crops: Your Garden's New Best Friend! on Thu, Oct 23, 9:30am-11am, participants will learn from the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Chatham County about the many different legumes and grasses to use as cover crops, what they can do for your soil and garden, and how to include them in your garden planning....
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...
Visit the Devil's Tramping Ground in Bear Creek, North Carolina, the oldest haunted site in America, during Vortex Paracon on Oct 25 and Sun, Oct 26. This unforgettable experience brings together top paranormal investigation groups for merchandise, equipment, food, and entertainment. Help them raise funds for the development of the Devil's Tramping Ground and support two...
