Join Chatham County Cooperative Extension for Pesticide Safety - Private V Training. This workshop offers 2 "V" credits and covers the following topics: Fungicides and their proper use. Pesticides and drones....
Looking forward to beautiful early fall days at the Annual Hoppin’ John Fiddlers’ Convention Thu, Sep 11-Sat, Sep 13! Planning has begun, and they are working to bring you another...
Join Matt Jones, Extension Horticulture Agent and the Master Gardener Volunteers of Chatham County, for Native Perennials for the Home Garden, a presentation and hands-on demonstration on how to garden with...
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...
Join Chatham County Cooperative Extension for a Landscaping for Pollinators Workshop and Native Plant Sale. Chatham County Agricultural Extension Agent Debbie Roos will share lessons learned from her 17 years of experience designing and managing the popular Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro, which features over 225 species of perennials, 85% of them native to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
