Get ready to celebrate all things blueberry with a Blueberry Bonanza at The Plant on Sun, Jun 15, 12pm-5pm. This vibrant festival is a tribute to the beloved berry, offering a day filled with delicious treats, refreshing beverages, live music, and all-around community fun! Highlights include: Fresh Blueberries for Sale: Stock up on locally grown blueberries to enjoy...
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,...
Join Frog Hollow Outdoors for Jordan Lake Bald Eagle Paddles along the northern reaches of Jordan Lake in search of its majestic residents. Jordan Lake State Recreation Area is considered one of the largest summertime nesting areas for Bald Eagles in the southeastern US. While they cannot guarantee a bald eagle sighting, they can say that over...
Join For Garden's Sake for a Kids Container Garden Workshop and Storytime on Sun, Jun 22, 10am-11:30am. Get ready for some summer fun where kids can pick their own adventure: a magical fairy garden or a prehistoric dinosaur landscape! They'll be planting fun containers, followed by an interactive story time featuring enchanted fairies or mighty dinosaurs. The...
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 five Grand Trees during this three-hour walk. This event is rain or shine; please come prepared. Sturdy walking boots and a bottle of water are recommended...
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 will be the best yet! PFAR vegan potlucks are great opportunities for vegans and vegan-curious individuals to meet like-minded people, engage in meaningful conversations, 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,...
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 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...
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...
