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 a 17-acre homestead and is a gift from hosts to guests and artists. Artists do not pay a participation fee and keep all proceeds from...
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. Pesticide safety, environmental stewardship, new technologies, and commodity fumigation Links between pesticide application and mental health. Class occurs Tue, Sep 9, 6pm-8pm in the Cooperative...
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 great year of the unique blend of old-time fiddlers' conventions and traditional music festival that has become Hoppin’ John. Tickets go on sale Sun, Jun 15,...
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 native herbaceous perennials and grasses. Participants will learn why native plants are so important for local food webs, how to select plants based on their...
Need more time to shop? Well, you're in luck because For Garden's Sake extends its garden center hours during For Friday's Sake, hosted on select every Friday evening in September, 5pm-7:30pm. The Potting Shed is open and serves beverages and Sunset Slush. Come and enjoy live music, food trucks, drinks, sweet treats, and the ambiance on the patio,...
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 a 17-acre homestead and is a gift from hosts to guests and artists. Artists do not pay a participation fee and keep all proceeds from...
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...
Need more time to shop? Well, you're in luck because For Garden's Sake extends its garden center hours during For Friday's Sake, hosted on select every Friday evening in September, 5pm-7:30pm. The Potting Shed is open and serves beverages and Sunset Slush. Come and enjoy live music, food trucks, drinks, sweet treats, and the ambiance on the patio,...
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 a 17-acre homestead and is a gift from hosts to guests and artists. Artists do not pay a participation fee and keep all proceeds from...
Need more time to shop? Well, you're in luck because For Garden's Sake extends its garden center hours during For Friday's Sake, hosted on select every Friday evening in September, 5pm-7:30pm. The Potting Shed is open and serves beverages and Sunset Slush. Come and enjoy live music, food trucks, drinks, sweet treats, and the ambiance on the patio,...
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 For Garden's Sake for Yoga in Nature on Sun, Oct 5, 9:30am-11am at The Garden Center. This 60-minute Vinyasa Flow to Yin practice is suitable for all levels, including first-timers. You'll gather as a community in a yoga practice that focuses on flowing with your breath as you move your body and connect with the natural world....
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 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...
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...
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...
