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SUMMARY:Curious Minds Science Adventures (NC Science Festival)
DESCRIPTION:This is a month-long event! Stop by any time during April to participate.  \nListen carefully and you may be able to hear the bygone shouts of lumberjacks hauling logs downriver at Lumber River State Park on the Coastal Science Trail. Today\, it’s more likely that you’ll see paddlers and boaters floating between its quiet banks. Lined with cypress trees draped in Spanish moss\, the river is home a variety of native fish and magnificent birds\, like the swallow-tailed kite and prothonotary warbler. Explore an abundance of wildlife and plant life on this National Wild and Scenic River. What will you find when you go? \nThe NC Science Trail has partnered with the NC State Parks to bring you seven new scavenger hunts this Science Festival season. Explore the wildlife\, plants\, trees\, and outdoor recreation at state parks across the state. All you have to do is download the Goosechase app\, enter the “Join Code” (XHUIVI)\, and start your adventure at the Chalk Banks Access Entry Kiosk. Adventures will “go live” on March 24 and can be completed at any time all month long. Complete at least 7 out of 10 missions and redeem your points at Park Office at the Princess Ann Access for prizes. \n\n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\nMichele Miller Houck\n\n\n\n\nmichele@ncsciencetrail.org
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/curious-minds-science-adventures-nc-science-festival/
LOCATION:Lumber River State Park – Chalk Banks Access\, 26040 Raeford Road\, NC\, 28396\, US
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SUMMARY:First Friday Storytimes
DESCRIPTION:Join us every First Friday of the month\, from April to October\, at 10 am in Woven Works Park for a fun-filled storytime! Bring your little ones to enjoy engaging books and interactive play\, all hosted by a local youth librarian.\n\n\nThese storytimes are made possible in partnership with Greensboro Public Library.\n\n\nWe can’t wait to see you at the first storytime!\n\nParking is available at 401 Cumberland Street
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/first-friday-storytimes/
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our guided walking tours cover a wealth of information about the Downtown Greenway project\, local history\, surrounding neighborhoods\, public art installations\, environmental stewardship\, economic impact\, and more!\n\n\n\nEach tour will travel the 4-mile loop of the Downtown Greenway\, and start and finish in LoFi Park (500 N. Eugene Street).\n\n\nRegister online at https://tinyurl.com/DGwalktours Drop-ins welcome; space permitting.
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/walking-tour/
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SUMMARY:Public Hike: Ridgeline Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join Carolina Thread Trail staff on this advanced hike\, which showcases forests and vistas that lie between two of the region’s most notable state parks.  This approximately 9-mile hike\, largely comprised of the Ridgeline Trail\, traverses the undulating terrain of the Crowders and Kings Mountain “monadnock” ridge.  Monadnocks are unique geological features comprised of more erosion-resistant rock that rise abruptly above the surrounding landscape.  Monadnocks represent most of the steep ridges found in the Carolina piedmont. \nThis point-to-point hike\, while immersing participants in beautiful natural environment\, is considered challenging based upon length\, duration and terrain.  Please be prepared for a hike that will last between 4-5 hours.  Once we arrive at Crowders Mountain State Park Visitors Center Pinnacle Trailhead\, a shuttle van will transport participants back to Kings Mountain State Park. \nTo cover the cost of transportation and state park admission\, there is a $40 cost for this hike.
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/public-hike-ridgeline-trail/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250405T150000
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SUMMARY:Party for the Pine 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Weymouth Woods Boyd Tract meadow for a FREE festival to celebrate the oldest longleaf pine in the world. Learn about our native habitat\, see turpentine demonstrations\, play games\, and\, weather permitting\, watch a live prescribed burn demonstration! Food trucks on site. \nPark at 555 E. Connecticut Ave.\, Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-2167; www.partyforthepine.org
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/party-for-the-pine-2025/
LOCATION:Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve\, 555 E. Connecticut Ave.\, Southern Pines\, NC\, 28388\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250407T190000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Birding
DESCRIPTION:Interested in what might be soaring above you?\n\nJoin the Piedmont Bird Club for a relaxing walk through Morehead Park along the Downtown Greenway to explore the basics of birding. You’ll learn how to identify birds by their colors\, sounds\, habitats\, and more—potentially sparking a new hobby!\n\n\n\nRegister online at tinyurl.com/DGbirds\nDrop-ins welcome; space permitting.
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/beginner-birding/
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SUMMARY:Groovin' on the Greenway
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to move at Groovin’ on the Greenway! Join us for an afternoon celebrating movement and expression. Watch a captivating performance by Zodwa Dance Co\, then join in for a fun Afro-Caribbean line dance lesson!\n\n\n\nRegister online (tinyurl.com/DGdanceclass) and let’s dance the day away at the Freedom Cornerstone!\n\nLocated at the corner of Murrow Blvd. and E. Gate City Blvd.; parking available at 750 Plott Street.
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/groovin-on-the-greenway/
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SUMMARY:Intro to Permaculture
DESCRIPTION:What exactly is permaculture design? Join us to learn more and find ways to easily incorporate basic permaculture principles into your own backyard! Turn your outdoor space into an edible landscape by imitating and intensifying nature’s way – while providing food for your family\, friends\, and our pollinators! \nPre-registration is encouraged: tinyurl.com/DGintropermaculture. Drop-ins welcome.
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/intro-to-permaculture/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250416T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250416T120000
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SUMMARY:Kayak the Salt Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Learn about salt marshes and wildlife while on the water. Basic kayak instruction and safety lessons on shore are followed by a 1.5-mile paddle through the salt marsh in our sit-in cockpit touring kayaks; or bring your own kayak and join us at a discount. The program is recommended for ages 12 and up. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must know how to swim; some kayak experience is recommended. \nField programs are designed to give participants a hands-on experience with North Carolina’s environment\, history\, and culture. Please note that these programs take place primarily outside. Please review the age and experience requirements before registering. Pre-registration is required by noon the day prior to the program. Register online at ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. For more information\, call 252-504-7758. \nNorth Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/kayak-the-salt-marsh/
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SUMMARY:Yappy Hour
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the pups to party! Come out to Yappy Hour on Wednesday\, April 16th from 5:30-7:30 pm at LoFi Park.\n\n\nBring your dogs (on-leash) for a fun-filled evening of making new friends\, splashing in the waters\, and enjoying some treats.\n\n\n\nConnect with local community organizations and dog-centric businesses\, who will be offering giveaways\, information\, and services to support your furry friends!
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/yappy-hour-2/
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SUMMARY:Stroller Rollers
DESCRIPTION:Calling all caregivers with little ones! Join us monthly on third (April-October) Thursdays with your kids in strollers for a walk and roll along the Downtown Greenway. Meet new people and explore the downtown area as we venture out from LoFi Park. Plan for one to two miles roundtrip\, including a stop at family-friendly play spaces along the way.\n\nOn-street parking is available nearby\, or in the public parking deck at 215 N. Eugene Street.
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/stroller-rollers/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250419T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250419T213000
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SUMMARY:Night Hike at Mayo River State Park
DESCRIPTION:Come along to Mayo River State Park for a night hike on our Mayo Mountain Trail. This is an easy to intermediate 2-mile loop trail. Please dress accordingly and bring flashlights and water. \nHikers meet at the Mayo Mountain Access Trailhead (500 Old Mayo Park Rd.) \nPlease note: This event is subject to cancellation due to weather.  \nRegistration is not required. \nPhoto by MOJE – Night Hike – Photo by C. Peek
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/night-hike-at-mayo-river-state-park-2/
LOCATION:Mayo River State Park – Mayo Mountain Access\, 500 Old Mayo Park Road\, North Carolina\, 27027\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250422T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T233000
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SUMMARY:2025 Panthertown Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:It’s Friends of Panthertown’s 20th anniversary and to celebrate Friends of Panthertown is hosting Panthertown’s first-ever Bioblitz in the spring of 2025\, a month-long event that will focus on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time. The primary goal of a Bioblitz is to get an overall count of the plants\, animals\, fungi\, and other organisms that live in\nPanthertown. The last documented list of plants in Panthertown was taken in 2004 by Dan Pattillo and Gary Kaufman. Their list contains rare\, unique plants\, some of which are only found in two areas of the world. This bioblitz will update\, add on\, and inform this initial list\, giving the U.S. Forest Service\, Friends of Panthertown\, and the public a fuller understanding of who and what lives in Panthertown. \nFriends of Panthertown had a Specialists’ Summit hosted by Southwestern Community College to kick off the Bioblitz on January 23rd\, 2025\, privately. This allowed hike leaders\, specialists\, board members\, partners\, and friends to meet one another\, learn about Panthertown\, and discuss where and when their hikes will occur. From April 22nd to May 17th\, Friends of Panthertown will have two to three weekly hikes\, most focusing on different topics. \nEach hike will be led by a specialist\, ranging from mycologists to geologists and botanists\, and each participant will be involved in the data collection of each hike. On May 17th\, there will be a celebration at the Village Green in Cashiers to conclude the bioblitz and share collected data. \nFor more information and to RSVP visit: BioBlitz – Friends of Panthertown
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/2025-panthertown-bioblitz/
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SUMMARY:Pisgah Project Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Pisgah Project Day is Pisgah’s largest volunteer day. Each spring\, hundreds of community volunteers join forces with The Pisgah Conservancy\, our event sponsors and partners\, and the U.S. Forest Service to complete 20+ improvement projects throughout the Pisgah Ranger District in a single day! \nVolunteer registration is open through April 21st. This is a family-friendly event. For full event details\, to register\, and to see all of our sponsors and partners\, please visit the event page: https://pisgahconservancy.org/pisgah-project-day/
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/pisgah-project-day-2025/
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SUMMARY:Discovery Hike with iNaturalist (NC Science Festival) at Haw River State Park
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 NCSciFest theme is “Science: Everyday\, Everywhere\, Everyone” and we’re excited to celebrate all the important ways science is woven into the fabric of our everyday lives! For environmental educators and natural resource managers\, this can mean leaning into modern technology to learn the native landscape\, make new species discoveries\, identify invasive plants\, and contribute to global community science efforts. \nOn this guided hike through several Haw River habitats\, learn how to use the iNaturalist app to discover and identify plants\, animals\, and more along the trails. This interactive hike is perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and expand your knowledge of the local ecosystem as we celebrate science in the outdoors. \nMeet in the courtyard outside of the Main Lodge (building closest to flag pole) for this easy hike less than 2 hours / 1.5 miles in length with minor elevation gains as we walk to & from the wetlands. Final route will be determined closer to date. Please bring comfortable walking shoes for a natural-surface travel (packed dirt or gravel) and water/snacks as needed. If you need to download the iNaturalist or SEEK app on your smartphone\, there is free wifi in the reception area next to the meeting place. Contact the park with any questions. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/discovery-hike-with-inaturalist-nc-science-festival-at-haw-river-state-park/
LOCATION:Haw River State Park – The Summit Access Courtyard\, 339 Conference Center Drive\, Browns Summit\, NC\, 27214\, United States
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SUMMARY:This Trail's For You!
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the beautiful Stuart and Emma Thomas Trail\, a public trail protected by Piedmont Land Conservancy and managed by Crossnore Communities for Children in the heart of Winston-Salem. Two years after the Earth Day Grand Opening in 2023\, we want to welcome you back to celebrate this lasting gift to the community and peaceful place to connect with nature. \nArrive before 2:00pm at either the Reynolda Rd or Dr. CB Hauser trailhead and volunteers from Friends of the Thomas Trail\, Piedmont Land Conservancy\, and Crossnore staff will be there to offer guided walks and share more about this special protected space. \nThis is a family-friendly event. All are welcome! We can’t wait to share this inspiring trail with you. See you on the trail!
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/this-trails-for-you/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250429T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250429T190000
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SUMMARY:Tuesdays at Trailhead
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in to participate in free outdoor fitness classes on Tuesday evenings (April 29-June 24) from 6-7 pm on the beautiful Downtown Greenway. Enjoy a different class and instructor each week\, courtesy of our partnership with the YMCA of Greensboro. \nAll ages and fitness abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate! \nText OUTDOOR to 844-765-7664 to receive YMCA outdoor class updates and weather cancellations.
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/tuesdays-at-trailhead/
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SUMMARY:Geochaching 101
DESCRIPTION:Geocaching 101Are you passionate about adventure and the great outdoors? Discover a fun new hobby for all ages – Geocaching! Join us on April 30 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn the basics of this exciting modern-day treasure hunt and explore how to find local caches or worldwide!\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram will take place at Woven Works Park (401 Cumberland Street). Parking is available at 401 Cumberland St.\, Greensboro\, NC 27401.\n\n\nRegister at: https://tinyurl.com/DGgeocache\n\n\nDrop-ins are welcome space permitting.
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/geochaching-101/
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