Hickory nature events

Volunteer Trail Work Day

Saturday, Jul 20 9:30a

Have you ever hiked a trail and wondered how it got there or who maintains it? Well your days of wonder are over Join park rangers and help fix sections of the trails in Grandfather Mountain State ...

Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight

Saturday, Oct 5 6:30p

Grandfather Mountain, Linville

Stories told by firelight and rare after-dark tours of the Mountain that include a nocturnal animal prowl. Additional cost. Online registration begins September 3.

Wild Life!

Saturday, Jul 13 9:00a

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont

Wild Life! July 13, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Garden will feature more than plants during this exciting event, during which you will have a chance to get even closer to the wild side of nature...

Full Moon Hike

Saturday, May 25 9:00a

Latta Plantation Nature Center, Huntersville

Test your trail skills (and your night sight!) as we hike around the nature preserve by the light of the stars and the full moon. Terrain: Easy to moderate. 1.5 - 2.0 miles...

NC Tree ID

Sunday, May 26 2:00p

Latta Plantation Nature Center, Huntersville

Become a tree detective! Learn some of North Carolina s most common trees and how to identify them using simple techniques. Easy 1.5-2 mile hike...

Family Campfire

Friday, May 24 6:00p

McDowell Nature Preserve, Charlotte

McDowell Nature Preserve Campground. Visit McDowell Nature Preserve s campground and hang out around a roaring campfire...

Wild Wings!

Saturday, Aug 3 9:00a

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont

Wild Wings! August 3, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wildlife biologist Susan Campbell returns for her annual research trip as she traps, bands and releases hummingbirds...

43rd Annual American Girl Scout Day

Saturday, Sep 14 9:00a

Grandfather Mountain, Linville

All Girl Scouts and troop leaders are admitted free with proof of membership. Discount admission for family members. Nature programs will be offered throughout the day.

The Grandfather Campout

Friday, Jul 26 4:00p

Grandfather Mountain, Linville

A special opportunity to camp in MacRae Meadows and take part in day and night activities led by Grandfather's naturalists and interpretive rangers. Registration begins May 1.

National Trails Day

Saturday, Jun 1 9:00a

Lake Norman State Park, Statesville

If you would like to volunteer, come out and spend some time on Lake Norman State Park’s Itusi Trail! Help to maintain this hiking and biking trail for future generations...

Advanced Orienteering

Friday, Jun 14 11:00a

Ribbon Walk Nature Preserve, Charlotte

Join us at Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve as we navigate our way through one of their orienteering courses. You must already know how to use a compass and follow bearings...

Celebrate Wildflowers Photo Contest

Friday, May 24 8:00a

Lake Norman State Park, Statesville

From April 1st to May 31st, 2013 celebrate NC State Park's year of the Wildflower! How: One entry per person...

Fee Free Day

Sunday, Aug 25 9:00a

Kings Mountain National Military Park, Blacksburg

Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees...

Orienteering Basics

Friday, Jun 14 10:00a

Ribbon Walk Nature Preserve, Charlotte

The compass is said to date back to 1st century B.C. and is a very important tool for naturalists, seaman, hikers, and more. Come learn how to find your way using this ancient technique...

The Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble

Saturday, Jun 1 1:00p

Grandfather Mountain, Linville

Join us for special activities with staff naturalists designed to help you get the most out of the memorable sight of the Catawba Rhododendron at Grandfather. Programs at 1 pm daily...

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