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David Turner, a wildlife biologist with the US Department of Agriculture, will talk about the fascinating characteristics and behavior of beavers, and the studies he is conducting in the Sandhills Region of North Carolina. Join Beavers in the Sandhills at the visitor center at the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve (1024 Ft. Bragg Road) in […]
Join the Triangle Land Conservancy for the Bluestem Conservation Cemetery Tour on March 4th from 9 until 11:00. The hike is on Bluestem’s 2 miles of trails, through fields, forests, streams, and by a pond. Bluestem is also a conservation cemetery. Kids are welcome. This is a free event, but preregistration is required at triangleland.org.
Join the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve (1024 Ft. Bragg Road) in Southern Pines on Sunday, March 5th from 2 to 3 for the Pyxie-Moss Hike. The 1.5-mile guided hike will take place on the Paint Hill tract, which can be accessed at the end of Stoneyfield Drive. You will be finding the rare Sandhills […]
Quarters for CARA will take place on Sunday, March 5th from 2 until 6 at the Stevens Center (1576 Kelly Drive) in Sanford. A quarter auction is a cross between an auction, a raffle and a shopping party where you bid quarters to win fabulous items. Remember it all benefits the animals at Carolina Animal […]
The Victory Community Baptist Church (915 Brinkley Road) in Carthage will be holding a pulled pork dinner fundraiser on Friday, March 10th from 11 to 7. The dinner includes slaw, baked beans, roll and dessert. Dine in or take out. A plate is $10.
The Three Rivers Land Trust is hosting Longleaf Planting 2023 on March 13th from 10 to noon. The planting will be held at Cotton Creek Preserve at 250 Cochran Road in Star. Help the Land Trust restore the longleaf forest.
Join the Triangle Land Conservancy for a Spring Wildflower Hike at Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve (7800 Holly Springs Road, Raleigh) on March 14th from 9:30 until 11:00. This will be a moderate 1.5-mile hike exploring the trail system at Swift Creek Bluffs. Due to the size of the parking lot, the hiking group will […]
Join the Three Rivers Land Trust Paddling Club with our first group paddle of 2023 on Saturday, March 18th. Meet at the Falls Reservoir Boat Ramp in Badin (located at the end of Falls Road, off of NC 740). This group paddle is beginner-friendly, open to the public, and free to attend. Sign up at […]
Join Kiwanis of Lee County for a Western Saloon night of fundraising and fun! There will be casino games and prizes along with drinks and food. Doors open at 6 and games are from 7 to 10! This event will be on March 18th at Sanford Elks Lodge (910 Carthage Street).
Join the Triangle Land Conservancy for a Spring Wildflower Hike at Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve (7800 Holly Springs Road, Raleigh) on March 19th from 9:30 until 11:00. This will be a moderate 1.5-mile hike exploring the trail system at Swift Creek Bluffs. Due to the size of the parking lot, the hiking group will […]
The Triangle Land Conservancy’s Spring Equinox Sunset Hike at White Pines Nature Preserve (548 S Rocky River Road, Sanford / First Lot) will take place on March 20th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Join Trail Guide, Elizabeth, for a medium difficulty, 2-mile hike down to the confluence and back. This is a free event, but […]
The Friends of the Aberdeen Library hold a meeting every fourth Thursday at 6 pm at the Aberdeen Fire Department (800 Holly Street). There's work to be done and the Library needs more members to make it happen. If you’re looking for ways to get involved in your community and would like to contribute to […]
Chatham County’s Spring AG Fest will be held this year on Saturday, March 25th from 10 to 2 at the Chatham County NC Agriculture and Conference Center (1192 US 64 Business West) in Pittsboro. There will be exhibitors, vendors, livestock, and events. This event is free and open to the public.
Culdee Presbyterian Church (916 NC-73) in West End will be holding a Community Family Fun Day on Saturday, March 25th from 11 until 2. There will be fun, food and fellowship.
Cameron Historic Preservation is having a FUN raiser titled Save Miss Belle’s Bash on March 25th from 11 until 6. There will be food, music, auction, raffle, and carwash. All money will go to saving Miss Belle’s grand Victorian house. If you cannot attend the event, you can still contribute. Check out Cameron Historic Preservation’s […]
The March 27th meeting of the Sandhills Natural History Society will feature a presentation on the Wood Wide Web by retired professor of environmental ethics, Dr. Ann Haut. To learn how trees connect and communicate, join the society at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve’s Visitors Center (1024 Fort Bragg Road in Southern Pines) at 7:30 […]
Veterans, their families, and all members of the community are invited to the Veterans Memorial at the Sanford Municipal Center (225 E Weatherspoon Street) on Wednesday, March 29th for a special flag raising in honor of Vietnam Veterans Day. The ceremony will begin at 12:00.
The American Legion Post 382 will be hosting National Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day on March 29th at 6:00 pm with a free buffet dinner for Veterans. The Legion is off Highway 42 by US 1. Contact David Strong at 919-499-9235.
The Partnership for Children & Families will hold a Toss For A Cause Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, April 1st at 10:00. The tournament will be at the Mann Center (507 N Steele Street) in Sanford. The cost is $50 per team. Register at pfcf.org back slash toss.
On Saturday, April 1st there will be a Lee County 4-H Livestock Horticulture Interest Meeting. Meet the volunteer leaders Jim & Jackie Green and tour the farm, which will be the home base for the club. Club logistics and name will be discussed after the tour. For more information contact Pam Kerley at 919-775-5624.