The Civil War Trails is a historic preservation organization based in Virginia, which works with communities in numerous states including North Carolina to help preserve the heritage of the American Civil War. This past month, the Civil War Trails organization began overhauling longstanding and worn Civil War Trail interpretive markers across numerous states, which designate… Civil War Trail Alamance County
The Phenomenon of Fall Color
People worldwide enjoy the changing colors of tree leaves in autumn. Not only are the colors spectacular, but they herald the onset of cool crisp weather and fun fall activities. Brilliant yellows, oranges, and reds draw tourists from all over to areas known for fall foliage, such as New England, the NC Mountains, and much… The Phenomenon of Fall Color
HRT Art Series Reveal
The Haw River Trail is excited to announce custom silk screen art prints capturing the beauty of the Trail. The HRT plans to offer a series of pieces showcasing the natural history and culture of the Haw River. A huge thank you to local artists and Haw River Trail supporters Ron Rozzelle and Rosa Patton for sharing… HRT Art Series Reveal
Preserving Our Heritage Festival
On August 27th from 10:00am to 4:00pm we will send off summer with our annual Preserving Our Heritage Festival. Join us at the Cedarock Historical Farm. Bring chairs or a blanket and enjoy live bluegrass music by Smokey Hollow; view demonstrations of old-time crafts and skills such as beekeeping and canning (vendors often have their… Preserving Our Heritage Festival
Saxapahaw Island Park- Coming 2017!
It’s been an exciting year for the Haw River Trail in Saxapahaw. We’re excited to announce that we are working on a new park, the Saxapahaw Island Park, which will also be part of the Haw River Trail network. There are a lot of pieces that will fit together to make this park a reality:… Saxapahaw Island Park- Coming 2017!
Celebrate National Trails Day With Us
Alamance Parks is hosting two American Hiking Society National Trails Day® events on Saturday, June 4, 2016. American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® is a nationally recognized trail awareness program that occurs every year on the first Saturday of June and inspires the public to discover, learn about, and celebrate trails while participating in outdoor… Celebrate National Trails Day With Us
Wildflower Meadow in bloom at Shallow Ford
Wildflower Meadow: Shallow Ford Natural Area Did you know there’s a wildflower meadow at Shallow Ford Natural Area? With the arrival of spring and the warming weather, the flowers are starting to bloom and it’s a great time to visit. Early flowers are already showing their colors, including Sweet Williams (Dianthus barbatus), the Siberian Wallflower… Wildflower Meadow in bloom at Shallow Ford
Beekeeping: The Foxfire Way & Now
Join us May 21st from 1pm-4pm at the Cedarock Park Historical Farm for a presentation by NC-certified beekeepers Ira Poston of Blueberry Hill Apiaries and Paul Jollay of the Glencoe Honey Company. Ira and Paul join us again this year to present a workshop on beekeeping practices, past and present. They will have honey to sample,… Beekeeping: The Foxfire Way & Now
Nature Journals
We’re offering an introductory Nature Journal workshop at Shallow Ford Natural Area (SFNA) on June 4th, 2016, from 9:00am-10:30am. Join Environmental Educator Kim Brown at the Observation Deck to learn about nature journals and enjoy exploring SFNA. Kim will share a brief overview of natural journals and then you will have the chance to use your creativity to… Nature Journals
2016 YeeHaw! River Paddle
Join us in Saxapahaw for the 9th Annual YeeHaw! River Paddle on Saturday, May 14, 2016, from 9:00am-finish. The Yee-Haw! River Paddle brings together paddlers of all skill levels to share the Haw River as a community. The YeeHaw! River Paddle is held each year on a different section of the Haw River Paddle Trail to… 2016 YeeHaw! River Paddle