TreesCharlotte is offering a free Invasives ID TreeWalk on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m., at Briar Creek Greenway. It's free, but … [Read more...] about Invasives ID TreeWalk with TreesCharlotte Aug. 20 (free, but registration required)
Outdoor Recreation
REI Outlet Sale: save up to 72% on many items for cycling, camping, swimming, running and more…
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REI's Outlet is a GREAT place to shop for those who want to explore the outdoors, but want to save money. These are items that may be the current … [Read more...] about REI Outlet Sale: save up to 72% on many items for cycling, camping, swimming, running and more…
Animal Meet and Greet at McDowell Nature Center, and more…
McDowell Nature Center is within McDowell Nature Preserve, at 15222 South York Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, in southwestern Mecklenburg … [Read more...] about Animal Meet and Greet at McDowell Nature Center, and more…
Kidz & Co FREE Friendship Rocks Activity at Confluence in Cramerton on Aug. 15, and more!
Confluence, at 117 Center Street, Cramerton, NC, is a partnership of Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, South Fork Collective, and Cramerton Parks & … [Read more...] about Kidz & Co FREE Friendship Rocks Activity at Confluence in Cramerton on Aug. 15, and more!
Build-Your-Own-Boat competition at U.S. Whitewater Center Oct 10
U.S. National Whitewater Center hosts Build Your Own Boat on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 12 to 5:30 p.m. It's free to attend the festival, but … [Read more...] about Build-Your-Own-Boat competition at U.S. Whitewater Center Oct 10
Charlotte Monarch Celebration Sept 19
Charlotte Monarch Celebration is a free event taking place Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, 2986 … [Read more...] about Charlotte Monarch Celebration Sept 19
Back to School Night at The Gardens at Stowe on Aug. 6: Reduced Evening Admission
Daniel Stowe Conservancy is hosting Back to School Night at The Gardens at Stowe, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, on Thursday, … [Read more...] about Back to School Night at The Gardens at Stowe on Aug. 6: Reduced Evening Admission
Cabarrus County Creek Week — free festival at Frank Liske Park Sept. 26
Cabarrus County is hosting a Creek Week Festival on September 26 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frank Liske Park, 4001 Stough Road, Concord, North … [Read more...] about Cabarrus County Creek Week — free festival at Frank Liske Park Sept. 26
Shibumi Shade: 15% off sitewide for 10th anniversary
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If you've been on the beach in North Carolina, you've seen them -- rows of blue striped Shibumi Shades. And for good reason. They're a snap to set … [Read more...] about Shibumi Shade: 15% off sitewide for 10th anniversary
Free Birding Tours with Carolina Wildlife Sanctuary
Join Carolina Wildlife Sanctuary for a guided morning walk through Lake Norman State Park, 759 State Park Road, Troutman, North Carolina. The tours … [Read more...] about Free Birding Tours with Carolina Wildlife Sanctuary
