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Piedmont Land Conservancy hosts various events that are designed to connect people with nature. Outings include hikes, farm visits, paddle trips, and more. We would be happy to talk with you or your organization about hosting an outing for your team or group! Â
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Upcoming Events
Guilford County Land Use & Retention Summit
August 29, 2025 | 9:00am-5:00pm
3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro, NC 27405.
The 2025 Guilford County Land Use & Retention Summit brings together landowners, farmers, and professionals for a full day of learning focused on farmland preservation, legal tools, land access, and conservation programs. From Heirs’ property to urban agriculture, this summit offers tools, resources, and partnerships to help land stewards protect their legacy and shape the future of Guilford County. Hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension, this summit offers real solutions to help protect working lands and guide landowners through complex decisions about property and succession. Join us on August 29th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Guilford County Center at 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro, NC 27405. Learn more information on our Eventbrite page and register today!
Volunteer Workdays at Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve
Mondays and Saturdays in September and October
Winston-Salem, NC
Join us for Fall workdays at PLC’s Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve. We are so appreciative of all the volunteers who donate their time and energy to maintain the beauty of this 6-acre wildflower garden located near Historic Bethabara in Winston-Salem. The Friendship Garden is home to a unique collection of over 500 species of native plants. Volunteers range from budding wildflower enthusiasts to seasoned experts.
If you would like to spend time with like-minded people in a truly unique garden setting, please join us for a fall workday.
September Dates
October Dates
- Monday, October 6
- Monday, October 13
- Saturday, October 18
- Monday, October 20
- Monday, October 27
Sunset Paddle at Lake Brandt
Wednesday September 10 | 5:45-8:00pm
Lake Brandt Marina
5945 Lake Brandt Rd
Greensboro, North Carolina 27455
Greensboro’s watershed lakes offer some of the most beautiful sunset views in the area. Join other PLC members and friends for a peaceful evening paddle on Lake Brandt, led by Jennifer Phelps from Greensboro Parks and Recreation. The Marina at Lake Brandt is usually closed on Wednesdays but it will be opened just for our group.
Please arrive by 5:45 p.m. so we can launch right at 6:00. Though the marina is closed on Wednesdays, we will have someone letting cars into the gate starting at 5:30. The marina offers 10 solo kayaks and 6Â tandem kayaks for rent, or you are welcome to bring your own kayak or canoe. Be sure to reserve your rental choice during checkout.
For the paddle, we’d suggest bringing clothing you don’t mind getting a little wet, water-friendly footwear, a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. You may also want a light jacket for after sunset, bug repellent, and a small dry bag or zip-top bag for your phone and keys.
Slow Hikers Club at Guilford County Farm Trails
Sunday September 21 | 2:00-4:30pm
3220 Amick Rd Elon, North Carolina 27244
Take a walk with PLC’s Slow Hikers Club! If you enjoy soaking in the scenery, savoring every step, stopping to take pictures, and admiring the smallest details along the trail, join our Slow Hikers Club!
PLC’s Slow Hikers Club is led by Brianna, PLC’s Communications Director and naturalist in training, who is on a never-ending journey to discover and share the natural world. She loves the version of hiking that is about the journey and the joy of exploring nature at a slow pace. If you’re a casual walker, a plant enthusiast, a photographer, or someone who loves a good trail chat, the Slow Hikers Club is for you.
During this outing of Slow Hikers Club we’ll explore Guilford County Farm Trails! This hike will be a leisurely 2.1 mile loop on a mostly flat trail (100 ft of elevation gain). We’ll enjoy farmland views, little creeks, some lovely woods, and a pond. The trailhead is located at 3220 Amick Rd, Elon, NC 27244 in northeastern Guilford County.
The trails will be mostly shaded.
The outing is open to the public but has a limit of 20 participants.
Volunteer Workdays at
Knight Brown Nature Preserve
One Tuesday each month | 9:00am-12:00pm
221 Waterfield Ln, Stokesdale, NC 27357
PLC’s preserves need one day of tender loving care each month. Come help us keep Knight Brown looking pretty at the following volunteer workdays. Each is on a Tuesday morning:
Please RSVP on the trail workday facebook events. If you do not use Facebook, please let us know you’ll be there by emailing Mike at msantucci@piedmontland.org.
Questions? Check out the FAQ on our Volunteer Page.
Sunset Paddle at Lake Brandt
Wednesday September 24 | 5:45-8:00pm
Lake Brandt Marina
5945 Lake Brandt Rd
Greensboro, North Carolina 27455
Greensboro’s watershed lakes offer some of the most beautiful sunset views in the area. Join other PLC members and friends for a peaceful evening paddle on Lake Brandt, led by Jennifer Phelps from Greensboro Parks and Recreation. The Marina at Lake Brandt is usually closed on Wednesdays but it will be opened just for our group.
Please arrive by 5:45 p.m. so we can launch right at 6:00. Though the marina is closed on Wednesdays, we will have someone letting cars into the gate starting at 5:30. The marina offers 10 solo kayaks and 6Â tandem kayaks for rent, or you are welcome to bring your own kayak or canoe. Be sure to reserve your rental choice during checkout.
For the paddle, we’d suggest bringing clothing you don’t mind getting a little wet, water-friendly footwear, a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. You may also want a light jacket for after sunset, bug repellent, and a small dry bag or zip-top bag for your phone and keys.
Volunteer Workdays at
Caraway Creek Preserve
One Wednesday each month | 9:00am-12:00pm
829 Jerico Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205
PLC’s Preserves need one day of tender loving care each month. Come help us keep Caraway Creek Preserve looking pretty at the following volunteer workdays. Each is on a Wednesday morning:
Please RSVP on the trail workday facebook events. If you do not use Facebook, please let us know you’ll be there by emailing Abby at adraut@piedmontland.org.
Questions? Check out the FAQ on our Volunteer Page.
Slow Hikers Club explores the Lookout Tower at Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area
Sunday October 26th | 2:00 - 5:30pm
Oak Hill Trailhead | 5545 Bass Mountain Rd, Snow Camp, NC 27349
If you enjoy soaking in the scenery, savoring every step, stopping to take pictures, and admiring the smallest details along the trail, join our Slow Hikers Club!
PLC’s Slow Hikers Club is led by Brianna, PLC’s Communications Director and naturalist in training. She loves the version of hiking that is about the journey and the joy of exploring nature at a slow pace. If you’re a casual walker, a plant enthusiast, a photographer, or someone who loves a good trail chat, the Slow Hikers Club is for you.
During this outing of Slow Hikers Club we’ll explore the Lookout Trail leading to the Lookout Tower at Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area. at the midpoint of the hike we will climb the Monadnock Lookout Tower for some amazing views of the surround countryside during peak fall color! You are welcome to sit out of the tower climb if you have a fear of heights.
This hike will be a little more strenuous than we usually tackle. It is a 2.5 mile loop with gradual elevation gain to the top (about 400ft of elevation gain) and then dropping back down. Alamance Parks ranks this trail’s difficulty as moderate. This hike will take approximately 3-3.5 hours depending on how much time folks want to spend at the tower.
The outing is open to the public but has a limit of 20 participants.
If the hike is full, you can join the waitlist by emailing Brianna at bhaferman@piedmontland.org.
Sign up at the link below!
Volunteer Workdays at
Bashavia Creek Preserve
One Thursday each month starting in October | 9:00am-12:00pm
3465 Kilmurry Hill Rd., Pfafftown, NC 27040
Join us for volunteer workdays to create the future Bashavia Creek Preserve! Bashavia Creek Preserve, located near Pfafftown outside of Winston-Salem, is not yet open and we will need help from volunteers for a variety of tasks to create the preserve.Â
Our first volunteer workdays will tackle two urgent needs:
- Marking the property boundaries: painting and installing PLC’s orange diamond markers along the preserve’s perimeter.
- Stabilizing erosion: repairing and protecting several areas where soil is washing away.
What to expect:
Marking property lines will involve using provided paint and attaching signs to trees. The terrain is uneven, with no established trails, so wear sturdy footwear and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or paint on. Gloves and a hat are recommended.
Erosion control will include hands-on, sometimes strenuous work such as sawing and moving branches, digging in logs to slow runoff, filling ruts, and covering exposed soil with leaves or other organic material.
Your help will protect this special place as we begin its journey into becoming a future nature preserve.
Please RSVP on the trail workday facebook events. If you do not use Facebook, please let us know you’ll be there by emailing Mike at msantucci@piedmontland.org.
Questions? Check out the FAQ on our Volunteer Page.