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Outings, Events, & Volunteer Workdays
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!
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Guided Walk in Guilford Woods
Various Dates
5509 George Fox Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410
Join Piedmont Land Conservancy staff and volunteers for guided walks through Guilford Woods, a remarkable landscape where natural beauty, cultural history, and community stewardship come together. These walks offer an opportunity to slow down, learn, and experience the Woods.
This 3-mile outing will explore the wooded trails including a stop at the legendary 350+ year-old “Witness Tree.” Trails include some uneven surfaces, so please wear sturdy shoes. We will meet in the gravel lot behind the Alumni Gym on the Guilford College campus (more info given upon sign up). The hike will last about 2 hours.
Walks will be conversational and accessible, designed for adults and older youth who are comfortable walking on uneven natural trails.
We are offering monthly guided walks on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month, currently scheduled through March. Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
Sign up for a date below:
Volunteer Workdays at Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve
Mondays and Saturdays through May
Winston-Salem, NC
Join us for spring 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 spring workday.
Upcoming Dates
- Monday April 27, 2:00-4:00pm
- Saturday May 9, 10:00am – 12:30pm
- Monday May 18, 10:00am – 12:30pm
Slow Hikers Club at the Stuart & Emma Thomas Memorial Trail
Sunday, June 7 | 9:00 - 11:00am
949 Gillete St, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
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.
This outing of the Slow Hikers Club we’ll explore the Stuart & Emma Thomas Memorial Trail in Winston-Salem, which has a very special connection to Piedmont Land Conservancy. We will walk approximately 1.5 miles on a “lollipop” loop in 2 hours, stopping frequently to enjoy the scenery, chat, and see what nature has to offer.
The trail is mostly open to the sun with a few small hills. This hike is scheduled for the morning to keep us a bit cooler. The trail is entirely natural surface and has roots and rocks throughout. There will be a few descents and climbs.
We’ll take our time, enjoy the fantastic views here, and learn about plants and creatures along the trail. No rush, no pressure. Just good company and a great hike.
Space is limited to 20 participants.
Guided Hike at Riverbluffs Trail at Hanging Rock State Park
Saturday, July 18 | 9:00am - 12:00pm
1258 Flinchum Rd, Danbury, North Carolina 27016
Take a walk with PLC’s Conservation Advisor, Dr. Ken Bridle! If you enjoy learning about nature on a beautiful trail, this hike is for you.
During this outing we’ll attempt to escape the heat exploring the beautiful River Bluffs Trail at Hanging Rock State Park. Dr. Ken Bridle will lead the group on a mostly flat, 1.5-mile loop. The Riverbluffs Trail is a less-used trail at Hanging Rock State Park that features the large cliffs along the Dan River as well as a couple creeks. It’s a great hike to spot wildlife as well. The trail will be just about all shaded to help keep us cool.
Notes about what to expect: The trail is natural surface with roots and rocks throughout. Some sections of the trail are soft and sandy. The trail also gets a bit skinny in areas especially as lots of plants will be at their peak and can encroach on the trail. We recommend wearing long pants and boots to help protect from ticks. There is an small sandy trail down to the riverbank that has good views of the bluffs, however it’s a bit steep to get down. Some folks may want hiking poles for this section.
The outing is open to the public but has a limit of 24 participants.
Space is limited to 24 participants.
Your help is needed stewarding PLC’s preserves! Join us for monthly volunteer workdays to help keep them in great shape. Projects may include trail construction and upkeep, property line maintenance, invasive species removal, habitat management activities, and litter pickup.
If you would like to help out, please complete the Volunteer Interest Form if you haven’t already done so. Then RSVP on the trail workday Facebook events by clicking on one or more of the dates shown. If you do not use Facebook, please let us know you’ll be there by emailing our Nature Preserve Manager Mike Santucci at msantucci@piedmontland.org.
Questions? Check out the FAQ on our Volunteer Page.
Knight Brown Nature Preserve
Tuesday mornings | 9:00am-12:00pm
221 Waterfield Ln, Stokesdale, NC 27357
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
Caraway Creek Preserve
Wednesday mornings | 9:00am-12:00pm
829 Jerico Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205
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.
Bashavia Creek Preserve
Thursday mornings | 9:00am-12:00pm
3465 Kilmurry Hill Rd, Pfafftown, NC 27040
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.
