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Saturday, June 3, 2023
Nature at Night Hike
Jun 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Cost: Includes Park admission: $25 Adult, $8 Adult Annual Passholder, $15 Youth, $6 Youth Annual Passholder. Advance Registration Required.

Watch as the Park comes alive under the shadow of darkness on this guided evening excursion with a Park naturalist. Do you know which animals come out along the Hickory Nut Falls trail when the sun goes down? Get ready to learn more about the Park’s rarely-seen residents. NOTE: The Hickory Nut Falls Trail is considered a moderate trail. Attendees must be able to hike the trail 3/4 of a mile each direction.

Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Meditative Morning
Jun 6 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
The North Carolina Arboretum

We’ve heard your valuable feedback, and now you don’t have to hear us! Beginning May 4, 2021, the period between 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday morning of every month will be reserved for “Meditative Mornings,” a pause for quiet time in our gardens and on our trails. During this time, our working garden crew will abstain from using leaf blowers, mowers and other equipment so you can be sure to enjoy the sounds of birds and the wind in the trees.

Take advantage of half-price parking on the first Tuesday of every month and come out to the Arboretum to enjoy a Meditative Morning!

Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Juneteenth Story Walk
Jun 14 all-day
Chimney Rock State Park

NC State Parks is celebrating Juneteenth. Throughout the week, explore our Juneteenth Story Walk on the Great Woodland Adventure trail to learn more about this national holiday and its history.

Thursday, June 15, 2023
Juneteenth Story Walk
Jun 15 all-day
Chimney Rock State Park

NC State Parks is celebrating Juneteenth. Throughout the week, explore our Juneteenth Story Walk on the Great Woodland Adventure trail to learn more about this national holiday and its history.

Friday, June 16, 2023
Juneteenth Story Walk
Jun 16 all-day
Chimney Rock State Park

NC State Parks is celebrating Juneteenth. Throughout the week, explore our Juneteenth Story Walk on the Great Woodland Adventure trail to learn more about this national holiday and its history.

Saturday, June 17, 2023
Juneteenth Story Walk
Jun 17 all-day
Chimney Rock State Park

NC State Parks is celebrating Juneteenth. Throughout the week, explore our Juneteenth Story Walk on the Great Woodland Adventure trail to learn more about this national holiday and its history.

Sunday, June 18, 2023
Juneteenth Story Walk
Jun 18 all-day
Chimney Rock State Park

NC State Parks is celebrating Juneteenth. Throughout the week, explore our Juneteenth Story Walk on the Great Woodland Adventure trail to learn more about this national holiday and its history.

Monday, June 19, 2023
Juneteenth Story Walk
Jun 19 all-day
Chimney Rock State Park

NC State Parks is celebrating Juneteenth. Throughout the week, explore our Juneteenth Story Walk on the Great Woodland Adventure trail to learn more about this national holiday and its history.

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Juneteenth Story Walk
Jun 20 all-day
Chimney Rock State Park

NC State Parks is celebrating Juneteenth. Throughout the week, explore our Juneteenth Story Walk on the Great Woodland Adventure trail to learn more about this national holiday and its history.

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Juneteenth Story Walk
Jun 21 all-day
Chimney Rock State Park

NC State Parks is celebrating Juneteenth. Throughout the week, explore our Juneteenth Story Walk on the Great Woodland Adventure trail to learn more about this national holiday and its history.

Saturday, June 24, 2023
Naturalist Niche: Summer Birding
Jun 24 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Chimney Rock State Park
 Advance Registration Required.

There’s nothing like an early summer hike before the Park gates open. Join a local birding expert and spot some of our resident species as they enjoy the morning quiet. This hike is perfect whether you’re a lifelong birder or just getting started with America’s fastest-growing hobby.

Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Meditative Morning
Jul 4 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
The North Carolina Arboretum

We’ve heard your valuable feedback, and now you don’t have to hear us! Beginning May 4, 2021, the period between 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday morning of every month will be reserved for “Meditative Mornings,” a pause for quiet time in our gardens and on our trails. During this time, our working garden crew will abstain from using leaf blowers, mowers and other equipment so you can be sure to enjoy the sounds of birds and the wind in the trees.

Take advantage of half-price parking on the first Tuesday of every month and come out to the Arboretum to enjoy a Meditative Morning!

Thursday, July 13, 2023
Mauldin Library: Yoga Nidra Meditation
Jul 13 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mauldin Library

Yoga Nidra, or Yogic Sleep, is a guided meditation that uses body sensing, breath awareness, guided imagery and other practices to bring you through the five layers of consciousness and find healing and rejuvenation on a deep level. Bring a blanket/yoga mat, a pillow (bring two if you have lower back pain), and another blanket to cover yourself while lying down. Led by Holistic Health Practitioner Sarah Troy.

Registration required. Email [email protected] or call 864-277-7397.

Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Meditative Morning
Aug 1 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
The North Carolina Arboretum

We’ve heard your valuable feedback, and now you don’t have to hear us! Beginning May 4, 2021, the period between 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday morning of every month will be reserved for “Meditative Mornings,” a pause for quiet time in our gardens and on our trails. During this time, our working garden crew will abstain from using leaf blowers, mowers and other equipment so you can be sure to enjoy the sounds of birds and the wind in the trees.

Take advantage of half-price parking on the first Tuesday of every month and come out to the Arboretum to enjoy a Meditative Morning!

Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Passholder Experience: Summer Sensory Hike
Aug 9 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Cost: $8 Adult Annual Passholder, $6 Youth Annual Passholder. Advance Registration Required.

Awaken your senses to the natural world on this unique hike. There’s always a lot to see in the forest, but what do you hear? What do you smell? What do you feel? Get ready to experience Chimney Rock in a whole new way on this brand new guided hike. This event is exclusively for Annual Passholders.

Saturday, August 26, 2023
Nature at Night Hike
Aug 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Cost: Includes Park admission: $25 Adult, $8 Adult Annual Passholder, $15 Youth, $6 Youth Annual Passholder. Advance Registration Required.

Watch as the Park comes alive under the shadow of darkness on this guided evening excursion with a Park naturalist. Do you know which animals come out along the Hickory Nut Falls trail when the sun goes down? Get ready to learn more about the Park’s rarely-seen residents. Note: The Hickory Nut Falls trail is approximately 3/4 of a mile each direction and is considered a moderate trail. Participants must be able to hike the trail out and back. This trail is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers.

Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Meditative Morning
Sep 5 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
The North Carolina Arboretum

We’ve heard your valuable feedback, and now you don’t have to hear us! Beginning May 4, 2021, the period between 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday morning of every month will be reserved for “Meditative Mornings,” a pause for quiet time in our gardens and on our trails. During this time, our working garden crew will abstain from using leaf blowers, mowers and other equipment so you can be sure to enjoy the sounds of birds and the wind in the trees.

Take advantage of half-price parking on the first Tuesday of every month and come out to the Arboretum to enjoy a Meditative Morning!

Saturday, September 23, 2023
National Public Lands Day Sunset Hike
Sep 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Cost: Free. Advance Registration Required.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Meditative Morning
Oct 3 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
The North Carolina Arboretum

We’ve heard your valuable feedback, and now you don’t have to hear us! Beginning May 4, 2021, the period between 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday morning of every month will be reserved for “Meditative Mornings,” a pause for quiet time in our gardens and on our trails. During this time, our working garden crew will abstain from using leaf blowers, mowers and other equipment so you can be sure to enjoy the sounds of birds and the wind in the trees.

Take advantage of half-price parking on the first Tuesday of every month and come out to the Arboretum to enjoy a Meditative Morning!

Saturday, October 7, 2023
Conestee Nature Preserve
Oct 7 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
The Preserve

The Upstate Pathfinders Volkssport Club is a not-for-profit club providing interesting walks available daily, at your pace, in many different Greenville locations. The Preserve is at 840 Mauldin Rd, Greenville. Our Conestee Preserve trail is NEW and shaded. After the efforts Gail L. did just to have the June walk, we have rerouted it using some newly marked trails as well as old ones. The October 7 walk features a 5K similar to previous routes and the 10k differs after leaving the 5K route. The walk passes thru the woods east of the Reedy River and circles back past East Lake and follows the river’s east bank back to the main trail. Then it continues to the overlook and crosses the Reedy again, the 10K splits and goes to the Conestee Dam before retracing to the white blaze trail. The 5K continues and passes along a creek before finishing. The 10k visits the “party” area then back on the green blaze dirt and yellow paved trail. Pets allowed on a leash. Note non paved trails/boardwalks are narrow.

Supporting the Preserve: We ask for a $3 donation to the not-for-profit Preserve by all attendees. This will further their efforts that have provided major changes in the last 18 months. You may also visit the Merch Store as we head to the finish.

Start Point: 840 Mauldin Rd, Greenville. Start in the pavilion area.