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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2022 - 2023 Events are also posted on our website, www.RockinghamNaturalist.org. |
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| Sept 18 Sunday 2:00 p.m. |
This hike is led by host and leader Jamie Tredway of Stoneville, NC. He has created a beautiful trail in the wooded area around his home. We will follow the trail down to a beautiful creek area that has rhododendron on each side of the path. It has hardwood trees, ferns and flowers. He has a picnic table at the end of the trail, so bring water and a snack to rest and fellowship. We will retrace our steps back out of the woods to Jamie’s place. Moderate hike with some uphill spots hiking on a dirt trail. (1.5 mile hike) Address: 220 Lindy Road, Stoneville, NC. Questions: Deb Irving at 336-613-5346 |
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| October 16 Sunday 2:00 p.m. |
We are hiking the Chinqua-Penn walking trail in Reidsville. This is an easy hike to observe birds and fall foliage. We will pass a pond, creek, bamboo, and a waterspout and then go back up the hill to the cow field. It takes 45 minutes or so to walk. They have a stone picnic area if we want to hang out after the hike. This classic trail is loved by all. Easy path made of dirt and rock. (1.7 mile loop) Address: 2138 Wentworth Street, Reidsville. |
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| November 20 Sunday 2:00 p.m. |
Our leader is Pete Adkins. He knows the Indian history in Rockingham County. He will lead us to Stoneville, NC, to the Bent Farm Indian site area. He will show us where the Indians lived. We will see a pond and a unique historical area. Moderate hike. Address: Bent Farm Road, Stoneville, NC. Questions: Deb Irving at 336-613-5346 |
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| December 3 Saturday 5:00 p.m. Winter Potluck |
Annual Winter Covered Dish Dinner. Arrive at 5:00 p.m. with salad, main course or dessert. We will eat at 5:30 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. we will hear a talk entitled “Legacy Trails of Our Area” through the Piedmont Land Conservancy. We will learn about trails and interesting things in our area. Hope you can join us for food and learning. Speaker: Mary Rosa, Piedmont Legacy Trails Coordinator. Address: Calvary Baptist Church in Wentworth, at the corner of Sandy Cross Road and Hwy 87. Questions: Deb Irving at 336-613-5346 |
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| January 15, '23 Sunday 2:00 p.m. |
We are walking the paved greenway area in Reidsville. This is an easy walk on pavement. It is a round trip down and back with 1.2 miles of hiking. It is a peaceful winter hike. Park your car in the Reidsville High stadium parking lot. You will see the paved area right beside the Reidsville track. Easy hike (1.2 mile hike) Address: Reidsville High School, 1901 South Park Drive, Reidsville, NC. Questions: Deb Irving, 336-613-5346 |
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| February 19 Sunday 2:00 p.m. |
Our leader is Pete Adkins, our Indian expert. We are going to an |
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| March 19 Sunday 2:00 p.m. |
We are hiking at the Gravely Nature Preserve in Ridgeway, VA. It’s a beautiful hike with rhododendrons, large rocks, the Smith River, sandy spots at the creek, wildflowers, and ferns. It’s a great spot to enjoy nature and peace. Moderate hike on a dirt path. (2-mile loop) Address: 2525 Eggleston Falls Road, Ridgeway, VA, 24148. Meet in parking area. Questions: Deb Irving at 336-613-5346 |
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| April 16 Sunday 2:00 p.m. |
This hike is part of the new trails of Mayo River State Park on the Virginia side. Our group will hike 2 miles down a dirt road that is very pretty. If the group wants to, we can hike down to the river and back. It has fields of wildflowers, streams, ferns, and the Mayo River. Moderate hike (2 miles) Address: Pratt Road, Spencer, VA. Go all the way to the end and parking is on the right. Tip: Google Maps before you go will help. Questions: Deb Irving at 336-613-5346 |
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| May 21 Sunday 2:00 p.m. |
We head to Oak Ridge Cascade Preserve. This is a nice hardwood |
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| June 4 Sunday (End-of-year picnic) |
We will meet at Mayo River State Park Headquarters for a picnic and hike. We start by having the picnic at the shelter first for food and fellowship. This is our end-of-year covered dish picnic. Bring a dish to share with others. We will hike the trail after the picnic for a final end-of-year walk. This is a lovely walk through hardwoods. Easy hike. (1.8 mile loop) Address: 500 Old Mayo Park Road, Mayodan, NC. Questions: Deb Irving at 336-613-5346 |
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