Spend the day celebrating the strawberry season! In this program, we will explore the relationship between people and the plants around them; this session will focus on strawberries. We will sample some yummy strawberry recipes while learning about the importance of ethnobotany and rich cultural history of strawberries both in North America and Europe. Then we will do a nature journaling exercise to reflect on the upcoming Strawberry Moon. Finally, we will practice sustainable harvesting at the Demo Garden and Food Forest so you can take home berries and a simple recipe. You are guaranteed to have a berry wonderful time! This program is recommended for ages 12+. Schedule: May 17, 2026 Sunday from 10:45am to Noon Duration: 1 hour 15 mins Ages: 12 yrs +,

See the historic gristmill in action! Hear the splash of water on the waterwheel, and join our historical interpreters for a tour inside the mill, where you can watch the millstones at work grinding corn into meal. Please note that space inside the mill is limited, allowing up to 20 visitors at a time. No registration is required for this drop-in program. FREE. Schedule: May 17, 2026 Sunday from 1pm to 4pm Duration: 3 hours Ages: All ages,

There is much more than meets the eye when it comes to our State Marsupial! You’ll learn what makes them unique and important, practice playing ‘possum, and get to see a real opossum mount up close. All participants (adults and children) must be registered. For all ages. Meet at the New Hill parking area at the lower picnic table. Schedule: May 17, 2026 Sunday from 2pm to 3pm Duration: 1 hour Ages: All ages,

Have you ever wondered about the lives of the people who were here before you? At West Point on the Eno, we explore the complex histories of our own backyard. West Point on the Eno is not your typical historical site. It's not a battleground for major wars, nor the birthplace of presidents. Instead, it's a vivid tapestry of everyday yet extraordinary lives from Durham's past. Here, the routine of mill workers, the creativity of people like photographer Hugh Mangum, and the stories within the historic house are discovered and shared. These are tales of ordinary people whose lives, like yours, are extraordinary in their own right. Discover a different kind of history at West Point on the Eno, where the extraordinary is found in the ordinary. Take a guided walking tour of West Point on the Eno's historic park. Tours leave on the hour at 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm. Registration is required. Ages: Age less than 99 yrs,

Group: Kids · Category: STEAM

Join Orange County for the 36th Pauli Murray Awards Ceremony. Nominations are open now, and Human Relations Student Contest submissions are also open through April 15, 2026.

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