Nature Day at the Nichols Longleaf Pine Preserve

Nature Day at the Nichols Longleaf Pine Preserve

Date: April 13, 2013
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm

3239 NC HWY 134 N, TROY, NC 27371
CONTACT PERSON: NELL ALLEN, NC ZOOLOGICAL PARK, 336-879-7409

Join us for this fantastic field day event! Activity stations and short hikes will be held throughout the Margaret J. Nichols Longleaf Pine Preserve, focusing on longleaf pine ecosystems and the turpen-tine industry, the history of the Nichols family and the Preserve, prescribed fire, local archeology, wildlife, and invasive species.

This unique property was protected in 2012 through a partnership with The LandTrust for Central NC and the NC Zoo.

The kick-off event will be held Friday, April 12, 2013 from 7:00-8:30pm at Montgomery County Cooperative Extension Office at 203 West Main St. in Troy, featuring a presentation by Larry Earley, author of “Looking for Longleaf: The Fall and Rise of an American Forest.” Come join the fun!

Sponsored by the Greater Uwharrie Conservation Partnership and the NC Science Festival.