Astronomy Night

Monday, September 21
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with an evening under the stars in Uwharrie National Forest. Members of the Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observing Society (CHAOS) will guide participants through the night sky while highlighting the unique opportunity public lands provide to experience the wonders of astronomy.

Anderson Creek Park Hike

Tuesday, September 22
Explore Anderson Creek Park in Harnett County on a guided hike celebrating National Public Lands Day. Discover local wildlife, native plants, and the importance of expanding public lands.

Bald Mountain Trail Hike

Tuesday, September 22
Join us for a guided hike along Bald Mountain Trail. Experience the beauty of North Carolina's public lands while learning about the landscapes, wildlife, and conservation efforts that make these places worth celebrating.

UNF Mountain Bike

Wednesday, September 23
Hit the trails for a mountain bike ride through Uwharrie National Forest. This group ride is a great way to experience North Carolina's public lands while enjoying the scenic terrain and learning about the importance of conservation.

Tuckertown Paddle

Wednesday, September 23
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a paddle on Tuckertown Reservoir, launching from Flat Creek Boat Ramp. Explore the reservoir's scenic shoreline while learning how TRLT is working to keep these lands and waters accessible for future generations.

Public Lands Trivia

Thursday, September 24
Put your outdoor knowledge to the test during Public Lands Trivia Night at New Sarum Brewery. Gather your team for an evening of friendly competition featuring questions about North Carolina's public lands, wildlife, recreation, and conservation.

Tuckertown Raffle

Saturday, September 26
Join us at Sitka in Charlotte for a raffle to support the Save Tuckertown Campaign! More details to come!

Save Tuckertown Ribbon Cutting

Friday, September 25
Join us for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of the Save Tuckertown Campaign!

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Since 1995, Three Rivers Land Trust has transferred more than 8,600 acres into the public trust, creating new opportunities for people to hunt, fish, hike, paddle, and explore North Carolina’s public lands for generations to come.

In celebration of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 26, we’re inviting you to join us for a week of events highlighting the incredible public lands across the Piedmont and Sandhills of North Carolina. Whether you’re hitting the trails, paddling the water, looking to the night sky, or testing your knowledge at trivia, there’s something for everyone as we celebrate the lands that belong to us all.

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"To waste, to destroy our natural resources, to skin and exhaust the land instead of using it so as to increase its usefulness, will result in undermining in the days of our children the very prosperity which we ought by right to hand down to them amplified and developed."

– Theodore Roosevelt

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