Shell-A-Brate World Turtle Day with Piedmont Wildlife Center’s Turtle Ambassadors and NC State's Turtle Rescue Team!

Join us at Leigh Farm Park (364 Leigh Farm Rd, Durham, NC) on Thursday, May 22 from 5:30–7:30 PM for our second annual Shell-A-Bration! This all-outdoor, family-friendly event is back and better than ever, featuring:

• A Field Survey Challenge—Discover turtles on a guided walk through the woods at 5:45 PM!

• An exciting Tortoise & The Hare race at 6:45 PM

• Turtle-themed crafts, games, and more!

This event is FREE to attend. Support our Turtle Ambassadors and NC State’s Turtle Rescue Team with a suggested $10 donation or a donation of an item from our wish list (see below)!

Let’s shell-a-brate turtles together—we can’t wait to see you there!

Join Piedmont Wildlife Center for a Wild Weekend! (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Birds-of-Prey Tours (4/20, Times Vary)
Explore the incredible world of raptors on a guided Birds-of-Prey Tour. Meet the majestic birds that call Piedmont Wildlife Center home! Participants must be 5 years or older to join.

Tours Offered At:

• 1:00 - 1:45 PM

• 2:15 - 3:00 PM

• 3:30 - 4:15 PM

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your love for birds and nature!

They S-HOOT! They Score! Take a time out from the Maddness over to a different brewery each weekend this March and sit on the bench next to PWC's birdie ambassadors while enjoying a brew and watching some hoops.

For the month of March, DSSOLVR is sponsoring PWC as their round-up orangization! So, be sure to fly by and have a brew!

They S-HOOT! They Score! Take a time out from the Maddness over to a different brewery each weekend this March and sit on the bench next to PWC's birdie ambassadors while enjoying a brew and watching some hoops.

For the month of March, DSSOLVR is sponsoring PWC as their round-up orangization! So, be sure to fly by and have a brew!

They S-HOOT! They Score! Take a time out from the Maddness over to a different brewery each weekend this March and sit on the bench next to PWC's birdie ambassadors while enjoying a brew and watching some hoops.

For the month of March, DSSOLVR is sponsoring PWC as their round-up orangization! So, be sure to fly by and have a brew!

They S-HOOT! They Score! Take a time out from the Maddness over to a different brewery each weekend this March and sit on the bench next to PWC's birdie ambassadors while enjoying a brew and watching some hoops.

For the month of March, DSSOLVR is sponsoring PWC as their round-up orangization! So, be sure to fly by and have a brew!

Join us for Animal Instincts at Crafts and Drafts, an adults-only evening exploring the wild world of wildlife romance! From elaborate mating displays to curious courtship behaviors, discover the secrets of native wildlife’s love lives. Enjoy up-close encounters with Ambassador Animals and savor a pint while learning in a fun, relaxed setting.

Wild For A Day (Durham)

• Tuesday, December 31st 2024

• 8:30 AM 3:00 PM

• Piedmont Wildlife Center 364 Leigh Farm Road Durham, NC, 27707 United States (map)

• Google Calendar ICS

Our Wild for a Days are special one-day camps held on teacher workdays and other holidays. Join us in the forest for the day as we practice naturalist and survival skills, explore the parks, meet the local wildlife, and play some of our favorite woodland games!

CITs (Counselors in Training) are required to attend Outdoor Leadership Camp.

If you are interested in being a CIT 2 for this camp, please email us.

Register for Wild For A Day

Wild For A Day (Durham)

• Monday, December 30th 2024

• 8:30 AM 3:00 PM

• Piedmont Wildlife Center 364 Leigh Farm Road Durham, NC, 27707 United States (map)

• Google Calendar ICS

Our Wild for a Days are special one-day camps held on teacher workdays and other holidays. Join us in the forest for the day as we practice naturalist and survival skills, explore the parks, meet the local wildlife, and play some of our favorite woodland games!

CITs (Counselors in Training) are required to attend Outdoor Leadership Camp.

If you are interested in being a CIT 2 for this camp, please email us.

Register for Wild For A Day

Wild For A Day (Durham)

• Friday, December 27th 2024

• 8:30 AM 3:00 PM

• Piedmont Wildlife Center 364 Leigh Farm Road Durham, NC, 27707 United States (map)

• Google Calendar ICS

Our Wild for a Days are special one-day camps held on teacher workdays and other holidays. Join us in the forest for the day as we practice naturalist and survival skills, explore the parks, meet the local wildlife, and play some of our favorite woodland games!

CITs (Counselors in Training) are required to attend Outdoor Leadership Camp.

If you are interested in being a CIT 2 for this camp, please email us.

Register for Wild For A Day

Wild For A Day (Wake)

• Monday, December 23rd 2024

• 8:30 AM 3:00 PM

• Piedmont Wildlife Center Umstead State Park - Crabtree Creek Entrance 8801 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, NC, 27617 United States(map)

• Google Calendar ICS

Our Wild for a Days are special one-day camps held on teacher workdays and other holidays. Join us in the forest for the day as we practice naturalist and survival skills, explore the parks, meet the local wildlife, and play some of our favorite woodland games!

CITs (Counselors in Training) are required to attend Outdoor Leadership Camp.

If you are interested in being a CIT 2 for this camp, please email us.

Register for Wild For A Day

Wild For A Day (Durham)

• Monday, December 23rd 2024

• 8:30 AM 3:00 PM

• Piedmont Wildlife Center 364 Leigh Farm Road Durham, NC, 27707 United States (map)

• Google Calendar ICS

Our Wild for a Days are special one-day camps held on teacher workdays and other holidays. Join us in the forest for the day as we practice naturalist and survival skills, explore the parks, meet the local wildlife, and play some of our favorite woodland games!

CITs (Counselors in Training) are required to attend Outdoor Leadership Camp.

If you are interested in being a CIT 2 for this camp, please email us.

Register for Wild For A Day

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with us—on a smaller scale! While we’ve traditionally hosted large celebrations, we’re shifting focus this year to smaller, impactful tours to help fund our mission.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, December 21st

• Time Slots: 10:00-10:45 AM, 11:15 AM-12 PM, 12:30 PM-1:15 PM, and 1:45-2:30 PM

• Cost: $10 per person (additional donations highly encouraged to support our programs!)

• Age Limit: Participants must be 5 years or older

• Registration: Click here to register (Pre-registration is required; limited to 12 participants per time slot)

• Nature Store: Open during the event!

What to Expect:
Explore Piedmont Wildlife Center and meet the incredible birds of prey that call PWC home. During this guided walking tour (~½ mile), you’ll learn about our mission, get to know our birds, and finish with a special up-close meet-and-greet with one of our Ambassador Animals. Please dress for the weather and note that all participants must sign a liability waiver.

Accessibility Notice:
Some areas of the tour may not be accessible for wheelchairs, walking aids, or those with mobility concerns due to the natural setting of our programs. If you have questions, call us at 919-489-0900 before booking.

Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today—and thank you for supporting Piedmont Wildlife Center this Winter Solstice!

Wild For A Day (Durham)

• Friday, December 20th 2024

• 8:30 AM 3:00 PM

• Piedmont Wildlife Center 364 Leigh Farm Road Durham, NC, 27707 United States (map)

• Google Calendar ICS

Our Wild for a Days are special one-day camps held on teacher workdays and other holidays. Join us in the forest for the day as we practice naturalist and survival skills, explore the parks, meet the local wildlife, and play some of our favorite woodland games!

CITs (Counselors in Training) are required to attend Outdoor Leadership Camp.

If you are interested in being a CIT 2 for this camp, please email us.

Register for Wild For A Day

Wild For A Day (Durham)

• Thursday, December 19th 2024

• 8:30 AM 3:00 PM

• Piedmont Wildlife Center 364 Leigh Farm Road Durham, NC, 27707 United States (map)

• Google Calendar ICS

Our Wild for a Days are special one-day camps held on teacher workdays and other holidays. Join us in the forest for the day as we practice naturalist and survival skills, explore the parks, meet the local wildlife, and play some of our favorite woodland games!

CITs (Counselors in Training) are required to attend Outdoor Leadership Camp.

If you are interested in being a CIT 2 for this camp, please email us.

Register for Wild For A Day

Wild For A Day (Durham)

• Wednesday, December 18th 2024

• 8:30 AM 3:00 PM

• Piedmont Wildlife Center 364 Leigh Farm Road Durham, NC, 27707 United States (map)

• Google Calendar ICS

Our Wild for a Days are special one-day camps held on teacher workdays and other holidays. Join us in the forest for the day as we practice naturalist and survival skills, explore the parks, meet the local wildlife, and play some of our favorite woodland games!

CITs (Counselors in Training) are required to attend Outdoor Leadership Camp.

If you are interested in being a CIT 2 for this camp, please email us.

Register for Wild For A Day

Wild For A Day (Durham)

• Tuesday, December 17th 2024

• 8:30 AM 3:00 PM

• Piedmont Wildlife Center 364 Leigh Farm Road Durham, NC, 27707 United States (map)

• Google Calendar ICS

Our Wild for a Days are special one-day camps held on teacher workdays and other holidays. Join us in the forest for the day as we practice naturalist and survival skills, explore the parks, meet the local wildlife, and play some of our favorite woodland games!

CITs (Counselors in Training) are required to attend Outdoor Leadership Camp.

If you are interested in being a CIT 2 for this camp, please email us.

Register for Wild For A Day

Wild For A Day (Durham)

• Monday, December 16th 2024

• 8:30 AM 3:00 PM

• Piedmont Wildlife Center 364 Leigh Farm Road Durham, NC, 27707 United States (map)

• Google Calendar ICS

Our Wild for a Days are special one-day camps held on teacher workdays and other holidays. Join us in the forest for the day as we practice naturalist and survival skills, explore the parks, meet the local wildlife, and play some of our favorite woodland games!

CITs (Counselors in Training) are required to attend Outdoor Leadership Camp.

If you are interested in being a CIT 2 for this camp, please email us.

Register for Wild For A Day

Homeschool in the Wild (Orange)

• Friday, December 13th, 2024

• 10:00 AM 3:00 PM

• Blackwood Farm Park 4215 NC-86 S Chapel Hill, NC United States (map)

• Google Calendar ICS

Homeschool in the Wild is a small-group outdoor experience for children to socialize through games, exploration, and skill-building activities. Our homeschool program is based on a model for teaching and learning that is designed to engage the body and senses, inspire the mind, awaken curiosity, develop confidence, create community, and build nature connection.

Our homeschool program features:

• Unique outdoor learning experiences

• A small group setting

• Applied projects

• Experienced mentors

• Stories, games, and adventures in life science and wilderness skills

• Community building, leadership opportunities, and inspired learning

Weekly gatherings include stories, games, adventures in life science and wilderness skills, community building, leadership opportunities, and inspired learning following a course of study that builds week to week. Through their own experiences, they will learn awareness of their surroundings and how to let the natural world be their teacher.

Weekly on Fridays from September 20th to December 13th

Ages 5-13

Location: Blackwood Farm Park (4215 NC 86 S, Chapel Hill, NC 27516)

Camper price (full season): $650

CIT price (full season): $290

Register for Fall 2024 Homeschool in the Wild

Homeschool in the Wild (Durham)

• Thursday, December 12th, 2024

• 10:00 AM 3:00 PM

• Piedmont Wildlife Center (364 Leigh Farm Road) Durham, NC, 27707 United States (map)

• Google Calendar ICS

Homeschool in the Wild is a small-group outdoor experience for children to socialize through games, exploration, and skill-building activities. Our homeschool program is based on a model for teaching and learning that is designed to engage the body and senses, inspire the mind, awaken curiosity, develop confidence, create community, and build nature connection.

Our homeschool program features:

• Unique outdoor learning experiences

• A small group setting

• Applied projects

• Experienced mentors

• Stories, games, and adventures in life science and wilderness skills

• Community building, leadership opportunities, and inspired learning

Weekly gatherings include stories, games, adventures in life science and wilderness skills, community building, leadership opportunities, and inspired learning following a course of study that builds week to week. Through their own experiences, they will learn awareness of their surroundings and how to let the natural world be their teacher.

Weekly on Tuesdays from September 19th to December 12th

Ages 5-13

Location: Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Road, Durham, NC 27707)

Camper price (full season): $650

CIT price (full season): $290

Register for Fall 2024 Homeschool in the Wild

Homeschool in the Wild (Wake)

• Wednesday, December 11th, 2024

• 10:00 AM 3:00 PM

• Umstead State Park - Crabtree Creek Entrance (8801 Glenwood Avenue) Raleigh, NC, 27617 United States (map)

• Google Calendar ICS

Homeschool in the Wild is a small-group outdoor experience for children to socialize through games, exploration, and skill-building activities. Our homeschool program is based on a model for teaching and learning that is designed to engage the body and senses, inspire the mind, awaken curiosity, develop confidence, create community, and build nature connection.

Our homeschool program features:

• Unique outdoor learning experiences

• A small group setting

• Applied projects

• Experienced mentors

• Stories, games, and adventures in life science and wilderness skills

• Community building, leadership opportunities, and inspired learning

Weekly gatherings include stories, games, adventures in life science and wilderness skills, community building, leadership opportunities, and inspired learning following a course of study that builds week to week. Through their own experiences, they will learn awareness of their surroundings and how to let the natural world be their teacher.

Weekly on Wednesdays from September 18th to December 11th

Ages 7-17

Location: Umstead State Park - Crabtree Creek Entrance (8801 Glenwood Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27617)

Camper price (full season): $650

CIT price (full season): $290

Register for Fall 2024 Homeschool in Wild

Homeschool in the Wild (Durham)

• Tuesday, December 10th, 2024

• 10:00 AM 3:00 PM

• Piedmont Wildlife Center (364 Leigh Farm Road) Durham, NC, 27707 United States (map)

• Google Calendar ICS

Homeschool in the Wild is a small-group outdoor experience for children to socialize through games, exploration, and skill-building activities. Our homeschool program is based on a model for teaching and learning that is designed to engage the body and senses, inspire the mind, awaken curiosity, develop confidence, create community, and build nature connection.

Our homeschool program features:

• Unique outdoor learning experiences

• A small group setting

• Applied projects

• Experienced mentors

• Stories, games, and adventures in life science and wilderness skills

• Community building, leadership opportunities, and inspired learning

Weekly gatherings include stories, games, adventures in life science and wilderness skills, community building, leadership opportunities, and inspired learning following a course of study that builds week to week. Through their own experiences, they will learn awareness of their surroundings and how to let the natural world be their teacher.

Weekly on Tuesdays from September 17th to December 10th

Ages 5-13

Location: Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Road, Durham, NC 27707)

Camper price (full season): $650

CIT price (full season): $290

Register for Fall 2024 Homeschool in the Wild

Homeschool in the Wild (Orange)

• Friday, December 6th, 2024

• 10:00 AM 3:00 PM

• Blackwood Farm Park 4215 NC-86 S Chapel Hill, NC United States (map)

• Google Calendar ICS

Homeschool in the Wild is a small-group outdoor experience for children to socialize through games, exploration, and skill-building activities. Our homeschool program is based on a model for teaching and learning that is designed to engage the body and senses, inspire the mind, awaken curiosity, develop confidence, create community, and build nature connection.

Our homeschool program features:

• Unique outdoor learning experiences

• A small group setting

• Applied projects

• Experienced mentors

• Stories, games, and adventures in life science and wilderness skills

• Community building, leadership opportunities, and inspired learning

Weekly gatherings include stories, games, adventures in life science and wilderness skills, community building, leadership opportunities, and inspired learning following a course of study that builds week to week. Through their own experiences, they will learn awareness of their surroundings and how to let the natural world be their teacher.

Weekly on Fridays from September 20th to December 13th

Ages 5-13

Location: Blackwood Farm Park (4215 NC 86 S, Chapel Hill, NC 27516)

Camper price (full season): $650

CIT price (full season): $290

Register for Fall 2024 Homeschool in the Wild

Homeschool in the Wild (Durham)

• Thursday, December 5th, 2024

• 10:00 AM 3:00 PM

• Piedmont Wildlife Center (364 Leigh Farm Road) Durham, NC, 27707 United States (map)

• Google Calendar ICS

Homeschool in the Wild is a small-group outdoor experience for children to socialize through games, exploration, and skill-building activities. Our homeschool program is based on a model for teaching and learning that is designed to engage the body and senses, inspire the mind, awaken curiosity, develop confidence, create community, and build nature connection.

Our homeschool program features:

• Unique outdoor learning experiences

• A small group setting

• Applied projects

• Experienced mentors

• Stories, games, and adventures in life science and wilderness skills

• Community building, leadership opportunities, and inspired learning

Weekly gatherings include stories, games, adventures in life science and wilderness skills, community building, leadership opportunities, and inspired learning following a course of study that builds week to week. Through their own experiences, they will learn awareness of their surroundings and how to let the natural world be their teacher.

Weekly on Tuesdays from September 19th to December 12th

Ages 5-13

Location: Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Road, Durham, NC 27707)

Camper price (full season): $650

CIT price (full season): $290

Register for Fall 2024 Homeschool in the Wild

Homeschool in the Wild (Wake)

• Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

• 10:00 AM 3:00 PM

• Umstead State Park - Crabtree Creek Entrance (8801 Glenwood Avenue) Raleigh, NC, 27617 United States (map)

• Google Calendar ICS

Homeschool in the Wild is a small-group outdoor experience for children to socialize through games, exploration, and skill-building activities. Our homeschool program is based on a model for teaching and learning that is designed to engage the body and senses, inspire the mind, awaken curiosity, develop confidence, create community, and build nature connection.

Our homeschool program features:

• Unique outdoor learning experiences

• A small group setting

• Applied projects

• Experienced mentors

• Stories, games, and adventures in life science and wilderness skills

• Community building, leadership opportunities, and inspired learning

Weekly gatherings include stories, games, adventures in life science and wilderness skills, community building, leadership opportunities, and inspired learning following a course of study that builds week to week. Through their own experiences, they will learn awareness of their surroundings and how to let the natural world be their teacher.

Weekly on Wednesdays from September 18th to December 11th

Ages 7-17

Location: Umstead State Park - Crabtree Creek Entrance (8801 Glenwood Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27617)

Camper price (full season): $650

CIT price (full season): $290

Register for Fall 2024 Homeschool in Wild

Homeschool in the Wild (Durham)

• Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024

• 10:00 AM 3:00 PM

• Piedmont Wildlife Center (364 Leigh Farm Road) Durham, NC, 27707 United States (map)

• Google Calendar ICS

Homeschool in the Wild is a small-group outdoor experience for children to socialize through games, exploration, and skill-building activities. Our homeschool program is based on a model for teaching and learning that is designed to engage the body and senses, inspire the mind, awaken curiosity, develop confidence, create community, and build nature connection.

Our homeschool program features:

• Unique outdoor learning experiences

• A small group setting

• Applied projects

• Experienced mentors

• Stories, games, and adventures in life science and wilderness skills

• Community building, leadership opportunities, and inspired learning

Weekly gatherings include stories, games, adventures in life science and wilderness skills, community building, leadership opportunities, and inspired learning following a course of study that builds week to week. Through their own experiences, they will learn awareness of their surroundings and how to let the natural world be their teacher.

Weekly on Tuesdays from September 17th to December 10th

Ages 5-13

Location: Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Road, Durham, NC 27707)

Camper price (full season): $650

CIT price (full season): $290

Register for Fall 2024 Homeschool in the Wild