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Low Country Boil at Tryon International

Saturday, May 30, 4-8pm. Low Country Boil by the Bucket at Tryon International at the Legends Plaza Tent. Enjoy a Low Country Boil with buckets loaded with shrimp, crayfish, corn, potatoes, sausage, and more. Add on snow crab clusters for an additional charge. The buckets feeds 2-4 people, $50. Add snow crab clusters for $9. Advance tickets suggested as this sells out every year. Purchase tickets at: https://resort.tryon.com/events/low-country-boilmay29. While you’re there enjoy the Saturday Night Live events such as kids activities, face painting, Hobby Horse racing, and much...

“New Adventures, New Moments” Nature Walk

Free. Saturday, July 11, 9-11am. “New Adventures, New Moments” English/Spanish Walk at Bradley Nature Preserve. Join a guide from Conserving Carolina for this historical hike on a battle ground of the American Revolution. On this hike you will be walking in the footsteps of a Patriot militia. On October 4, 1780, a Patriot militia of around 1,600 soldiers arrived at the Green River. This hike is an easy 2.6 mile round trip trek and at times the historic path of the Overmountain Men is visible directly next to the current trail. RSVP to: https://conservingcarolina.org/calendar/. Directions will be provided after...

U-Pick Spring Flowers Season Opening at Moonchild Flower Farm

May 21 – May 23, 11am-6pm, U-Pick Spring Flowers at Moonchild Flower Farm, Mill Spring, NC. Walk the rows, cut your own flowers and experience spring in bloom in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Bring your own containers and cutting shears. Visit https://www.moonchildfarm.com/plan-your-visit for pricing...

Guided Mushroom/Ecology Walk

Free. Saturday, August 22, 9-11am. Guided Mushroom/Ecology Walk at Swiftwater Farm. Join Conserving Carolina for an interpretive nature walk to look for mushrooms with Olga Katic, owner of Mushroom Mountain. Advance reservations are required – go online at: https://conservingcarolina.org/event/guided-mushroom-ecology-walk-at-swiftwater-farm-2/ to reserve your seat....