Year of the Trail Celebration at Hemlock Bluffs in Cary

2616 Kildaire Farm Road,Cary NC 27518

15 April, 2023

Description

Hemlock Bluffs sits on a bluff overlooking Swift Creek in the heart of Cary. For years, the 140-acre preserve and its 3 miles of hiking trail has served as an escape for local residents, young and old. The Stevens Nature Center, which anchors the preserve, has provided a wealth of information about the area's natural surroundings. Today, we celebrate Hemlock Bluffs and the Stevens Nature Center with a series of Year of the Trail events, kickiing off at 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. -- Opening remarks about the center from local and state officials, including State House Rep. Julie von Haefen of Wake County. 10 a.m.-noon -- Trail workday. Help keep the preserve in tip-top shape by participating in a two-hour workday. Registration is required, by going here. 10 a.m.-noon -- Guided hikes of the preserve will be held following the opening remarks. 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. -- Beginning Birding with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission's NC Bird Atlas. Join experienced birders and learn to identify local birds by sound and by site. Binoculars provided. Learn more and register here.