What we’re about
Explore the natural environments of Mecklenburg County and the Carolinas. This group is dedicated to people who enjoy the great outdoors and want to spend some time hiking, exploring, while talking about our surroundings.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Hike for Your HealthReedy Creek Nature Center, Charlotte, NC
**Must register in advance at:
Must register in advance, click here to register.
Get outside, get moving, get healthy! Fresh air, sunshine, beautiful surroundings and wonderful people are included! This is a medium to fast walk of 2.5 to 3 miles over an hour+ on uneven terrain. Adult participation required if under 18. Meet at the Reedy Creek Nature Center.
Ages 14 and up • FREE •
If you need an accommodation or modification, please contact Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation Services at TRinfo@mecknc.gov.
- Evening Stroll and FireReedy Creek Nature Center, Charlotte, NC
**Must register in advance at http://apm.activecommunities.com/mecklenburgparks/Activity_Search/158533
Connect with the land and other like-minded folks as we wander the trails of Reedy Creek before settling in around a community fire. We will spend the first half of the program walking along the trails and pausing to explore the world around us before settling in for a nice meditative fire. Marshmallows will be available. Adult participation required if under 18.
Ages 14 and up
FREE
6-8pm
If you need an accommodation or modification, please contact Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation Services at TRinfo@mecknc.gov.
- BioDiversity Hike: Broad River GreenwayReedy Creek Nature Center, Charlotte, NC
*MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE* THIS IS A PAID PROGRAM, YOU MUST CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO SIGN UP AND PAY.
http://apm.activecommunities.com/mecklenburgparks/Activity_Search/156057
In this month's BioDiversity Hike we will explore the beautiful 1,500 acre Greenway, visiting trails both along the river as well as upland. Spring is an exciting time to visit this area and witness a host of spring wildflowers and returning migratory birds. This will be a slow walk along the trails, with stops along the way, as we connect with the land and each other. Participants must be able to walk 5 - 7 miles on uneven terrain. Adult participation required if under 18.
Ages 16 and up
$35 County resident
$42 non County resident
8am-6pm
- Outdoor Women Hiking GroupReedy Creek Nature Center, Charlotte, NC
**Must register in advance at http://apm.activecommunities.com/mecklenburgparks/Activity_Search/158531
**NEW TIME STARTING IN MAY THROUGH THE SUMMER 10-11am**
Gather with other women who enjoy the outdoors and hiking. We will hike approximately 2 miles of Reedy Creek trails.
Ages 18 and up
FREE
10-11am
If you need an accommodation or modification, please contact Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation Services at TRinfo@mecknc.gov.
