Triangle Reading and Nature Walks

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This Reading and Nature Walk Meetup takes walks in a group and then stops someplace scenic along the way to read in nature (or journal, meditate, make art, etc.). Everyone reads what they want, no preparation required. Then we walk back. Along the way participants can talk about what they're reading, or anything else. Anyone who likes nature and reading, and who will listen as much as they talk to others, is welcome!

This group is a great way to meet and get to know people who both enjoy walking in nature and reading and talking about books and ideas. Groups are usually small, and there are a good number of "regulars" so it's easy to get to know people.

Hikes are typically on weekends, late afternoon or early evening, though sometimes we'll do morning ones too. Lately our locations have mostly been on the western side of the Triangle (closer to Durham/Chapel Hill/Hillsborough) though we're open to doing more on the Raleigh/Cary side too - send your suggestions!

Events usually have relatively small limits on participation (15-30 people), partly because of limited parking at the hike locations, and partly to keep the groups small enough to foster conversation and not feel like an army marching through the woods! Because of this, there will often be waitlists after the registration limit is reached. If you do sign up for an event and later find out that you can no longer participate, please change your RSVP so your spot will become available for someone on the waitlist. And if you're on the waitlist, keep an eye out for late cancellations that might open a spot for you.

Participation in any of the events organized by this group are at your own risk. These hikes are on public and well-used trails, but there may be dangers like tripping over tree roots, snake or insect bites, poison ivy, or other unpredictable risks. By joining this event you agree not to hold the organizers responsible for any injuries, and that you understand that you participate at your own risk.

These hikes are for humans only. We know some participants would like to bring their dog along, and that you consider your dog to be well behaved, but we'd like to keep a focus on the comfort and safety of all the people on these walks, so please leave pets at home. Thanks!

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Brumley Forest North: walk, read, and connect
Sun, Apr 26 · 3:00 PM EDT
Brumley Nature Preserve North Section, 3620 Old NC 10, Durham, NC, US
Join us for a Sunday afternoon walk at the north section of the Brumley Forest Nature Preserve, an old dairy farm off Old NC 10 between Durham and Hillsborough. We'll walk about 3 miles, through woods, along fields, a creek, several ponds, an old cemetery, and even a labyrinth. Our planned route is shown here: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2884115530 The trail may be muddy, so hiking boots are recommended. Brumley North is a great area for birding, so if you have binoculars bring them! This is the time of year when we're likely to see and hear indigo buntings, a real treat.

We'll stop at one of the ponds for about 30 minutes to read, talk, meditate, write, draw, birdwatch, or whatever you want to do.

We'll meet at 3:00pm on Sunday, April 26, in the parking lot of the North Section of Brumley Forest Nature Preserve: 3620 Old State Hwy 10, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 https://maps.app.goo.gl/684avoXMP95n6UDf6 Note that there are two distinct sections to the Brumley Forest Nature Preserve, and three different parking lots - we're meeting at the parking lot for the north section, at the address shown above.

We'll get started a few minutes after 3:00pm and will aim to be back at the parking lot around 5:00pm.

We’ll still plan to walk if it’s drizzling or raining lightly. But if there’s heavy rain or other extreme weather in the forecast, we’ll reschedule and send a notice by the morning of the event to people who have registered.

We hope to see some of the "regulars" there, and to meet new folks! This group is a great way to meet people who both enjoy walking in nature and reading and talking about books and ideas.

A couple of other notes:
- If you sign up and later realize you can no longer come, please change your RSVP to indicate that, so it will open up your space for someone on the waitlist. If you're on the waitlist, check Meetup and your notifications up to the day of the event, because often people drop out late and spaces open up at the last minute.
- Participation in this hike and any of the events organized by this group are at your own risk. These hikes are on public and well-used trails, but there may be dangers like tripping over tree roots, snake or insect bites, poison ivy, or other unpredictable risks. By joining this event you agree not to hold the organizers responsible for any injuries, and that you understand that you participate at your own risk.
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