Nature & Hiking in Durham, NC

Upcoming nature & hiking events in Durham, gathered every morning from dozens of local calendars.

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Tuesday, October 13

• Pony Ride Second Tuesdays of the Month Tuesday, October 13 Ponysaurus Brewing Co., Durham · Free

Wednesday, October 14

• Botany Spotlight: Meet the Meat Eaters—Carnivorous Plants Wednesday, October 14 · 1 PM–3:30 PM Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham · $28

Thursday, October 15

• Meet the Keepers Thursday, October 15 · 1 PM–2 PM Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham · Free

Friday, October 16

• Fall Birdwatch Outing Friday, October 16 · 8 AM–10 AM Indian Trail Park, Durham

Saturday, October 17

• Canoeing, Kayaking and Standup Paddleboarding at Hickory Hill on Falls Lake Saturday, October 17 · 9:30 AM–5 PM Falls Lake, Durham · $35
• Kayaking 101 Saturday, October 17 · 10:30 AM–2:30 PM Falls Lake, Durham · $62
• Fall Community Plant Swap Saturday, October 17 · 1 PM–3 PM Main Library, Durham · Free
• North Carolina Museum of Art Park Saturday, October 17 Draw Y'all, Durham · Free

Sunday, October 18

• Little Lick Creek Paddle Sunday, October 18 · 11 AM–2 PM Falls Lake, Durham · $53
• Duke Gardens Harvest Festival Sunday, October 18 · 1 PM–4 PM Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham · Free

Tuesday, October 20

• On the Rocks: A Scree & Crevice Garden Tour Tuesday, October 20 · 10 AM–11:30 AM Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham · Free – $24

Wednesday, October 21

• Seeing the Garden — Plein Air Landscape Painting Through Observation Wednesday, October 21 · 9:30 AM–1:30 PM Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham · $60 – $82

Thursday, October 22

• Canoeing, Kayaking and Standup Paddleboarding the Lower Eno Thursday, October 22 · 8 AM–5 PM Eno River, Durham · $35

Friday, October 23

• Community Campfire Friday, October 23 · 6 PM–7:30 PM West Point on the Eno, Environmental Education Pavilion, Durham

Sunday, October 25

• Fourth Sunday Social Rides Sunday, October 25 · 10 AM–12 PM CCB Plaza, Durham · Free

Saturday, October 31

• Build a Bug Snug at Sarah P. Duke Gardens Saturday, October 31 · 10 AM–12 PM Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham · $36

Tuesday, November 3

• First Tuesday Social Ride Tuesday, November 3 · 6 PM–8 PM CCB Plaza, Durham · Free

Thursday, November 5

• Walk on the Wild Side Thursday, November 5 · 11 AM–12 PM Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham · $10
• Meet the Keepers Thursday, November 5 · 1 PM–2 PM Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham · Free

Friday, November 6

• Mum’s the Word: Special Walking Tour of Show Chrysanthemums Friday, November 6 · 11 AM–12 PM Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham · $16

Tuesday, November 10

• Rethinking Seasonal Cleanup: Why Less Can Be More for Wildlife Tuesday, November 10 · 12 PM–1 PM Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham · Free
• Pony Ride Second Tuesdays of the Month Tuesday, November 10 Ponysaurus Brewing Co., Durham · Free

Friday, November 13

• Leaf Looker Paddle Friday, November 13 · 1 PM–3 PM Falls Lake, Durham · $55
• Let’s Chat About the Stars Paddle Friday, November 13 · 5:15 PM–7:15 PM Falls Lake, Durham · $48

Sunday, November 22

• Fourth Sunday Social Rides Sunday, November 22 · 10 AM–12 PM CCB Plaza, Durham · Free

Tuesday, December 1

• First Tuesday Social Ride Tuesday, December 1 · 6 PM–8 PM CCB Plaza, Durham · Free

Tuesday, December 8

• Pony Ride Second Tuesdays of the Month Tuesday, December 8 Ponysaurus Brewing Co., Durham · Free