The Sustainability Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street, Conference Room 305 at 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.
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Join us at our Open House for a presentation to learn about the upcoming improvements coming to Fred Fletcher Park. Learn more about the Fred Fletcher Park Improvements Project. |
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Join Raleigh Parks at Nash Square! A pop-up series to explore the Nash Square Public Realm Plan on the first and third Tuesdays of March and April. Staff will be available from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., with 15-minute tours focusing on the week's theme at 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to share their experiences. See you at Nash Square! Upcoming Dates: April 7: New City Hall April 21: Transportation and Connectivity Details Location: Nash Square Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., tours at 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free No registration is required |
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Enjoy the closing days of our “Planting Power 100 Years of the Raleigh Garden Club" exhibit with a visit from Julia Einstein! A local painter known for delving into the study of floral history to fill her garden and studio with inspiration. Julia will walk us through the growing season as inspiration for her large flower icon paintings! Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Ages: All Cost: Free |
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Beyond The Book Children’s Book & Art Festival is a free outdoor family celebration of community, creativity, and storytelling. Discover interactive performances, collaborative art installations, creative crafts, talented vendors, artisan food, and inspiring entertainment. Join us for a day immersed in stories that will spark your imagination, and don’t forget to dress as your favorite book character! Beyond The Book Children’s Book & Art Festival is open to all with books & activities designed for all ages. Chapter 5 theme to be announced soon! Location: Fred Fletcher Park Age: All Cost: Free
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Get ready to get squirrely! Come to the City of Raleigh museum and celebrate all things related to our favorite woodland creature. Make squirrel headbands, search for acorns, and even take a picture with our very own mascot, Sammy the Squirrel! Location: City of Raleigh Museum Ages: All Cost: Free No Registration Required
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Slow down, reflect, and reconnect through spoken word poetry in a natural outdoor setting! As part of SEEK Raleigh, Artist Kiana Renee has created an immersive, community-centered arts experience in celebration of National Poetry Month. A Walk with Poetry is designed to highlight and uplift Raleigh's vibrant poetry community. Encounter live poetry performances at designated stops along Shelley Lake and listen to featured performers in the Pecan Grove (located near the trail entrance). The program culminates in a powerful headlining performance by award-winning poet, playwright, cultural organizer, performing artist, and scholar, Dasan Ahanu
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Hey neighbors! Explore our community garden and see all the sunny spots where your future plants could grow. Take a stroll, check out the plots, and even pre-select your favorite bed before our official garden rental system launches. Bring your curiosity, maybe your green thumb and let’s get ready to grow together! Details Location: Barwell Road Park - The Community Garden is located to the left of the entrance sign Ages: All Cost: Free No registration is required. Parking is available at the garden and near the playground. |
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Step into one of Raleigh’s most distinguished historic districts with a guided trolley tour through Oakwood, home to an exceptional collection of Victorian-era architecture. Explore landmark residences and learn about the influential families and visionary builders who shaped this enduring community. This hour-long tour invites people of all ages to explore, learn, and connect with the city’s rich past. Location: Mordecai Historic Park Times: 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Ages: All Cost: $12 |
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Enjoy free coffee and pastries & remember 100 years of the Raleigh Garden Club and the many contributions they have made to the City’s natural landscape! Location: City of Raleigh Museum Ages: All Cost: Free |
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Join us for our inaugural Powell Drive Community Day! Friday night, we will host a meet-and-greet with refreshments. Swing by and meet Director Denise Hill and Assistant Director Jason Rodri and pick their brains about programs YOU want to see at Powell Drive. On Saturday, we will be going all out with inflatables, music, food trucks, a free-throw contest, and more! We will also have many City of Raleigh program area representatives with exciting opportunities to share. Stop on by for great family fun and enjoy all that the City has to offer! Details Cost: Free Ages: All Share your feedback about Powell Drive Park! |
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Join us for our inaugural Powell Drive Community Day! Friday night, we will host a meet-and-greet with refreshments. Swing by and meet Director Denise Hill and Assistant Director Jason Rodri and pick their brains about programs YOU want to see at Powell Drive. On Saturday, we will be going all out with inflatables, music, food trucks, a free-throw contest, and more! We will also have many City of Raleigh program area representatives with exciting opportunities to share. Stop on by for great family fun and enjoy all that the City has to offer! Details Cost: Free Ages: All Share your feedback about Powell Drive Park! |
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Join Raleigh Parks at Nash Square! A pop-up series to explore the Nash Square Public Realm Plan on the first and third Tuesdays of March and April. Staff will be available from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., with 15-minute tours focusing on the week's theme at 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to share their experiences. See you at Nash Square! Details Location: Nash Square April 21: Transportation and Connectivity Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., tours at 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free No registration is required |
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Join us for Mental Health Check-In: Food, Feelings & Connection, a preventative wellness conversation centered on how food impacts our overall well-being beyond diet culture and restriction.Empty heading Globally, food is recognized as medicine, culture, and a cornerstone of community. This check-in invites us to begin approaching it in the same way, examining how our relationship with food shapes our well-being across multiple dimensions. Guided by an interdisciplinary panel of professionals and community leaders, this conversation will explore:Empty heading Food as Comfort — Without Guilt Food as Preventative Care Nourishment vs. Restriction Food, Culture & Connection This experience reflects a grassroots approach to wellness—neighbors, professionals, and organizers working side by side to ensure our community has access to holistic, non-clinical support. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Hosted by Let’s Get Social Raleigh Foundation INC and John P. Top Green African American Cultural Center Location: John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center Ages: All Cost: Free No Registration Required |
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Celebrate Earth Day at Mordecai Historic Park and get your herb, vegetable, and flower gardens started for the season! Heirloom varieties of plants will be on sale at great prices. All plants are started from seed by the Mordecai Historic Park gardeners. Plants will include tomatoes, peppers, squash, herbs, and much more. Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and provide more information about the garden and grounds at Mordecai Historic Park! For questions or more information, please call 919-996-4364. Location: Mordecai Historic Park Ages: All ages Cost: $3 - $5 per plant
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Join us for an evening of free music and fun as students from the School of Rock in Raleigh, Wake Forest, Cary, and Holly Springs perform at the Pullen Park event stage. Bring your own chairs or blanket to enjoy this outdoor concert showcasing talented young local musicians playing a variety of music, perfect for all ages. Visit the "musical petting zoo", where you can learn about and try real instruments with guidance from musicians! Location: Pullen Park Amusements Ages: All Cost: Free |
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Celebrate Earth Day at Mordecai Historic Park and get your herb, vegetable, and flower gardens started for the season! Heirloom varieties of plants will be on sale at great prices. All plants are started from seed by the Mordecai Historic Park gardeners. Plants will include tomatoes, peppers, squash, herbs, and much more. Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and provide more information about the garden and grounds at Mordecai Historic Park! For questions or more information, please call 919-996-4364. Location: Mordecai Historic Park Ages: All ages Cost: $3 - $5 per plant |
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