Livable Raleigh

Telecommunicator Academy Information Session
2024-01-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
Do you enjoy helping others and serving your community? The City is seeking Call Takers and Telecommunicators for the Raleigh-Wake Emergency Communications Center (ECC). Training is provided. Attend a virtual information session to learn more about applying to be a call taker or telecommunicator for the ECC.
Meeting details
Monday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m.Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 268 802 280 79 Passcode: [REDACTED] Download Teams | Join on the web
Or call in (audio only) +1 919-561-6523,,977390766# United States, Raleigh Phone Conference ID: 977 390 766#

Greenway Committee
2024-01-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Greenways Committee, a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board, will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building Conference Room 303 every second Monday at 4 p.m.

Board of Adjustment
2024-01-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The City of Raleigh Board of Adjustment will conduct a public meeting on Monday, January 8, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street.
For more information please contact Keegan McDonald or visit the Board of Adjustmentwebpage.

1. NEW BUSINESS

A. BOA-0044-2023: 2523 Mid Pines Road, 0 Mid Pines Road, 2521 Mid Pines Road
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2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Approval of Draft December 11, 2023 Meeting Minutes

3. REPORT OF THE BOARD’S ATTORNEY

4. ADJOURNMENT

The Raleigh Board of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial body that acts on appeals for variances, special exceptions, and interpretations in the zoning regulations. Its decisions are final but may be subject to court action. The Board consists of eight members: four regular members and two alternate members are appointed to two-year terms by the City Council and must reside within the City limits; one regular member and one alternate are appointed by Wake County Commissioners and must reside within the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. Established by City Code Section 24-48.
Board of Adjustment public meetings will be broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

Community Engagement Board - Policy Committee Meeting
2024-01-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Community Engagement Board’s Policy Committee will meet on Jan. 8 from 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at Raleigh Pathways Center.

Community Engagement: Raleigh Alternative Response Program - CANCELLED
2024-01-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Food Lion Louisburg Rd, 7440-101 Louisburg Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27616
The City of Raleigh wants to hear your input regarding the Raleigh Alternative Response Program. Look for Raleigh’s Community Engagement Van to learn more and share your thoughts!
Saturday, Dec. 161 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Food Lion of the Market at Perry Creek7440-101 Louisburg RdRaleigh, NC 27616

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2024-01-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
Need Help With Technology? Get Advice About Your Device!
Raleigh Digital Ambassadors are here to help! Whether you have a short question about how to work your computer or have long-term digital goals, join us at the Raleigh Pathways Center!
You will be paired up with a Digital Ambassador to create a plan to best support your needs and tackle goals together in a 1:1 setting. Whether you need help with your phone, computer, or have other digital goals, we have you covered!
Join us at the Pathways Center on the first Saturday of each month at 1 – 3 p.m. from November to May! No appointment needed for this FREE session.

Slavery to Freedom
2024-01-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Slavery to Freedom, 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Slavery to Freedom: 35th US Colored Infantry Regiment Encampment
The mission of the 35th USCT reenactors based out of Tryon Palace in New Bern, NC, is to educate people on the larger role that African Americans played during the Civil War. Travel back in time to see the 35th USCT as they tell stories of real-life Black soldiers and their lives in the camp and the front lines.
Ages: AllCost: Free

Emancipation Day Trolley Tours
2024-01-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-05 11:00 - 12:00 | John Greene Park, 401 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Back by popular demand, author and local historian Carmen Wimberly Cauthen will be doing her trolley tour of Historic Black Neighborhoods for Emancipation Day! Join Cauthen to explore some of Raleigh’s Historic Black Neighborhoods. The tour will start at the John P “Top” Greene Community Center (401 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd).
Ages: AllCost: Adults $10, Children $4Register on RecLink

Telecommunicator Academy Information Session
2024-01-06 10:00 - 11:00 | NC
Do you enjoy helping others and serving your community? The City is seeking Call Takers and Telecommunicators for the Raleigh-Wake Emergency Communications Center (ECC). Training is provided. Attend a virtual information session to learn more about applying to be a call taker or telecommunicator for the ECC.
Meeting details
Saturday, Jan. 6 at 10 a.m.Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 237 995 335 164 Passcode: [REDACTED]
Download Teams | Join on the web
Or call in (audio only) +1 919-561-6523,,162342238# United States, Raleigh Phone Conference ID: 162 342 238#

Parks Committee
2024-01-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The committee is responsible for the study of issues related to park facilities, features, developments, and modifications. The committee prepares recommendations and proposals for the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board based on in-depth review and study of park-related issues and concerns.
The Parks 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 303 at 6:00 pm.

Appearance Commission
2024-01-04 16:30 - 18:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. Design Alternates – New Business

1. DA-15-2023: 6701 Town Center Dr (StudioRes)
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2. DA-14-2023: 4112 Lake Boone Tr (Cook Out)
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B. Approval of Minutes

1. Review December 7, 2023 Meeting Minutes

C. Report of the Commission’s Attorney

D. Report of the Chair and/or Vice Chair

E. Other Business

F. Adjournment

Stormwater Management Advisory Commission
2024-01-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Transportation Field Services Building, 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh, 27604
The registration link and agenda will be available a week before the meeting date. If you subscribe to this meeting series, you will receive the registration link and updates such as news and workshops.
This commission meets the first Thursday of every month. Members discuss various stormwater needs and issues. Then, provides recommendations to staff and reports to Raleigh City Council.
If you would like to speak at this meeting during public comment, please email us.

Raleigh Transit Authority Marketing Committee Meeting
2024-01-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
1. Preliminary Matters

A. Call to Order

B. Approval of October Summary Notes

C. Revisions or Additions to the Agenda

2. Action Items

A. None

3. Information Items

A. Buspoloy Metrics

B. Buspoloy Gameplay

C. New Year Commute Campaign

D. High School Outreach Update

4. Concluding Remarks

5. Adjournment

Art, Education, and Collections Committee
2024-01-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Meeting

Telecommunicator Academy Information Session
2024-01-04 11:00 - 12:00 | NC
Do you enjoy helping others and serving your community? The City is seeking Call Takers and Telecommunicators for the Raleigh-Wake Emergency Communications Center (ECC). Training is provided. Attend a virtual information session to learn more about applying to be a call taker or telecommunicator for the ECC.
Meeting details
Thursday, Jan. 4 at 11 a.m.Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 213 713 272 784 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Storytime with the Popes
2024-01-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Get ready to groove, sing, and learn!
Join our storyteller Patty Cake as she weaves imagery and songs to tell the story of black emancipation and determination.
Ages: AllCost: Free

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 5009 Louisburg Road
2024-01-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Jan 3, 2024, 6 p.m.
Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
5009 Loisburg Rd
Pre- Submittal
R-10 TO RX-7-CU
(Additional Information)
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Matthew Carpenter

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2024-01-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
Need Help With Technology? Get Advice About Your Device!
Raleigh Digital Ambassadors are here to help! Whether you have a short question about how to work your computer or have long-term digital goals, join us at the Raleigh Pathways Center!
You will be paired up with a Digital Ambassador to create a plan to best support your needs and tackle goals together in a 1:1 setting. Whether you need help with your phone, computer, or have other digital goals, we have you covered!
Join us at the Pathways Center on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. from November to May! No appointment needed.

Sustainability, Wildlife, and Urban Trees Committee
2024-01-03 16:30 - 19:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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 303 at 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.

Community Engagement Board Outreach Subcommittee Meeting
2024-01-03 16:30 - 18:00 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615

Raleigh Transit Authority Finance and Policy Committee Meeting
2024-01-03 15:30 - 17:00 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
1. Preliminary Matters

A. Call to Order

B. Approval of November Summary Notes

C. Revisions or Additions to the Agenda

2. Action Items

A. Bylaws (Led by Committee Members)

3. Information Items

A. Title VI Report – Return to Fares

B. GoRaleigh Access Policies

C. Title VI Report – (Normal update/endorsement of full policy)
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D. Financials

4. Concluding Remarks

5. Adjournment

RHDC Research Committee -- cancelled
2024-01-03 08:30 - 10:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
The Research Committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. in conference room 108, Suite 100 of the One Exchange Plaza building. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.

City Council Evening Session
2024-01-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh City Council will meet for an evening session.

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Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

V. 7:00 P.M. EVENING AGENDA

W. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING

1. Street Closing STC-03-2023: Unnamed Alley – Elm Street Right-of-Way
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2. Petition Annexation- AX-32-23- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 11258 Raven Ridge Drive & 10604, 10608 Dehijuston Court (District B)
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3. Petition Annexation – AX-09-23- Contiguous, Outside and Inside ETJ – 0, 4209, 4217 Watkins Road (District B)
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4. Rezoning Z-13-23: 0, 4209, & 4217 Watkins Road, 1/2 mile south of the intersection of Mitchell Mill and Watkins Roads (District B)
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5. Rezoning Z-27-23: Dawson Assemblage, a portion of the block bounded by Dawson, Lane, and Jones Streets (District D)
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6. Rezoning Z-34-23: On the western half of the block bounded by Hillsborough, N Harrington, Morgan, and Dawson Streets (District D)
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7. Rezoning Z-44-23: 4430 Louisburg Road, 4429 James Road, west of the intersection of Louisburg and James Roads (District B)
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8. Rezoning Z-45-23: 1025 Schaub Drive, less than 1/4 mile southeast of the intersection of Western Boulevard and the I-440 Beltline (District D)
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9. Rezoning TCZ-48-23: 3616 Louisbury Road, on the south side of Louisbury Road (District B)
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X. ADJOURNMENT

1. Adjourn Meeting

RHDC Community Awareness Committee
2024-01-02 16:00 - 17:30 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Public Meeting – January 2, 2024

The Community Awareness Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, January 2 at 4:00 p.m. in the Nash conference room on the 3rd floor of One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.

1. Call to Order

A. Call to Order and Welcome
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2. Old Business

A. Jan/Feb 2024 RHDC Social Media Calendar

3. New Business

A. March/April 2024 RHDC Social Media Calendar

B. Historic Bike Tour Planning

C. 2024 Events Tabling

4. Public Comment

A. This is an opportunity for the public to comment on items or issues that are not otherwise on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes per speaker

5. Pending Business

A. Items not being discussed

B. RHDC Website Conversion

6. Adjournment

The Community Awareness Committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. in the Nash conference room, Suite 300 of the One Exchange Plaza building. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.

City Council Afternoon Session
2024-01-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh City Council will meet for an afternoon session.

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A. 1:00 P.M. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

1. Pledge of Allegiance

B. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consent Agenda Process

2. Proposed Revisions to Noise Ordinances
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3. Sale of Surplus Property – 504 Tilden Street
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4. Sale of Surplus Equipment – Authorize Public Sale – Electronic Auction
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C. CONSENT AGENDA – PETITION ANNEXATIONS

1. Petition Annexation – AX-33-23 Contiguous, Inside ETJ – Ray Road Assemblage (District A)
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2. Petition Annexation- AX-34-23- Contiguous inside ETJ – 3116 Tryon Road (District D)
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D. CONSENT AGENDA – REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Business Investment Grant Program – Economic Development

E. CONSENT AGENDA – EASEMENTS

1. Raleigh Union Station Bus Facility Project – GoTriangle – 200 South West Street
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2. Easement Request – NCDOT Project 5.209211A – 7105 Six Forks Road
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F. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTRACTS AND CONSULTANT SERVICES

1. Supplemental Utility Construction Agreement (UCA) – NCDOT (B-5237) Replace Bridge 248 of New Hope Church Road on Mahlers Creek – Town of Garner
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2. Professional Services – Program Management Services for Sanitary Sewer Sites – HDR Engineering, Inc.

3. Contract Services – Waste and Sewer System Maintenance – David Brantley & Sons, Inc.
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4. Contract Services – Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts Audio Line Array – RMB Audio, Inc.

5. Contract Services – On-Call Cable Infrastructure Services – Performance Cabling Technologies, Inc.
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6. Contract Services – Tire Retreading – McCarthy Tire Service and Snider Fleet Solutions
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G. CONSENT AGENDA – RIGHT-OF-WAY ITEMS – (CONDEMNATION REQUESTS)

1. GoRaleigh Bus Stop Improvement Program – Set Eight
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H. CONSENT AGENDA – TRAFFIC

1. Multi-way Stops
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2. Speed Limit Reductions
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I. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

1. Planning Commission Report

2. Rezoning Z-92-22: New Bern Station Area Planning, 744 properties along New Bern Avenue between Downtown and Hedingham Boulevard / Freedom Drive (Districts B & C)
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3. Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-7-22: New Bern Station Area Planning
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4. Other recommendations related to CP-7-22 and Z-92-22

5. Rezoning TCZ-49-23: A portion of 1421 Old Watkins Road, north of Old Watkins Road (District B)
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J. SPECIAL ITEMS

1. Appropriation from Council Contingency
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K. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER

1. Public Bid Waiver – Water Meter Install/Replacement-Electronic Water Meters and Supplies – Neptune Technology Group

2. Affordable Housing – Gap Funding – Battle Bridge Project
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3. Neighborhood Traffic Management Program – Annual Report, 2023 Traffic Calming Project Approvals and Authorization of 2024 Traffic Calming Projects
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4. American Rescue Plan Act – Update – U.S. Treasury Guidelines Compliance
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5. Acquisition of Former DMV Headquarters – State of North Carolina – Various Actions
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L. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. Items Pending

M. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE GROWTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. Items Pending

N. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SAFE, VIBRANT AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. Items Pending

O. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. Items Pending

P. REPORT FROM THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

1. Individual Reports from the Mayor and Council Members

Q. APPOINTMENTS

1. Board of Adjustment – One Alternate Vacancy (City Appointee)
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2. Fair Housing Hearing Board – One Regular Vacancy
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3. Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board – One Regular Vacancy
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4. Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board – One Regular Vacancy
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5. Raleigh Transit Authority – One Alternate Vacancy
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R. NOMINATIONS

1. Appearance Commission – One Regular Vacancy
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2. Appearance Commission – One Alternate Vacancy
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3. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission – One Regular Vacancy
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4. Board of Adjustment – One Regular Vacancy (City Appointee)
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5. Environmental Advisory Board – One Regular Vacancy
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6. Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Centers Authority – One Regular Vacancy
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7. Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority – One Regular Vacancy
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8. Stormwater Management Advisory Commission – Two Regular Vacancies
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S. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

T. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY CLERK

1. Minutes – Various
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U. Recess

1. Recess to Evening Session

Raleigh Transit Authority Route Committee Meeting - CANCELLED
2024-01-02 11:00 - 12:30 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601

Winter Hike at Forest Ridge
2024-01-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Forest Ridge Park, 2100 Old NC 98 HWY, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
The trees are bare and the air is chilly. Maybe there’s snow!
Join us on a hike along Forest Ridge Park’s Shoreline Trail. Our experienced guides will discuss how to prepare and dress for a winter hike and point out interesting features along the trail. We’ll also discuss how to Leave No Trace when you’re in the woods. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a beginner, our hikes cater to all skill levels and offer a chance to disconnect and recharge while enjoying the great outdoors. So lace up your shoes and join us for an adventure!
Ages: 14 and upCost: $6Register on RecLink

First Day Hike
2024-01-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Durant Nature Preserve, 3237 Spottswood Street, Raleigh, 27615
Celebrate the incoming year by joining us on a First Day Hike!
Enjoy a fresh start to the year and soak up the magic of the winter woods. This hike will take place on natural surface trails, with occasional bridges, roots, and rocks. Strollers will be accessible for part of the hike (approximately 1 mile). The total hike will be approximately 2.5 miles.
Ages: AllCost: FreeRegister on RecLink

New Year's Day 2024
2024-01-01 | NC
