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Sycamore Mess Hall

Today’s the day! Join us for live music, dinner and drinks at Umstead’s 92nd Birthday Bash. Jazz, folk, and bluegrass at the historic Sycamore Mess Hall, with dinner from Clouds Brewing and Sassool, birthday cake, and a flannel shirt contest. Wear your best flannel! Beer and root beer from Clouds Brewing, wine, and free lemonade. When: Today, 4–7pm (doors open 3:30pm) Where: Sycamore Mess Hall, #UmsteadStatePark (US-70/Glenwood Ave entrance) Tickets: $25 · Kids 12 and under free with an adult At 7pm, we’ll draw the winner of a Blackstone outdoor griddle. You don’t need to be present to win. All proceeds support the park. Get tickets at the link in our bio. #RaleighNC #CaryNC #DurhamNC #NCNonprofits

Umstead Birthday Concert & Dinner, this Saturday! Celebrate Umstead with live jazz, folk, and bluegrass, plus drinks and dinner from Clouds Brewing and Sassool at the historic Sycamore Mess Hall. 📅 Sat, Oct 24 · 4–7pm (doors open at 3:30pm) 🎟️ $25 · Kids 12 & under free · Only 150 spots Wear your best flannel! Tickets at the link in our bio. All proceeds support Umstead State Park. #UmsteadStatePark #RaleighNC #CaryNC #RaleighEvents

On August 14 at 6pm, Clyde and Catherine Edgerton will delight us with a concert of old traditional tunes and stories. Clyde Edgerton’s family grew up on what is now William B. Umstead State Park. Clyde is well know as a North Carolina author and professor; Catherine a singer, guitarist, and artist. Light refreshments will be served. Come see the status of our restoration of the 1937 Sycamore Mess Hall. Tickets are FREE, donations to help William B. Umstead State Park are always appreciated. CD’s by the musicians will be available for purchase. Tickets: Required for planning and seating limits Parking: The event will take place at the Sycamore Mess Hall, off the US70/Glenwood Ave Park entrance. Follow signs to the “Multi-use Trailhead” (and temporary signs to the “Sycamore Mess Hall” and then special signs to walk to the Sycamore Mess Hall. Register at the link in our bio!

Ever find yourself on a walk wondering, "What is that plant? That bird? That mushroom?" iNaturalist is a free app that can tell you — and your observations help scientists in the process. On Tuesday, April 21 from 7-8pm, join local naturalist and NCMNS Collaborative Science Specialist Julie Hall to learn how iNaturalist works and why it's become the go-to tool for nature identification. Every sighting you log contributes to the world's largest biodiversity database, helping researchers track invasive species, monitor population changes, and study ecosystems. You'll also get the details on the City Nature Challenge, a worldwide event happening April 24–27 where communities compete to document as much local wild flora and fauna as possible. Find out how to join the local team and put your new skills to use. We hope you can join us for this Zoom presentation! Get the login details at the link in our bio. 📸 Slow & Steady by Ariel Randolph

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