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Party for the Pine

March 30 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Join the celebration for the oldest known living longleaf pine in the world, right here at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve.
This year the Old Tree turns a big 475 years young!
> Play games, see live animals, take a guided hike out to give the Old Tree a birthday hug, and (weather permitting) witness a live demonstration prescribed burn!
> Learn all about the unique longleaf forest ecosystem and the role that fire plays in keeping it healthy as you talk with conservation experts and wildlife educators.
> Shop local arts and crafts vendors!
Still accepting vendors.
>Find great food from a variety of trucks!
> See how tar, pitch, and turpentine were made from pine resin, and why we’re known as the Tar Heel State!
This event is FREE and open to the public!
Event parking will be available at Weymouth Center for the Arts, 555 East Connecticut Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387.
See more activities and a schedule of events at www.partyforthepine.org

Organizer

Friends of Weymouth Woods
Email:
wewofriends@gmail.com
Website:
https://www.friendsofwewo.org/

Venue

Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve
1024 Ft. Bragg Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387 United States
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Phone:
910-692-2167
Website:
https://www.ncparks.gov/weymouth-woods-sandhills-nature-preserve/home