Learn plant anatomy and translate structure, color, and texture into your own original artwork. Save 20% with code MOTHERSDAY at checkout on Eventbrite!

Led by Brooklynn Joyner, trained botanist and self-taught artist, this welcoming space for beginners and curious learners alike who want to get creative in the outdoors and learn more about plants.

Perfect way to spend the day relaxing solo or with someone special. Enter code MOTHERSDAY at checkout to save 20%.

Botanical illustration blends science and art through careful attention to plant form. This workshop is an invitation to sit with a single plant and truly study it.

You'll build foundational knowledge of plant anatomy and practice translating the details of plant structure, color, and texture into a piece of your own botanical artwork.

All materials are included!

Join Brooklynn Joyner - botanist, social scientist, and environmental educator - for a peaceful morning of nature journaling as we observe and capture the natural world around us through words and sketches.

Together we’ll learn about and experience the benefits of nature journaling, using prompts and guided activities to help you get started with this new hobby or practice.

No art skill needed, just your curiosity. Complimentary sketchbook and supplies provided, or bring your own! Whether you’re new to journaling or already bring a notebook on hikes, this session will help you deepen your attention and connection to nature.

$25 per person, all supplies included. Save 20% with code MOTHERSDAY

Our semi-regular series!‍ ‍Drop by as your weekend winds down to relax and explore the season’s sights and sounds at Hawkins Loop.

This month's free, all-ages, open trail day features a Wish Tree activity for guests to share their hopes and celebrate springtime. Meet neighbors and community leaders, enjoy open spaces, and share your hopes for the season ahead.

The "wish tree" is an ancient springtime tradition to celebrate renewal, growth, and hope by hanging written wishes on branches. Many cultures host this spring ritual around May 1st to celebrate Earth's rebirth.

NATURE NOTE: All wish tree materials provided and will be collected after the event to ensure the safety of the birds and other wildlife at Hawkins Loop

• Open trails for walking, birding, nature journaling, meditation, etc.

• Share a community experience rooted in hope for the future

• All ages welcome

• All wish tree materials provided

• No pets, please

• Light refreshments available for purchase

• This event will be postponed in case of rain - please register for updates

All guests will be required to sign our Hawkins Loop event waiver in advance or upon arrival.

REGISTRATION IS ALMOST FULL! Please sign up for our emails to learn about future nature and astronomy events.

Join the North Carolina State-Wide Star Party in Person County!

Skilled educators will guide groups through the dark night sky and acres of pasture and wooded trails at The Land at Hawkins Loop, a family-owned farm and nature-based event venue located less than 30 minutes from Durham, Hillsborough, Roxboro in beautiful Person County.

• Kendall Nelson, NASA Solar System Ambassador and Person County resident, will have powerful telescopes on hand or bring your own to set up on our stargazing lawn

• "Whisper in the Woods" trail walks to activate your senses while the natural world transitions from day to night

• Person County 4-H will have space-themed learning activities and bi-lingual star maps to share

• Hawkins Loop Snack Bar will offer pre-order and on-site purchases for refreshments

Pre-registration via Eventbrite is required.

This FREE event will take place entirely outdoors and will be postponed in the event of heavy rain or wind. Please sign up for our emails to learn about future nature and astronomy events!

Promotional support provided by Visit Person County. It’s better in Person!

Our semi-regular event series! Drop in for open pasture trails and wish the goats a happy 5th birthday!

All guests will be required to sign our Hawkins Loop event waiver in advance or upon arrival.

Be part of a new tradition! 

Run or walk the winter woods and pasture trails on a spacious, family-owned 63-acre farm. Two laps will take you through old-growth forest, along the stream, past a variety of classic North Carolina Piedmont tobacco barns, around the pond, and aross the finish line in front of the goat pen. Hang by the bonfire with your cheering section and make new connections while you take in the views. 

• Gate opens 8am, Race starts at 10am

• All-ages and experience levels are welcome (Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

• Rain or shine, except for extreme rain or wind

• Fresh baked pizza for sale by Person County’s Wilkerson Catering & Co.

• Event photographer on-site

• Trails will be open to all visitors to explore following the race

Support Youth Sports!

20% of proceeds will be donated to the Roxboro Community School Cross Country program.

Certified NASA Solar System Ambassador Kendall Nelson will share the wonders of the night sky and space exploration.

Walk the grounds of Hawkins Loop with our Master Gardeners to learn about native plants and collect your own materials to create a one-of-a-kind fresh, seasonal wreath to celebrate the beauty of the harvest season. All materials are included in admission.

20% of proceeds will be donated to support local school and community gardens in Person County, NC in partnership with the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Person and Granville Counties.

Walk the grounds of Hawkins Loop with our Master Gardeners to learn about native plants and collect your own materials to create a one-of-a-kind fresh, seasonal wreath to celebrate the beauty of the harvest season. All materials are included in admission.

20% of proceeds will be donated to support local school and community gardens in Person County, NC in partnership with the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Person and Granville Counties.

Celebrate The North Carolina Science Festival in beautiful Person County, NC!

Activate your senses while the natural world transitions from day to night at this all ages, outdoor event. Educators will guide groups through pasture and wooded trails while the full moon rises over the pond. Check out designated observation areas for the night sky, birds, moths, frogs, native plants, and more. Grab a bite from our food vendors and bring a blanket to relax on the lawn or sit by the campfire in our picnic area.

The Land at Hawkins Loop, located less than 30 minutes from Durham, Hillsborough, Roxboro in beautiful Person County, offers more than 50 acres of pasture and old growth forest, heavily populated by a wide range of birds and wildlife - including a priority block of the North Carolina Bird Atlas citizen science initiative!

Admission is free! Registration is required. $10 parking fee per vehicle