Nature at Night: Sights, Sounds, and Stars
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
A community bonfire will keep things cozy as the moon rises over the pond (weather permitting)
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.
Sunday Stroll: Wish Tree
Our semi-regular event series! Drop in for open pasture trails and a bonfire. Admission is free; donations are welcome to support the Person County Arts Council.
All guests will be required to sign our Hawkins Loop event waiver in advance or upon arrival.
Guided Nature Journaling
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.
Intro to Botanical Illustration
Learn plant anatomy and translate structure, color, and texture into your own original artwork. Save 10% 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 10%.
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!
4th Annual Bird Fest
Bird Fest is back for its fourth consecutive year! Join us for birding and botany walks, nature exploration, community celebration, and so much more!
Explore the diverse bird habitats of Hawkins Loop during peak breeding and brooding season with guided bird and botany walks, binocular tips, food vendors, and outdoor exploration for all ages and experience levels.
Learn bird identification techniques from environmental educators. Binoculars and spotting scopes will be available to borrow from Field Inclusive.
Explore native bird habitats and learn about creating bird-friendly backyards
Get creative with naturalist artists and take home original, bird-related artwork
Connect with fellow birding enthusiasts and nature lovers in a welcoming and serene setting
Spend the day in beautiful Person County, NC following the North Carolina Birding Trail
Bird Fest is FREE to attend but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Sunday Stroll: Goats
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.
Valentine's 5-K Trail Day
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.
NASA Star Party
Certified NASA Solar System Ambassador Kendall Nelson will share the wonders of the night sky and space exploration.
Foraged Wreathmaking Workshop
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.
Foraged Wreathmaking Workshop
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.
Hawkins Loop Bird Fest
Bird Fest is back for its third consecutive year! Join us for guided birding and botany walks, nature exploration, citizen science research, community celebration, and so much more!
Learn bird identification techniques from environmental educators from NC Bird Atlas and NC Wildlife Resources. Binoculars and spotting scopes will be available to borrow from Field Inclusive!
Explore native bird habitats and learn about creating bird-friendly backyards from botanists from Bottom Up Native Plants
Contribute your birdwatching observations to the North Carolina Bird Atlas citizen research project
Connect with fellow birding enthusiasts and nature lovers in a welcoming and serene setting!
Bird Fest is FREE to attend but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Twilight Nature Walk
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
Retreat in Nature: Reconnect, Renew, and Create
This retreat is curated to balance movement, stillness, and creativity in a natural setting, offering you a healing space.
About Your Facilitator
Daniel Hatcher, MPH is a nationally recognized workshop facilitator, having presented at education conferences in over 40 states and Canada, including SXSW EDU and the Global Outdoor Health Summit.
He is also a Strala Yoga Guide and sound healing practitioner. With over 15 years of experience in wellness and youth development, Daniel integrates mindfulness, movement, and creative arts to foster spaces of deep connection and authentic collaboration.
Certified in Nature and Forest Therapy and Mental Health First Aid, Daniel recently authored a chapter in Wonder Libraries, highlighting the power of play and nature for healing and health.
Field Inclusive Week Nature Walk
Join award-winning nonprofit Field Inclusive for sunrise yoga, guided nature and wildlife walks, family activities, food, and more.
The Land at Hawkins Loop hosts a wide variety of community events and private gatherings, year-round.
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Shibori Tie Dye Birthday Party
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Foraged Wreathmaking Workshop
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Mindfulness Retreat
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Foraged Wreathmaking Workshop
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Community Fundraiser
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Back to School Bonfire
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Twilight Nature Walk - NC Science Festival
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Family Game Night
