Fish and Tackle Loaner Program Have you ever want to go fishing and do not have a fishing poll or tackle box? Stop by Moore County Parks and Recreation office at Hillcrest Park or Carthage Farm Supply and we will loan you a fishing poll and tackle box to go fishing
Month: April 2009
Mothers of Preschoolers
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Website: sandhillsmops.com Sandhills MOPS, a charter of MOPS International, exists to meet the needs of every mom in the North Carolina Sandhills area. MOPS is a place to meet new friends and develop deep, meaningful relationships while learning about something interesting and discussing real-life needs and issues with
Mothers of Moore (MOM)
The O’Neal School
The O’Neal School 3300 Airport Rd. Southern Pines, NC 28387 Tel: (910) 692-6920 Website: onealschool.org Grades Pre-K3–12 The O'Neal School is a regionally accredited independent day school educating students PreK3-12 in the Sandhills for over 50 years. A college preparatory school, O'Neal is dedicated to the development of the academic excellence, strength of character, and physical
Cypress Bend Vineyard
Christmas Tree Farms
Gross Farms
Pressley Farms Berry Patch & Corn Maze
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch in Eagle Springs OPEN: October 1st - 31st Fridays: 6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. Sundays: 2:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. $1.00 off ! with your SandhillsKids Discount Card! And Weekdays by Appointment for Groups Ages 13 and up: $8.00 for maze only Ages 4-12: $6.00 for maze only Ages 3 and under:
Crystal Pines Farm
NC Farm Fresh Directory
NC Farm Fresh Directory Website: ncfarmfresh.com Want to by farm fresh veggies but not sure which way to turn? Then check out the North Carolina Farm Fresh online directory, provided by the NCDA&CS, for a complete list of certified roadside farm stands, farmers’ markets, nurseries and garden centers. You can even find
Urban Horticulture
Urban Horticulture Website: ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer Part of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service and housed at North Carolina State University, Urban Horticulture’s primary goal is to develop educational materials for the horticultural agents and Master Gardener volunteers in its 100-county extension centers. The center’s website offers a wealth of consumer resources for home
NC Association of Agricultural Fairs
NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services General Stores
NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services General Stores Website: agr.state.nc.us/NCproducts/index.htm Sponsored by the NCDA&CS, this is one of the best online resources. The site consolidates all the farms within North Carolina by both county and products produced. You can search for anything and everything, including organic products, produce, agrotourism farms, dairy,
NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS)
NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) Website: agr.state.nc.us/index.htm The NCDA&CS’ divisions cover everything related to agriculture within the state. They are also responsible for the North Carolina State Fair and North Carolina Mountain State Fair and operation of five state farmers’ markets. Their website is a great starting place for
The Moore County Cooperative Extension Center
The Moore County Cooperative Extension Center 707 Pinehurst Ave., Agricultural Center Carthage, NC 28327 Tel: (910) 947-3188 Fax: (910) 947-1494 Website: ces.ncsu.edu (once there, look up Moore County) or sandhillsagriculture.com (online directory of regional farms) Often referred to as the “Ag Center,” the Moore County Cooperative Extension Center is considered the hub for agriculture information for
Uwharrie National Forest
Uwharrie National Forest Troy area, NC Website: cs.unca.edu/nfsnc Though you can have fun at Uwharrie for the day, once you’re there, you’ll want to stick around. This 50,000-acre forest is named for the Uwharrie Mountains, which were created from ancient volcanoes. The 1,000-foot hills were 20,000-foot peaks a mere 500 million years ago. But
Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site
Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site Midland, NC Website: nchistoricsites.org The first documented gold find in the United States happened at Reed Gold Mine back in 1799. In fact, more than $25 million in gold was mined there until 1848. Today, the site includes a museum, nature trails and a picnic area and
North Carolina Zoo
North Carolina Zoo Asheboro, NC Website: nczoo.org The North Carolina Zoo is the nation’s largest walk-through, natural-habitat zoo. The zoo is divided into the North American and African regions and includes several areas where children can stop to play, eat and use the restrooms. New in 2008 is the Watani Grasslands Reserve. The
Town Creek Indian Mound
Town Creek Indian Mound Mt. Gilead, NC Website: nchistoricsites.org In the 11th century, a new Indian culture emerged in the Pee Dee River Valley that built earthen burial mounds for their leaders. Town Creek Indian Mound includes a reconstructed ceremonial center, visitor center, nature trail and burial house. The site is handicapped accessible
Family Road Trip Ideas
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Chapel Hill, NC Tel: (910) 962-1236 Website: moreheadplanetarium.org This attraction offers skywatching and shows at its planetarium and theater, interactive exhibits, camps and workshops. Special programs include StoryTime Science for toddlers, Sciventures for older kids and special theater adventures for families. Memberships are available and include reciprocal admission to
Museum of Life & Science
Museum of Life & Science Durham, NC Tel: (919) 220-5429 Website: lifeandscience.org Indoor hands-on exhibits at this museum include a KidLab and many other galleries aimed at science lovers of all ages. The Outdoor Science Park includes the Ellerby Creek Railway (where you can take a ride on an old train), the Magic Wings
Natural Science Center
Natural Science Center Greensboro, NC Tel: (336) 288-3769 Website: natsci.org This center includes a museum, zoo, planetarium, dome theater and solar observatory. Kids Alley will keep little ones under five busy and entertained. Summer camps, workshops and monthly events are offered for children of all ages. Memberships are available and include reciprocal admission to
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Raleigh, NC Tel: (919) 733-7450 Website: naturalsciences.org The Museum of Natural Sciences looks at the natural world through the distinct lens of North Carolina’s diverse geography, geology and plant and animal life. It is filled with four floors of exhibits, live animals and hands-on activities. The museum offers
North Carolina Museum of Art
North Carolina Museum of Art Raleigh, NC Tel: (919) 839-6262 Website: ncartmuseum.org Tour-in-a-Tote bags engage children in games and activities while exploring the galleries. Park Backpacks engage families through a tree tour, getting to know North Carolina sculptors, playing Bird Bingo, reading by the pond and becoming a poet. Other activities include family fun
North Carolina Museum of History
North Carolina Museum of History Raleigh, NC Tel: (919) 807-7900 Website: ncmuseumofhistory.org The Museum of History encourages visitors to discover the past, reflect on the present and preserve history for future generations. Exhibits range from several on North Carolina’s military heritage to a 1920s drugstore replica. The museum offers summer camps, programs and special
Union Station Museum
Union Station Museum Aberdeen, NC Tel: (910) 944-1115 This Victorian-era railroad station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum displays artifacts from the Aberdeen & Rockfish Railroad and one of two inspection cars remaining in the country. Founded by John Blue in 1892, the railroad was the region’s first
Carthage Historical Museum
Carthage Historical Museum Carthage, NC Tel: (910) 947-2331 The Carthage Historical Museum displays artifacts covering more than 200 years of history, including its past as home of a buggy factory. Carthage commemorates its history each May with the popular Buggy Festival. Open on Sundays, 2–5 pm or by appointment.
Kidzu Children’s Museum
Kidzu Children’s Museum Chapel Hill, NC Tel: (919) 933-1455 Website: kidzuchildrensmuseum.org Kidzu is a non-profit museum founded to inspire children to learn through play. “KidZoom” features three zones: Green Thumb, where children learn about the lifecycle of produce; Build a Dream, where kids build communities; and Kidoodle Moodle, where they design works of art.
Greensboro Children’s Museum
Greensboro Children’s Museum Greensboro, NC Tel: (336) 574-2898 Website: gcmuseum.com This museum is a non-profit, hands-on, educational play place for children up to age 10 and their families. Visitors learn while they explore more than 20 “Our Town” exhibits (including a learning garden, transportation gallery and Big Bubble Springs). Camps and special events are
Marbles Kids Museum
Fascinate-U Children’s Museum
Fascinate-U Children’s Museum Fayetteville, NC Tel: (910) 829-9171 Website: fascinate-u.com This museum is about learning through doing. Children can be judges, respond to 911 calls, bag groceries and build their way to a good time. The museum also offers more advanced programs on subjects such as health matters and scientific discovery with special events
Homes of the Moore County Historical Association
Homes of the Moore County Historical Association Southern Pines & Carthage, NC Website: moorehistory.com The Association owns five historical homes that offer visitors a glimpse into the lifestyles of early Sandhills settlers. Furnishings, books and documents all help illustrate a typical 18th century homestead.
Young Life
Young Life Southern Pines Office Website: sandhills.younglife.org or younglife.org Young Life provides local teens with the opportunity to socialize attend events and participate in community service while being part of a Christian-based organization. YoungLife (for kids in high school) and Wyldlife (for middle schoolers) clubs currently are up and running at Pinecrest High,
4-H Moore County
4-H Carthage Office Website: moore.ces.ncsu.edu or 4-h.org Do you remember the four H’s? Head, heart, hands and health. Today, 4-H is the largest out-of-school organization in the country. Through 4-H, more than 187,000 young people in North Carolina are learning new skills and serving their communities in ways that will help them become
Boy Scouts of America – Moore County
Boy Scouts of America Southern Pines Office Website: https://www.facebook.com/dogwooddistrictnc/?fref=photo Scouting for boys is divided into two phases: Cub Scouting (for boys in grades 1 to 5) and Boy Scouting (for boys at least 10 to 18 years old or have completed the fifth grade). In both phases, activities are used to achieve the aims
Girl Scouts of America – Moore County
Girl Scouts of America - Moore County Southern Pines Office Website: nccoastalpines.org or girlscouts.org Scouting for girls is divided into four phases: Daisies (for girls in grades K to 1), Brownies (grades 1 to 3), Junior Girl Scouts (grades 3 to 6) and Teen Girl Scouts (grades 6 to 12). Girl scouting helps
Walthour-Moss Foundation
US Equine Rescue League, Sandhills Chapter
US Equine Rescue League, Sandhills Chapter Website: userl.org or geocities.com/sandhills_region/homepage The Sandhills Chapter of the US Equine Rescue League is a non-profit organization dedicated to the compassionate care of equines. This chapter actively rescues abused, neglected or endangered equines, provides rehabilitation and finds them homes in the region. Horses are available for
NC Horse Council
NC Horse Council 4904 Walters Edge Dr., Suite 290, Raleigh, NC 27606 Website: nchorsecouncil.com The NC Horse Council exists to further the interests of the equine community in all 100 counties of North Carolina — through education, communication and representation. The non-profit organization is composed of volunteers and groups from all breeds and types
Carolina Polocrosse Club
Carolina Polocrosse Club at Carolina Horse Park at Five Points Raeford, NC Website: carolinapolocrosse.org or carolinahorsepark.com Although polocrosse resembles the American Indian game of lacrosse, its origins date back hundreds of years to Persia and its sister sport of polo. Tournaments are a time of fellowship, learning and good old-fashioned fun. And polocrosse
NC State Equine Health Center
NC State Equine Health Center 6405 US Hwy 1 N. Southern Pines, NC 28387 Web: http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu/vhc/sfs/ehc-sp/ The Equine Health Center at Southern Pines (EHC-SP), located in Southern Pines, NC, is a satellite facility of the NC State University’s (NCSU) College of Veterinary Medicine. The Center offers educational seminars, quarantine, rehabilitation, diagnostic testing, stallion auction,
Sandhills Sandcats Youth Wrestling Club
First Tee of the Sandhills
Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve
Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd. Southern Pines, NC 28387 Website: ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/wewo/main.php Located in Southern Pines, Weymouth Woods was established in 1963 as an 898-acre natural preserve. Early settlers called this area the Pine Barrens because of its extensive open forests of longleaf pines. Today, the preserve protects a remnant of
Raven Rock
Jordan Lake
Jordan Lake About 1.5 hours north of the Sandhills, near Apex, Jordan Lake State Recreation Area encompasses almost 50,000 (yes thousand) acres of unspoiled park land and offers camping, boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming, bald eagle and other wildlife observing, historic sites, and educational and special events. Every October, Jordan Lake
Morrow Mountain
Morrow Mountain Just west of the Sandhills, Morrow Mountain was home to Native Americans 10,000 years before the first Europeans arrived. The once mighty Uwharrie Mountains still stand to 936 feet in contrast to the rolling Piedmont. Enjoy boating/canoeing, camping/cabins, fishing, picnicking, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, exhibits, a historic site and
Adventures in Robbins
Adventures in Robbins Located at the northwestern tip of Moore County, Robbins boasts a friendly atmosphere, coupled with family values and a strong sense of community. Originally a textile mill town, Robbins is more than a rural community, it’s also a hub for outdoor activities including canoeing, kayaking, hiking—even stargazing. Paddling Trails Robbins
Reservoir Park
Reservoir Park 300 Reservoir Park Rd., Off Hwy 22, Southern Pines, NC 28387 Website: southernpines.net/recreation If you’re in the mood to feed the ducks, hike around a beautiful and peaceful body of water, observe birds and other wildlife in their natural habitat and maybe even have a picnic, then Reservoir Park is a great