2024 Shepherd Nature Trail Tour

Date/Time
Saturday, August 24, 2024
9:00 am - 11:30 am

Shepherd Nature Trail Guided Tour

Saturday, August 24 from 9-11:30am

RAIN DATE: Sunday, August 25 from 9-11:30am.

Join Duke Forest Senior Program Coordinator, Maggie Heraty, for a guided tour of the Shepherd Nature Trail, Duke Forest’s one and only interpretive trail. This introductory tour is an opportunity for both new and seasoned Duke Forest visitors to gain deeper insight into what makes the Shepherd Nature trail—and the land it traverses—so special. Learn more about the human and natural history of the area and about the important teaching and research mission of the Duke Forest. Maggie will invite participants to contemplate the land’s past and present and consider the roles we all play in shaping this forest over time. In return, you’ll find that the Shepherd Nature Trail is the place to show (and impress) your nature- and history-loving friends!

Audience: This tour is geared toward adult audiences (ages 18+). Any minors interested in participating must have a parent or guardian present and have an active interest in the subject.

Accessibility:

• Tour participants will be on their feet throughout this 2.5-hour tour, walking and standing during short presentations.
• The Shepherd Nature Trail is a 0.8-mile loop in total. It is considered easy for an average hiker. However, it includes unpaved walking surfaces (gravel and dirt footpaths), short uphill and downhill sections, and foot-bridge crossings. We invite participants to bring trekking poles or a walking stick if needed.
• There are NO BATHROOMS in the tour area, so please plan accordingly.
• Parking is available and will be directed by Duke Forest staff.
• Our registration form includes a question where you can share details about any accessibility needs you may have. If you have accessibility considerations that you would like to make our staff aware of, please let us know.

Register here.

Space is limited to 20 participants.

In an effort to increase the reach of our tours, the first 10 tour slots will be first-come, first-served, and the remaining slots will be filled from a waitlist. Our tours are small and often fill quickly, and we hope to engage a mix of folks new to the Duke Forest and past participants. Thank you for your understanding.

Full event details—including location and parking directions—will be sent to confirmed tour participants within 7 business days. A reminder email will be sent a week prior to the event.

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