Events

The Fire in the Pines festival focuses on environmental education and highlights the importance of fire on our native, longleaf pine forests. This free to attend event is open the public and has something for everyone!

Kids activities including crafts, games, and educational opportunities

Fire equipment, including multiple fire trucks, a bulldozer, a marshmaster and more!

Hay-rides throughout the park

Fire, nature, and other conservation related tables and displays

Live music by Folkstone Stringband

Food trucks

Entertainment including jugglers and honey sampling!

And for the finale, a live fire demonstration!

Parking is located at LifePoint Church (on College and 17th St) and a free trolley is available for a ride to the park.

In partnership with New Hanover County, the Alliance for Cape Fear Trees will be distributing 1,000 native canopy trees—free of charge!—to NHC residents!

This giveaway is focused first on Murrayville, a community with one of the sparsest tree canopies in New Hanover County. With canopy covering only about 13% of the area, Murrayville falls dramatically short of the 30–40% canopy often recommended for communities like it. Priority will be given to Murrayville residents until 11 AM. After 11 AM, the giveaway will open to all New Hanover County residents while supplies last. Visit our website acftrees.org to see the trees that will be available.

Annual, in-person education event. The SENC Herbal Conference is a project of the Southeastern North Carolina Herbal Collective, Inc. A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to growing the herbalism community in Southeastern North Carolina. Join us for our 3rd Annual event in 2026 where local herbalists and the herbal-curious come together for a weekend of celebration, education and community. Surround yourself with other passionate, enthusiastic people who are excited to learn from one another and celebrate the rich ecosystem we call home.

21 different classes to choose from, FREE onsite camping, and a beautiful weekend on a 3rd generation working farm.