Tag: free

Birds & Breakfast

Join us for Birds & Breakfast, a relaxed and enjoyable birdwatching event set in the serene surroundings of Burdens Creek. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just getting started, this event is perfect for all levels of bird enthusiasts! We love the little birding community we are building Hub RTP, and we’re excited to discover more with you!

On October 9th from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM, we’ll gather to observe the birds around Burdens Creek—both local residents and migratory visitors. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, meet fellow bird lovers, and share tips and stories about the birds you spot.

We’ll also be providing a light breakfast to fuel your morning. It’s a chance to enjoy a relaxing start to your Friday and connect with others who share your love of birds, plants and the outdoors. 

What to Bring: 

  • Binoculars (if you have them) 
  • Comfortable footwear and clothing 
  • A sharp eye and a curiosity for nature! 

Whether you’re spotting your first robin or identifying native plants in Burdens Creek, Birds & Breakfast is a peaceful way to start your day. All ages and skill levels are welcome—come for the birds, stay for the company! 

Things to know: 

Meetup Point: 3151 Elion Drive, RTP NC 27709 
Parking: Free public parking is available across from the Meetup Point on Elion Drive. 
Rain Date: If the weather doesn’t cooperate on October 9, we will meet on October 16 instead. 

About our Session Leader 

Megan Damico (she/her/hers) is the Associate Director of the Focused Initiatives Team (FIT) at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech), where she spearheads strategic initiatives to strengthen North Carolina’s bioeconomy. In this role, Megan bridges emerging technologies and policy ideas with diverse stakeholder groups, creating opportunities for collaboration and driving innovation in life sciences across the state. 

An accomplished advocate for birds and the environment, Megan serves on the board of the Wake Audubon Society and as the Communications Committee Chair.  While living in Greensboro, she co-founded the UNCG Audubon Campus Chapter and co-led a research study identifying bird-window strike hot spots on the UNCG campus. Leveraging the study’s findings, she secured a $30,000 grant from the UNCG Green Fund to install protective window stickers at the Sullivan Science Building, reducing bird-window collisions. Since then, she has been a dedicated advocate, training and mobilizing new champions for bird conservation and environmental policy in Greensboro and Raleigh. Recognized for her impact, she received Audubon North Carolina’s Outstanding Advocacy Award in 2022 for her commitment to bird conservation and inclusive leadership. 

Megan earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Health Sciences from UNC Greensboro in 2023, where she conducted research on the honey bee gut microbiome and agricultural regulatory policy. Her expertise, along with her advocacy and communication skills, fuel her mission to foster a sustainable bioeconomy and a thriving natural environment in North Carolina and beyond. 

Roaming Readers: Science Fiction

Lace up your sneakers, pop in your earbuds, and get swept up in a story one step at a time! 

Roaming Readers is an audiobook club with a twist! Join us on September 13 from 9:30–11:00am as we hit the trails in RTP for a morning of fresh air, light movement, and literary adventure.  

Each month, we’ll explore a different genre with suggested selections curated in partnership with Durham County Library and Wake County Public Libraries. You are always welcome to chart your own course and select any book of your choosing. Our Library partners have titles available from Hoolpa or Libby, making it easy to borrow and press play. This month’s selection is Science Fiction!  

Here’s how it works: 

  • Borrow or download a book in this month’s suggested audiobook genre from your local library. Arrive early to apply with for a library card if you do not already have one to gain access. This month’s suggested title is Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan. If you have already read it, cannot access a copy, or would prefer another title, we suggest: Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove or Area X by Jeff Vandermeer.
  • If you’d like to sign up for a library card, remember to bring a photo ID.
  • Bring your phone, headphones and a water bottle. 
  • Walk the trails with fellow book lovers while listening at your own pace. 
  • Optional: Gather at the end to chat about the story, share favorite moments, and connect. 

This event is for book lovers, the book-curious, people who haven’t been able to make time to read (or listen) for fun, introverts, extroverts, exercisers, care givers pushing strollers, (leashed) dog owners, groups, singles, nature lovers, and multi-taskers 

All paces welcome. Take breaks when you need them. 

We know it is easy to get transported to another world when listening to your book. Be sure to stay alert as we will be crossing roads and may encounter uneven pavement. 

This event is free to attend and open to all. While attendance is free, please register for a free ticket to receive reminders and stay in the know for any updates. Free public parking is located on the deck just across the street at 3150 Elion Drive.   

In the event of inclement weather, follow @hubrtp for updates.  

Attendees are encouraged to plan ahead and review the Hub RTP Code of Conduct: https://hub.rtp.org/code-of-conduct/  

Note: By participating in this event, you consent to the recording of your likeness, image, and/or voice and authorize Hub RTP to use photographs, video and audio recordings containing your likeness, image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose. 

Roaming Readers: Historical Fiction

Lace up your sneakers, pop in your earbuds, and get swept up in a story one step at a time! 

Roaming Readers is an audiobook club with a twist! Join us on August 9 from 9:30–11:00am as we hit the trails in RTP for a morning of fresh air, light movement, and literary adventure.  

Each month, we’ll explore a different genre with suggested selections curated in partnership with Durham County Library and Wake County Public Libraries. You are always welcome to chart your own course and select any book of your choosing. Our Library partners have titles available from Hoolpa or Libby, making it easy to borrow and press play. This month’s selection is Historical Fiction!  

Here’s how it works: 

  • Borrow or download a book in this month’s suggested audiobook genre from your local library. Arrive early to apply with for a library card if you do not already have one to gain access. This month’s suggested title is Where the The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd. If you have already read it, cannot access a copy, or would prefer another title, we suggest: The Librarian Spy by Madeline Martin or The Saints of Swallow Hill by Donna Everhart
  • If you’d like to sign up for a library card, remember to bring a photo ID.
  • Bring your phone, headphones and a water bottle. 
  • Walk the trails with fellow book lovers while listening at your own pace. 
  • Optional: Gather at the end to chat about the story, share favorite moments, and connect. 

This event is for book lovers, the book-curious, people who haven’t been able to make time to read (or listen) for fun, introverts, extroverts, exercisers, care givers pushing strollers, (leashed) dog owners, groups, singles, nature lovers, and multi-taskers 

All paces welcome. Take breaks when you need them. 

We know it is easy to get transported to another world when listening to your book. Be sure to stay alert as we will be crossing roads and may encounter uneven pavement. 

This event is free to attend and open to all. While attendance is free, please register for a free ticket to receive reminders and stay in the know for any updates. Free public parking is located on the deck just across the street at 3150 Elion Drive.   

In the event of inclement weather, follow @hubrtp for updates.  

Attendees are encouraged to plan ahead and review the Hub RTP Code of Conduct: https://hub.rtp.org/code-of-conduct/  

Note: By participating in this event, you consent to the recording of your likeness, image, and/or voice and authorize Hub RTP to use photographs, video and audio recordings containing your likeness, image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose. 

Roaming Readers: Fiction

Lace up your sneakers, pop in your earbuds, and get swept up in a story one step at a time! 

Roaming Readers is an audiobook club with a twist! Join us on July 12 from 9:30–11:00am as we hit the trails in RTP for a morning of fresh air, light movement, and literary adventure.  

Each month, we’ll explore a different genre with suggested selections curated in partnership with Durham County Library and Wake County Public Libraries. You are always welcome to chart your own course and select any book of your choosing. Our Library partners have titles available from Hoolpa or Libby, making it easy to borrow and press play. This month’s selection is Fiction!  

Here’s how it works: 

  • Borrow or download a book in this month’s suggested audiobook genre from your local library. Arrive early to apply with for a library card if you do not already have one to gain access. This month’s suggested title is Where the Crawdads Sign by Delia Owens. If you have already read it, cannot access a copy, or would prefer another title, we suggest: Telephone by Percival Everett or Long After We Are Gone by Terah Shelton Harris.
  • If you’d like to sign up for a library card, remember to bring a photo ID.
  • Bring your phone, headphones and a water bottle. 
  • Walk the trails with fellow book lovers while listening at your own pace. 
  • Optional: Gather at the end to chat about the story, share favorite moments, and connect. 

This event is for book lovers, the book-curious, people who haven’t been able to make time to read (or listen) for fun, introverts, extroverts, exercisers, care givers pushing strollers, (leashed) dog owners, groups, singles, nature lovers, and multi-taskers 

All paces welcome. Take breaks when you need them. 

We know it is easy to get transported to another world when listening to your book. Be sure to stay alert as we will be crossing roads and may encounter uneven pavement. 

This event is free to attend and open to all. While attendance is free, please register for a free ticket to receive reminders and stay in the know for any updates. Free public parking is located on the deck just across the street at 3150 Elion Drive.   

In the event of inclement weather, follow @hubrtp for updates.  

Attendees are encouraged to plan ahead and review the Hub RTP Code of Conduct: https://hub.rtp.org/code-of-conduct/  

Note: By participating in this event, you consent to the recording of your likeness, image, and/or voice and authorize Hub RTP to use photographs, video and audio recordings containing your likeness, image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose. 

Roaming Readers: Pride Month

Lace up your sneakers, pop in your earbuds, and get swept up in a story one step at a time! 

Roaming Readers is an audiobook club with a twist! Join us on June 7 from 9:30–11:00am as we hit the trails in RTP for a morning of fresh air, light movement, and literary adventure.  

Each month, we’ll explore a different genre with suggested selections curated in partnership with Durham County Library and Wake County Public Libraries. You are always welcome to chart your own course and select any book of your choosing. Our Library partners have titles available from Hoolpa or Libby, making it easy to borrow and press play. This month’s selection is titles that celebrate Pride Month!  

Here’s how it works: 

  • Borrow or download a book in this month’s suggested audiobook genre from your local library. Arrive early to apply with for a library card if you do not already have one to gain access. This month’s suggested title is Gay the Pray Away by Natalie Naudus. If you have already read it, cannot access a copy, or would prefer another title, we suggest: Queer as Folklore by Sacha Coward or My Darling Dreadful Thing by Johanna Van Veen.
  • If you’d like to sign up for a library card, remember to bring a photo ID.
  • Bring your phone, headphones and a water bottle. 
  • Walk the trails with fellow book lovers while listening at your own pace. 
  • Optional: Gather at the end to chat about the story, share favorite moments, and connect. 

This event is for book lovers, the book-curious, people who haven’t been able to make time to read (or listen) for fun, introverts, extroverts, exercisers, care givers pushing strollers, (leashed) dog owners, groups, singles, nature lovers, and multi-taskers 

All paces welcome. Take breaks when you need them. 

We know it is easy to get transported to another world when listening to your book. Be sure to stay alert as we will be crossing roads and may encounter uneven pavement. 

This event is free to attend and open to all. While attendance is free, please register for a free ticket to receive reminders and stay in the know for any updates. Free public parking is located on the deck just across the street at 3150 Elion Drive.   

In the event of inclement weather, follow @hubrtp for updates.  

Attendees are encouraged to plan ahead and review the Hub RTP Code of Conduct: https://hub.rtp.org/code-of-conduct/  

Note: By participating in this event, you consent to the recording of your likeness, image, and/or voice and authorize Hub RTP to use photographs, video and audio recordings containing your likeness, image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose. 

Roaming Readers: Fantasy

Lace up your sneakers, pop in your earbuds, and get swept up in a story one step at a time! 

Roaming Readers is an audiobook club with a twist! Join us on May 3 from 9:30–11:00am as we hit the trails in RTP for a morning of fresh air, light movement, and literary adventure.  

Each month, we’ll explore a different genre with suggested selections curated in partnership with Durham County Library and Wake County Public Libraries. You are always welcome to chart your own course and select any book of your choosing. Our Library partners have titles available from Hoolpa or Libby, making it easy to borrow and press play. This month’s selection is Fantasy!  

Here’s how it works: 

  • Borrow or download a book in this month’s suggested audiobook genre from your local library. Arrive early to apply with for a library card if you do not already have one to gain access. This month’s suggested title is Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman. If you have already read it, cannot access a copy, or would prefer another title, we suggest: He Who Fights with Monsters by Shirtaloon or No Gods, No Monsters by Cadwell Turnbull.
  • If you’d like to sign up for a library card, remember to bring a photo ID.
  • Bring your phone, headphones and a water bottle. 
  • Walk the trails with fellow book lovers while listening at your own pace. 
  • Optional: Gather at the end to chat about the story, share favorite moments, and connect. 

This event is for book lovers, the book-curious, people who haven’t been able to make time to read (or listen) for fun, introverts, extroverts, exercisers, care givers pushing strollers, (leashed) dog owners, groups, singles, nature lovers, and multi-taskers 

All paces welcome. Take breaks when you need them. 

We know it is easy to get transported to another world when listening to your book. Be sure to stay alert as we will be crossing roads and may encounter uneven pavement. 

This event is free to attend and open to all. While attendance is free, please register for a free ticket to receive reminders and stay in the know for any updates. Free public parking is located on the deck just across the street at 3150 Elion Drive.   

In the event of inclement weather, follow @hubrtp for updates.  

Attendees are encouraged to plan ahead and review the Hub RTP Code of Conduct: https://hub.rtp.org/code-of-conduct/  

Note: By participating in this event, you consent to the recording of your likeness, image, and/or voice and authorize Hub RTP to use photographs, video and audio recordings containing your likeness, image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose. 

Roaming Readers: Mystery + Thrillers

Lace up your sneakers, pop in your earbuds, and get swept up in a story one step at a time! 

Roaming Readers is an audiobook club with a twist! Join us on April 12 from 9:30–11:00am as we hit the trails in RTP for a morning of fresh air, light movement, and literary adventure.  

Each month, we’ll explore a different genre with suggested selections curated in partnership with Durham County Library and Wake County Public Libraries. You are always welcome to chart your own course and select any book of your choosing. Our Library partners have titles available from Hoolpa or Libby, making it easy to borrow and press play. This month’s selection is Mystery + Thrillers!  

Here’s how it works: 

  • Borrow or download a book in this month’s suggested audiobook genre from your local library. Arrive early to apply with for a library card if you do not already have one to gain access. This month’s suggested title is You Deserve to Know by Aggie Blum Thompson. If you have already read it, cannot access a copy, or would prefer another title, we suggest: You Shouldn’t Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose and The Locked Door by Freida McFadden,
  • If you’d like to sign up for a library card, remember to bring a photo ID.
  • Bring your phone, headphones and a water bottle. 
  • Walk the trails with fellow book lovers while listening at your own pace. 
  • Optional: Gather at the end to chat about the story, share favorite moments, and connect. 

This event is for book lovers, the book-curious, people who haven’t been able to make time to read (or listen) for fun, introverts, extroverts, exercisers, care givers pushing strollers, (leashed) dog owners, groups, singles, nature lovers, and multi-taskers 

All paces welcome. Take breaks when you need them. 

We know it is easy to get transported to another world when listening to your book. Be sure to stay alert as we will be crossing roads and may encounter uneven pavement. 

This event is free to attend and open to all. While attendance is free, please register for a free ticket to receive reminders and stay in the know for any updates. Free public parking is located on the deck just across the street at 3150 Elion Drive.   

In the event of inclement weather, follow @hubrtp for updates.  

Attendees are encouraged to plan ahead and review the Hub RTP Code of Conduct: https://hub.rtp.org/code-of-conduct/  

Note: By participating in this event, you consent to the recording of your likeness, image, and/or voice and authorize Hub RTP to use photographs, video and audio recordings containing your likeness, image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose. 

Concerts on the Creek: Lamont Landers

This month, Concerts on the Creek features Lamont Landers.

When Lamont Landers steps up to the microphone, he doesn’t just perform—he owns the stage. His voice carries the weight of lived experience, shaped by the quiet resilience of a small-town journey that led him, on his own terms, into the spotlight. With a voice that soars effortlessly through deep wells of soul, electrifying bursts of rock ‘n’ roll, and smooth, slow-burning R&B, the Alabama native captivates not just as a powerhouse vocalist but also as a searing guitarist and a thoughtful, eloquent songwriter. His breakout came with a viral cover of Ray Charles’ “Hit the Road Jack,” topping 500K views overnight. He went on to electrify audiences on America’s Got Talent and Showtime at the Apollo. Landers’ debut EP, Introducing…Lamont Landers dropped last year.

You can learn more about Lamont Landers by going to https://www.lamontlanders.com/

A relaxed, open-air weekend music experience, Concerts on the Creek is Hub RTP’s monthly live music program featuring regional artists on the Hub RTP Stage. This series invites you to grab a lawn chair, spread out a picnic blanket, or wander the grounds while enjoying local sounds between lunch and dinner. With Burdens Creek and vibrant murals as the backdrop, take in the scenery and enjoy the fresh air. This series is perfect for families, friends or anyone looking to spend a leisurely weekend afternoon immersed in the Hub RTP community.  

2:30pm | House Music Begins
3:00pm | 1st Set
4:00pm | Intermission
4:30pm | Final Set

This event is free to attend and open to all. While attendance is free, please register for a free ticket to receive reminders and stay in the know for any updates. Free public parking is located on the deck just across the street at 3150 Elion Drive.  

To find the stage, use 3151 Elion Drive. Upon arrival, walk through the outdoor breezeway (featuring the Desire Path mural) to the courtyard. Walk down the steps, and you will see the stage facing Burdens Creek. There are various seating options available that are first come, first served. Nearby shops and restaurants at Horseshoe at Hub RTP and Boxyard RTP are available. Keep in mind that this is an outdoor venue, so please dress and plan accordingly. 

In the event of inclement weather, follow @hubrtp for updates. 

Attendees are encouraged to plan ahead and review the Hub RTP Code of Conduct: https://hub.rtp.org/code-of-conduct/ 

Note: By participating in this event, you consent to the recording of your likeness, image, and/or voice and authorize Hub RTP to use photographs, video and audio recordings containing your likeness, image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose. 

Shuffle: Wake Moody

Every Wednesday this month, Shuffle features Wake Moody. His music is built on old-school R&B, rock, and modern pop. Music that stays focused on good vibes, while the lyrics often deal with something more conflicted. You can learn more about Wake Moody by going to https://wakemoody.com/

Shuffle into your lunch break with weekly live music on the Hub RTP stage. This residency-style music series pairs elevated, unexpected sounds with your midday, giving you a chance to pause, recharge and enjoy local tunes. Whether you’re grabbing a bite, meeting a colleague or just stepping outside for a change in pace, Shuffle adds a refreshing soundtrack to your day.  Performances take place midweek from March through June, and September through October, with a new artist-in residence featured each month. 

Shuffle is presented in partnership with Sonic Pie Productions. 

This event is free to attend and open to all. While attendance is free, please register for a free ticket to receive reminders and stay in the know for any updates. Free public parking is located on the deck just across the street at 3150 Elion Drive.  

To find the stage, use 3151 Elion Drive. Upon arrival, walk through the outdoor breezeway (featuring the Desire Path mural) to the courtyard. Walk down the steps, and you will see the stage facing Burdens Creek. There are various seating options available that are first come, first served. Nearby shops and restaurants at Horseshoe at Hub RTP and Boxyard RTP are available. Keep in mind that this is an outdoor venue, so please dress and plan accordingly. 

In the event of inclement weather, follow @hubrtp for updates. 

Attendees are encouraged to plan ahead and review the Hub RTP Code of Conduct: https://hub.rtp.org/code-of-conduct/ 

Note: By participating in this event, you consent to the recording of your likeness, image, and/or voice and authorize Hub RTP to use photographs, video and audio recordings containing your likeness, image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose. 

Shuffle: Butler Knowles presents Country & Western

Every Wednesday this month, Shuffle features Butler Knowles presents Country & Western. Country & Western is the latest project from Triangle stalwart Butler Knowles, who sets his usual bass aside to showcase the pedal steel guitar. This newly formed group delivers modern sounds derived from classic structures. You can learn more about Butler Knowles by going to https://butlerknowles.co

Shuffle into your lunch break with weekly live music on the Hub RTP stage. This residency-style music series pairs elevated, unexpected sounds with your midday, giving you a chance to pause, recharge and enjoy local tunes. Whether you’re grabbing a bite, meeting a colleague or just stepping outside for a change in pace, Shuffle adds a refreshing soundtrack to your day.  Performances take place midweek from March through June, and September through October, with a new artist-in residence featured each month. 

Shuffle is presented in partnership with Sonic Pie Productions. 

This event is free to attend and open to all. While attendance is free, please register for a free ticket to receive reminders and stay in the know for any updates. Free public parking is located on the deck just across the street at 3150 Elion Drive.  

To find the stage, use 3151 Elion Drive. Upon arrival, walk through the outdoor breezeway (featuring the Desire Path mural) to the courtyard. Walk down the steps, and you will see the stage facing Burdens Creek. There are various seating options available that are first come, first served. Nearby shops and restaurants at Horseshoe at Hub RTP and Boxyard RTP are available. Keep in mind that this is an outdoor venue, so please dress and plan accordingly. 

In the event of inclement weather, follow @hubrtp for updates. 

Attendees are encouraged to plan ahead and review the Hub RTP Code of Conduct: https://hub.rtp.org/code-of-conduct/ 

Note: By participating in this event, you consent to the recording of your likeness, image, and/or voice and authorize Hub RTP to use photographs, video and audio recordings containing your likeness, image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose. 

YES,

please sign me up to get updates on Hub RTP!

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.