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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.

ULI Triangle: April Book Club

The Triangle is booming — but are we building the systems, policies and partnerships needed to keep up? What if our region could build more, build better and build faster, without sacrificing equity or sustainability?

The ULI Triangle Book Club is diving into Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, a bold exploration of how policy, design and innovation can unlock a more prosperous future.

Join fellow land‑use planners, engineers, public officials, architects, bankers, real‑estate leaders and lawyers as we unpack what abundance thinking means for the Triangle’s growth.

You have over 10 weeks to read Abundance, then join the ULI Triangle Book Club at Drift for a candid, multidisciplinary discussion on:

speeding up housing + infrastructure delivery
modernizing regulatory frameworks
unlocking innovation in the built environment

Bring your insights, questions, and curiosity!

Learn more and register on the ULI website.

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.

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.

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.

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/

Made by You: Huichol Yarn Art

Join us for a Huichol-inspired yarn art workshop. Creativity meets storytelling and native tradition through the vibrant Indigenous Mexican art form created by the Wixárika (Huichol) people. Participants will learn basic yarn painting techniques by applying glue to a canvas and arranging colorful yarn to create their own design inspired by the storybook The Journey of the Tunuri and the Blue Deer. This activity is beginner-friendly and children are welcome when accompanied by a parent who can help with glue and scissors. All materials will be provided!

About the Artist

Tyler Caldwell is an elementary educator of eight years and a multifaceted artist of many mediums. Art has been a part of her life for as long as she can remember. Her work blends education and artistry with a deep passion for equity. Through both teaching and creating, she strives to use art as a powerful tool for storytelling, representation, and empowering every voice to be seen and valued.

Need to Know:

This workshop will take place outdoors at the Hub RTP stage. In the event of unfavorable weather, we do have an indoor backup plan.
This event is great for all ages 7 and older.
Due to the small-scale format of this project, each participant needs to purchase their own ticket.

About Made by You:
Each month, Hub RTP partners with a talented local artist to bring you an intimate, hands-on workshop experience. You’ll explore a new art medium, create something beautiful to take home, and connect directly with the featured artist as they share their inspiration and process. Join us for one—or all—of these creative sessions, each offering a fresh opportunity to learn, make, and be inspired.

Note: By registering and 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.

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.

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.

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/

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.

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.

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.

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/

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.

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.

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.

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/

Concerts on the Creek: Rissi Palmer

This month, Concerts on the Creek features Rissi Palmer. A prominent figure in both Country and Americana music, Durham’s Grammy-nominated Rissi Palmer has performed at prestigious venues such as The White House, the Grand Ole Opry, Lincoln Center, and the Apollo Theater, and has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS Mornings, Entertainment Tonight, and PBS NewsHour. Her work has been recognized by The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Essence, Vibe, Washington Post and more. Last year, she was honored with the ACM Lift Every Voice Award for her advocacy in amplifying underrepresented voices and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in country music. Recommended for fans of The War & Treaty, Joy Clark and Miko Marks.

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

Concerts on the Creek is presented in partnership with Sonic Pie Productions.

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/

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.

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.

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.

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/

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