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Building Connections
Community Meet-ups
We love connecting with other organizations, families and sites through community meet-ups!
These meet-ups do not require current or prior participation with 3P and are a great opportunity to meet some of our staff and other participants to learn more about our programs!
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Meet-ups are typically free and open to unlimited guests if not otherwise stated.
Some locations/activities require an entrance fee and/or limited number of participants,
which will be clearly stated in the event description.
It is helpful for planning (but not required) to still RSVP for free meetups using the links below.
Upcoming Events
Fri, Jun 19Jun 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMSmith Creek Park, 633 Shenandoah St, Wilmington, NC 28411, USABring a dish to share and plate and join us for our third Annual summer solstice potluck! We will celebrate the official start to summer with good food and company and flower crafts. All are welcome, bring a friend!
Tue, Jul 14Jul 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMMillers Pond Park, 12762 US-117, Rocky Point, NC 28457, USAThis program is designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers to explore and enjoy time in nature. Activities include sensory water play, looking for wild turtles, and learning about turtles! Cost: $10 *one registration/payment per family. Register here: https://www.hisawyer.com/three-pines-
Mon, May 18
Mon, Apr 27Apr 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMGreen Swamp Preserve, 673 Green Swamp Rd NW, Supply, NC 28462, USAJoin 3P and the Nature Conservancy as we explore the green swamp and learn about the longleaf pine savanna/longleaf ecosystem! Not suitable for those with mobility issues or strollers as the trails can be swampy and challenging.
Mon, Apr 06Apr 06, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMRocky Point, 12762 US-117, Rocky Point, NC 28457, USANEW DATE: MONDAY April 6th! Join local artist, Katie Elzer-Peters to explore nature journaling techniques through watercolors and foraged art! Bring your own mixed media journal and/or watercolors , we will have watercolors and some extra watercolor paper/options if needed.
Sat, Feb 14
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Thu, Dec 18
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Sat, Nov 22
Mon, Nov 10Nov 10, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AMKelly, 1001 Greens Dairy Rd, Kelly, NC 28448, USAMeet and learn about the herd and some of their stories at this wild mustang sanctuary! $15 suggested donation per family to the 501C Non-Profit, I am Herd. Donations can be made here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=M6RNLZAUHJGVQ ($15 covers the cost of hay for a day for 5 horses)
Mon, Oct 27Oct 27, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AMLeland, 6150 Rock Creek Rd NE, Leland, NC 28451, USAJoin the Wilmington Mushroom Club and Three Pines Project for a guided mushroom hike at Ev-Henwood Nature Preserve! Ev-Henwood Nature Preserve is a 174-acre tract located in a rural setting of Brunswick County about 10 miles south of Wilmington and owned by UNCW for education/research purposes.
Tue, Sep 09
Sat, Sep 06
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