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A non-profit 501(c)3 organization exploring life that can be lived on the Guilford County Farm and how it can enrich the lives of Guilford County citizens and others into the long-term future. We are a non-profit (501[c][3]) organization working to develop a community-based solution for the Guilford County Farm through direct engagement with Guilford & Alamance County citizens. The Corporation is

organized as an association of Guilford and Alamance County residents sharing a common interest in economic development and the preservation of open space in their counties. It shall be operated exclusively for the purpose of promoting the awareness of its members and all the residents of their counties regarding activities that affect their properties, the public lands of their counties and the values of those properties. It shall exercise those powers consistent therewith granted to non-profit corporations by the laws of North Carolina, which shall include, but are not limited to the following objectives:

- to support common environmental and economic interests in the area through coordinated communication, information sharing, data collecting and monitoring and dedicated conservation with legislative and executive decision makers.

- to gather, collect and share accurate and objective information that may impact the common interest of the residents within their counties.

- to encourage local government and economic development authorities to work with members with residents of their counties to promote and defend the common interest of the region.

- to support agricultural best management practices and farmland preservation.

September 12 at 3:00 PM, Turtle Talk with Herpatologist Christine Light.
08/24/2026

September 12 at 3:00 PM, Turtle Talk with Herpatologist Christine Light.

Can you tell the difference between the two toads?
08/03/2026

Can you tell the difference between the two toads?

This copperhead had to check out what was going on during the moth walk. Needless to say, I didn’t pick him up.
08/03/2026

This copperhead had to check out what was going on during the moth walk. Needless to say, I didn’t pick him up.

Some insects and other animals
08/02/2026

Some insects and other animals

Moth Walk part 1
08/02/2026

Moth Walk part 1

Couple of horses checking out the Moth walk tonight
08/02/2026

Couple of horses checking out the Moth walk tonight

07/28/2026

Night Moth Walk - Explore the world of moths at the Guilford County Farm with Jeff Niznik and David George, 8:30 pm on Saturday, August 1 at 3220 Amick Road, Elon 27244. Bring a flashlight and camera and wear closed shoes, long pants and socks. Our after-dark exploring will include some walking on the wooded trails at the Farm. This event is sponsored by P.L.A.C.E., Public Lands for Agricultural and Community Enrichment, and is free and open to the public. Cancelled if raining.

This charismatic character was enjoying the water in the creek at County Farm today!
06/28/2026

This charismatic character was enjoying the water in the creek at County Farm today!

Don't forget the Bird Walk at 7:30 Saturday, June 20th at the County Farm with Joe Donahue!
06/20/2026

Don't forget the Bird Walk at 7:30 Saturday, June 20th at the County Farm with Joe Donahue!

Bird Walk, Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 AM with Joe Donahue at the Guilford County Farm Birds are still migrating in and ...
06/15/2026

Bird Walk, Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 AM with Joe Donahue at the Guilford County Farm

Birds are still migrating in and through this birding hot spot. Meet in the Guilford County Farm parking area, 7315 Howerton Road, Gibsonville.

Come at 7:30 am and stay as long as you are able. Free and open to all,. Cancelled if raining.

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7315 Howerton Road
Elon, NC
27244

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