Thank you for your support to help fight against the RDU Quarry and protect trails and William B. Umstead State Park. We had some significant wins this year in our fight. See what we accomplished this year with your sustained support and investments to help protect our public lands: https://umsteadcoalition.org/Donate#Review
GivingTuesday is on November 29
GivingTuesday is a day for people around the world to come together to give back to their communities. We encourage you to make a donation to the Umstead Coalition to help us continue to protect the natural integrity of Umstead State Park. One of our generous donors is matching your tax-deductible donation dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000. Double your impact this Giving Season!
Upcoming Hikes in Umstead State Park
December 4: 1-3pm and First Day Hike on January 1: 1-3pm
We’re offering two dates for a hike along the border of Umstead State Park and the Odd Fellows Tract — the proposed site of RDU Quarry. This slow-paced hike will be led by Dr. Jean Spooner, Chair of the Umstead Coalition. Join this hike to learn about the history of the Odd Fellows Tract, the current status of the Stop RDU Quarry fight and to see a stunning section of Umstead State Park.
We'll hike by Foxcroft Lake to Crabtree Creek and beautiful rock outcrops in Umstead State Park. The hike is about 2 miles, but we'll stop frequently for discussions. Hiking boots are recommended since we'll be off trail and in the forest. Hiking poles may also be useful. This is an out and back hike and will stay on State Park property. The hike goes rain or shine. Location: 2232 Old Reedy Creek Road, Cary, NC (Park along the road shoulder). We hope you can join us! Register at: https://umsteadcoalition.org
Thank you again for supporting William B. Umstead State Park!
Photo: Richard Carter
*The Umstead Coalition is a volunteer-led, 501(c)3) nonprofit organization comprised of individual members and 16 partner conservation organizations. 100% of your donations go directly to help William B. Umstead State Park and are tax deductible.