The Oakwood Cemetery Society is a group of young adults and professionals (21-40) who love all things stones and bones and care about the preservation of Historic Oakwood Cemetery as an important historic landmark.  The Oakwood Cemetery Society works to preserve and promote Oakwood Cemetery's historic character through educational and fundraising activities, volunteer projects and social events. Activities & Events: The OC Society will have a variety of activities throughout the year that benefi …

The Chapel Hill - Durham Hiking Meetup is designed to provide local hiking and outdoor opportunities for the western triangle. We are a very active (3-5 events per week on average) and social group (with some fantastic nature photographers) and plan hikes in the Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough and Chatham county areas. The hikes with our experienced organizers vary in intensity from beginner to brisk and are generally anywhere from 3 to 7 miles in length (see hike posting for specific details …

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