Join us for casual snacks, drinks and solidarity on Sunday, May 22nd, 1p-4p at William B. Umstead State Park. Bring a friend, family member or coalition partner. We ask that you RSVP at this link so that we can determine how many people to expect. Also, please note this is not a potluck. Snacks and drinks will be provided, but if you want to bring anything, like a cooler with ice or other snacks please let us know in the RSVP form. We had more than 50 people at our last social, so if you're bringing something, bring a lot of it!

There will be picnic table seating available at the shelter location, but if you have portable chairs that you prefer to use, please plan to bring them. Also, please bring a thermal mug or plastic cup for beverages so that we can cut down on waste. And if you have fun group games like Jenga, ladder ball, board games, frisbees, hacky sack, etc. please bring them!

A couple of announcements/details regarding the social:

• COVID SAFETY. To ensure the safety of everyone, COVID vaccination is required for attending this event (children under 5 exempt).

• ALL AGES. Children of all ages are welcome to come (we would love for you to bring your family) but we cannot provide childcare.

• ACCESSIBILITY The shelter is located approximately 300 ft from the parking area and is pet and wheelchair accessible. There are also restroom facilities nearby.

• ALCOHOL PROHIBITED. Unfortunately, alcohol is prohibited in the NC State park system. Non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks will be provided, but feel free to bring a drink to share.

• NO ELECTRICITY. There is no electricity at our location, so charge your phones before you leave home.

DIRECTIONS

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 35.8905, -78.7502 35°53'26"N, 78°45'1"W

The Crabtree Creek section is located 10 miles northwest of Raleigh off US 70. The park visitors center and camping facilities are located in this section. From US 70, and turn onto Umstead Parkway, which leads to Visitors center. After entering the park, turn right onto Campground Road. Follow the signs to the Crabtree Shelter #1.