Events - Saturday, November 1
Nov FSO Hike
November 1, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Please join us on Saturday, November 1, 2025, for an approximate 2.9 mile hike along the Orchard Lake Trail in Yanceyville, NC. Participants will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the trailhead located in the parking area just to the right and beside Yoder’s Market, 90 County Home Rd, Blanch, NC 27212. (GPS Coordinates: 36.41846, -79.34936).
This is an easy to moderate out and back and features a mix of woods, stream crossings, and some rolling terrain. This is a natural surface trail, so handicap accessibility is not recommended. Don’t forget to grab a sandwich or a sweet treat from Yoder’s Country Market after the hike!
Participants should bring water and snacks, wear hiking boots and layers of water-shedding artificial fabric or wool and be prepared for rain or wind. In order to participate with the DRBA group on this outing, all participants will be required to sign a waiver.
For more information, contact the outing coordinator Chris Adcock: phone: 434-228-0860 or by email.
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NOTE: If for any reason the event needs to be cancelled, visit www.danriver.org or our Facebook page by Friday, October 31, 2025 for additional information.
Outings and meetings of the Dan River Basin Association are open to the public without charge.
Participants are encouraged to join us after the hike for DRBA’s Art in Nature Auction and Scenic Film Festival to be held in Danville, VA at 1:30pm.
Tickets are free, but required for the event. Get your tickets here!
DRBA's Art in Nature Auction is an annual fundraising event that raises money to help protect the natural and cultural resources of the Dan River Basin and spotlights local artists, hobbyists and craftspeople.
Art in Nature Auction in Danville
November 1, 2025
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon where creativity meets environmental stewardship!
At DRBA’s Art in Nature Auction, you’ll experience both live and silent auctions featuring stunning works of art, handcrafted furniture, unique jewelry, and more inspired by the beauty of our unique natural resources and crafted from sustainable, natural, or recycled materials. Many of the items for auction are created by talented artists and artisans from North Carolina and Virginia.
But that’s not all! You’ll also be inspired by a few award-winning short films from the international Wild & Scenic Film Festival.
All proceeds from the event will help protect and preserve the local natural and cultural resources right here in your watershed. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Space is limited, so get your tickets today!
Location: Ballou Recreation Center
760 West Main Street Danville, VA 24541
Generously supported by the Eco Ambassador Council (EAC)
and the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
