Walking ToursBluestem volunteers are eager to share the land and Bluestem's story with you. They offer monthly tours through the prairie and woodlands, that last about an hour. Long pants, good walking shoes and a hat are recommended. Bring a water bottle as we do not have water onsite. We do have a portapotty and bug spray. Information about natural burial at Bluestem will be provided during the tour. Select a time from our Fall 2023 dates below and sign up using the button above. We look forward to sharing Bluestem.
GUIDED WALKING TOURS
FALL 2023 These tours are for individuals and families who can walk a mile to 1.5 miles on natural pathways and rugged terrain. These tours are not suited for people with mobility concerns. We ask that you please contact us directly for a private tour by golf cart. Thank you.
Saturday, September 9 at 10 AM Wednesday, September 27 at 3 PM Saturday, October 14 at 10 AM Wednesday, October 25 at 3 PM Saturday, November 11 at 10 AM Wednesday, November 29 at 3 PM Saturday, December 9 at 10 AM You can prepare for the visit ahead of time by reviewing the following pages on our website.
Click the headings below to access the pages. Green Burial at Bluestem Planning for Burial Remembering Loved Ones Cemetery Rules and Guidelines Explore Bluestem Articles and Resources LEARN MORE ABOUT CONSERVATION BURIAL
For more context watch a few short videos before visiting. Click each heading for a link to the information.
Bluestem is the thirteenth conservation burial ground in the country and the first in central North Carolina. We are part of a unique community of conservation burial practitioners called the Conservation Burial Alliance, working to bring awareness to the spiritual and ecological benefits of conservation burial. We encourage you to visit our colleagues in other parts of the country. Click here for more information.
Video and photo credits
Bluestem video by Rachel Jackson and Katie Mangum Bluestem footage by Bryan and Jennifer Evans of Infinitiscope Photo by Caitie Geoghegan, Bluestem volunteer We seek videographers and photographers interested in capturing Bluestem's story. Contact us directly if you are interested in offering these skills at Bluestem. |