Walking ToursBluestem volunteers are eager to share the land and Bluestem's story with you. This fall we are offering 2 tours monthly: one on a Friday morning and one on a Saturday morning. Visitors will be guided through the prairie and woodlands, stopping at gravesites to learn more about natural burial in a conservation cemetery. Tours last about an hour and a half and are for able walkers. If you prefer a golf cart tour please email [email protected].
Long pants, good walking shoes, a hat and windbreaker are recommended. Please bring a water bottle as we do not have potable water onsite. We do have a porta potty and bug spray. Select a time from our schedule below and sign up using the button above. We look forward to sharing Bluestem with you. GUIDED WALKING TOURS
FALL 2024 Walking tours are recommended for individuals and families who can walk a mile to 1.5 miles on natural pathways and rugged terrain. Click here to contact us directly for a private tour by golf cart, if you have mobility concerns. Thank you.
Friday, September 13 10AM
Saturday, September 28 10AM Friday, October 4 10AM Saturday, October 19 10AM Friday, November 1 10AM Saturday, November 16 10AM Friday, December 6 10AM 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 We seek videographers and photographers interested in capturing Bluestem's story. Contact us directly if you are interested in offering these skills at Bluestem. |
Bluestem Conservation Cemetery is a program of Bluestem Community NC, a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization.
EIN 86-2188559. All donations are tax deductible. |
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