EVENTS CALENDAR

mon. feb 16

11a-8p

mempops fundraiser for pinecrest

Swing by Mempops at 1243 Ridgeway Rd. and mention Pinecrest at checkout. Mempops will donate $1 for every pop sold!  Pinecrest representatives will be onsite during the day (exact times tbd), so you can learn more about camp and upcoming events. 

 

Sat. march 7, 2026

9am-noon

 Guided hikes with the biologist-perimeter hike

Take a walk on our wild side!  Discover the forest and fields on this 3 mile hike with UT Biologist Richard Rucker. Discover history, wildlife, and more.  Please wear hiking boots and bring water and snacks. Meet at the Lodge. Hike departs promptly at 9.

Please no pets.
Pay what you can, $5 per person suggested donation.
RSVP by contacting Richard: 901-833-2209 or email at richardarucker@aol.com

wed. april 8, 2026

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Spring Celebration Field Trip Day

Hey teachers! Register your K-3 grade students for this perfect little spring field trip.
Our Naturalist staff will lead your students through the stations where they’ll learn about special farm animal younglings, walk with a Naturalist to see springtime flora and fauna along a forest trail, meet Doodle the Friendly Noodle, practice campfire safety while roasting a marshmallow and singing a song, and create the silliest soup which gets them practicing botanical vocabulary.
Space is limited. Register early. Bring lunches to stay and play after the event.
$12/student, teachers free. Parents/Chaperones $5.
Email charity@camppinecrest.org to register. Homeschool family? Ask if space is available!

Fri. April 10, 2026

10a-Noon

Trail Maintenance Days

Help us keep our trails clear and fun to hike. We’ll mostly be lopping, shearing back new growth, repainting old blazes, and removing small debris. Some tools are available, but we request volunteers to bring any personal tools they may have such as loppers, rakes, shovels, and small handsaws.
Meet at Lodge and bring your water.  
RSVP: Charity@camppinecrest.org 

sun. april 12, 2026

2-4p

camp preview day

Visit Pinecrest to see what summer camp is all about!  Meet the staff, check out the cabins, play on the playground, try a camp craft, explore a trail, meet Doodle the Friendly Noodle, and roast a marshmallow.  Our camps serve rising 1st – 12th graders.  Been to camp before?  Come say hi and enjoy a fun day at your favorite getaway.  We’ll even open canteen for merch and treats. 

*Stay for our other event “Hikes with the Biologist-Family Overlook Hike” from 3-5pm, a 1 mile round trip hike to explore the spring trails and animal traces. (See more below)

Free and open to anyone interested in camp.

Just show up, or RSVP: charity@camppinecrest.org

sun. april 13, 2026

3-5pm

 Guided Hikes with a Biologist – Family Overlook hike

Explore the springtime forest with UT biologist, Richard Rucker. Flowers, blooms, wildlife,and pollinators will be popping up bringing the woods to life. An easy one-mile hike for kids and first-time hikers as you go up and over a few hills, gaze out at the Overlook, and walk over the tall bridges.
Wear hiking boots or sturdy closed-toe, closed-heel shoes, preferably that cover the ankle.
BYO snacks and water. Please apply bug spray and sunscreen at least 100 feet from others.
Waivers must be signed by all participants. Arrive between 9:30-10am. Hike departs promptly at 10 am. Suggested donation of $5/person. Your donations help us continue to provide excellent public events like this one!
RSVP 

April 17 – April 18, 2026

5:00 PM – 10:30 AM

Play In The Pines

Kids bring their favorite adults and spend the night at camp!
Find out about summer camp or just hang out. Enjoy a night hike, s’mores over the campfire, arts/crafts, games, and nature activities. After dinner, grown-ups will appreciate the Q&A session on summer camp details while our seasoned counselors entertain the kiddos.
Cost TBD
Supper and breakfast plus private lodging and activities are included.
Registration open soon HERE

May 9, 2025

11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Trail Maintenance Days

It’s time to work on the new Outdoor Learning Trail and the Yellow Trail behind the Tiyak Homeschool cottage. The public is welcome to help alongside our staff, Naturalist volunteers, and the Homeschool Trail Team. Staff will show everyone the areas to work, trail work how-to, and safety. Most of the work is lopping small branches, raking, removing small roots, and blazing. We’ll provide snacks. Some tools are available, but we request volunteers to bring any personal tools they may have such as loppers, rakes, shovels, and small handsaws. Contact Charity@camppinecrest.org with questions and to RSVP. 

May 14, 2025

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Little Explorers

Creeks, Clay, and Climbing – Now that it’s warm, it’s time for water and muddy play. The kids will have fun while we’re really learning about the water cycle, the different textures of soil types, and a glade-type habitat. Exploring the sandy-bottom creek and “Cheetoh Mountain” calls for bare feet, so bring shoes that are easy to get dirty feet back into, and don’t forget a change of clothes!

May 30, 2025

11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Trail Maintenance Days

It’s time to work on the new Outdoor Learning Trail and the Yellow Trail behind the Tiyak Homeschool cottage. The public is welcome to help alongside our staff, Naturalist volunteers, and the Homeschool Trail Team. Staff will show everyone the areas to work, trail work how-to, and safety. Most of the work is lopping small branches, raking, removing small roots, and blazing. We’ll provide snacks. Some tools are available, but we request volunteers to bring any personal tools they may have such as loppers, rakes, shovels, and small handsaws. Contact Charity@camppinecrest.org with questions and to RSVP.