Come out for the Party for the Pine 2026 on Saturday, April 18th from 10AM-3PM! The Old Tree is turning 478! Join the celebration for the oldest known living longleaf pine, learn how prescribed fire keeps the longleaf forest healthy, and appreciate the natural beauty of the Sandhills of North Carolina.

The Longleaf Alliance will be there with Burner Bob®!

Explore an Old Growth Forest, speak with local educators and conservationists, eat food, listen to live music, and so much more!

– Birthday Cake
– Guided Hikes to the Old Tree
– Live Music
– Live Prescribed Burn
– Games
– Raffles
– Vendors

The event is free and open to the public. Park at Weymouth Center. For more information and to view the full schedule of events, follow the link provided below.