Wednesdays at Weymouth

Wednesdays at Weymouth is MoCoMom’s easy, no-RSVP weekly playdate designed to help you show up and connect. Perfect for infants and toddlers, expect a relaxed, come-as-you-are vibe at the Weymouth Nature Preserve in Southern Pines.

Beginning in the Discovery Room at 9 AM, we’ll ease into the morning, then head out for a short nature walk once the kids are ready to move.

Advocacy for Weymouth
A young boy with red hair wearing a white T-shirt, denim shorts, white socks, and New Balance sneakers is playing with stickers on a green bulletin board in a room with a carpeted floor and a window in the background.

Photos taken by Clara Henk

A building with large windows on the upper floor, surrounded by tall pine trees and greenery, with an American flag on a flagpole to the right.
People, including children and adults, are gathered in a forested area with tall trees. Some are standing, some are sitting on logs or backpacks, and a few children are holding water bottles. The scene appears to be a family or group outing in nature.
A young boy with red hair wearing a white shirt and blue shorts standing in front of a trail sign in a wooded area, with trees and green foliage in the background.
A wooden puppet theater with a boy standing behind the lower window, looking out. The theater has a sign that reads 'Pinelands Puppet Pavilion' and features owl figurines on top.
People walking along a forest trail surrounded by tall pine trees and dry grass, some children holding hands with adults.

Meet Lauren every Wednesday at 9 AM

We’ll start in the Discovery Room at the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve (not the Arts Center!) located at 1024 North Fort Bragg Road in Southern Pines. No RSVP needed—just show up.

Learn More About Weymouth Woods
Learn More About The Discovery Room
Four young children with pink hearts over faces examining a sign in a wooded outdoor area with trees and dry grass.
A woman holding a young girl in a play area at an indoor venue with a woodland animal theme, indicated by a sign that says 'Puppet Pavilion' and a colorful animal-themed rug.

How You Can Help Weymouth

  • Help keep the Discovery Room clean and ready—just 20 minutes once a month, with kids welcome to play while you tidy. Learn more and sign up to help today here.

  • Your donation allows Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve to provide free educational experiences to our community, complete park special projects, and undertake park upgrades to protect habitat and enhance visitor experiences.

    Make a Donation

  • The Friends work together with park staff to achieve park goals. Join the Friends of Weymouth Woods now and make an impact!

    Aside from meeting people who share your love for Weymouth Woods, membership perks include:

    • Friends-only educational programs

    • Social gatherings throughout the year

    • Quarterly newsletter updates

    • Membership meetings

    • Volunteer opportunities

    Membership is $10.00 per calendar year* for individual and $15.00 per calendar year* for families.

    *Calendar year ends December 31st. Membership fees paid in November/December will count toward the next calendar year.

    Individual Membership Form

    Family Membership Form

    Lifetime Membership Form

  • Writing to state representatives or contacting the Friends of Weymouth Woods group (wewofriends@gmail.com) are the most impactful ways to advocate for restoring staff. There is also a petition to raise awareness that can be signed here.

The Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve has been navigating reduced staffing since last fall, and local support truly makes a difference. If you’ve loved your time in the Discovery Room or among the trails, here are a few simple ways to support:

This space means a lot to so many families—and it’s one of those places worth showing up for in more ways than one.