What we’re about
The Umstead Coalition is dedicated to preserving the natural integrity of William B. Umstead State Park and the Richland Creek Natural Area. We support Umstead State Park with service projects, park protection, preserving historic structures, providing hikes and events, environmental education, and protection of the park's natural resources. Learn more at umsteadcoalition.org.
The Umstead Coalition is a volunteer-led, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Spring Native Plant Sale2100 N Harrison Ave, Cary, NC
Our Spring Native Plant Sale will be on Saturday, April 26! The plant list and pricing is available at: www.umsteadcoalition.org
EARLY ENTRY! Umstead Coalition Members (with current membership or donations over $15 from October 1, 2024) will get early access from 11am-noon.
We can still use volunteer for Friday morning setup and Saturday. Sign-up to volunteer at: https://umsteadcoalition.org
We'll be set up in the grass on the right when you drive into the parking lot at the Reedy Creek entrance to William B. Umstead State Park: 2100 N Harrison Ave, Cary, NC 27513
*100% proceeds go to support William B. Umstead State Park
- 2025 Umstead Photo & Illustration Contests-OPEN for entries!Link visible for attendees
Our annual photography and illustration contests "Catch the Spirit of William B. Umstead State Park” is OPEN and accepting entries. Deadlines is Sunday, July 29, 2025.
Entries: https://umsteadcoalition.org/events
Categories:
Entries are limited to one per category.- Where are Your Footprints? People doing Park activities, or evidence of people doing Park activities.
- Stories in Stone: Remnants and structures of the Park history
- In the Wild: Park flora
- In the Wild: Park fauna
- Illustrations/drawings
Youth entries:
Youth are 16 years old and under. Youth will have the same categories as adults, but will be judged together rather than by category.Illustration Contest Details:
Illustrations (drawings) featuring or inspired by plants, animals, landscape or historic features within Umstead State Park. Illustrations can be a sketch or image suitable for a Park T-shirt or mug, full color drawings or paintings, or computer enhanced photographs. Art can be produced via hand or computer.Prizes
First, Second and Honorable Mention winners will receive the following:- Feature in a special exhibit at the Umstead State Park Visitor Center with an Exhibit Opening August 2, 2025
- Complimentary Umstead State Park calendar
- One-year household membership for The Umstead Coalition
- Winning photo posted on The Umstead Coalition website
Catch the Spirit of Umstead State Park Exhibit
Winners are encouraged to attend the exhibit reception, which is open to the public. The reception will be posted closer to the event.
See the contest rules and waiver here.Information and link to submit your registration form: https://umsteadcoalition.org/events
