Where can a 30F make new friends?

[u/neopetpetpet]

My circle is small and based outside of Durham, and I really want to connect with new people in the area. I don't have a ton of free time/funds to join classes as I'm a PhD student and work full time so I'd like to do one thing and really make it count! My life needs to be more than hanging out with my husband and scrolling my phone.

Open to any suggestions!

I'm into my aquariums, making art, animals, social justice stuff, getting involved locally, volunteering. I love a good walk and talk or a friendly intellectual debate. I enjoy kids and don't mind parent friends but I don't have any of my own. What's most important to me is that friends are willing to be part of a village, not just be on the receiving side.