Free, Tuesday, January 13, 2pm, Snakes of Polk and Henderson Counties, Saluda Library Alan Cameron discusses the 18 non-venomous and two venomous species of snakes that inhabit Polk and Henderson Counties. This includes some aspects of their life history, reproduction, dealing with problem snakes, the danger of venomous snake bites and treating such bites for […]
Free. January 17, 10:30am-12pm, Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series: Nature's Misfits - Animals with a Bad Reputation Speaker Sarah Branagan discusses nature's most unfairly judged creatures - from the "scary" […]
Free. Tuesday, January 20, 4pm, Birding for Kids, Polk County Library, Columbus North Carolina Arboretum teaches all about birds and the many different types that call Western North Carolina their home. Learn why some birds migrate and some don't. Why are some birds bright colors while others blend in? Venture out on a bird walk […]
Free. February 10, 2pm, Saluda Library Speaker Series, Monarchs of Michaocan, Saluda Library. Heyward Douglass discusses the Monarch life cycle that allows the butterflies to fly north from Mexico through […]
Free. Wednesday, February 18, 1pm. Bat Facts and Fiction at the Lanier Library, 72 Chestnut St., Tryon. ♦ During the program, Pam Torlina of Conserving Carolina will explore common beliefs about bats and help attendees learn which are fact and which are fiction. Topics include whether more that half of bats carry rabies, if bats […]
Free. Wednesday, February 18, 1:30pm, Floral Design Program at FENCE♦ The Tryon Garden Club presents a meet and greet with floral designer Susan Bain. The afternoon will include a presentation, short slideshow, ample time for questions, and conclude with a live demonstration in which Susan will create a floral arrangement. The presentation will explore how […]
Free, Feb 19, 9am. Winter Bird Walk at FENCE. ♦ Birders of all levels are welcome. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring along binoculars if you have them.
Free. February 21, 10:30am, Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series: Oak - The Tree of Civilization. Steve Pettis discusses the history and plant science of how oak trees and humans share […]
Free event. Tuesday, March 3, 7pm. Special Film Screening of "The Extraordinary Caterpillar - A Film Celebration of Nature's Unsung Heroes" at the Historic Tryon Theatre, Tryon. ♦ Prepare to […]
Free. Tuesday, March 10, 1-4pm, Wonders of Winter Ecology Walk at FENCE♦ Join naturalist, Luke Cannon, for an afternoon of exploring the hidden life of the winter landscape. Learn about woodland trees and plants, birds and bird language, animal tracks and sign, and how wildlife responses and adapts to the pressures of winter. This event […]