Past Events from January 13, 2024 – January 1, 2024 › Nature › – Page 4 – First Peak of the Blue Ridge
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Speaker Series at Walnut Creek Preserve

Walnut Creek Preserve 179 Wood Thrush Ln, Mill Spring, NC, United States

Free event: "The Backyard Chorus - Insect Songs Through the Seasons" on June 15 10:30am-12pm Timothy G Forrest talks about insects. Advance registration is required "Why do insects make sounds?  How do they make sounds?  What are the common sound-producing species in North Carolina and when are they most active?  If you are curious about […]

Canceled Walks in the Woods at Saluda Library Parking Lot

Saluda Library 44 W Main St, Saluda, United States

Walks are scheduled mid-March through mid November, weather permitting, join Saluda Community Land Trust members to explore local favorite walks in the Saluda area. Walks generally last about an hour and a half, and besides showcasing our local treasures, encourage getting folks outside. Walkers meet at the parking lot of the Saluda Library at 2pm. […]

Live at Lanier Program

Lanier Library 72 Chestnut Street, Tryon, NC, United States

Free event: Vince Verrecchio takes you on a photographic tour of Belize: its mountain jungles, river caves, and remote Mayan city hidden in the rain forest.

“A Journey through the National Geographic Herbal” Author at Columbus Library

Polk County Public Library 1289 W Mills St, Columbus, United States

Free event. Author Mimi Prunella Hernandez discusses her book "A Journey through the National Geographic Herbal" and introduces nine favorite herbs from her book, each revealing a unique facet of herbal wisdom.  Herbs being discussed will include Peach Leaf, Prickly Pear Cactus, Sumac Berry, Sunflower, Self-heal, Kudzu, Saw Palmetto, Damiana, and Rooibos.

Honey Tasting & Apiary Tour at The Orchard Inn

The Orchard Inn 100 Orchard Inn Ln, Saluda, NC, United States

On June 27 Sandy Bee Mine will be on site for a honey tasting and bee yard tour at Newman's Restaurant. Advance tickets suggested $125 per person: https://orchardinn.com/special-events/ Throughout the day, you will experience a curated honey tasting session, food pairing, and charcuterie lunch presented by Newman's. Sample a variety of honeys and hone your […]

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Canceled Walks in the Woods at Saluda Library Parking Lot

Saluda Library 44 W Main St, Saluda, United States

Walks are scheduled mid-March through mid November, weather permitting, join Saluda Community Land Trust members to explore local favorite walks in the Saluda area. Walks generally last about an hour and a half, and besides showcasing our local treasures, encourage getting folks outside. Walkers meet at the parking lot of the Saluda Library at 2pm. […]

Canceled Walks in the Woods at Saluda Library Parking Lot

Saluda Library 44 W Main St, Saluda, United States

Walks are scheduled mid-March through mid November, weather permitting, join Saluda Community Land Trust members to explore local favorite walks in the Saluda area. Walks generally last about an hour and a half, and besides showcasing our local treasures, encourage getting folks outside. Walkers meet at the parking lot of the Saluda Library at 2pm. […]

Live at Lanier Library

Lanier Library 72 Chestnut Street, Tryon, NC, United States

Secrets to Tempting the Pollinators on Thursday, August 15 at 1pm at the Lanier Library. Speaker Kim Bailey, will share secret recipes and ingredients for creating a buffet of nectar producing plants that tempt bees, butterflies and other pollinators from spring through fall. This is a menu to attract pollinators who fly by for a […]

Speaker Series at Walnut Creek Preserve

Walnut Creek Preserve 179 Wood Thrush Ln, Mill Spring, NC, United States

Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series: The North American Beaver on August 17 at 10:30am. Join Colleen Olfenbuttel as she discuses North America's largest rodent, the North American Beaver. Colleen will discuss the important role, both historically and currently, of beavers as well as fascinating beaver biology basics, and how North Carolina currently manages beavers. This […]

Canceled Walks in the Woods at Saluda Library Parking Lot

Saluda Library 44 W Main St, Saluda, United States

Walks are scheduled mid-March through mid November, weather permitting, join Saluda Community Land Trust members to explore local favorite walks in the Saluda area. Walks generally last about an hour and a half, and besides showcasing our local treasures, encourage getting folks outside. Walkers meet at the parking lot of the Saluda Library at 2pm. […]