Free event. The program, entitled "More Habitat, Less Lawn: Getting Started with Rewilding Your Yard," will feature guest speaker Sharon Mammoser. The talk will take place from 6-8pm at the Tryon Depot, 22 Depot St., Tryon, NC. The program will explore ways to make yards more wildlife-friendly, starting with the creation of habitat islands. ♦ […]
Free Saluda Library Speaker Series: Moths and Why We Need to Think About Them Differently When many people think about moths, they probably don't consider them beautiful, very diverse, or worthy of protecting. But guess what? Moths outnumber butterflies ten to one! Worldwide there are more than 160,000 species of moths and about 17,500 of […]
Free program at the Polk County Library in Columbus, NC. Learn about the bonsai at Columbus Library on Thursday, September 12 at 2pm. Join Judith Nourse from the North Carolina Arboretum as she walks us through the world of bonsai! This Japanese art of growing and shaping miniature trees spans over 1,000 years, and is […]
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. […]
Enjoy a free viewing of "Hidden Rivers" on Tuesday, September 17, 7pm, at The Historic Tryon Theatre. The Box Office and theatre open at 6:30pm - please arrive before 7pm to allow time for check-in and finding your seat. Enjoy a free community night viewing of "Hidden Rivers" at The Historic Tryon Theatre. The 1-hour […]
Free program presented by The Tryon Garden Club. "Native Bees and the Habitats They Require" will be presented on Wednesday, September 18 at 2pm at FENCE in Tryon, NC. The program will be led by Spriggly's Beescaping and will offer approaches and practical advice for everyday gardening. Discussions will be held in habitat restoration, native […]
Native Plant Sale at Harmon Field, Tryon, NC on September 20, 3-7pm. Support pollinators and wildlife with native plants. Shop for ground covers to trees and everything in between. ♦ Additional information may be found at: https://www.gardeningforlifeproject.org/news/gflp-native-plant-sale-fall-2024
Free. "Survival By Degrees - The Impact of Climate Change on Birds" at Walnut Creek Preserve on Saturday, September 21 at 10:30am. Tom Tribble, Blue Ridge Audubon Chapter, discusses how the changing climate impacts birds. Advance reservations are required: https://conservingcarolina.org/event
Free event. Tuesday, September 24, 1pm at Columbus Library. Join an education with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to learn how to be "Bearwise." Discuss the natural history of black bears in western North Carolina and how you can safely coexist with these NC treasures.
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. […]