Free speaker series on Saturday, May 18, 10:30am-12pm Speaker Robin Edgar discusses the shocking facts about plastic pollution and how plastics effects plant and animal life. Advance registration is required at: https://conservingcarolina.org/event/walnut-creek-preserve-speaker-series-plastic-pollution-solutions/
Enjoy the free speaker series at Saluda Library. Please RSVP to attend the event at: https://conservingcarolina.org/ June 11 at 2pm. "An Introduction to Western Carolina Butterflies" led by Dr. David Ahrenholz. Participants will learn how to identify the butterflies of western Carolina's through photographs, as well as the food plants needed to attract both the […]
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 […]
Free event. Join Conserving Carolina for an interpretive nature walk to look for mushrooms with Todd Elliott. Advance reservations are required. Please RSVP at: https://conservingcarolina.org/event/
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. "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 speaker event at Walnut Creek Preserve on Saturday, October 19, 10:30am-12pm. Horticulturist and Landscape Designer, April Ryan, gives and inspiring talk about native plants and fall garden preparation. Discover the secrets to creating a beautiful, sustainable landscape with native plants. Learn how to select reliable native species that thrive in our region, enhance biodiversity, […]
November 2, 2-4pm Enjoy an easy 2.5 mile guided hike with William Caldwell, the National Park Ranger for the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. Meet at Walnut Creek Preserve at 10:30am for a presentation, Path to Liberty, then take the interpretive guided walk. Ranger Caldwell can answer questions and discuss the American Revolution and the […]
Free. Guided hike along Walnut Creek with Conserving Carolina on November 8, 9am-4pm. Participants will enjoy a hike to grass knolls that offer beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, through the maturing forest, and along Walnut Creek to Walnut Creek Falls. This loop is a moderate hike of approximately 6 miles. Bring a bag lunch […]
Free Saluda Library Speaker Series: Freshwater Mussels of the Western Carolinas Advance registration is required. Please RSVP at: https://conservingcarolina.org Dive into the captivating world of freshwater mussels found in the mountain and foothill regions of the Carolina's, as we unravel their biology, ecology, and pressing conservation concerns. This engaging talk offers a comprehensive overview of […]