Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series
Free. May 17, 10:30am-12pm, Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series: Update from the Green Riverkeeper with MountainTrue. Speaker Erica Shanks gives an update on the Green River. RSVP required:...
Walks in the Woods
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. A SCLT member will keep you aware of the terrain of the trail and share their insights about the history, flora, and fauna of the area as they lead each walk. April 6: Lazy Girl is an easy one mile walk that takes about an hour. The trail traverses a stream and connects Esseola Drive through the woods to Laurel Drive in Saluda. No pets on this walk. April 20: Walk and egg hunt to celebrate Easter. Henry’s Nature Center is wooded terrain and a moderate two mile walk that transverses an old home site and the new Pavilion. May 4: Walk at Adawehi Stewardship Forest in Columbus, to celebrate the spring ephemerals and learn about the ecosystem of a wetland and stream side habitat. Easy. May 18: A new Henderson County park offers walking trails in the tranquil forests of the Green River Gorge. An observation deck is next to a rushing waterfall. 1.8 miles. Moderate. June 1: Old Home Place #1 is an easy to moderate walk giving walkers a glimpse of life in the 19th century. See an old homestead, fields, streams, and water cascades. June 15: Little Hungry is a moderate hike on a trail that is rarely visited, along a stream through fields and woods. July 6: Historic Saluda....
Rockin’ Reptiles & Epic Amphibians
Free. Tuesday, April 29, 4-7pm, McCreery Park, Saluda, NC Come investigate and meet these fascinating creatures with the Chimney Rock State Park Rangers. This program is designed for kids and their families, but all ages are welcome.
Learn to Grown Gourmet Mushrooms at Columbus Library
Free. Learn to Grow Gourmet Mushrooms on Monday, Nov 25, 5-6pm, at Columbus Library In this informative, hands on workshop, mycologist and mushroom enthusiast Lizza Bixby will unveil the mysteries of growing mushrooms at home. Lizza will discuss two growing methods – one for recycling kitchen waste like used coffee grounds to grow mushrooms like Oysters indoors, and another for growing mushrooms like Shiitake in fresh hardwood logs. Come ready to get dirty; you’ll be participating in the demonstration. The first 40 participants to arrive will take home a mini mushroom fruiting cup. ...
Fall Hike with Conserving Carolina
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 and or/snack and plenty of water for yourself. Advance registration is required online at:...
Speaker Series at Walnut Creek Preserve
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, and support local wildlife. This is a free event but advance reservation is required online at:...
Bearwise for Adults at Columbus Library
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...
Native Bees and the Habitats They Require at FENCE
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 plants and native pollinators. The program starts at 2pm with refreshments at 1:30pm. ♦...
The World of Bonsai at Columbus Library
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 alive and thriving to this day. Dip your toes into this ancient art form as Judith guides us through the basic history and technique of bonsai, and get up close and personal with some sample bonsai...
Special Film Screening of “Hidden Rivers” at The Historic Tryon Theatre
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 film explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America’s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of conservation biologists and explores throughout the region – revealing both the beauty and vulnerability of this aquatic life – and how many people are finding ways to protect these ecosystems. ♦ Space is limited and per-registration is required. Please RSVP at:...