Free. Thursday, June 4, 10am-12pm. Swiftwater Farms, Mill Spring, NC. This program is ideal for 6-12 years old, but all are welcome. Join this free, family-friendly experience where curiosity leads the way. Explore the hidden world around us and discover the animals, tracks and clues that are closer than you think. This guided outdoor nature walk will take place rain or shine. Enjoy hands-on nature journaling activities, engaging information about local wildlife, and light refreshments. RSVP required at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/ssmai3/event/natureinyourbackyard2026/ . After reservation has been made the address will be provided. Spots are...
Free. Saturday, August 22, 9-11am. Guided Mushroom/Ecology Walk at Swiftwater Farm. Join Conserving Carolina for an interpretive nature walk to look for mushrooms with Olga Katic, owner of Mushroom Mountain. Advance reservations are required – go online at: https://conservingcarolina.org/event/guided-mushroom-ecology-walk-at-swiftwater-farm-2/ to reserve your seat....
Free. April 18, 10:30am-12pm. Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series: Land sides in WNC – Stories, Tools, and Tips at Walnut Creek Preserve. Speaker Jennifer Bauer discusses impactful landslides triggered by the remnants of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024 as well as other landslide events in WNC. She will also give the audience some tips on ways to identify landslide features, tools that are available for making informed decisions about land use, and examples of how to protect themselves from or avoid landslide hazards. Please RSVP for this free event at: https://conservingcarolina.org/...
Free. Tuesday, March 31 at 4pm. The Amazing World of Plants at Columbus Library. This program is designed for ages 5-13. Enjoy an educational program with the NC Arboretum to learn all about the many different plants that call Western NC their home. Make a DIY plant press together, go on a plant scavenger hunt, and venture outside to see what’s growing. Hear about the ecoEXPLORE program, find out what makes a plant grow, how a plant makes their own food, where different plants can be found, plus more. ....
Free. Wednesday, March 18 at 3:30pm. Chimney Rock State Park presents Animals of Appalachia at Columbus Library. Get up close with animal ambassadors while learning about the wildlife that roams our region. This program is designed for kids and their families, but all ages are...
