Free event. Bigfoot investigator speaks at the Columbus Library on Tuesday, August 20 at 5:30pm. Author Rick Reles is an investigator with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization and the author of the “Field Guide to Bigfoot Stick Structures”. He will share his insight and expertise on this renowned cryptid. He has led dozens of expeditions, been a frequent guest speaker at conferences and podcasts, and been interviewed by many publications....
Sandy Bee Mine will be on site for a honey tasting and bee yard tour at The Orchard Inn/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 Restaurant. Sample a variety of honeys and hone your tasting skills with a sensory analysis, unraveling the unique flavor profile of each honey variety. Enjoy a charcuterie lunch curated to complement the honey, and enjoy a gastronomic journey that highlights the marriage of food and nature. Get suited up in a full bee suit and take a guided tour of the bee yard. With a seasoned beekeeper leading the way, you’ll gain firsthand insights into the life inside a honeybee colony. During your close-up -but safe- encounter with the pollinators, you will get to hold frames, spot the queen, and inspect hives. This is a 3-4 hour interactive experience which includes the charcuterie lunch, complimentary glass of wine or beer, honey tasting and visit to the bee colonies on property for $125 per...
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 Overmountain Victory Trail. The walk will take approximately 2 hours. RSVP required: https://conservingcarolina.org/...
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 butterflies. Moths and their caterpillars are the foundation of the food chain, especially appealing to songbird parents who must feed their growing chicks. The diversity is shocking, as are the colors, shapes and adaptations. There are moths with fake eyes, moths with perfect camouflage hiding secret colors, moths that mimic other insects, moths with long tails meant to outsmart bats, moths that sleep in flowers, moths with long proboscises that can reach deep into the nectary of flowers, and moths with antennae so perfect you’d swear they were feathers. There are yellow and pink moths, delicate green moths, and moths with intricate designs that look hand-painted. In this program we get an introduction to the amazing world of moths, including a chance to see and learn about some of our more amazing local moths. We’ll also learn about their important place in the food web and how we can make our yards and outdoor spaces more moth friendly. Advance registration is required. RSVP at:...
