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 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, […]
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
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: "The Backyard Chorus - Insect Songs Through the Seasons" on June 15 10:30am-12pm Timothy G Forrest talks about insects. Advance registration is required "Why do insects make sounds? How do they make sounds? What are the common sound-producing species in North Carolina and when are they most active? If you are curious about […]
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/
Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series: Simple Ways to Mutually Co-Exist with Wildlife in our Own Backyards February 17 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm This is a free event. Advance reservations required. Please RSVP online at :https://conservingcarolina.org/calendar/. Appalachian Wild provides injured and orphaned wild animals a place to go for care and treatment to give […]