
ecoEXPLORE: Mammology
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife signs, with close-up examination of skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen-science program.
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Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and animal signs, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins. Discover how to identify the wild visitors around us.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and animal signs, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins. Discover how to identify the wild visitors around us.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and animal signs, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins. Discover how to identify the wild visitors around us.

Mammals of WNC
MoreExplore Western North Carolina mammal ecology, from hibernation habits to clues that reveal wildlife visitors. Examine animal skulls and skins while learning about the ecoEXPLORE program.

Explore Western North Carolina mammal ecology, from hibernation habits to clues that reveal wildlife visitors. Examine animal skulls and skins while learning about the ecoEXPLORE program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammal ecology, from hibernation habits to clues that reveal wildlife visitors. Examine animal skulls and skins while learning about the ecoEXPLORE program.

A local naturalist guides children through Western North Carolina’s mammals, exploring habitats, behavior, and survival adaptations. This free, registration-required learning program is designed for ages 5–13.

A local naturalist guides children through Western North Carolina’s mammals, exploring habitats, behavior, and survival adaptations. This free, registration-required learning program is designed for ages 5–13.
A local naturalist guides children through Western North Carolina’s mammals, exploring habitats, behavior, and survival adaptations. This free, registration-required learning program is designed for ages 5–13.

Hands-on activities introduce K–8 learners to mammalogy through an ecoExplore badge program, exploring mammals and wildlife observation while completing requirements for a science badge. Registration is required.

Hands-on activities introduce K–8 learners to mammalogy through an ecoExplore badge program, exploring mammals and wildlife observation while completing requirements for a science badge. Registration is required.
Hands-on activities introduce K–8 learners to mammalogy through an ecoExplore badge program, exploring mammals and wildlife observation while completing requirements for a science badge. Registration is required.

Radical Raptors
MoreMeet live native birds of prey and discover their distinctive adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation needs. Rangers share ways children and families can help protect these winged ambassadors.

Meet live native birds of prey and discover their distinctive adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation needs. Rangers share ways children and families can help protect these winged ambassadors.
Meet live native birds of prey and discover their distinctive adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation needs. Rangers share ways children and families can help protect these winged ambassadors.

Explore the fascinating lives of North Carolina’s bats, their role in controlling insect populations, and the challenges threatening these misunderstood nighttime neighbors. Learn practical ways to support local bat conservation.

Explore the fascinating lives of North Carolina’s bats, their role in controlling insect populations, and the challenges threatening these misunderstood nighttime neighbors. Learn practical ways to support local bat conservation.
Explore the fascinating lives of North Carolina’s bats, their role in controlling insect populations, and the challenges threatening these misunderstood nighttime neighbors. Learn practical ways to support local bat conservation.

A biologist explains how artificial light disrupts amphibians, birds, mammals, and insects, connecting dark-sky protection with biodiversity conservation and practical ways households can reduce nighttime illumination.

A biologist explains how artificial light disrupts amphibians, birds, mammals, and insects, connecting dark-sky protection with biodiversity conservation and practical ways households can reduce nighttime illumination.
A biologist explains how artificial light disrupts amphibians, birds, mammals, and insects, connecting dark-sky protection with biodiversity conservation and practical ways households can reduce nighttime illumination.

Browse free children’s books, stickers, and bookmarks while meeting local literacy advocates during a school-age celebration of Children’s Book Week. A playful, community-centered outing for grades K–5.

Browse free children’s books, stickers, and bookmarks while meeting local literacy advocates during a school-age celebration of Children’s Book Week. A playful, community-centered outing for grades K–5.
Browse free children’s books, stickers, and bookmarks while meeting local literacy advocates during a school-age celebration of Children’s Book Week. A playful, community-centered outing for grades K–5.

Explore the remarkable adaptations that make owls such effective silent hunters, from specialized senses to features built for stealth. A closer look at Carolina owl species and their lives in the wild.

Explore the remarkable adaptations that make owls such effective silent hunters, from specialized senses to features built for stealth. A closer look at Carolina owl species and their lives in the wild.
Explore the remarkable adaptations that make owls such effective silent hunters, from specialized senses to features built for stealth. A closer look at Carolina owl species and their lives in the wild.

Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.

Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.

Little hands explore animal-inspired polar crafts in a playful program designed for ages 2–5. A cozy winter activity gives toddlers a chance to create and enjoy a hands-on outing.

Little hands explore animal-inspired polar crafts in a playful program designed for ages 2–5. A cozy winter activity gives toddlers a chance to create and enjoy a hands-on outing.
Little hands explore animal-inspired polar crafts in a playful program designed for ages 2–5. A cozy winter activity gives toddlers a chance to create and enjoy a hands-on outing.

Learn how a local nonprofit supports library services through fundraising and volunteer efforts, with an open community meeting for adults interested in getting involved and strengthening public library resources.

Learn how a local nonprofit supports library services through fundraising and volunteer efforts, with an open community meeting for adults interested in getting involved and strengthening public library resources.
Learn how a local nonprofit supports library services through fundraising and volunteer efforts, with an open community meeting for adults interested in getting involved and strengthening public library resources.

Community men share picture books and the joy of reading with toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-age children in a librarian-supervised program promoting inclusive early literacy.

Community men share picture books and the joy of reading with toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-age children in a librarian-supervised program promoting inclusive early literacy.
Community men share picture books and the joy of reading with toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-age children in a librarian-supervised program promoting inclusive early literacy.

An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.

An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.
An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.

Sensory STEM
MoreHands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore STEM through touch, sight, sound, smell, and taste, with playful activities that may get delightfully messy.

Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore STEM through touch, sight, sound, smell, and taste, with playful activities that may get delightfully messy.
Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore STEM through touch, sight, sound, smell, and taste, with playful activities that may get delightfully messy.

Little hands explore polar-themed crafts and tiny-paw creations in a playful winter activity designed for children ages 2–5, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

Little hands explore polar-themed crafts and tiny-paw creations in a playful winter activity designed for children ages 2–5, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Little hands explore polar-themed crafts and tiny-paw creations in a playful winter activity designed for children ages 2–5, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

A hands-on paper craft session teaches children and teens to fold and cut intricate snowflake patterns, exploring symmetry and creative design in a relaxed library setting.

A hands-on paper craft session teaches children and teens to fold and cut intricate snowflake patterns, exploring symmetry and creative design in a relaxed library setting.
A hands-on paper craft session teaches children and teens to fold and cut intricate snowflake patterns, exploring symmetry and creative design in a relaxed library setting.

Scan Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary for local birdlife on a guided nature walk with Blue Ridge Audubon Society members. Binoculars are available to borrow, and the excursion proceeds rain or shine.

Scan Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary for local birdlife on a guided nature walk with Blue Ridge Audubon Society members. Binoculars are available to borrow, and the excursion proceeds rain or shine.
Scan Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary for local birdlife on a guided nature walk with Blue Ridge Audubon Society members. Binoculars are available to borrow, and the excursion proceeds rain or shine.
