ecoEXPLORE Program: Mammalogy
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.
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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.
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.
Explore Western North Carolina arachnids beyond spiders, learning how to identify them by their features and discover where they live. A fun, nature-focused program introduces local wildlife and ecoEXPLORE.
Explore Western North Carolina arachnids beyond spiders, learning how to identify them by their features and discover where they live. A fun, nature-focused program introduces local wildlife and ecoEXPLORE.
Explore Western North Carolina arachnids beyond spiders, learning how to identify them by their features and discover where they live. A fun, nature-focused program introduces local wildlife and ecoEXPLORE.
Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.
Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.
Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.
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.
Explore the surprising diversity of Western North Carolina arachnids, from spiders to lesser-known eight-legged neighbors. Learn what defines them, where they live, and whether every arachnid spins a web.
Explore the surprising diversity of Western North Carolina arachnids, from spiders to lesser-known eight-legged neighbors. Learn what defines them, where they live, and whether every arachnid spins a web.
Explore the surprising diversity of Western North Carolina arachnids, from spiders to lesser-known eight-legged neighbors. Learn what defines them, where they live, and whether every arachnid spins a web.
Explore raccoon behavior, nighttime habits, and adaptations with a North Carolina Park Ranger through an engaging nature program. A children’s book reading and hands-on activity welcome families and curious learners of all ages.
Explore raccoon behavior, nighttime habits, and adaptations with a North Carolina Park Ranger through an engaging nature program. A children’s book reading and hands-on activity welcome families and curious learners of all ages.
Explore raccoon behavior, nighttime habits, and adaptations with a North Carolina Park Ranger through an engaging nature program. A children’s book reading and hands-on activity welcome families and curious learners of all ages.
Explore the diverse arachnids of Western North Carolina and discover what distinguishes them from other creatures, where they live, and whether all spiders spin webs or have eight legs.
Explore the diverse arachnids of Western North Carolina and discover what distinguishes them from other creatures, where they live, and whether all spiders spin webs or have eight legs.
Explore the diverse arachnids of Western North Carolina and discover what distinguishes them from other creatures, where they live, and whether all spiders spin webs or have eight legs.
Explore what defines arachnids, from spiders to lesser-known relatives, and learn where these fascinating creatures live across Western North Carolina through an engaging ecoEXPLORE nature education program.
Explore what defines arachnids, from spiders to lesser-known relatives, and learn where these fascinating creatures live across Western North Carolina through an engaging ecoEXPLORE nature education program.
Explore what defines arachnids, from spiders to lesser-known relatives, and learn where these fascinating creatures live across Western North Carolina through an engaging ecoEXPLORE nature education program.
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.
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.
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.
A child-focused introduction to spiders and other eight-legged creatures explores their ecological roles and challenges common misconceptions. Designed for elementary students, the program connects arachnology with nature learning.
A child-focused introduction to spiders and other eight-legged creatures explores their ecological roles and challenges common misconceptions. Designed for elementary students, the program connects arachnology with nature learning.
A child-focused introduction to spiders and other eight-legged creatures explores their ecological roles and challenges common misconceptions. Designed for elementary students, the program connects arachnology with nature learning.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
A lunchtime presentation explores the American chestnut’s ecological and cultural importance and efforts to save this once-dominant tree, with an engaging conservation perspective for curious community members.
A lunchtime presentation explores the American chestnut’s ecological and cultural importance and efforts to save this once-dominant tree, with an engaging conservation perspective for curious community members.
A lunchtime presentation explores the American chestnut’s ecological and cultural importance and efforts to save this once-dominant tree, with an engaging conservation perspective for curious community members.
Explore autumn foliage through an indoor nature tour led by a Carolina Nature Tours guide, with close attention to the goldenrods and asters that brighten the season.
Explore autumn foliage through an indoor nature tour led by a Carolina Nature Tours guide, with close attention to the goldenrods and asters that brighten the season.
Explore autumn foliage through an indoor nature tour led by a Carolina Nature Tours guide, with close attention to the goldenrods and asters that brighten the season.
Explore behind-the-scenes spaces, library resources, and practical tips during a guided one-hour orientation. Designed for newcomers and longtime library lovers of all ages, with staff sharing ways to make the most of library services.
Explore behind-the-scenes spaces, library resources, and practical tips during a guided one-hour orientation. Designed for newcomers and longtime library lovers of all ages, with staff sharing ways to make the most of library services.
Explore behind-the-scenes spaces, library resources, and practical tips during a guided one-hour orientation. Designed for newcomers and longtime library lovers of all ages, with staff sharing ways to make the most of library services.
Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.
Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.
Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.
Children build reading confidence by reading aloud to registered therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. The low-pressure literacy activity supports positive reading experiences and skill development.
Children build reading confidence by reading aloud to registered therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. The low-pressure literacy activity supports positive reading experiences and skill development.
Children build reading confidence by reading aloud to registered therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. The low-pressure literacy activity supports positive reading experiences and skill development.
Children use real fall leaves to decorate an adorable hedgehog friend in a hands-on seasonal craft activity. Advance registration is required for this library program.
Children use real fall leaves to decorate an adorable hedgehog friend in a hands-on seasonal craft activity. Advance registration is required for this library program.
Children use real fall leaves to decorate an adorable hedgehog friend in a hands-on seasonal craft activity. Advance registration is required for this library program.