Marvelous Moths
Late-night mothing under National Moth Week lights up a field setup where participants observe and identify local moth species. Naturalist photographer Sharon Mammoser guides hands-on learning about moth diversity and behavior at a signup-only location.
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Guided nature walk focused on spotting local butterflies and learning practical identification cues like wing patterns, colors, and behavior. Hands on practice using field guides while exploring the grounds for real time sightings.
Guided nature walk focused on spotting local butterflies and learning practical identification cues like wing patterns, colors, and behavior. Hands on practice using field guides while exploring the grounds for real time sightings.
Guided nature walk focused on spotting local butterflies and learning practical identification cues like wing patterns, colors, and behavior. Hands on practice using field guides while exploring the grounds for real time sightings.
A guided evening walk focused on identifying wild mushrooms along forest trails near Rice Pinnacle. Expect hands-on tips for safe foraging, habitat spotting, and seasonal fungi identification in a small-group hike.
A guided evening walk focused on identifying wild mushrooms along forest trails near Rice Pinnacle. Expect hands-on tips for safe foraging, habitat spotting, and seasonal fungi identification in a small-group hike.
A guided evening walk focused on identifying wild mushrooms along forest trails near Rice Pinnacle. Expect hands-on tips for safe foraging, habitat spotting, and seasonal fungi identification in a small-group hike.
Hands-on summer tree identification session on the Baker Event Lawn, using bark, leaves, branching patterns, and other field marks to recognize common local species. Expect practical tips for outdoor observation and nature literacy.
Hands-on summer tree identification session on the Baker Event Lawn, using bark, leaves, branching patterns, and other field marks to recognize common local species. Expect practical tips for outdoor observation and nature literacy.
Hands-on summer tree identification session on the Baker Event Lawn, using bark, leaves, branching patterns, and other field marks to recognize common local species. Expect practical tips for outdoor observation and nature literacy.
A guided walk focused on spotting and identifying local butterflies using field guides and key markings, with seasonal natural history notes. Learn host and nectar plant identification and simple garden strategies to attract native species, including monarchs when applicable.
A guided walk focused on spotting and identifying local butterflies using field guides and key markings, with seasonal natural history notes. Learn host and nectar plant identification and simple garden strategies to attract native species, including monarchs when applicable.
A guided walk focused on spotting and identifying local butterflies using field guides and key markings, with seasonal natural history notes. Learn host and nectar plant identification and simple garden strategies to attract native species, including monarchs when applicable.
Hands-on stargazing at a dark-sky observatory with telescope views of planets, the moon, constellations, and deep-sky targets like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Expect astronomy fun facts, meteor spotting, and an easygoing community night outdoors.
Hands-on stargazing at a dark-sky observatory with telescope views of planets, the moon, constellations, and deep-sky targets like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Expect astronomy fun facts, meteor spotting, and an easygoing community night outdoors.
Hands-on stargazing at a dark-sky observatory with telescope views of planets, the moon, constellations, and deep-sky targets like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Expect astronomy fun facts, meteor spotting, and an easygoing community night outdoors.
After-dusk public stargazing uses the observatory’s telescopes to view a range of celestial objects, from planets to deep sky targets. Park at the Reuter Center and ride the shuttle up to Lookout for an easy-access astronomy night.
After-dusk public stargazing uses the observatory’s telescopes to view a range of celestial objects, from planets to deep sky targets. Park at the Reuter Center and ride the shuttle up to Lookout for an easy-access astronomy night.
After-dusk public stargazing uses the observatory’s telescopes to view a range of celestial objects, from planets to deep sky targets. Park at the Reuter Center and ride the shuttle up to Lookout for an easy-access astronomy night.
Guided walk through the Vance Birthplace grounds highlighting backyard and historic homestead plants, with practical identification tips and seasonal growing insights. A relaxed, beginner friendly outdoor tour blending local history with hands on plant learning.
Guided walk through the Vance Birthplace grounds highlighting backyard and historic homestead plants, with practical identification tips and seasonal growing insights. A relaxed, beginner friendly outdoor tour blending local history with hands on plant learning.
Guided walk through the Vance Birthplace grounds highlighting backyard and historic homestead plants, with practical identification tips and seasonal growing insights. A relaxed, beginner friendly outdoor tour blending local history with hands on plant learning.
Telescope-guided stargazing and bite-size astronomy lessons on planets, the moon, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and meteors. A community night under dark skies with fun space facts and skywatching tips.
Telescope-guided stargazing and bite-size astronomy lessons on planets, the moon, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and meteors. A community night under dark skies with fun space facts and skywatching tips.
Telescope-guided stargazing and bite-size astronomy lessons on planets, the moon, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and meteors. A community night under dark skies with fun space facts and skywatching tips.
Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.
Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.
Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.
Hands-on stargazing with telescope views of the moon, planets, constellations, and deep-sky sights like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Expect astronomy fun facts, meteor spotting, and an easygoing community night under dark skies.
Hands-on stargazing with telescope views of the moon, planets, constellations, and deep-sky sights like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Expect astronomy fun facts, meteor spotting, and an easygoing community night under dark skies.
Hands-on stargazing with telescope views of the moon, planets, constellations, and deep-sky sights like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Expect astronomy fun facts, meteor spotting, and an easygoing community night under dark skies.
Late-night moonwatching at the Bare Dark Sky Observatory with telescopes trained on a bright, cratered Moon for close-up viewing and informal learning. A community stargazing meetup at Mayland Earth to Sky Park focused on lunar geology and observation.
Late-night moonwatching at the Bare Dark Sky Observatory with telescopes trained on a bright, cratered Moon for close-up viewing and informal learning. A community stargazing meetup at Mayland Earth to Sky Park focused on lunar geology and observation.
Late-night moonwatching at the Bare Dark Sky Observatory with telescopes trained on a bright, cratered Moon for close-up viewing and informal learning. A community stargazing meetup at Mayland Earth to Sky Park focused on lunar geology and observation.
After-dark naturalist program exploring Grandfather Mountain’s forests and trails with a focus on nocturnal wildlife, ecology, and night-sky observation. Expect guided interpretation, low-light walking, and hands-on nature learning in a mountain setting.
After-dark naturalist program exploring Grandfather Mountain’s forests and trails with a focus on nocturnal wildlife, ecology, and night-sky observation. Expect guided interpretation, low-light walking, and hands-on nature learning in a mountain setting.
After-dark naturalist program exploring Grandfather Mountain’s forests and trails with a focus on nocturnal wildlife, ecology, and night-sky observation. Expect guided interpretation, low-light walking, and hands-on nature learning in a mountain setting.
A queer-led forest wander at Bent Creek blends mushroom foraging with playful ritual—songs, call-and-response chants, and a communal “mushroom dance.” Expect an outdoor, community-centered adventure rooted in nature connection.
A queer-led forest wander at Bent Creek blends mushroom foraging with playful ritual—songs, call-and-response chants, and a communal “mushroom dance.” Expect an outdoor, community-centered adventure rooted in nature connection.
A queer-led forest wander at Bent Creek blends mushroom foraging with playful ritual—songs, call-and-response chants, and a communal “mushroom dance.” Expect an outdoor, community-centered adventure rooted in nature connection.
Hands-on community science in the garden: observe, count, and help identify local pollinators like bees and butterflies while learning why they matter to native ecosystems. A relaxed outdoor activity centered on conservation awareness and shared data collection.
Hands-on community science in the garden: observe, count, and help identify local pollinators like bees and butterflies while learning why they matter to native ecosystems. A relaxed outdoor activity centered on conservation awareness and shared data collection.
Hands-on community science in the garden: observe, count, and help identify local pollinators like bees and butterflies while learning why they matter to native ecosystems. A relaxed outdoor activity centered on conservation awareness and shared data collection.
An interactive trail-safety talk with a local park ranger covering the 10 Essentials, emergency decision-making, and how to handle bears, snakes, off leash dogs, and unpredictable people. Practical outdoor preparedness tips for both new hikers and seasoned adventurers in a casual taproom setting.
An interactive trail-safety talk with a local park ranger covering the 10 Essentials, emergency decision-making, and how to handle bears, snakes, off leash dogs, and unpredictable people. Practical outdoor preparedness tips for both new hikers and seasoned adventurers in a casual taproom setting.
An interactive trail-safety talk with a local park ranger covering the 10 Essentials, emergency decision-making, and how to handle bears, snakes, off leash dogs, and unpredictable people. Practical outdoor preparedness tips for both new hikers and seasoned adventurers in a casual taproom setting.
A free, beginner friendly birdwatching walk through Jackson Park with local birders sharing identification tips and what to listen for in the trees. Open to all ages for a relaxed, community nature outing.
A free, beginner friendly birdwatching walk through Jackson Park with local birders sharing identification tips and what to listen for in the trees. Open to all ages for a relaxed, community nature outing.
A free, beginner friendly birdwatching walk through Jackson Park with local birders sharing identification tips and what to listen for in the trees. Open to all ages for a relaxed, community nature outing.
An outdoor nature talk centered on monarch butterflies, tracing their epic migration and the habitats that sustain them. Expect practical pollinator and garden stewardship insights with local ecology context in a botanical garden setting.
An outdoor nature talk centered on monarch butterflies, tracing their epic migration and the habitats that sustain them. Expect practical pollinator and garden stewardship insights with local ecology context in a botanical garden setting.
An outdoor nature talk centered on monarch butterflies, tracing their epic migration and the habitats that sustain them. Expect practical pollinator and garden stewardship insights with local ecology context in a botanical garden setting.
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.
Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.
Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.
Hands-on mushroom cultivation overview tailored to home gardeners, covering how to grow gourmet and medicinal varieties to match your space, style, and goals. Practical guidance for starting a small at-home grow using approachable techniques.
Hands-on mushroom cultivation overview tailored to home gardeners, covering how to grow gourmet and medicinal varieties to match your space, style, and goals. Practical guidance for starting a small at-home grow using approachable techniques.
Hands-on mushroom cultivation overview tailored to home gardeners, covering how to grow gourmet and medicinal varieties to match your space, style, and goals. Practical guidance for starting a small at-home grow using approachable techniques.