Marvelous Moths
After-dark mothing with a naturalist photographer, spotlighting National Moth Week and the surprising diversity of local species. Expect hands-on learning, close-up observation, and community nature exploration 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cozy evening story time surrounded by resident cats in a whimsical black cat themed space. Expect a relaxed, family friendly hangout with gentle feline interactions and a calm, intimate listening vibe.
Cozy evening story time surrounded by resident cats in a whimsical black cat themed space. Expect a relaxed, family friendly hangout with gentle feline interactions and a calm, intimate listening vibe.
Cozy evening story time surrounded by resident cats in a whimsical black cat themed space. Expect a relaxed, family friendly hangout with gentle feline interactions and a calm, intimate listening vibe.
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.
Hands-on textile summer camp where kids explore the journey from farm fibers to finished fabric through playful weaving, dyeing, and simple sewing projects. Emphasis on sustainability, creativity, and making skills in a community studio setting.
Hands-on textile summer camp where kids explore the journey from farm fibers to finished fabric through playful weaving, dyeing, and simple sewing projects. Emphasis on sustainability, creativity, and making skills in a community studio setting.
Hands-on textile summer camp where kids explore the journey from farm fibers to finished fabric through playful weaving, dyeing, and simple sewing projects. Emphasis on sustainability, creativity, and making skills in a community studio setting.
Cozy story time in a cat lounge, where families listen to a cat-centric children’s book while surrounded by resident “panthers.” Best for kids age 7 and under and caregivers seeking a calm, animal-filled evening.
Cozy story time in a cat lounge, where families listen to a cat-centric children’s book while surrounded by resident “panthers.” Best for kids age 7 and under and caregivers seeking a calm, animal-filled evening.
Cozy story time in a cat lounge, where families listen to a cat-centric children’s book while surrounded by resident “panthers.” Best for kids age 7 and under and caregivers seeking a calm, animal-filled evening.
Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.
Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.
Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.
A lively birdhouse auction and community fundraiser supporting Bountiful Cities, set in an outdoor orchard setting. Browse and bid on handcrafted birdhouses while connecting with neighbors and supporting local food access work.
A lively birdhouse auction and community fundraiser supporting Bountiful Cities, set in an outdoor orchard setting. Browse and bid on handcrafted birdhouses while connecting with neighbors and supporting local food access work.
A lively birdhouse auction and community fundraiser supporting Bountiful Cities, set in an outdoor orchard setting. Browse and bid on handcrafted birdhouses while connecting with neighbors and supporting local food access work.
Cozy early-evening coloring time surrounded by friendly cats in a whimsical cat-magic space. A calm, kid-centered hangout blending simple art-making with gentle animal companionship and low-pressure relaxation.
Cozy early-evening coloring time surrounded by friendly cats in a whimsical cat-magic space. A calm, kid-centered hangout blending simple art-making with gentle animal companionship and low-pressure relaxation.
Cozy early-evening coloring time surrounded by friendly cats in a whimsical cat-magic space. A calm, kid-centered hangout blending simple art-making with gentle animal companionship and low-pressure relaxation.
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 reflective small-group circle centered on shared humanity and resilience during uncertain times. Expect gentle facilitation, mindful conversation prompts, and quiet space for connection and personal grounding.
A reflective small-group circle centered on shared humanity and resilience during uncertain times. Expect gentle facilitation, mindful conversation prompts, and quiet space for connection and personal grounding.
A reflective small-group circle centered on shared humanity and resilience during uncertain times. Expect gentle facilitation, mindful conversation prompts, and quiet space for connection and personal grounding.
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 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.