
Nature Crafts: Building Bug Hotels
Build bug hotels while exploring how small shelters support beneficial insects and backyard biodiversity. This hands-on nature craft welcomes ages 12–80 for a creative, family-friendly learning activity.
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Young children with disabilities explore nature-inspired eco art through an adaptive recreation program designed for ages 3–6. Hands-on creative play encourages curiosity, sensory discovery, and connection with the natural world.

Young children with disabilities explore nature-inspired eco art through an adaptive recreation program designed for ages 3–6. Hands-on creative play encourages curiosity, sensory discovery, and connection with the natural world.
Young children with disabilities explore nature-inspired eco art through an adaptive recreation program designed for ages 3–6. Hands-on creative play encourages curiosity, sensory discovery, and connection with the natural world.

Young children ages 3–6 explore nature through hands-on sensory play in an adaptive recreation setting designed for participants with disabilities, encouraging curiosity, tactile discovery, and inclusive social play.

Young children ages 3–6 explore nature through hands-on sensory play in an adaptive recreation setting designed for participants with disabilities, encouraging curiosity, tactile discovery, and inclusive social play.
Young children ages 3–6 explore nature through hands-on sensory play in an adaptive recreation setting designed for participants with disabilities, encouraging curiosity, tactile discovery, and inclusive social play.

Learn practical bicycle maintenance through a hands-on workshop covering essential repair skills for riders ages 13 and up. Registration is required, with a $5 fee.

Learn practical bicycle maintenance through a hands-on workshop covering essential repair skills for riders ages 13 and up. Registration is required, with a $5 fee.
Learn practical bicycle maintenance through a hands-on workshop covering essential repair skills for riders ages 13 and up. Registration is required, with a $5 fee.

A free, hands-on DIY activity welcomes children ages 8 and older for a family-friendly hour of making and creative exploration at a neighborhood community center. Registration opens 30 days ahead.

A free, hands-on DIY activity welcomes children ages 8 and older for a family-friendly hour of making and creative exploration at a neighborhood community center. Registration opens 30 days ahead.
A free, hands-on DIY activity welcomes children ages 8 and older for a family-friendly hour of making and creative exploration at a neighborhood community center. Registration opens 30 days ahead.

Practice target archery in a three-session adult program, with focused shooting instruction and hands-on time at the range. Sessions meet weekly for 90 minutes at a neighborhood community center.

Practice target archery in a three-session adult program, with focused shooting instruction and hands-on time at the range. Sessions meet weekly for 90 minutes at a neighborhood community center.
Practice target archery in a three-session adult program, with focused shooting instruction and hands-on time at the range. Sessions meet weekly for 90 minutes at a neighborhood community center.

Hands-on craft activities invite children and adults to create together in a welcoming, casual drop-in setting, with simple projects suited to all ages and experience levels.

Hands-on craft activities invite children and adults to create together in a welcoming, casual drop-in setting, with simple projects suited to all ages and experience levels.
Hands-on craft activities invite children and adults to create together in a welcoming, casual drop-in setting, with simple projects suited to all ages and experience levels.

A 45-minute nature-focused learning session for toddlers ages 2–4, designed for early childhood discovery in a community center setting. Registration is required, with a $5 fee.

A 45-minute nature-focused learning session for toddlers ages 2–4, designed for early childhood discovery in a community center setting. Registration is required, with a $5 fee.
A 45-minute nature-focused learning session for toddlers ages 2–4, designed for early childhood discovery in a community center setting. Registration is required, with a $5 fee.

Practice hand-building clay techniques during a free, four-session independent study for adults. The small-group format supports focused ceramic making and skill development at your own pace.

Practice hand-building clay techniques during a free, four-session independent study for adults. The small-group format supports focused ceramic making and skill development at your own pace.
Practice hand-building clay techniques during a free, four-session independent study for adults. The small-group format supports focused ceramic making and skill development at your own pace.

Create a wooden puzzle box holder in a hands-on woodworking workshop for adults. This affordable, two-hour class welcomes participants ages 18 and older.

Create a wooden puzzle box holder in a hands-on woodworking workshop for adults. This affordable, two-hour class welcomes participants ages 18 and older.
Create a wooden puzzle box holder in a hands-on woodworking workshop for adults. This affordable, two-hour class welcomes participants ages 18 and older.

Little hands explore spooky seasonal crafts in a short, playful activity designed for ages 2–5. A welcoming community-center setting makes this a festive outing for toddlers and caregivers.

Little hands explore spooky seasonal crafts in a short, playful activity designed for ages 2–5. A welcoming community-center setting makes this a festive outing for toddlers and caregivers.
Little hands explore spooky seasonal crafts in a short, playful activity designed for ages 2–5. A welcoming community-center setting makes this a festive outing for toddlers and caregivers.
Hands-on natural dyeing workshop in a community garden setting, making two one-of-a-kind bandannas with plant-based colors. A relaxed, beginner-friendly afternoon of textile craft and creative experimentation outdoors.
Hands-on natural dyeing workshop in a community garden setting, making two one-of-a-kind bandannas with plant-based colors. A relaxed, beginner-friendly afternoon of textile craft and creative experimentation outdoors.
Hands-on natural dyeing workshop in a community garden setting, making two one-of-a-kind bandannas with plant-based colors. A relaxed, beginner-friendly afternoon of textile craft and creative experimentation outdoors.

Hands-on introduction to eco printing using leaves and botanicals to transfer natural pigments and textures onto paper and fabric. Expect earthy color experiments, layered plant silhouettes, and take-home samples from a beginner-friendly studio workshop.

Hands-on introduction to eco printing using leaves and botanicals to transfer natural pigments and textures onto paper and fabric. Expect earthy color experiments, layered plant silhouettes, and take-home samples from a beginner-friendly studio workshop.
Hands-on introduction to eco printing using leaves and botanicals to transfer natural pigments and textures onto paper and fabric. Expect earthy color experiments, layered plant silhouettes, and take-home samples from a beginner-friendly studio workshop.

Galaxy collage-making, obstacle-course challenges, and brain teasers turn Star Wars Reads Month into an imaginative, school-age adventure, with Apprentice awards and optional costumes for grades K–5.

Galaxy collage-making, obstacle-course challenges, and brain teasers turn Star Wars Reads Month into an imaginative, school-age adventure, with Apprentice awards and optional costumes for grades K–5.
Galaxy collage-making, obstacle-course challenges, and brain teasers turn Star Wars Reads Month into an imaginative, school-age adventure, with Apprentice awards and optional costumes for grades K–5.

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.

Create a miniature beehive from Easter eggs and creative embellishments in a relaxed, social hands-on craft session. All supplies are provided, and participants take home their finished bee-themed décor.

Create a miniature beehive from Easter eggs and creative embellishments in a relaxed, social hands-on craft session. All supplies are provided, and participants take home their finished bee-themed décor.
Create a miniature beehive from Easter eggs and creative embellishments in a relaxed, social hands-on craft session. All supplies are provided, and participants take home their finished bee-themed décor.

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 guidance for choosing and planting autumn and winter cover crops to protect beds, suppress weeds, and build spring fertility. Practical organic soil-building techniques with seasonal tips for keeping the garden productive and attractive through winter.
Hands-on guidance for choosing and planting autumn and winter cover crops to protect beds, suppress weeds, and build spring fertility. Practical organic soil-building techniques with seasonal tips for keeping the garden productive and attractive through winter.
Hands-on guidance for choosing and planting autumn and winter cover crops to protect beds, suppress weeds, and build spring fertility. Practical organic soil-building techniques with seasonal tips for keeping the garden productive and attractive through winter.

Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.

Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.

Learn practical vermicomposting techniques and decorate a library worm bin in an inclusive, hands-on gardening activity designed especially for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while welcoming everyone.

Learn practical vermicomposting techniques and decorate a library worm bin in an inclusive, hands-on gardening activity designed especially for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while welcoming everyone.
Learn practical vermicomposting techniques and decorate a library worm bin in an inclusive, hands-on gardening activity designed especially for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while welcoming everyone.

Build imaginative LEGO® creations inspired by creepy critters in a hands-on challenge for children ages 6–12. Registration is required, and children under 10 need adult supervision.

Build imaginative LEGO® creations inspired by creepy critters in a hands-on challenge for children ages 6–12. Registration is required, and children under 10 need adult supervision.
Build imaginative LEGO® creations inspired by creepy critters in a hands-on challenge for children ages 6–12. Registration is required, and children under 10 need adult supervision.