Painting With Animals: Violet the Skunk
Create a ready-to-hang skunk painting through a guided, step-by-step art activity for children ages 5–12 and participating adults. A visit from an ambassador animal adds a hands-on wildlife connection.
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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.
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.
Children ages 5–10 learn about mushrooms, then cut and arrange paper into a mosaic mushroom. This hands-on library activity combines nature education with a creative art project.
Children ages 5–10 learn about mushrooms, then cut and arrange paper into a mosaic mushroom. This hands-on library activity combines nature education with a creative art project.
Children ages 5–10 learn about mushrooms, then cut and arrange paper into a mosaic mushroom. This hands-on library activity combines nature education with a creative art project.
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.
Paint a spooky house while drawing inspiration from the park’s natural surroundings in this four-week seasonal art series, blending hands-on painting practice with Halloween atmosphere.
Paint a spooky house while drawing inspiration from the park’s natural surroundings in this four-week seasonal art series, blending hands-on painting practice with Halloween atmosphere.
Paint a spooky house while drawing inspiration from the park’s natural surroundings in this four-week seasonal art series, blending hands-on painting practice with Halloween atmosphere.
A relaxed evening pairs hands-on crafting with a drink, creating a casual, social setting for creative activity and conversation at Asheville’s WNC Nature Center.
A relaxed evening pairs hands-on crafting with a drink, creating a casual, social setting for creative activity and conversation at Asheville’s WNC Nature Center.
A relaxed evening pairs hands-on crafting with a drink, creating a casual, social setting for creative activity and conversation at Asheville’s WNC Nature Center.
Paint a whimsical opossum with local artist Carey Phillips in a guided, supplies-provided art workshop. Open to ages 13 and up; registration is required and space is limited.
Paint a whimsical opossum with local artist Carey Phillips in a guided, supplies-provided art workshop. Open to ages 13 and up; registration is required and space is limited.
Paint a whimsical opossum with local artist Carey Phillips in a guided, supplies-provided art workshop. Open to ages 13 and up; registration is required and space is limited.
Explore red and gray wolf habitats on a sunset guided tour, then enjoy animal-themed games, crafts, and a Halloween costume contest built for children and families.
Explore red and gray wolf habitats on a sunset guided tour, then enjoy animal-themed games, crafts, and a Halloween costume contest built for children and families.
Explore red and gray wolf habitats on a sunset guided tour, then enjoy animal-themed games, crafts, and a Halloween costume contest built for children and families.
Young artists create a fall forest masterpiece with simple instruction and tempera paint and liquid watercolors. Designed for K–5 children, this beginner-friendly seasonal art activity requires advance registration.
Young artists create a fall forest masterpiece with simple instruction and tempera paint and liquid watercolors. Designed for K–5 children, this beginner-friendly seasonal art activity requires advance registration.
Young artists create a fall forest masterpiece with simple instruction and tempera paint and liquid watercolors. Designed for K–5 children, this beginner-friendly seasonal art activity requires advance registration.
Paint a funky jack-o’-lantern amid the natural scenery of a county park in this four-week creative series. Explore seasonal imagery and find artistic inspiration outdoors.
Paint a funky jack-o’-lantern amid the natural scenery of a county park in this four-week creative series. Explore seasonal imagery and find artistic inspiration outdoors.
Paint a funky jack-o’-lantern amid the natural scenery of a county park in this four-week creative series. Explore seasonal imagery and find artistic inspiration outdoors.
Children gather leaves, pine cones, and other natural treasures, then arrange them on sun-sensitive paper to create original cyanotype prints. This hands-on nature art workshop sends each young maker home with a keepsake.
Children gather leaves, pine cones, and other natural treasures, then arrange them on sun-sensitive paper to create original cyanotype prints. This hands-on nature art workshop sends each young maker home with a keepsake.
Children gather leaves, pine cones, and other natural treasures, then arrange them on sun-sensitive paper to create original cyanotype prints. This hands-on nature art workshop sends each young maker home with a keepsake.
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.
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.
Create a hands-on art project inspired by North Carolina Museum of Art works and artists, with materials and written instructions included. Kits are available at library branches for ages six and up.
Create a hands-on art project inspired by North Carolina Museum of Art works and artists, with materials and written instructions included. Kits are available at library branches for ages six and up.
Create a hands-on art project inspired by North Carolina Museum of Art works and artists, with materials and written instructions included. Kits are available at library branches for ages six and up.
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.
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.
Follow a guided, step-by-step sunset painting tutorial designed for beginners, with a relaxed creative session that helps high school students build confidence using color and basic painting techniques.
Follow a guided, step-by-step sunset painting tutorial designed for beginners, with a relaxed creative session that helps high school students build confidence using color and basic painting techniques.
Follow a guided, step-by-step sunset painting tutorial designed for beginners, with a relaxed creative session that helps high school students build confidence using color and basic painting techniques.
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.
Young children ages 2–5 can make simple spooky-themed crafts in a short, hands-on seasonal art session. Advance registration is required, with a $5 fee.
Young children ages 2–5 can make simple spooky-themed crafts in a short, hands-on seasonal art session. Advance registration is required, with a $5 fee.
Young children ages 2–5 can make simple spooky-themed crafts in a short, hands-on seasonal art session. Advance registration is required, with a $5 fee.
Decorate handmade seasonal cards with stencils, acrylic paint, glitter pens, and basic art supplies, exploring playful designs for festive greetings in a relaxed, hands-on creative workshop.
Decorate handmade seasonal cards with stencils, acrylic paint, glitter pens, and basic art supplies, exploring playful designs for festive greetings in a relaxed, hands-on creative workshop.
Decorate handmade seasonal cards with stencils, acrylic paint, glitter pens, and basic art supplies, exploring playful designs for festive greetings in a relaxed, hands-on creative workshop.