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Chimney Rock State Park Wildlife Programs for Kids 4th Tuesdays @ 4pm Columbus Library January 28: Radical Raptors – Learn about birds of prey, understand the role they play in our ecosystem, and discover how we can help protect them. Meet special winged ambassadors and hear about what makes them unique among our native species. February […] |
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Hurricane Helene roared through our region and blew apart our lives in ways both monumental and mundane. If you've struggled to put your experiences of Helene into words - and you'd really like to - this workshop is designed to help you tell your stories from the storm. Participants will work through guided writing exercises […]
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Saturday, March 15th, join us at the Folk Art Center for all things QUILTING! In honor of National Quilting Day, on the 15th, Jude Stuecker and Connie Brown will be demonstrating quilt-making skills in the lobby. Connie is also a quilt historian and AQS Quilt Appraiser. On March 13-15, a selection of antique and vintage […]
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Hurricane Helene roared through our region and blew apart our lives in ways both monumental and mundane. If you've struggled to put your experiences of Helene into words - and you'd really like to - this workshop is designed to help you tell your stories from the storm. Participants will work through guided writing exercises […]
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Join the Southeast’s largest gathering of farmers, gardeners, and sustainability advocates at Organic Growers School's (OGS) 2025 Spring Conference! This year’s theme, Resilience, Recovery, and Renewal, focuses on building stronger, more sustainable communities. Highlights include: ? 32+ workshops across 8 tracks (Gardening, Soils, Mushrooms, and more) ? New tracks on off-grid systems, mutual aid, and […] The Lake Eden Preserve will partner with Black Mountain College, offering regular walking tours of the iconic Black Mountain College campus at Lake Eden, operated by BMC from 1941 to 1956. These two-hour tours will cover the historic lower campus buildings, including The Dining Hall, Lodges, The Quiet House, and The Studies Building, as well […]
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Join the Southeast’s largest gathering of farmers, gardeners, and sustainability advocates at Organic Growers School's (OGS) 2025 Spring Conference! This year’s theme, Resilience, Recovery, and Renewal, focuses on building stronger, more sustainable communities. Highlights include: ? 32+ workshops across 8 tracks (Gardening, Soils, Mushrooms, and more) ? New tracks on off-grid systems, mutual aid, and […] |
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Join the Southeast’s largest gathering of farmers, gardeners, and sustainability advocates at Organic Growers School's (OGS) 2025 Spring Conference! This year’s theme, Resilience, Recovery, and Renewal, focuses on building stronger, more sustainable communities. Highlights include: ? 32+ workshops across 8 tracks (Gardening, Soils, Mushrooms, and more) ? New tracks on off-grid systems, mutual aid, and […] |
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Hurricane Helene roared through our region and blew apart our lives in ways both monumental and mundane. If you've struggled to put your experiences of Helene into words - and you'd really like to - this workshop is designed to help you tell your stories from the storm. Participants will work through guided writing exercises […]
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Have you always wanted to try bird watching? Or would you like tips for improving your bird identification skills? Join us for this program on Friday, March 21 at 2 p.m. in the library meeting room where Julie Thomson, Education Specialist at Highlands Nature Center, will teach you birding techniques and tips. All ages are […] |
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Chimney Rock State Park Wildlife Programs for Kids 4th Tuesdays @ 4pm Columbus Library January 28: Radical Raptors – Learn about birds of prey, understand the role they play in our ecosystem, and discover how we can help protect them. Meet special winged ambassadors and hear about what makes them unique among our native species. February […] |
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Join MountainTrue and a panel of experts to discuss recovery in our area after the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Panelists will address the impacts of natural disasters, what recovery means for our region and how the community can support these efforts. This event is free of charge, but if you feel moved to make a […]
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Women are key figures in the history of Appalachia and its music. From the mothers of miners, pioneering women of bluegrass, and activists, the songs of women have long endured. Music sustains movements and carries stories throughout generations. By way of music, women brought the region’s issues to mainstream audiences through their songs. Giving a […]
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FREE to the general public. Nancy Pheasant, an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation, currently resides in the Wolftown community of the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee, North Carolina. Nancy is passionate about promoting the rich culture and heritage of Cherokee women in today's society. Inspired by her father, Nancy has become a […]
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The Town of Boone presents the annual “Boone Earth Film Fest." A film festival dedicated to helping educate and encourage the residents of the High Country to take action against climate change. A series of short-form documentaries and a panel discussion with experts and filmmakers compose the program. Each film spotlights topics affecting the Appalachian […]
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Please join us at The Beal Center in Hayesville, NC on April 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM with four phenomenal speakers. Dr. David Moore~ has studied Western NC archeology since 1978, with 24 years as a Professor of Archeology at Warren Wilson College (retired), 25 years studying The Cherokee and Southern Appalachian archeology and 25 […] |
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For over 20 years, the Asheville community has celebrated the oldest craft mediums on the Blue Ridge Parkway's Folk Art Center with members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. For the second time, the Guild will combine Glass & Metal Day with Clay Day this year to host Glass, Metal, and Clay Day on April […]
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