Natural Heritage
Chimney Rock’s 20th Annual Groundhog Day Celebration
Tryon International Equestrian Center 3580 Pea Ridge Road, Mill Spring, NC, United StatesIt’s our favorite day of the year! While Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park remains closed due to Hurricane Helene, our beloved Groundhog Day tradition continues, thanks to a generous partnership with Tryon International Equestrian Center. Groundhog Day 2025 Schedule 12-2pm: Arrive early at Tryon International and enjoy family-friendly activities as we await Tater’s big prediction, […]
Chimney Rock State Park Wildlife Programs for Kids
Polk County Public Libraries: Columbus Library 1289 W Mills St, Columbus, NC, United StatesChimney 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 […]
Walking Wednesdays
Highlands - Cashiers Land Trust PO Box 1703/348 South 5th St., Highlands, NC, United StatesThis fall and winter, Highlands - Cashiers Land Trust will be holding bi-monthly hikes. Everyone is welcome to join these hikes, especially those who are interested in exploring the public access properties of Highlands and Cashiers. All hikes are easy-moderate, free, and open to all age groups. Brushy Face Preserve, 976 Brushy Face Rd, Highlands, […]
Walking Wednesdays
Highlands - Cashiers Land Trust PO Box 1703/348 South 5th St., Highlands, NC, United StatesThis fall and winter, Highlands - Cashiers Land Trust will be holding bi-monthly hikes. Everyone is welcome to join these hikes, especially those who are interested in exploring the public access properties of Highlands and Cashiers. All hikes are easy-moderate, free, and open to all age groups. Brushy Face Preserve, 976 Brushy Face Rd, Highlands, […]
Birding Basics at Highlands Nature Center
Albert-Carlton Cashiers Community Library 249 Frank Allen Rd., Cashiers, NC, United StatesHave 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 […]
Chimney Rock State Park Wildlife Programs for Kids
Polk County Public Libraries: Columbus Library 1289 W Mills St, Columbus, NC, United StatesChimney 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 […]
Trail Day at NC Arboretum
North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United StatesHike, bike or run to join us for Trail Day at the Arboretum! We’re kicking off the resumption of our popular Guided Trail Tours as we celebrate all things trails. Guests can choose to join a two-hour hike along the Carolina Mountain Trail and Creekside Trail or opt for a shorter, family-friendly stroll along a […]
2025 Hike Series: Kephart Prong Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bryson City, NC Bryson City, NC, United StatesDistance: 4.5 miles Difficulty: Difficult (7/10), several steep inclines are present on the trail Cost: Free, though pre-registration is required Join Us for a Guided Hike at Great Smoky Mountain NP – Saturday, April 5th This trail offers a scenic and historically rich hike, leading to the Kephart Shelter. We’ll begin with a footbridge crossing […]
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Cerulean Warblers and Avian Diversity in the Craggy Wilderness
Join National Parks Conservation Association’s Steve Goodman for a Lunch & Learn exploring ongoing avian diversity research in the Craggy-Big Ivy Forest area. Photo of Craggy Overlook by Steven McBride. Abundance of North American migratory birds is on the decline, experiencing a 58% drop between 1970 and 2017 – a loss of 3 billion breeding […]
Green Drinks: Ecusta Trail – Rebranding and the Latest Updates
The Grove at Trailside Brewing 873 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesMark Tooley, president of Friends of the Ecusta Trail (FOET), will provide an overview of the rebranding of the Ecusta Trail and the new website. He will also provide an update of the latest activity concerning design, engineering, and construction of the trail including amenities. The more connectivity a trail has to other trails and […]
Arbor Day Celebration
North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United StatesArbor Day represents hope for the future. The act of planting a tree represents a belief that the tree will grow to provide us with clean air and water, cooling shade, habitat for wildlife, healthier communities, and endless natural beauty — all for a better tomorrow. Nebraska City, NE, is the official birthplace of the […]
New River Clean Up in Creston, NC
Creston Fire Station 167 3 Top Rd, Creston, NC, United StatesJoin us for the rescheduled float portion of our North Fork of the New River clean up in Creston, NC. Volunteers will meet at the Creston Fire Station 167 3 Top Rd, Creston, NC 28615 This will be a float cleanup, so folks will need to prepare to be on the water for […]
