Workshop
Events
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Educator Workshop: Project Learning Tree
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy , Linville, North Carolina, United StatesThe Project Learning Tree Educator Workshop is organized by N.C. State University and hosted at Grandfather Mountain. This workshop will take place in the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Join Grandfather Mountain’s Interpretation and Education staff and Matt Robinson from the Town of Beech Mountain Parks and Recreation as we explore activities in the Project […]
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Nature Photography Weekend
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy , Linville, North Carolina, United StatesThis popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on field courses, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery before and after regular business hours. This popular weekend welcomes all levels of photographers, making it fun and engaging no matter what your skill level is – while better […]
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Blue Ridge Fiber Fest
Justice Carlisle Higgins Fairgrounds Highway 21 N @ Bledsoe Creek Road, Sparta, NC, United StatesThe annual Blue Ridge Fiber Fest brings together farmer and artisan at the Sparta Fairgrounds. The mission of this 501(c)(3) corporation is to preserve the history of textiles in the region of northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia and bring up the next generation of fiber artists. The festival takes place over a two-day period […]
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Blue Ridge Fiber Fest
Justice Carlisle Higgins Fairgrounds Highway 21 N @ Bledsoe Creek Road, Sparta, NC, United StatesThe annual Blue Ridge Fiber Fest brings together farmer and artisan at the Sparta Fairgrounds. The mission of this 501(c)(3) corporation is to preserve the history of textiles in the region of northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia and bring up the next generation of fiber artists. The festival takes place over a two-day period […]
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Educator Workshop: Methods of Teaching Environmental Education
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy , Linville, North Carolina, United StatesThe focus of this 10-hour workshop is to prepare participants from a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences in both the formal and non-formal sectors to use exemplary Environmental Education teaching methods. Participants will learn about a variety of teaching techniques, methods and instructional strategies; and the workshop will include multiple interactive components. This is […]
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Adult Field Course: Fungi in the Cloud Forest
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy , Linville, North Carolina, United StatesThe southern Appalachians are world-renowned for different types of fungi, from mushrooms to lichens, and are home to more than 2,000 species. Here’s a chance to learn about the lifestyle and habitats of fungi, as well as observe many kinds of fungal fruiting bodies, including mushrooms growing at higher elevations. Participants will learn how to […]
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Adult Field Course: Appalachian Woodcraft
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy , Linville, North Carolina, United StatesThe hardy settlers who made these mountains home were resourceful and made what they needed from what was at hand, and what was at hand was wood. We will examine the types of things Appalachian people have made for themselves from the forests around them like chairs, bowls, spoons, tool handles and more. We will […]
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Mindfulness and Well-being Series: Nature and Forest Therapy at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy , Linville, NC, United StatesJoin Mattie Decker, a certified forest therapy guide, for a relaxing 2 to 2.5-hour stroll through the forest at Grandfather Mountain. Through a series of invitations, you will have the opportunity to focus on being present in the moment, deepening your connection with nature and community and enjoying the many gifts nature has to offer. […]
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Educator Workshop: BEETLES
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy , Linville, North Carolina, United StatesBEETLES Professional Learning Sessions are active experiences crafted to encourage instructors to look at different specific aspects of research-based science pedagogy and to inspire shifts in instructors’ thinking about their own teaching and learning. This session will cover the “Making Observations and Promoting Discussion Sessions” where we will learn how we can help learners make […]
