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Events
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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 […]
