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SUMMARY:JAM Concert at the Tavern!
DESCRIPTION:Junior Appalachian Musicians Program Concert @ Doubletop – Join us at Doubletop Village for the Preserve concert of the year! The Junior Appalachian Musicians Program is based in Sylva\, NC\, and is a non-profit that puts traditional Appalachian instruments in music in youth’s hands. We will learn a bit about the organization and have a performance by their core group of students.
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/jam-concert-at-the-tavern/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T170000
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SUMMARY:Trust Talk - Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Geology of WNC. Have you ever wondered about the rocks and mountains of WNC while hiking? Trust naturalists can talk your ear off about the flora and fauna. But what about what lies below the soil? Dr. Cheryl Waters-Tormey\, WCU Geology Professor\, will discuss the unique geology of western North Carolina and what you can look for on the hiking trails  \nReminder to make dinner reservations with The Club ahead of time.
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/trust-talk-tavern/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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SUMMARY:Late Summer Plant Walk at Cold Springs Gap
DESCRIPTION:They’re one of the last places for spring to arrive and some of the first to greet fall: higher elevations in the Southern Appalachian Mountains act as climate havens for many species endemic to more northerly latitudes. Join Michael O’Cain\, the Trust’s Research and Conservation Intern\, and Southern Appalachian plant enthusiast\, at Cold Springs Gap\, where we’ll get a botanical preview of what to expect cascading down the mountains this fall. Please bring a hand lens if you have one. Meet at the Nature Center.  \n 
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/late-summer-plant-walk-at-cold-springs-gap/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T093000
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Gardening Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Amy and intern Michael O’Cain have been plotting… to beautify our roadside wildflower plots! We plan to remove invasive species\, thin over-abundant plants\, and plant a variety of colorful\, pollinator-friendly native wildflowers. Come grab a spade and join the fun: we’ll be working on the mornings of the 14th\, 15th\, 22nd\, and 23rd. Come one day or as many as you fancy. Bring gardening gloves and hand tools if you have them; we will provide extra tools\, cold drinks\, and snacks! 
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/wildflower-gardening-extravaganza/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T062441
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SUMMARY:Balsam Naturalist Club
DESCRIPTION:Calling all book and nature lovers\, artists\, scientists\, poets… All are welcome! Bring your copy of The Forest Unseen\, journal\, and favorite tea mug\, and join us at the Outpost\, or drop in on Zoom if you’re away from the Mountain. Contact Amy for this month’s reading at aduggins@bmtrust.org.
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/balsam-naturalist-club-12/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T093000
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Gardening Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Amy and intern Michael O’Cain have been plotting… to beautify our roadside wildflower plots! We plan to remove invasive species\, thin over-abundant plants\, and plant a variety of colorful\, pollinator-friendly native wildflowers. Come grab a spade and join the fun: we’ll be working on the mornings of the 14th\, 15th\, 22nd\, and 23rd. Come one day or as many as you fancy. Bring gardening gloves and hand tools if you have them; we will provide extra tools\, cold drinks\, and snacks!  \n 
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/wildflower-gardening-extravaganza-2/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T130000
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SUMMARY:What is animal enrichment? Plus make enrichment for our animal ambassadors! – Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Animals in managed care need extra stimulation for both their brains and their bodies- come down to the Nature Center and learn all about animal enrichment\, and why it is so important\, and then learn to MYO enrichment to enjoy watching our ambassadors deconstruct afterwards!
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/what-is-animal-enrichment-plus-make-enrichment-for-our-animal-ambassadors-nature-center/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T100000
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SUMMARY:Roadside Botany “Hike” (Preserve Car Tour)
DESCRIPTION:Can you say\, “ROAD TRIP!” High five your besties and join Michael on a car tour of the botany of Balsam Mountain Preserve. This time of year\, the roadsides are one of the best places to find flowers. We will caravan around\, stopping periodically to check out the botanical wonders of the Preserve.  
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/roadside-botany-hike-preserve-car-tour/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T093000
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Gardening Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Amy and intern Michael O’Cain have been plotting… to beautify our roadside wildflower plots! We plan to remove invasive species\, thin over-abundant plants\, and plant a variety of colorful\, pollinator-friendly native wildflowers. Come grab a spade and join the fun: we’ll be working on the mornings of the 14th\, 15th\, 22nd\, and 23rd. Come one day or as many as you fancy. Bring gardening gloves and hand tools if you have them; we will provide extra tools\, cold drinks\, and snacks!  \n 
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/wildflower-gardening-extravaganza-3/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T093000
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CREATED:20240803T210157Z
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Gardening Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Amy and intern Michael O’Cain have been plotting… to beautify our roadside wildflower plots! We plan to remove invasive species\, thin over-abundant plants\, and plant a variety of colorful\, pollinator-friendly native wildflowers. Come grab a spade and join the fun: we’ll be working on the mornings of the 14th\, 15th\, 22nd\, and 23rd. Come one day or as many as you fancy. Bring gardening gloves and hand tools if you have them; we will provide extra tools\, cold drinks\, and snacks!  \n 
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/wildflower-gardening-extravaganza-4/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T120000
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SUMMARY:Medicinal Plants Hike
DESCRIPTION:Many shy\, unassuming plants have secret talents! Join Amy to meet some of our wild neighbors and learn about their healing gifts. We’ll take a hike on the Sugarloaf Creek Trail\, meet both common and rare medicinal plants\, and perhaps even sample a little wild herbal tea. Meet at the Nature Center.   \n 
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/medicinal-plants-hike-2/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T121500
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: WCU Mountain Heritage Tour
DESCRIPTION:Gallery Tour at Mountain Heritage Center\nThe Mountain Heritage Center at Western Carolina University recently opened a new exhibit\, Shadows of Incarceration: The Cowee 19 Story. We’ll enjoy a gallery tour with the exhibit curator and have an opportunity to also tour their permanent display\, Discovering Appalachia. RSVP required. Look for details on our community Facebook page and our newsletter.
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/wcu-mountain-heritage-tour/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T150000
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SUMMARY:Pinot and Opossums- at Doubletop Patio
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever had a glass of wine with an opossum? Well now’s your chance! Head to Doubletop on the patio for a happy hour with a happy opossum. Learn why and how opossums survive in a human-dominated society and some other cool natural history facts while you sip on a tasty beverage from the Tavern!
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/pinot-and-opossums-at-doubletop-patio/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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