The Smokies are renowned for their spring wildflowers, but what about the fruits and seeds those wildflowers make? On this hike with Michael, we'll focus on the seeds and fruits of of wildflowers and shrubs and the strategies they use to disperse. This is not a foraging class. Most of these "fruits" are not edible […]
Join Amy for a fun and interactive introduction to bird language. We'll learn how to identify the songs of some of the birds commonly found on the Preserve. We'll also learn why the birds are singing, and what their assorted calls, warbles, shrieks, and twitters can tell us about the hidden life of the forest. You'll come […]
Learn to make beautiful nature art with only a hammer, cloth, and some plant material. Bring your own hammer and flowers for printing, if you have them. Geared for adults.
What did Balsam Mountain Preserve look like 75 years ago, or 100 years ago? What trees, birds, and animals made their homes here, and how did the humans make their living off the land? Hike with Gina and learn about tree loss, invasives, and the past and future of our forests.
Let's go tubing! And maybe talk a little natural history too. We are blessed to have some fine crystal clear waters in our backyard that can make for a cooling respite from the summer heat. Deep Creek in Great Smoky Mountains National Park makes it easy to tube a beautiful creek. This is not a […]
Join us at the Nature Center to kick of the Labor Day weekend. We'll have a firepit and supplies for smores. We are also dreaming up other fun stuff. BYOB. Bring a blanket or camp chairs. Parking will be limited. Please carpool.
Join us for a fun and interactive introduction to bird language. We’ll learn how to identify the songs of some of the birds commonly found on the Preserve. We’ll also explore why the birds are singing, and what their assorted calls, warbles, shrieks, and twitters can tell us about the hidden life of the forest. You’ll […]
Sunday, 17th @ 1pm - Onsite Trust Trek - Stemwinder to Mayapple Gap with Michael. Meet at "the turnaround” at junction of Stemwinder and Back Bone Way. Dogs welcome.
Calling all book and nature lovers, artists, scientists, poets... All are welcome at our inaugural meeting. Contact Amy for the first month’s reading at aduggins@bmtrust.org. Meet at the Outpost.
Friday, 22nd- 11AM- “Critter Club”- head to the Nature Center and watch a live feeding of one of the Birds of Prey who call the Trust home!
