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 […]
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 […]
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.
Gallery Tour at Mountain Heritage Center The 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 […]
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 […]
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.
Dr. Caleb Hickman (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) will be doing a presentation on Natural Resources.
CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF RSVPs. Join Gina and Rachael at the nature center to learn the art of bookbinding! We will have all of the supplies you need to make your own "nature journal".
Saturday, 28th – 12:00 pm – National Hunting and Fishing Day, animal ambassador presentation– Haywood Community College Head to Haywood Community College for their all-day (10:00 am-4:00 pm) event co-hosted with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. There will be a fishing tournament, archery tournament, food trucks, and educational crafts, and the Trust will present one of […]
Brush up on your tree ID and enjoy the fall forest on a gentle hike. Bring binoculars and a hand lens if you have them (we will have extras). Meeting location TBD.
