Join Michael at the Nature Center to explore the wonderful world of moths in Celebration of National Moth Week. So much diversity and beauty hides under the veil of darkness. For every species of butterfly, there are ten species on moths. That’s a lot of moths. Come to the nature center and get to know […]
Program CANCELLED. We'll try again another time!
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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!
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.
