Many people notice our beautiful evergreen trees in winter, like pines and firs, but did you know there is a whole host of low-growing plants who green up in winter to capitalize on the light they can gather when most larger trees are leafless? Come join Balsam Mountain Naturalist, Gina Patton, to meet the subtle […]
Because owls are creatures of the night, silent flyers, and well-camouflaged, we humans rarely get to see them in the wild. Come join Gina Patton, Balsam Mountain Naturalist to learn All About Owls, including answers to questions like, “Can owls really turn their heads all the way around? What’s up with owl ears?” and “What’s […]
Because owls are creatures of the night, silent flyers, and well-camouflaged, we humans rarely get to see them in the wild. Come join Gina Patton, Balsam Mountain Naturalist to learn All About Owls, including answers to questions like, “Can owls really turn their heads all the way around? What’s up with owl ears?” and “What’s really in an owl […]
Calling all book and nature lovers, artists, scientists, poets... Join us on the second Thursday of each month for a community nature adventure where we discuss The Forest Unseen by David Haskell, create and observe our own nature plots, and explore the wild world. Contact Amy Duggins, BMT’s Community Science Coordinator, to sign up at […]
Come take a walk in the moonlight and experience the beauty of the forest after dark. February is a great time to listen for owls! We will keep our ears open for a possible Barred, Great Horned, or Screech Owl serenade while we explore the wonders of the night world. Join Amy Duggins, BMT’s Community […]
Calling all book and nature lovers, artists, scientists, poets... Join us on the second Thursday of each month for a community nature adventure where we discuss The Forest Unseen by David Haskell, create and observe our own nature plots, and explore the wild world. Contact Amy Duggins, BMT’s Community Science Coordinator, to sign up at […]
Plants known as Spring Emphemerals, like Spring Beauty, Toothwort, and Trout Lily, complete their entire above-ground life cycle during only a few weeks in spring before trees fully leaf out. Come join Balsam Mountain Trust Naturalist, Gina Patton, as we seek out these dainty flowers and discover the adaptations that make them so special. Meet […]
Calling all book and nature lovers, artists, scientists, poets... Join us on the second Thursday of each month for a community nature adventure where we discuss The Forest Unseen by David Haskell, create and observe our own nature plots, and explore the wild world. Contact Amy Duggins, BMT’s Community Science Coordinator, to sign up at […]
Join Dr. Michael Wall, local entomologist and armchair botanist, for a hike around the Forest Therapy Trail at Pinnacle Park. As we stroll, we'll collectively freak about how lucky we are to live in a time & place where bloodroot, trilliums, and violets greet us every spring. We will also share natural history stories about […]
Come visit the Balsam Mountain Trust's booth at Sylva's annual Greening Up the Mountains Festival from 10:00am-4:00pm. We will have some of our ambassador animals at the booth and some engaging activities. Plus, the festival is a blast!
