Join Gina Patton, Balsam Mountain Trust’s fungi naturalist, in a group, citizen science project to document the mushrooms of North America, particularly those that thrive at Pinnacle Park. Together, we will hike the trails and use the app iNaturalist, as well as gather specimens, to document and report the fungi species we find to the […]
Think you know a lot about our eight-legged friends, the Arachnids? Come compete with other nerdy, nature know-it-alls of all ages in a Trivia Contest all about spiders and their amazing adaptations, presented by Balsam Mountain Trust’s Education Outreach Coordinator and AmeriCorps Member, Gina PattonPoints will be given, facts will be learned, and fun will […]
Think you know a lot about our eight-legged friends, the Arachnids? Come compete with other nerdy, nature know-it-alls of all ages in a Trivia Contest all about spiders and their amazing adaptations, presented by Balsam Mountain Trust's Education Outreach Coordinator and AmeriCorps Member, Gina Patton. Points will be given, facts will be learned, and fun […]
Join us for a hike around the Forest Therapy Trail at Pinnacle park to talk about life in the leaf litter and other autumnal themes. This will be a gentle hike with multiple stops. The hike will be led by Dr. Michael Wall, the Trust's Executive Director and quasi-entomologist/botanist.
Most people know that opossums are creatures of the night who might climb into your garbage can or eat the dog food left on the porch. But few people know of the incredible adaptations that North America's only marsupial has. Come learn why opossums are awesome and meet one of Balsam Mountain Trust's very own […]
Most people know that opossums are creatures of the night who might climb into your garbage can or eat the dog food left on the porch. But few people know of the incredible adaptations that North America's only marsupial has. Come learn why opossums are awesome and meet one of Balsam Mountain Trust's very own […]
Join Dr. Michael Wall for a gentle stroll weaving through the Forest Therapy Trail at Pinnacle Park. As we stroll, we'll observe and ponder how plants and animals in the Appalachians cope with life in the cold. Why do Christmas Ferns "lay down" for the winter? What is the story with Rhododendron leaf curl in […]
