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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 […]

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 […]