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SUMMARY:2023 Continental MycoBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Join Gina\, our resident fungi naturalist\, in a group\, citizen science project to document the mushrooms of North America\, particularly those that thrive on the preserve. Together\, we will hike our trails and use the app iNaturalist\, as well as gather specimens\, to document and report the fungi species we find to the larger 2023 Continental Mycoblitz Project found HERE. Through this project\, you will learn how to find\, photograph\, collect\, and identify fungi for scientific purposes\, no matter where you are. \nWhat to bring: \nYour curiosity \nA smart phone with the free iNaturalist app downloaded. \nA spoon or small trowel for digging up mushrooms. \nA basket\, or hard-sided container (like Tupperware) for collecting mushrooms.
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/2023-continental-mycoblitz/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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SUMMARY:2023 Continental MycoBlitz at Pinnacle Park
DESCRIPTION: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 larger 2023 Continental Mycoblitz Project found HERE. Through this project\, you will learn how to find\, photograph\, collect\, and identify fungi for scientific purposes\, no matter where you are. \nPlease note: No mushrooms will be harvested for human consumption\, and only small samples of each fungi species will be taken in order to conserve fungal populations. \nWhat to bring: \nYour curiosity \nA smart phone with the free iNaturalist app downloaded \nA spoon or small trowel for digging up mushrooms \nA basket\, or hard-sided container (like Tupperware) for collecting mushroom samples \nA pen or pencil for taking notes
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/2023-continental-mycoblitz-2/
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T150000
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SUMMARY:Balsam Naturalist Club
DESCRIPTION:Calling all book and nature lovers\, artists\, scientists\, poets… All are welcome! Bring your favorite tea mug\, your copy of The Forest Unseen\, your journal observations\, and be ready to share your special finds this month. Feel free to join us if you’ve not done the reading or found your plot yet; you’ll still get a lot out of it! Contact Amy for this month’s reading at aduggins@bmtrust.org. Meet at the Outpost (or join us by Zoom if you’re away from the Mountain – contact Amy for link). 
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/balsam-naturalist-club-2/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T210000
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SUMMARY:Moonlight Hike
DESCRIPTION:Peaceful? Spooky? Beautiful? Experience the wonder of Balsam Mountain’s forests after dark. Join Amy to walk a gentle trail in the moonlight. Wear sturdy shoes\, layers to keep you warm\, and bring a flashlight (with a red filter if you have one; we will have extra red filters available). Meet at 7pm at the Nature Center to carpool to the trailhead\, as parking is limited.  
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/moonlight-hike/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T170000
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SUMMARY:NC Spider Search
DESCRIPTION:Join Amy and Michael at the Nature Center to take part in a statewide citizen science project to admire and document our 8-legged friends. We’ll search for spiders of all kinds\, take photos\, and submit them to the project. Bring a phone with the free iNaturalist app downloaded (we can show you how at the Nature Center)\, or you can also take photos with your phone or digital camera and upload them later. Document at least 7 spiders to earn your official NC Spider Search badge! 
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/nc-spider-search/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T170000
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SUMMARY:Spider Triva at Jackson Co. Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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 be had.
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/spider-triva-at-haywood-co-public-library/
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T163000
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SUMMARY:Spider Trivia at Haywood Co. Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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 will be had.
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/spider-trivia-at-jackson-co-public-library/
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T170000
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SUMMARY:Trust Talk at the Tavern - Dr. Beverly Collins – “Fall color on the trees and on the ground”
DESCRIPTION:Where does fall color come from? When do leaves change color? What happens after the leaves fall? Dr. Collins will explore all these questions and talk about the cues that winter is coming\, the science of leaf pigments\, and recycling in the ecosystem.
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/trust-talk-at-the-tavern-dr-beverly-collins-fall-color-on-the-trees-and-on-the-ground/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T113000
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CREATED:20231010T143310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T143310Z
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SUMMARY:"Pecking Pumpkins" ambassador enrichment program
DESCRIPTION:Drop by the Nature Center to enjoy the birds and mammals of the Trust “carving” their own pumpkins filled with treats! Thanks to all who have dropped off pumpkins so far for the animals!
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/pecking-pumpkins-ambassador-enrichment-program/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T113000
DTSTAMP:20260625T013711
CREATED:20231002T210217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T210217Z
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SUMMARY:Trust Trek - Life in the Leaf Litter - Sugarloaf Creek Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join Michael for a hike on Sugarloaf Creek trail that explores life in the leaf litter and other autumnal themes.
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/trust-trek-life-in-the-leaf-litter-sugarloaf-creek-trail/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T163000
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CREATED:20231002T210952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T210952Z
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SUMMARY:Pinnacle Park Hike - Leave the leaves and other autumnal themes.
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/pinnacle-park-hike-leave-the-leaves-and-other-autumnal-themes/
CATEGORIES:Public
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