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SUMMARY:Fireflies and Faerie Lights
DESCRIPTION:Join Amy on a nighttime walk to search for the magical and elusive Blue Ghost. Blue Ghosts are a unique firefly species in these parts. Rather than flashing on and off\, as most fireflies do\, Blue Ghosts light their lamps with an eerie\, blue-ish light\, and keep them glowing as they weave through the trees just a foot or two above the forest floor. Seeing them is truly a wondrous experience – and they only appear for a few weeks each year. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight. Meet at the Nature Center. \nPhoto by Kim H. CC BY-SA 4.0 Deed | Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International | Creative Commons \n 
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/fireflies-and-faerie-lights/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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SUMMARY:Sylva Naturalist Club at Jackson County Library
DESCRIPTION: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 aduggins@bmtrust.org
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/sylva-naturalist-club-at-jackson-county-library-6/
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:BirdFest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join Balsam Mountain Trust for this FREE Festival celebrating World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday\, May 11 from 10:00am-4:00pm. This year’s theme is “Protect Insects\, Protect Bird\,” emphasizing the crucial relationship between a thriving invertebrate population and a healthy bird community. BirdFest features free educational programming\, local conservations organizations and businesses\, music\, art\, food and fun. We hope to see you there. Hail to the birds and bugs!
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/bird-fest-2/
LOCATION:Monteith Farmstead and Community Park\, West Hometown Place #316\, Dillsboro
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T160000
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SUMMARY:The Village Nature Series for Kids\, Awesome Opossums
DESCRIPTION:Gina and Hazel the tailless opossum will be traveling to The Village Green in Cashiers to present a program all about how awesome opossums are. 
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/the-village-nature-series-for-kids-awesome-opossums/
LOCATION:The Village Green\, Cashiers\, NC\, 160 Frank Allen Road\, Cashiers\, NC\, 28717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:Balsam Naturalist Club
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/balsam-naturalist-club-9/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T170000
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SUMMARY:Trust Talk: Artist Demonstration w/ Jo Ridge Kelly
DESCRIPTION:Plein air artist\, Jo Ridge Kelly\, will be joining us for an artist demonstration at the Tavern. Jo’s works are held in corporate and private collections around the globe\, including many in resident’s homes on the Preserve. Inspired by nature with a unique play between color and light\, Jo’s work is simultaneously dramatic and calming. This demonstration is not to be missed.
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/trust-talk-artist-demonstration-w-jo-ridge-kelly/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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SUMMARY:Needmore Game Lands Bioblitz - Mushroom Hike
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with Mainspring Conservation Trust and Highlands Biological Center\, Gina will be leading a group hike on the Needmore Game Lands during a focused Bioblitz to identify local fungi species. Observations collected during this event will help drive future conservation in this area\, fill gaps in scientific knowledge\, and maybe even document a critter that hasn’t been observed here before!
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/needmore-game-lands-bioblitz-mushroom-hike/
LOCATION:Mainspring Conservation Trust\, 557 East Main St.\, Franklin\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T150000
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SUMMARY:Balsam @ Pinnacle Hikes - Wilder About Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Some wildflowers seem to shout “look at me!” Others almost seem to be hiding. But whether flamboyant or shy and unassuming\, all wildflowers have personality and surprising gifts to offer. Join BMT’s Community Science Coordinator Amy Duggins for a leisurely stroll on the Forest Therapy Trail at Pinnacle Park to meet some of our late spring wildflowers\, and learn a little about their lives and relationships with other forest creatures. If the weather looks questionable\, then check the Trust’s Facebook page to see if we are cancelling or postponing. If nothing is posted\, assume it’s a go.  \n 
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/balsam-pinnacle-hikes-wilder-about-flowers/
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:Off-Preserve Hike: Boogerman Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join Michael for a hike off of the Preserve to Boogerman Trail in Cataloochee Valley. We will meet at the Nature Center and carpool to the trailhead. The hike will be about 7.5 miles with multiple unbridged stream crossings. Prepare to potentially get wet. Bring a backpack with lunch and water.
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/off-preserve-hike-tbd/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T130000
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SUMMARY:Stream Stomp
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the small creatures in our streams can indicate how healthy our water is? Come join Gina to stomp in Sugarloaf Creek and find some fascinating macroinvertebrates and learn about their amazing lifecycles. We might see some crayfish and salamanders too. Please wear footwear and clothing that can get wet. Meet at the Nature Center. Children should be accompanied by an adult. No dogs\, please.
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/stream-stomp/
LOCATION:Balsam Mountain Preserve\, 81 Preserve Rd\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T160000
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SUMMARY:ecoEXPLORE Amphibians and Reptiles Program - Jackson Co. Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Gina\, Balsam Mountain Trust Naturalist\, to meet some of our ambassador animals and learn all about amphibians and reptiles (Geared toward children but adults are welcome).
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/ecoexplore-amphibians-and-reptiles-program/
LOCATION:jackson county library
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T130000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED. Visit the Oconaluftee Village in Cherokee\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Let’s all head to Cherokee\, NC to visit the Oconaluftee Indian Village to see what the world looked like for the indigenous nation. Pack a lunch and meet at the Nature Center at 12:20. $25 pp. RSVP required. Meet at the Nature Center! From their website: Oconaluftee Indian Village is an outdoor living history museum. Please dress accordingly for the weather. The tour is a walking tour on a mulched path. It may not be suitable for all mobility assistance devices. Your ticket allows entry at any time during our operating hours. Plan approximately 2 hours for your visit.  \nLearn More here- Oconaluftee Indian Village | Cherokee Historical Association (fareharbor.com)
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/visit-the-oconaluftee-village-in-cherokee-nc/
LOCATION:Oconaluftee Indian Village\, 288 Drama Rd.\, Cherokee\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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