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JAM Concert at the Tavern!
JAM Concert at the Tavern!
Junior Appalachian Musicians Program Concert @ Doubletop – Join us at Doubletop Village for the Preserve concert of the year! The Junior Appalachian Musicians Program is based in Sylva, NC, and is a non-profit that puts traditional Appalachian instruments in music in youth's hands. We will learn a bit about the organization and have a […]
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Trust Talk – Tavern
Trust Talk – Tavern
Geology of WNC. Have you ever wondered about the rocks and mountains of WNC while hiking? Trust naturalists can talk your ear off about the flora and fauna. But what about what lies below the soil? Dr. Cheryl Waters-Tormey, WCU Geology Professor, will discuss the unique geology of western North Carolina and what you can […]
Sylva Naturalist Club at Jackson County Library
Sylva Naturalist Club at Jackson County Library
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 […]
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Late Summer Plant Walk at Cold Springs Gap
Late Summer Plant Walk at Cold Springs Gap
They’re one of the last places for spring to arrive and some of the first to greet fall: higher elevations in the Southern Appalachian Mountains act as climate havens for many species endemic to more northerly latitudes. Join Michael O’Cain, the Trust’s Research and Conservation Intern, and Southern Appalachian plant enthusiast, at Cold Springs Gap, […]
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Wildflower Gardening Extravaganza
Wildflower Gardening Extravaganza
Amy and intern Michael O’Cain have been plotting... to beautify our roadside wildflower plots! We plan to remove invasive species, thin over-abundant plants, and plant a variety of colorful, pollinator-friendly native wildflowers. Come grab a spade and join the fun: we’ll be working on the mornings of the 14th, 15th, 22nd, and 23rd. Come one […]
Balsam Naturalist Club
Balsam Naturalist Club
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.
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Wildflower Gardening Extravaganza
Wildflower Gardening Extravaganza
Amy and intern Michael O’Cain have been plotting... to beautify our roadside wildflower plots! We plan to remove invasive species, thin over-abundant plants, and plant a variety of colorful, pollinator-friendly native wildflowers. Come grab a spade and join the fun: we’ll be working on the mornings of the 14th, 15th, 22nd, and 23rd. Come one […]
What is animal enrichment? Plus make enrichment for our animal ambassadors! – Nature Center
What is animal enrichment? Plus make enrichment for our animal ambassadors! – Nature Center
Animals in managed care need extra stimulation for both their brains and their bodies- come down to the Nature Center and learn all about animal enrichment, and why it is so important, and then learn to MYO enrichment to enjoy watching our ambassadors deconstruct afterwards!
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Balsam @ Pinnacle: Ent Hike
Balsam @ Pinnacle: Ent Hike
Calling all nature-lovers, tree-herders, and hobbits-at-heart. Join BMT’s Community Science Coordinator and resident elf Amy Duggins for a slow ramble through the enchanted woods at Pinnacle Park to learn about all things arboreal. We’ll take in the forest with all our senses and end our hike with a refreshing ent-draught. You might just find yourself […]
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Roadside Botany “Hike” (Preserve Car Tour)
Roadside Botany “Hike” (Preserve Car Tour)
Can you say, “ROAD TRIP!” High five your besties and join Michael on a car tour of the botany of Balsam Mountain Preserve. This time of year, the roadsides are one of the best places to find flowers. We will caravan around, stopping periodically to check out the botanical wonders of the Preserve.
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Wildflower Gardening Extravaganza
Wildflower Gardening Extravaganza
Amy and intern Michael O’Cain have been plotting... to beautify our roadside wildflower plots! We plan to remove invasive species, thin over-abundant plants, and plant a variety of colorful, pollinator-friendly native wildflowers. Come grab a spade and join the fun: we’ll be working on the mornings of the 14th, 15th, 22nd, and 23rd. Come one […]
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Wildflower Gardening Extravaganza
Wildflower Gardening Extravaganza
Amy and intern Michael O’Cain have been plotting... to beautify our roadside wildflower plots! We plan to remove invasive species, thin over-abundant plants, and plant a variety of colorful, pollinator-friendly native wildflowers. Come grab a spade and join the fun: we’ll be working on the mornings of the 14th, 15th, 22nd, and 23rd. Come one […]
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Medicinal Plants Hike
Medicinal Plants Hike
Many shy, unassuming plants have secret talents! Join Amy to meet some of our wild neighbors and learn about their healing gifts. We’ll take a hike on the Sugarloaf Creek Trail, meet both common and rare medicinal plants, and perhaps even sample a little wild herbal tea. Meet at the Nature Center.
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Cancelled: WCU Mountain Heritage Tour
Cancelled: WCU Mountain Heritage Tour
Gallery Tour at Mountain Heritage Center The Mountain Heritage Center at Western Carolina University recently opened a new exhibit, Shadows of Incarceration: The Cowee 19 Story. We’ll enjoy a gallery tour with the exhibit curator and have an opportunity to also tour their permanent display, Discovering Appalachia. RSVP required. Look for details on our community […]
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Pinot and Opossums- at Doubletop Patio
Pinot and Opossums- at Doubletop Patio
Have you ever had a glass of wine with an opossum? Well now's your chance! Head to Doubletop on the patio for a happy hour with a happy opossum. Learn why and how opossums survive in a human-dominated society and some other cool natural history facts while you sip on a tasty beverage from the […]