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SUMMARY:Sylva Naturalist Club - 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. \n.
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/sylva-naturalist-club-jackson-county-library/
LOCATION:jackson county library
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T150000
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SUMMARY:Tree ID Hike - Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Brush up on your tree ID and enjoy the fall forest on a gentle hike. Bring binoculars and a hand lens if you have them (we will have extras). Meet Amy at the Nature Center; we’ll choose a nice trail. 
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/tree-id-hike-nature-center/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T140000
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SUMMARY:Wild Color Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Nature Center to play with natural pigmentation from fall berries\, to leaves\, to flowers and nuts. All supplies will be provided\, but if you have natural materials you think would make good color\, bring some with you and an artist sketch pad would be useful. For artists of all ages and experience levels.
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/wild-color-workshop/
LOCATION:Balsam Mountain Trust Nature Center\, 81 Preserve Rd\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T170000
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SUMMARY:Trust Talk w/ Dr. Chris Jenkins; "Rattled"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of Rattled: Conserving Rattlesnakes in Appalachia\, the latest documentary from The Orianne Society\, highlighting the important conservation work to protect Timber Rattlesnakes in the southern Appalachian region. After the film\, you’ll have a chance to meet educational animals and get expert answers to your snake questions from Dr. Chris Jenkins\, a renowned wildlife biologist\, conservationist\, and the co-founder and CEO of The Orianne Society.    \nThe Orianne Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting reptiles\, amphibians\, and the habitats they depend on. For more information\, visit: www.orianne.org. 
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/trust-talk-w-dr-chris-jenkins-rattled/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T153000
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SUMMARY:Fall Mushroom Hike
DESCRIPTION:Come join Balsam Mountain Trust Mushroom enthusiast\, Gina\, for a hike on one of our Preserve Trails to find and identify fall mushrooms and learn about their natural history. Meet at the Nature Center.
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/fall-mushroom-hike/
LOCATION:Balsam Mountain Trust Nature Center\, 81 Preserve Rd\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T160000
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SUMMARY:Balsam @ Pinnacle - Falling Leaves
DESCRIPTION:Explore the science and beauty of falling leaves. This will be a casual and educational hike at a pace suitable for all ages along the Forest Therapy Trail. Meet at 2pm in the parking lot. 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 is a go!
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/balsam-pinnacle-falling-leaves/
LOCATION:Pinnacle Park\, Fisher Creek Rd\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Balsam At Pinnacle,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T150000
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SUMMARY:Leaf ID and MYO Fall Leaf Garland - Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Come join Rachael at the Nature Center to collect your favorite fallen leaves. We will be ID-ing the leaves we find and then creating our own fall leaf garland preserved in beeswax to decorate your home each season with some native color!  RSVP encouraged! 
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/leaf-id-and-myo-fall-leaf-garland-nature-center/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T110000
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CREATED:20241007T163920Z
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SUMMARY:Falling Leaves Hike w/ Michael ? - Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Lets talk leaf color and the natural history of autumn while enjoying the woods of the Preserve. Hike will be on the lower portion of Sugarloaf Trail. Meet at Nature Center to carpool to trailhead. 
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/falling-leaves-hike-w-michael-%f0%9f%a5%be-nature-center/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T130000
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SUMMARY:Carve a pumpkin for the animal ambassadors! – Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:The animal ambassadors really enjoy enrichment\, especially when it comes with food! Each year we stuff pumpkins with all kinds of goodies for them. Come participate in carving a PUMPKIN for the critters. Please BYO pumpkin to donate to the Trust’s ambassadors. RSVP by Oct 29! 
URL:https://bmtrust.org/event/carve-a-pumpkin-for-the-animal-ambassadors-nature-center/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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