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Late-night mothing under National Moth Week lights up a field setup where participants observe and identify local moth species. Naturalist photographer Sharon Mammoser guides hands-on learning about moth diversity and behavior at a signup-only location.
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Nighttime mothing during National Moth Week with naturalist and photographer Sharon Mammoser, using lights and close-up observation to spot and identify local moth species. Hands-on learning and community nature exploration at a signup-only location.

Nighttime mothing during National Moth Week with naturalist and photographer Sharon Mammoser, using lights and close-up observation to spot and identify local moth species. Hands-on learning and community nature exploration at a signup-only location.
Nighttime mothing during National Moth Week with naturalist and photographer Sharon Mammoser, using lights and close-up observation to spot and identify local moth species. Hands-on learning and community nature exploration at a signup-only location.

A family friendly NC Moth Week night of self paced discovery with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close viewing and ID practice. Learn moth ecology and take guided night tours to spot nocturnal wildlife.

A family friendly NC Moth Week night of self paced discovery with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close viewing and ID practice. Learn moth ecology and take guided night tours to spot nocturnal wildlife.
A family friendly NC Moth Week night of self paced discovery with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close viewing and ID practice. Learn moth ecology and take guided night tours to spot nocturnal wildlife.
Bright moonlit telescope viewing focuses on lunar craters and surface details during a late-night astronomy session. Hands-on skywatching at a dark-sky observatory blends guided learning with open-air wonder.
Bright moonlit telescope viewing focuses on lunar craters and surface details during a late-night astronomy session. Hands-on skywatching at a dark-sky observatory blends guided learning with open-air wonder.
Bright moonlit telescope viewing focuses on lunar craters and surface details during a late-night astronomy session. Hands-on skywatching at a dark-sky observatory blends guided learning with open-air wonder.
Hands-on stargazing at a dark-sky observatory with telescope views of planets, the moon, constellations, and deep-sky targets like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Expect astronomy fun facts, meteor spotting, and an easygoing community night outdoors.
Hands-on stargazing at a dark-sky observatory with telescope views of planets, the moon, constellations, and deep-sky targets like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Expect astronomy fun facts, meteor spotting, and an easygoing community night outdoors.
Hands-on stargazing at a dark-sky observatory with telescope views of planets, the moon, constellations, and deep-sky targets like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Expect astronomy fun facts, meteor spotting, and an easygoing community night outdoors.
A guided garden walk with a local bee expert explores native pollinators and habitat-friendly planting on a working farm. Friendly alpaca feeding, farm exploring, and light refreshments round out an easygoing afternoon at the estate.
A guided garden walk with a local bee expert explores native pollinators and habitat-friendly planting on a working farm. Friendly alpaca feeding, farm exploring, and light refreshments round out an easygoing afternoon at the estate.
A guided garden walk with a local bee expert explores native pollinators and habitat-friendly planting on a working farm. Friendly alpaca feeding, farm exploring, and light refreshments round out an easygoing afternoon at the estate.

Bug-brained curiosity takes over with interactive insect science exploring Western North Carolina species, from how flies see to whether insects can hear. A library-based nature learning program geared for kids and curious adults alike.

Bug-brained curiosity takes over with interactive insect science exploring Western North Carolina species, from how flies see to whether insects can hear. A library-based nature learning program geared for kids and curious adults alike.
Bug-brained curiosity takes over with interactive insect science exploring Western North Carolina species, from how flies see to whether insects can hear. A library-based nature learning program geared for kids and curious adults alike.

Guided LGBTQ+ friendly hike focused on spotting and learning about local mushrooms and forest ecology along the Rice Pinnacle trails. Expect an affirming small group nature walk with identification tips and outdoor community connection.

Guided LGBTQ+ friendly hike focused on spotting and learning about local mushrooms and forest ecology along the Rice Pinnacle trails. Expect an affirming small group nature walk with identification tips and outdoor community connection.
Guided LGBTQ+ friendly hike focused on spotting and learning about local mushrooms and forest ecology along the Rice Pinnacle trails. Expect an affirming small group nature walk with identification tips and outdoor community connection.

Hands-on intro to nature journaling with staff guidance on core principles, inspiration from sample journals, and gentle walks to observation spots across the Arboretum. Expect sketching, note-taking, and close looking at plants and landscapes.

Hands-on intro to nature journaling with staff guidance on core principles, inspiration from sample journals, and gentle walks to observation spots across the Arboretum. Expect sketching, note-taking, and close looking at plants and landscapes.
Hands-on intro to nature journaling with staff guidance on core principles, inspiration from sample journals, and gentle walks to observation spots across the Arboretum. Expect sketching, note-taking, and close looking at plants and landscapes.
Telescope-guided stargazing and bite-size astronomy lessons on planets, the moon, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and meteors. A community night under dark skies with fun space facts and skywatching tips.
Telescope-guided stargazing and bite-size astronomy lessons on planets, the moon, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and meteors. A community night under dark skies with fun space facts and skywatching tips.
Telescope-guided stargazing and bite-size astronomy lessons on planets, the moon, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and meteors. A community night under dark skies with fun space facts and skywatching tips.

Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.

Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.
Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.
Hands-on stargazing with telescope views of the moon, planets, constellations, and deep-sky sights like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Expect astronomy fun facts, meteor spotting, and an easygoing community night under dark skies.
Hands-on stargazing with telescope views of the moon, planets, constellations, and deep-sky sights like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Expect astronomy fun facts, meteor spotting, and an easygoing community night under dark skies.
Hands-on stargazing with telescope views of the moon, planets, constellations, and deep-sky sights like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Expect astronomy fun facts, meteor spotting, and an easygoing community night under dark skies.

Create sun-printed cyanotype art using foraged leaves and flowers, layering botanical silhouettes into deep indigo prints. A hands-on art party with guided instruction and plenty of time to experiment and socialize.

Create sun-printed cyanotype art using foraged leaves and flowers, layering botanical silhouettes into deep indigo prints. A hands-on art party with guided instruction and plenty of time to experiment and socialize.
Create sun-printed cyanotype art using foraged leaves and flowers, layering botanical silhouettes into deep indigo prints. A hands-on art party with guided instruction and plenty of time to experiment and socialize.
Late-night moonwatching at the Bare Dark Sky Observatory with telescopes trained on a bright, cratered Moon for close-up viewing and informal learning. A community stargazing meetup at Mayland Earth to Sky Park focused on lunar geology and observation.
Late-night moonwatching at the Bare Dark Sky Observatory with telescopes trained on a bright, cratered Moon for close-up viewing and informal learning. A community stargazing meetup at Mayland Earth to Sky Park focused on lunar geology and observation.
Late-night moonwatching at the Bare Dark Sky Observatory with telescopes trained on a bright, cratered Moon for close-up viewing and informal learning. A community stargazing meetup at Mayland Earth to Sky Park focused on lunar geology and observation.

After-dark naturalist program exploring Grandfather Mountain’s forests and trails with a focus on nocturnal wildlife, ecology, and night-sky observation. Expect guided interpretation, low-light walking, and hands-on nature learning in a mountain setting.

After-dark naturalist program exploring Grandfather Mountain’s forests and trails with a focus on nocturnal wildlife, ecology, and night-sky observation. Expect guided interpretation, low-light walking, and hands-on nature learning in a mountain setting.
After-dark naturalist program exploring Grandfather Mountain’s forests and trails with a focus on nocturnal wildlife, ecology, and night-sky observation. Expect guided interpretation, low-light walking, and hands-on nature learning in a mountain setting.

Hands-on tarot study night exploring a different reading method each month, with guided practice and discussion. Blends practical card techniques with reflective journeywork for personal insight and self-exploration.

Hands-on tarot study night exploring a different reading method each month, with guided practice and discussion. Blends practical card techniques with reflective journeywork for personal insight and self-exploration.
Hands-on tarot study night exploring a different reading method each month, with guided practice and discussion. Blends practical card techniques with reflective journeywork for personal insight and self-exploration.

Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.

Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.
Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.

A late-evening study hall on creative meandering and how wandering attention can spark better ideas. Set in a working distillery, expect a conversational mini-lecture with guided reflection and optional craft cocktails.

A late-evening study hall on creative meandering and how wandering attention can spark better ideas. Set in a working distillery, expect a conversational mini-lecture with guided reflection and optional craft cocktails.
A late-evening study hall on creative meandering and how wandering attention can spark better ideas. Set in a working distillery, expect a conversational mini-lecture with guided reflection and optional craft cocktails.
A queer led forest foraging walk at Bent Creek trailhead with playful songs, group chants, and a communal “mushroom dance.” Expect an earthy, joyful outdoor gathering blending nature connection, movement, and lighthearted ritual.
A queer led forest foraging walk at Bent Creek trailhead with playful songs, group chants, and a communal “mushroom dance.” Expect an earthy, joyful outdoor gathering blending nature connection, movement, and lighthearted ritual.
A queer led forest foraging walk at Bent Creek trailhead with playful songs, group chants, and a communal “mushroom dance.” Expect an earthy, joyful outdoor gathering blending nature connection, movement, and lighthearted ritual.

Hands-on street photography workshop focused on capturing candid, dramatic everyday moments through composition, light, and timing. Expect guided shooting exercises plus group discussion and critique in a working gallery studio setting.

Hands-on street photography workshop focused on capturing candid, dramatic everyday moments through composition, light, and timing. Expect guided shooting exercises plus group discussion and critique in a working gallery studio setting.
Hands-on street photography workshop focused on capturing candid, dramatic everyday moments through composition, light, and timing. Expect guided shooting exercises plus group discussion and critique in a working gallery studio setting.
Hands-on forestry stewardship training focused on snag creation and management to support healthy forests and wildlife habitat. Field-based learning with practical conservation techniques and peer connection in the Mountains Region.
Hands-on forestry stewardship training focused on snag creation and management to support healthy forests and wildlife habitat. Field-based learning with practical conservation techniques and peer connection in the Mountains Region.
Hands-on forestry stewardship training focused on snag creation and management to support healthy forests and wildlife habitat. Field-based learning with practical conservation techniques and peer connection in the Mountains Region.