Mountain Science Expo 2026
Free STEM festival with hands-on science demos, nature-focused activities, and meet-and-greet stations with working scientists. Curiosity-driven learning for kids and families with outdoor exploration woven into a statewide science celebration.
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Hands-on pollinator discovery stations in a neighborhood park, spotlighting bees and other tiny species that keep gardens blooming. Conservation biology students and local partners lead interactive learning for kids and adults alike.
Hands-on pollinator discovery stations in a neighborhood park, spotlighting bees and other tiny species that keep gardens blooming. Conservation biology students and local partners lead interactive learning for kids and adults alike.
Hands-on pollinator discovery stations in a neighborhood park, spotlighting bees and other tiny species that keep gardens blooming. Conservation biology students and local partners lead interactive learning for kids and adults alike.
Summer camp days packed with hands on STEM activities and interactive science exploration in a museum setting. Geared toward kids and families, with playful learning through experiments, demos, and group challenges.
Summer camp days packed with hands on STEM activities and interactive science exploration in a museum setting. Geared toward kids and families, with playful learning through experiments, demos, and group challenges.
Summer camp days packed with hands on STEM activities and interactive science exploration in a museum setting. Geared toward kids and families, with playful learning through experiments, demos, and group challenges.
A guided spring wildflower walk through the NC Arboretum focused on spotting blooms and learning plant identification by flower families. Expect an easy-paced outdoor stroll with hands-on botany tips in a garden setting.
A guided spring wildflower walk through the NC Arboretum focused on spotting blooms and learning plant identification by flower families. Expect an easy-paced outdoor stroll with hands-on botany tips in a garden setting.
A guided spring wildflower walk through the NC Arboretum focused on spotting blooms and learning plant identification by flower families. Expect an easy-paced outdoor stroll with hands-on botany tips in a garden setting.
A springtime gathering amid flowering gardens and landscaped trails at the North Carolina Arboretum. Expect a relaxed, strollable outdoor vibe centered on seasonal blooms, fresh-air exploring, and community connection.
A springtime gathering amid flowering gardens and landscaped trails at the North Carolina Arboretum. Expect a relaxed, strollable outdoor vibe centered on seasonal blooms, fresh-air exploring, and community connection.
A springtime gathering amid flowering gardens and landscaped trails at the North Carolina Arboretum. Expect a relaxed, strollable outdoor vibe centered on seasonal blooms, fresh-air exploring, and community connection.
Hands-on outdoor science and nature-skills programming for youth at Linville, featuring guided trail exploration, wildlife identification, and habitat investigations designed for beginner naturalists and family participation.
Hands-on outdoor science and nature-skills programming for youth at Linville, featuring guided trail exploration, wildlife identification, and habitat investigations designed for beginner naturalists and family participation.
Hands-on outdoor science and nature-skills programming for youth at Linville, featuring guided trail exploration, wildlife identification, and habitat investigations designed for beginner naturalists and family participation.
Hands-on science activity stations where kids and adults build simple creations to take home, with a casual family-night atmosphere on a community college campus. Free pizza is available for registered participants.
Hands-on science activity stations where kids and adults build simple creations to take home, with a casual family-night atmosphere on a community college campus. Free pizza is available for registered participants.
Hands-on science activity stations where kids and adults build simple creations to take home, with a casual family-night atmosphere on a community college campus. Free pizza is available for registered participants.
Hands-on geology field experience exploring the Blue Ridge’s rock outcrops and landforms while tracing evidence of Appalachian mountain-building events. Expect observational stops, interpretation of geologic features, and guided discussion in an outdoor setting.
Hands-on geology field experience exploring the Blue Ridge’s rock outcrops and landforms while tracing evidence of Appalachian mountain-building events. Expect observational stops, interpretation of geologic features, and guided discussion in an outdoor setting.
Hands-on geology field experience exploring the Blue Ridge’s rock outcrops and landforms while tracing evidence of Appalachian mountain-building events. Expect observational stops, interpretation of geologic features, and guided discussion in an outdoor setting.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Bonsai-focused experience in the Blue Ridge setting of the North Carolina Arboretum, blending garden immersion with practical instruction. Expect up-close viewing of miniature trees plus guidance on pruning, wiring, and long-term plant care.
Bonsai-focused experience in the Blue Ridge setting of the North Carolina Arboretum, blending garden immersion with practical instruction. Expect up-close viewing of miniature trees plus guidance on pruning, wiring, and long-term plant care.
Bonsai-focused experience in the Blue Ridge setting of the North Carolina Arboretum, blending garden immersion with practical instruction. Expect up-close viewing of miniature trees plus guidance on pruning, wiring, and long-term plant care.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
A springtime celebration of bonsai with hands on learning, tree styling inspiration, and horticulture tips set among the Arboretum’s landscaped grounds. Expect garden focused demos and casual community mingling outdoors.
A springtime celebration of bonsai with hands on learning, tree styling inspiration, and horticulture tips set among the Arboretum’s landscaped grounds. Expect garden focused demos and casual community mingling outdoors.
A springtime celebration of bonsai with hands on learning, tree styling inspiration, and horticulture tips set among the Arboretum’s landscaped grounds. Expect garden focused demos and casual community mingling outdoors.
Hands-on intro to the iNaturalist app and website with guided practice identifying plants and wildlife from your photos. Step outside on the Arboretum grounds to submit observations and learn real-time ID tips.
Hands-on intro to the iNaturalist app and website with guided practice identifying plants and wildlife from your photos. Step outside on the Arboretum grounds to submit observations and learn real-time ID tips.
Hands-on intro to the iNaturalist app and website with guided practice identifying plants and wildlife from your photos. Step outside on the Arboretum grounds to submit observations and learn real-time ID tips.
Hands on exploration of sound through interactive science demos and sensory experiments that highlight vibration, pitch, and volume. A family friendly afternoon in a museum setting geared toward curious kids and caregivers.
Hands on exploration of sound through interactive science demos and sensory experiments that highlight vibration, pitch, and volume. A family friendly afternoon in a museum setting geared toward curious kids and caregivers.
Hands on exploration of sound through interactive science demos and sensory experiments that highlight vibration, pitch, and volume. A family friendly afternoon in a museum setting geared toward curious kids and caregivers.
Hands-on professional development for educators using Project Learning Tree’s environmental education curriculum. Expect activity-based lesson practice and outdoor learning strategies designed for classroom and field use.
Hands-on professional development for educators using Project Learning Tree’s environmental education curriculum. Expect activity-based lesson practice and outdoor learning strategies designed for classroom and field use.
Hands-on professional development for educators using Project Learning Tree’s environmental education curriculum. Expect activity-based lesson practice and outdoor learning strategies designed for classroom and field use.
Seasonal summer arts festival at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center showcasing local artisans, handmade crafts, and family friendly outdoor activities that create a lively community gathering.
Seasonal summer arts festival at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center showcasing local artisans, handmade crafts, and family friendly outdoor activities that create a lively community gathering.
Seasonal summer arts festival at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center showcasing local artisans, handmade crafts, and family friendly outdoor activities that create a lively community gathering.
Practical educator training focused on environmental education methods, blending curriculum design with outdoor, place based activities. Ideal for teachers and facilitators seeking classroom ready tools for ecological literacy and field learning.
Practical educator training focused on environmental education methods, blending curriculum design with outdoor, place based activities. Ideal for teachers and facilitators seeking classroom ready tools for ecological literacy and field learning.
Practical educator training focused on environmental education methods, blending curriculum design with outdoor, place based activities. Ideal for teachers and facilitators seeking classroom ready tools for ecological literacy and field learning.
A self guided evening art walk through downtown galleries and public art stops, paired with a benefit fundraiser supporting local creative community efforts. Expect gallery hopping, street level browsing, and a lively after work crowd.
A self guided evening art walk through downtown galleries and public art stops, paired with a benefit fundraiser supporting local creative community efforts. Expect gallery hopping, street level browsing, and a lively after work crowd.
A self guided evening art walk through downtown galleries and public art stops, paired with a benefit fundraiser supporting local creative community efforts. Expect gallery hopping, street level browsing, and a lively after work crowd.
Prize-worthy rose varieties fill the arboretum with layered petals, fragrance, and colorful show blooms arranged for close viewing. Expect horticulture insights, flower photography moments, and garden lovers swapping growing tips.
Prize-worthy rose varieties fill the arboretum with layered petals, fragrance, and colorful show blooms arranged for close viewing. Expect horticulture insights, flower photography moments, and garden lovers swapping growing tips.
Prize-worthy rose varieties fill the arboretum with layered petals, fragrance, and colorful show blooms arranged for close viewing. Expect horticulture insights, flower photography moments, and garden lovers swapping growing tips.
Keeper-led animal enrichment with puzzle feeders, scent trails, and rotating habitats at a Linville wildlife sanctuary; hands on stations and zookeeper demos teach animal behavior, welfare, and behind-the-scenes care.
Keeper-led animal enrichment with puzzle feeders, scent trails, and rotating habitats at a Linville wildlife sanctuary; hands on stations and zookeeper demos teach animal behavior, welfare, and behind-the-scenes care.
Keeper-led animal enrichment with puzzle feeders, scent trails, and rotating habitats at a Linville wildlife sanctuary; hands on stations and zookeeper demos teach animal behavior, welfare, and behind-the-scenes care.
Acoustic, nature-inspired kids' music with sing-alongs and hands-on instrument play amid wooded outdoor surroundings; family-friendly activities encourage sensory exploration of bird calls, percussion, and movement for young children.
Acoustic, nature-inspired kids' music with sing-alongs and hands-on instrument play amid wooded outdoor surroundings; family-friendly activities encourage sensory exploration of bird calls, percussion, and movement for young children.
Acoustic, nature-inspired kids' music with sing-alongs and hands-on instrument play amid wooded outdoor surroundings; family-friendly activities encourage sensory exploration of bird calls, percussion, and movement for young children.