Night at the Nature Center
Moonlit guided exploration of the WNC Nature Center spotlighting nocturnal animals and adaptations; families engage in sensory challenges, interactive games, and close-up nighttime encounters along dimly lit trails.
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Moonlit forest trek to glimpse bioluminescent blue ghost fireflies during a guided night hike, focusing on quiet, dim light viewing and naturalist interpretation of seasonal mating displays.
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Overnight nature retreat focused on viewing rare Appalachian blue ghost fireflies, with guided night hikes and quiet low light forest immersion; camping style accommodations encourage stargazing and nocturnal wildlife observation.
Overnight nature retreat focused on viewing rare Appalachian blue ghost fireflies, with guided night hikes and quiet low light forest immersion; camping style accommodations encourage stargazing and nocturnal wildlife observation.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
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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.
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Moonlit forest walk for quiet firefly viewing along shaded Blue Ridge trails, led by experienced guides; expect low light navigation, nocturnal wildlife sightings, and recommended headlamps and sturdy footwear for the night hike.
Moonlit forest walk for quiet firefly viewing along shaded Blue Ridge trails, led by experienced guides; expect low light navigation, nocturnal wildlife sightings, and recommended headlamps and sturdy footwear for the night hike.
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Hands-on, step-by-step painting session capturing a Cotswold sheep named Martin, with a live animal encounter and park admission included; all art supplies provided for family-friendly beginners, pre-registration and ticketed adult supervision required.
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Quiet, guided forest bathing among mature pines and rhododendrons, blending gentle movement, deep breathwork, and mindful sensory awareness for a restorative afternoon of nature immersion.
Quiet, guided forest bathing among mature pines and rhododendrons, blending gentle movement, deep breathwork, and mindful sensory awareness for a restorative afternoon of nature immersion.
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Morning birding walk through the NC Arboretum gardens and trails, spotting colorful resident songbirds while learning binocular technique, purchasing recommendations, and favorite field guides; loaner binoculars available for beginners.
Moonlit walking tour through the city's grisly past, with guided storytelling of historic murders, scandals, and local lore; an atmospheric, after-dark true-crime experience for adults and history buffs.
Moonlit walking tour through the city's grisly past, with guided storytelling of historic murders, scandals, and local lore; an atmospheric, after-dark true-crime experience for adults and history buffs.
Moonlit walking tour through the city's grisly past, with guided storytelling of historic murders, scandals, and local lore; an atmospheric, after-dark true-crime experience for adults and history buffs.
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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.
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Interactive evening tours through the museum’s collection and current exhibitions led by volunteer educators and staff, highlighting selected objects and the institution’s history; no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours through the museum’s collection and current exhibitions led by volunteer educators and staff, highlighting selected objects and the institution’s history; no reservations required.
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Hands-on telescope stargazing beneath Burnsville's dark skies, with guided views of planets, the Moon, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, and meteor highlights plus approachable astronomy talks for beginners and families.
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