
Noontime Notions: A Whirlwind Presentation: Severe Weather, Tornadoes in the Mountains, and Storm-Chasing Tales From the Great Plains
Explore how tornadoes form, why severe weather can strike mountain regions, and what storm chasers encounter across the Great Plains. Meteorologists unpack weather science through vivid field tales.
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Explore autumn foliage through an indoor nature tour led by a Carolina Nature Tours guide, with close attention to the goldenrods and asters that brighten the season.

Explore autumn foliage through an indoor nature tour led by a Carolina Nature Tours guide, with close attention to the goldenrods and asters that brighten the season.
Explore autumn foliage through an indoor nature tour led by a Carolina Nature Tours guide, with close attention to the goldenrods and asters that brighten the season.

A lunchtime presentation explores the American chestnut’s ecological and cultural importance and efforts to save this once-dominant tree, with an engaging conservation perspective for curious community members.

A lunchtime presentation explores the American chestnut’s ecological and cultural importance and efforts to save this once-dominant tree, with an engaging conservation perspective for curious community members.
A lunchtime presentation explores the American chestnut’s ecological and cultural importance and efforts to save this once-dominant tree, with an engaging conservation perspective for curious community members.

Explore the science behind fireflies, glowworms, and luminous fungi, with stories of Southern Appalachian biodiversity and fragile nighttime ecosystems. Learn how conservation protects these living light shows and regional ecological wonder.

Explore the science behind fireflies, glowworms, and luminous fungi, with stories of Southern Appalachian biodiversity and fragile nighttime ecosystems. Learn how conservation protects these living light shows and regional ecological wonder.
Explore the science behind fireflies, glowworms, and luminous fungi, with stories of Southern Appalachian biodiversity and fragile nighttime ecosystems. Learn how conservation protects these living light shows and regional ecological wonder.

Hear firsthand stories of chasing waves while living out of cars, boats, and a backpack. A local surfer shares adventurous travel experiences and the pursuit of passion over conventional routines.

Hear firsthand stories of chasing waves while living out of cars, boats, and a backpack. A local surfer shares adventurous travel experiences and the pursuit of passion over conventional routines.
Hear firsthand stories of chasing waves while living out of cars, boats, and a backpack. A local surfer shares adventurous travel experiences and the pursuit of passion over conventional routines.

Explore Western North Carolina arachnids beyond spiders, learning how to identify them by their features and discover where they live. A fun, nature-focused program introduces local wildlife and ecoEXPLORE.

Explore Western North Carolina arachnids beyond spiders, learning how to identify them by their features and discover where they live. A fun, nature-focused program introduces local wildlife and ecoEXPLORE.
Explore Western North Carolina arachnids beyond spiders, learning how to identify them by their features and discover where they live. A fun, nature-focused program introduces local wildlife and ecoEXPLORE.

Explore Western North Carolina’s spiders and other arachnids through a lively natural history program covering identifying traits, habitats, web-making myths, and ecoEXPLORE citizen science for curious learners.

Explore Western North Carolina’s spiders and other arachnids through a lively natural history program covering identifying traits, habitats, web-making myths, and ecoEXPLORE citizen science for curious learners.
Explore Western North Carolina’s spiders and other arachnids through a lively natural history program covering identifying traits, habitats, web-making myths, and ecoEXPLORE citizen science for curious learners.

Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.

Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.
Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.

Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.

Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.

Explore the fascinating lives of North Carolina’s bats, their role in controlling insect populations, and the challenges threatening these misunderstood nighttime neighbors. Learn practical ways to support local bat conservation.

Explore the fascinating lives of North Carolina’s bats, their role in controlling insect populations, and the challenges threatening these misunderstood nighttime neighbors. Learn practical ways to support local bat conservation.
Explore the fascinating lives of North Carolina’s bats, their role in controlling insect populations, and the challenges threatening these misunderstood nighttime neighbors. Learn practical ways to support local bat conservation.

Explore practical solar power systems and 100% electric vehicle use through a decade of hands-on experience. The presentation moves outdoors for a close-up look at an electric truck and solar-powered RV classroom.

Explore practical solar power systems and 100% electric vehicle use through a decade of hands-on experience. The presentation moves outdoors for a close-up look at an electric truck and solar-powered RV classroom.
Explore practical solar power systems and 100% electric vehicle use through a decade of hands-on experience. The presentation moves outdoors for a close-up look at an electric truck and solar-powered RV classroom.

Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.

Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.
Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.

Explore Cherokee social structure, the seven clans, and sacred legends through the insights of historian and author Yvonne McCall-Dickson, connecting Indigenous culture with southern Appalachian history.

Explore Cherokee social structure, the seven clans, and sacred legends through the insights of historian and author Yvonne McCall-Dickson, connecting Indigenous culture with southern Appalachian history.
Explore Cherokee social structure, the seven clans, and sacred legends through the insights of historian and author Yvonne McCall-Dickson, connecting Indigenous culture with southern Appalachian history.

Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.

Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.
Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.

Meet live native birds of prey and discover their distinctive adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation needs. Rangers share ways children and families can help protect these winged ambassadors.

Meet live native birds of prey and discover their distinctive adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation needs. Rangers share ways children and families can help protect these winged ambassadors.
Meet live native birds of prey and discover their distinctive adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation needs. Rangers share ways children and families can help protect these winged ambassadors.

Adult genealogy enthusiasts watch a recorded learning session on DNA for Native American genealogy, then discuss research methods and family history in a monthly library meetup.

Adult genealogy enthusiasts watch a recorded learning session on DNA for Native American genealogy, then discuss research methods and family history in a monthly library meetup.
Adult genealogy enthusiasts watch a recorded learning session on DNA for Native American genealogy, then discuss research methods and family history in a monthly library meetup.

Explore behind-the-scenes spaces, library resources, and practical tips during a guided one-hour orientation. Designed for newcomers and longtime library lovers of all ages, with staff sharing ways to make the most of library services.

Explore behind-the-scenes spaces, library resources, and practical tips during a guided one-hour orientation. Designed for newcomers and longtime library lovers of all ages, with staff sharing ways to make the most of library services.
Explore behind-the-scenes spaces, library resources, and practical tips during a guided one-hour orientation. Designed for newcomers and longtime library lovers of all ages, with staff sharing ways to make the most of library services.

A staff-led, behind-the-scenes walk through the library with insider tips on services, spaces, and hidden resources. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons looking to navigate catalogs, programs, and perks more effectively.

A staff-led, behind-the-scenes walk through the library with insider tips on services, spaces, and hidden resources. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons looking to navigate catalogs, programs, and perks more effectively.
A staff-led, behind-the-scenes walk through the library with insider tips on services, spaces, and hidden resources. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons looking to navigate catalogs, programs, and perks more effectively.

Explore classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama alongside landmark ideas in philosophy, economics, politics, and psychology. Shared inquiry discussion encourages close reading, thoughtful interpretation, and lively conversation.

Explore classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama alongside landmark ideas in philosophy, economics, politics, and psychology. Shared inquiry discussion encourages close reading, thoughtful interpretation, and lively conversation.
Explore classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama alongside landmark ideas in philosophy, economics, politics, and psychology. Shared inquiry discussion encourages close reading, thoughtful interpretation, and lively conversation.

Readers discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and culture. Explore world affairs through literature and exchange perspectives in a welcoming community setting.

Readers discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and culture. Explore world affairs through literature and exchange perspectives in a welcoming community setting.
Readers discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and culture. Explore world affairs through literature and exchange perspectives in a welcoming community setting.

Explore raccoon behavior, nighttime habits, and adaptations with a North Carolina Park Ranger through an engaging nature program. A children’s book reading and hands-on activity welcome families and curious learners of all ages.

Explore raccoon behavior, nighttime habits, and adaptations with a North Carolina Park Ranger through an engaging nature program. A children’s book reading and hands-on activity welcome families and curious learners of all ages.
Explore raccoon behavior, nighttime habits, and adaptations with a North Carolina Park Ranger through an engaging nature program. A children’s book reading and hands-on activity welcome families and curious learners of all ages.