WNC Nature Center: Spider Web Wonders
Hands-on spider education explores orb, funnel, and other web styles, with a chance to “spin” your own web. A live animal ambassador adds close-up wildlife learning in a family-friendly library program.
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Hands-on wildlife presentation with naturalist Carlton Burke and a rotating lineup of live wild animal guests, designed for curious kids and adults. Free tickets and signed waivers are required for everyone; recommended for ages 3+.
Hands-on wildlife presentation with naturalist Carlton Burke and a rotating lineup of live wild animal guests, designed for curious kids and adults. Free tickets and signed waivers are required for everyone; recommended for ages 3+.
Hands-on wildlife presentation with naturalist Carlton Burke and a rotating lineup of live wild animal guests, designed for curious kids and adults. Free tickets and signed waivers are required for everyone; recommended for ages 3+.
Hands-on paleontology exploration where kids learn how fossils form and why they matter for understanding prehistoric life. Participants create realistic fossils and dig into Earth’s ancient past in a library learning setting.
Hands-on paleontology exploration where kids learn how fossils form and why they matter for understanding prehistoric life. Participants create realistic fossils and dig into Earth’s ancient past in a library learning setting.
Hands-on paleontology exploration where kids learn how fossils form and why they matter for understanding prehistoric life. Participants create realistic fossils and dig into Earth’s ancient past in a library learning setting.
Hands-on community science in the garden: observe, count, and help identify local pollinators like bees and butterflies while learning why they matter to native ecosystems. A relaxed outdoor activity centered on conservation awareness and shared data collection.
Hands-on community science in the garden: observe, count, and help identify local pollinators like bees and butterflies while learning why they matter to native ecosystems. A relaxed outdoor activity centered on conservation awareness and shared data collection.
Hands-on community science in the garden: observe, count, and help identify local pollinators like bees and butterflies while learning why they matter to native ecosystems. A relaxed outdoor activity centered on conservation awareness and shared data collection.
Lively early-literacy hour of songs, rhymes, bounces, and picture books tailored to babies 0–18 months with caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/library community room for a playful language-enrichment routine.
Lively early-literacy hour of songs, rhymes, bounces, and picture books tailored to babies 0–18 months with caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/library community room for a playful language-enrichment routine.
Lively early-literacy hour of songs, rhymes, bounces, and picture books tailored to babies 0–18 months with caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/library community room for a playful language-enrichment routine.
Hands-on LEGO building time with shared bricks on-site, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and casual socializing. All ages collaborate on unique builds in a library setting, with small pieces and accessories available.
Hands-on LEGO building time with shared bricks on-site, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and casual socializing. All ages collaborate on unique builds in a library setting, with small pieces and accessories available.
Hands-on LEGO building time with shared bricks on-site, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and casual socializing. All ages collaborate on unique builds in a library setting, with small pieces and accessories available.
Interactive toddler storytime with picture books, songs, and simple movement geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A calm, caregiver-friendly morning at the North Asheville library focused on early literacy and social play.
Interactive toddler storytime with picture books, songs, and simple movement geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A calm, caregiver-friendly morning at the North Asheville library focused on early literacy and social play.
Interactive toddler storytime with picture books, songs, and simple movement geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A calm, caregiver-friendly morning at the North Asheville library focused on early literacy and social play.
A fee-free birthday celebration for Smokey Bear with hands-on family activities and educational programming focused on wildfire prevention. Expect outdoor festivities and interactive learning at the Cradle of Forestry in Pisgah Forest.
A fee-free birthday celebration for Smokey Bear with hands-on family activities and educational programming focused on wildfire prevention. Expect outdoor festivities and interactive learning at the Cradle of Forestry in Pisgah Forest.
A fee-free birthday celebration for Smokey Bear with hands-on family activities and educational programming focused on wildfire prevention. Expect outdoor festivities and interactive learning at the Cradle of Forestry in Pisgah Forest.
A family friendly movie screening in the Oakley South Asheville Library with popcorn on hand for an easygoing community night. Settle in for a cozy, kid friendly evening program suited to all ages.
A family friendly movie screening in the Oakley South Asheville Library with popcorn on hand for an easygoing community night. Settle in for a cozy, kid friendly evening program suited to all ages.
A family friendly movie screening in the Oakley South Asheville Library with popcorn on hand for an easygoing community night. Settle in for a cozy, kid friendly evening program suited to all ages.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Learn about Western North Carolina’s wild bees and their life cycle, then build a DIY bee hotel to support local pollinators. A hands on, beginner friendly conservation workshop in a cozy taproom setting.
Learn about Western North Carolina’s wild bees and their life cycle, then build a DIY bee hotel to support local pollinators. A hands on, beginner friendly conservation workshop in a cozy taproom setting.
Learn about Western North Carolina’s wild bees and their life cycle, then build a DIY bee hotel to support local pollinators. A hands on, beginner friendly conservation workshop in a cozy taproom setting.
A guided walk focused on spotting and identifying local butterflies using field guides and key markings, with seasonal natural history notes. Learn host and nectar plant identification and simple garden strategies to attract native species, including monarchs when applicable.
A guided walk focused on spotting and identifying local butterflies using field guides and key markings, with seasonal natural history notes. Learn host and nectar plant identification and simple garden strategies to attract native species, including monarchs when applicable.
A guided walk focused on spotting and identifying local butterflies using field guides and key markings, with seasonal natural history notes. Learn host and nectar plant identification and simple garden strategies to attract native species, including monarchs when applicable.
Hands-on soil ecology class exploring soil biology, the soil food web, and what makes a healthy soil ecosystem. Examine microscope slide images of real living soil samples and learn how to interpret what you see through guided demonstrations.
Hands-on soil ecology class exploring soil biology, the soil food web, and what makes a healthy soil ecosystem. Examine microscope slide images of real living soil samples and learn how to interpret what you see through guided demonstrations.
Hands-on soil ecology class exploring soil biology, the soil food web, and what makes a healthy soil ecosystem. Examine microscope slide images of real living soil samples and learn how to interpret what you see through guided demonstrations.
A regional animal fiber fair with vendor booths and hands-on demos centered on wool and other fibers from sheep and alpaca. Browse yarns and tools, watch spinning and weaving techniques, and connect with the Appalachian fiber arts community.
A regional animal fiber fair with vendor booths and hands-on demos centered on wool and other fibers from sheep and alpaca. Browse yarns and tools, watch spinning and weaving techniques, and connect with the Appalachian fiber arts community.
A regional animal fiber fair with vendor booths and hands-on demos centered on wool and other fibers from sheep and alpaca. Browse yarns and tools, watch spinning and weaving techniques, and connect with the Appalachian fiber arts community.
One on one reading practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that pants while listening and responds to gentle petting. Weekly drop in sessions in the children’s picture book room build early literacy and reading confidence with sign up at the front desk.
One on one reading practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that pants while listening and responds to gentle petting. Weekly drop in sessions in the children’s picture book room build early literacy and reading confidence with sign up at the front desk.
One on one reading practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that pants while listening and responds to gentle petting. Weekly drop in sessions in the children’s picture book room build early literacy and reading confidence with sign up at the front desk.
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.
Outdoor mini magnet painting and decorating during Groovin on Grovemont, with a casual drop in vibe and hands on crafting. Geared for all ages from preschool through adults as part of the summer reading program.
Outdoor mini magnet painting and decorating during Groovin on Grovemont, with a casual drop in vibe and hands on crafting. Geared for all ages from preschool through adults as part of the summer reading program.
Outdoor mini magnet painting and decorating during Groovin on Grovemont, with a casual drop in vibe and hands on crafting. Geared for all ages from preschool through adults as part of the summer reading program.
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 string art craft night with step-by-step guidance and plenty of room to get creative. A casual 4-H community activity designed for youth and families at the Haywood County Cooperative Extension center.
Hands-on string art craft night with step-by-step guidance and plenty of room to get creative. A casual 4-H community activity designed for youth and families at the Haywood County Cooperative Extension center.
Hands-on string art craft night with step-by-step guidance and plenty of room to get creative. A casual 4-H community activity designed for youth and families at the Haywood County Cooperative Extension center.
A relaxed quilting and sewing circle where you can stitch on your own machine and project or help assemble a shared community quilt. Drop in anytime, bring a bag lunch, and settle in for an afternoon of making and conversation.
A relaxed quilting and sewing circle where you can stitch on your own machine and project or help assemble a shared community quilt. Drop in anytime, bring a bag lunch, and settle in for an afternoon of making and conversation.
A relaxed quilting and sewing circle where you can stitch on your own machine and project or help assemble a shared community quilt. Drop in anytime, bring a bag lunch, and settle in for an afternoon of making and conversation.
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.