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April 2019
Opening Day Appalachian Folkways Celebration
Come and join us for the 47th Opening Day at the Cradle of Forestry as we celebrate Appalachian heritage during the days of the Biltmore Forest School as well as early springtime in Pisgah National Forest.
View Details »Earth Day Youth Service Day
Join us for Earth Day in Pisgah National Forest where you can enjoy and appreciate your public lands! Educators will be hosting service projects with local youth environmental clubs and offering a Leave No Trace informal program. Leave No Trace (LNT) activities and demonstrations will be open to the public and visitors are encouraged to walk our 3 miles of paved interpretation trails and stop by info booths to learn more about LNT and minimizing our impact on the land.
View Details »June 2019
National Get Outdoors Day (FREE event)
Come and learn about all the incredible ways we can enjoy the great outdoors. Admission to the site is free on this national event day.
View Details »Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club
Woodsy Owl is the USDA Forest Service’s conservation symbol whose motto is, “Lend a hand, care for the land!”. These nature education programs are designed for children ages 4 to 7 with an accompanying caregiver. Programs run weekly on Wednesday and Thursdays between June 12 and August 8. Programs are from 10:30am to 12:00pm and invite children to explore the nature world with their trusted caregiver and the guidance of a Cradle naturalist. Come to one or all eight programs, great for…
View Details »Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club
Woodsy Owl is the USDA Forest Service’s conservation symbol whose motto is, “Lend a hand, care for the land!”. These nature education programs are designed for children ages 4 to 7 with an accompanying caregiver. Programs run weekly on Wednesday and Thursdays between June 12 and August 8. Programs are from 10:30am to 12:00pm and invite children to explore the nature world with their trusted caregiver and the guidance of a Cradle naturalist. Come to one or all eight programs, great for…
View Details »Junior Forester Program
The Junior Forest Ranger (JFR) program is an exciting way for young people to explore their national forests and grasslands. The Cradle of Forestry in America heritage site is nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains and is a great place to enjoy nature education, hiking trails, and a day of family fun! The JFR program uses Forest Service science and practices to encourage girls and boys ages 8 to 12 to enjoy and appreciate nature. Programs run weekly on Thursdays between June 13 and August…
View Details »Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club
Woodsy Owl is the USDA Forest Service’s conservation symbol whose motto is, “Lend a hand, care for the land!”. These nature education programs are designed for children ages 4 to 7 with an accompanying caregiver. Programs run weekly on Wednesday and Thursdays between June 12 and August 8. Programs are from 10:30am to 12:00pm and invite children to explore the nature world with their trusted caregiver and the guidance of a Cradle naturalist. Come to one or all eight programs, great for…
View Details »Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club
Woodsy Owl is the USDA Forest Service’s conservation symbol whose motto is, “Lend a hand, care for the land!”. These nature education programs are designed for children ages 4 to 7 with an accompanying caregiver. Programs run weekly on Wednesday and Thursdays between June 12 and August 8. Programs are from 10:30am to 12:00pm and invite children to explore the nature world with their trusted caregiver and the guidance of a Cradle naturalist. Come to one or all eight programs, great for…
View Details »Junior Forester Program
The Junior Forest Ranger (JFR) program is an exciting way for young people to explore their national forests and grasslands. The Cradle of Forestry in America heritage site is nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains and is a great place to enjoy nature education, hiking trails, and a day of family fun! The JFR program uses Forest Service science and practices to encourage girls and boys ages 8 to 12 to enjoy and appreciate nature. Programs run weekly on Thursdays between June 13 and August…
View Details »National Pollinator Week Celebration
The Cradle of Forestry invites the curious of all ages to learn about and celebrate local pollinators. This one-day event will be held in and around the Forest Discovery Center at the Cradle of Forestry and commemorates National Pollinator Week. Pollinator themed information and activities will be available from 10am to 3pm. Schedule of events: TBD Lunch is available in the Café at the Cradle from 11:00am-3:00pm. Regular admission applies to this event.
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