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September 2019
Appalachian Folkways Series
Appalachian Folkways Series Come join us in celebration of the craft and skill of the Southern Appalachian mountains. Set a spell on the porch of Commissary just as it was in 1902 or maybe throw some horseshoes in the shade of the King House as you listen to the gentle strum of the banjo. Stroll down to the garden and touch the plants growing there that provide food and medicine. Watch as local crafts people extract the dyes from our…
View Details »National Public Lands Day (Free Day)
Guided walks, gardening for biodiversity and service projects celebrate our national forests, conservation and the outdoors. Admission is free on this special day.
View Details »October 2019
Forest Festival Day- John G. Palmer Intercollegiate Woodsmen’s Meet
Meet traditional craftsmen, exhibitors, forestry students, and entertainers as they gather at the Cradle of Forestry to celebrate our forests and forest heritage.
View Details »Appalachian Folkways Series
Appalachian Folkways Series Come join us in celebration of the craft and skill of the Southern Appalachian mountains. Set a spell on the porch of Commissary just as it was in 1902 or maybe throw some horseshoes in the shade of the King House as you listen to the gentle strum of the banjo. Stroll down to the garden and touch the plants growing there that provide food and medicine. Watch as local crafts people extract the dyes from our…
View Details »Camping in the Old Style
Visit with the Acorn Patrol, a small group of classic campers in a re-created campsite of the early 1900’s. At this time in history the Pisgah National Forest was in its infancy, and city folk were discovering the joys of outdoor recreation. Here is a great article in Our State from 2018, about old style camping and our event at the Cradle. Camping in the Old Style Details: The Acorn Patrol demonstrates early methods of camping at the turn of the 20th…
View Details »The Legend of Tommy Hodges Outdoor Drama
The Cradle of Forestry will entertain audiences with the annual outdoor drama, “The Legend of Tommy Hodges,” on Friday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Oct. 19 with shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
View Details »“Bats” Workshop
This workshop for formal and non-formal educators, led by a N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission educator, will focus on North Carolina species of bats, conservation issues, and activities you can do in your programs or classrooms.
View Details »Bat-tastic Celebration
Visit the Cradle’s Forest Discovery Center where children and adults can visit info and activity tables to learn more about local bats and what they can do to help #SaveTheBats, from 10am to 3pm.
View Details »November 2019
Appalachian Folkways Series
Appalachian Folkways Series Come join us in celebration of the craft and skill of the Southern Appalachian mountains. Set a spell on the porch of Commissary just as it was in 1902 or maybe throw some horseshoes in the shade of the King House as you listen to the gentle strum of the banjo. Stroll down to the garden and touch the plants growing there that provide food and medicine. Watch as local crafts people extract the dyes from our…
View Details »2019 Closing Day
This will be the last day the Cradle of Forestry in America is open for the 2018 season. Don’t miss out on your chance to visit one last time!
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