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September 2019
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 »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!
View Details »May 2020
Opening Day Appalachian Folkways Celebration
Tentatively rescheduled for May 1, come and join us for 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 »September 2020
National Public Lands Day
Celebrate National Public Lands Day at the Cradle of Forestry in America in Pisgah National Forest on Saturday September 26th. Our site will be open 10am to 4pm that day and be FREE for ALL visitors. The Cradle will be offering some virtual programming, a litter pick up, and on-site guided tours of our interpretive trails. Come celebrate and explore your public lands! Check our website for times and information.
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