Naturalist's Weekend

May 15-16, 2010

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The Grandfather Mountain Naturalist Weekend is a fascinating collection of programs and guided walks offered to help guests discover more about the diversity of life at Grandfather Mountain.

birdwatching Grandfather's programs pull together presentations of superior quality because our staff has relationships with the top natural resource professionals in the region. These exceptional teachers and interpreters bring nature alive for all in attendance.

All programs and guided walks offered as part of the Naturalist's Weekend are included in the price of admission. Those who attend for both days should keep to their receipt on Saturday and present that for discount admission on Sunday. For details, phone 800-468-7325.

2010 Schedule

Friday,	May 14
8-10 pm	Nocturnal Walkabout led by Grandfather Mountain Chief Naturalist Jesse Pope. Meet at the Entrance gate. Space limited, reservations necessary. 20 people max. 828-733-4326.
Saturday,	May 15
7:30 am	Birding the Profile Trail. Depart Profile trailhead on NC 105, 1/4 mile north of the intersection of NC 105 & NC 184.
10:30 am	Black bear workshop led by Tanya Cline, Assistant Habitats Manager. Starts in Museum auditorium and ends up with behind the scenes tour of habitats.
1:00 pm	History of the Viaduct led by Tina White, Highlands District interpretive ranger, Blue Ridge Parkway. Meet at the Linn Cove Viaduct Visitor Center. (Present the receipt you were given when you purchased admission to Grandfather Mountain to return later.)
2:00 pm	Growing and Propagating Native Medicinal Herbs with Ed Fletcher, Gardens of the Blue Ridge. Nature Museum Auditorium.
4:00 pm	Guided Nature Walk led by Grandfather Mountain Naturalist Katie Gray. Meet at the Black Rock Trail, three switchbacks below the summit.
Sunday,	May 16
9:30 am	Wildflower walk on the Profile Trail led by Grandfather Mountain Chief Naturalist Jesse Pope. Meet at the trailhead on NC 105, 1/4 mile north of the intersection of NC 105 & NC 184.
11:00 am	Birds of Prey with Nina Fisschessor of the Blue Ridge Wildlife Institute at Lees-McRae College.
1:00 pm	State Parks Program led by Susan McBean, Superintendent of Grandfather Mountain State Park. Museum auditorium.
2:00 pm	How To Be Green Without Painting Yourself with Megan McCloud, Grandfather Mountain Habitat Staff. Meet in front of the Fudge Shop.
3:00 pm	Salamanders led by Grandfather Mountain Naturalist Jillian Varkas.

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