Adult Field Course: A Naturalist’s Sketchbook: Botanical Illustrating and Nature Journaling

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

The naturalist’s sketchbook is full of drawings and observations of the outdoors that bring moments in nature to life! The way you arrange these drawings on a page, as well as the notes you take, can boost the storytelling quality of your sketches. Participants will learn basic observation and drawing techniques with pen, pencil, and […]

$51.00 – $60.00

Adult Field Course: Exploring the Sky Island of the Southern Appalachians – The Spruce-Fir Forest

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

Join John Caveny, Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation’s own Director of Conservation and Education, as we explore, examine and discuss one of the most endangered forest types in the United States, the Spruce-Fir Forest. During this field course, participants will explore off the beaten path to find some of the largest Red Spruce trees on the […]

$51.00 – $60.00

Adult Field Course: Nature and Forest Therapy

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

Join Mattie Decker, a certified forest therapy guide, for a relaxing two to 2.5 hour stroll through the forest at our stunning Grandfather Mountain. Through a series of invitations, you will have an opportunity to focus on being present in the moment, deepening your connection with nature and community, and enjoying the many gifts nature […]

$34.00 – $40.00

Adult Field Course: Movement and Mindfulness in the Mountains for More Health, Healing and Happiness

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

Most of us struggle with physical, mental and/or emotional stress. I used to struggle with all three at the same time! In this course, I’ll share tools, tips and techniques that I used to achieve profound health, healing and happiness including yoga, meditation and outdoor mindfulness. Though designed for beginners, students with more intermediate skills […]

$51.00 – $60.00

Adult Field Course: Appalachian Woodcraft

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

SOLD OUT! The hardy settlers who made these mountains home were resourceful and made what they needed from what was at hand, and what was at hand was wood. We will examine the types of things Appalachian people have made for themselves from the forests around them, and well as the tools they used to […]

$51.00 – $60.00

Adult Field Course: Grandfather’s Starry Skies

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

This event is SOLD OUT. To be placed on the waiting list, please send an email to judi@grandfather.com with your name, email address, phone number and the number of spots you are interested in. October is one of the best times of year to be stargazing at Grandfather Mountain. The air is cool and clear, […]

$51.00 – $60.00

Grandfather Mountain | Home to the Swinging Bridge, Animal Habitats and Nature Museum

GPS: 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC 28646
Mailing: PO Box 129, Linville, NC 28646
1-800-468-7325

Owned & operated by Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation.
Go here for Grandfather Mountain State Park information.
Member of Southern Highlands Attractions