Name: Educator Workshop: WILD About Salamanders
Start: 2025-09-13T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-13T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Grandfather Mountain

July 2025

July 25, 2025 @10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mindfulness and Well-being Series: Nature and Forest Therapy at Grandfather Mountain

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

Join Mattie Decker, a certified forest therapy guide for a relaxing 2 to 2.5-hour stroll through the forest at 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 has to offer. […]

July 25, 2025 @8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program

Explore the mountain after hours with your own personal guides during our Grandfather by Night series! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, watch a stunning sunset (weather permitting) and experience the mountain as never before! The evening starts atop Grandfather Mountain at the Mile High Swinging Bridge, where participants can explore and observe […]

July 30, 2025

Animal Enrichment Day

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

On Animal Enrichment Day, guests will see firsthand how Grandfather Mountain cares for its resident animals. Visitors can enjoy watching demonstrations, talk directly with keepers and participate in family-oriented games and crafts. Included with admission.

August 2025

August 1, 2025 @8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike

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

August 2, 2025 @10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Educator Workshop: WILD About Elk

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

NOTE: This Educator Workshop is intended specifically for educators — not the general public. This workshop is open to individuals studying for the NC Environmental Education Certification or those needing CE Credits to maintain their certification and will focus on elk in North Carolina. Hosted by Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation’s own Interpretation and Education staff, […]

August 8, 2025 @7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike

August 9, 2025

Junior Naturalist Day

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

Grandfather Mountain’s Junior Ranger Program is now the Junior Naturalist Program — a new program for our new Conservation Campus! Activities throughout the day will be provided specifically for children ages 5-12 to explore their environment and experience all that Grandfather has to offer.

August 15, 2025 @7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program

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

August 22, 2025 @10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mindfulness and Well-being Series: Exploring Forest Bathing with Creative Experiences

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

Join Mattie Decker, a certified forest therapy guide for a forest bathing retreat at 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 has to offer. This course allows participants to […]

August 22, 2025 @7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike

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

August 23, 2025 @8:00 am - August 24, 2025 @5:00 pm

SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Course

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

This workshop will take place at Grandfather Mountain and be hosted by Nantahala Outdoor Center’s SOLO Southeast Wilderness Medicine and Survival School. Instruction both days is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is currently up and running and is being hosted online by SOLO Southeast. Register here. (Look for the Grandfather Mountain event taking […]

August 29, 2025 @7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike

September 2025

September 5, 2025 @7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike

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

September 6, 2025

54th-Annual Girl Scout Day

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

Girl Scouts are invited to join the park’s naturalists for a fun-filled learning adventure on Grandfather Mountain. Participants can enjoy special scout activities, presentations and a closing ceremony. Plus, all Girl Scouts and troop leaders are admitted free with proof of membership, and family members will receive discounted admission.

September 12, 2025 @7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program

September 13, 2025 @10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Educator Workshop: WILD About Salamanders

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

NOTE: This Educator Workshop is intended specifically for educators — not the general public. This workshop is open to individuals studying for the NC Environmental Education Certification or those needing CE Credits to maintain their certification and will focus on salamanders in North Carolina. Hosted by Tanya Poole of N.C. Wildlife Commission and Grandfather Mountain […]