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Week of Events
Monday, July 22, 2024
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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Thursday, July 25, 2024
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July 25, 2024 -Grandfather Presents: Richard Louv
Grandfather Presents: Richard Louv
Richard Louv is a journalist and author of 10 books, including “Our Wild Calling: How Connecting with Animals Can Transform Our Lives – and Save Theirs,” “Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder” and “The Nature Principle: Reconnecting with Life in a Virtual Age.” His books have been translated and published […]
Friday, July 26, 2024
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Saturday, July 27, 2024
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July 27, 2024 -Field Course: Southern Appalachian Sky Islands
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July 27, 2024 -First in Flight – Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the First Hang Glider Flight at Grandfather Mountain
Field Course: Southern Appalachian Sky Islands
Join Gary Kauffman as we learn about what makes Southern Appalachian Sky Islands so unique. These Pleistocene relics have retreated to the highest elevations of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and are home to many rare and endangered species that are not found anywhere else in the state, region and world! We will explore the Sky […]
First in Flight – Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the First Hang Glider Flight at Grandfather Mountain
Two iconic North Carolina attractions and businesses celebrate the flight of John Harris, founder of Kitty Hawk Kites, with programming, a panel discussion and fun. All activities are open to Grandfather Mountain guests on July 27. It is recommended that folks book tickets in advance at grandfather.com. Outdoor elements of this event are weather permitting. […]
Sunday, July 28, 2024
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