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SUMMARY:Rhododendron Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Take a daily\, short\, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history\, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages – wheelchair and stroller accessible. Meet outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Staff naturalists will also have a display inside Wilson Center. Read more about our species of rhododendron.
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SUMMARY:Rhododendron Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Take a daily\, short\, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history\, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages – wheelchair and stroller accessible. Meet outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Staff naturalists will also have a display inside Wilson Center. Read more about our species of rhododendron.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/rhododendron-ramble/2026-05-10/
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SUMMARY:Grandfather Presents: Nature’s Song of Renewal: Ecological Resilience After Helene
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a compelling panel discussion that explores nature’s resilience after Hurricane Helene\, with powerful findings and updates one year later. The event will open with meteorologist Brad Panovich setting the stage of the storm’s path and record-breaking impacts on our region. From there\, a panel discussion with Panovich\, wildlife biologist Marquette Crockett and geologist Philip Prince will provide insights into key questions such as how the natural world changed because of Helene\, what we’ve learned from the storm and what findings may still be to come. The panelists will share their expertise and research from their fields of study and reflect on how extreme weather continues to shape our environment. Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation President and CEO Jesse Pope will moderate the discussion. \nFollowing the talk in the Wilson Center’s Classroom in the Clouds\, eventgoers will experience some social time with heavy hors d’oeuvres catered by Stonewalls and the opportunity to mingle with other attendees and the panelists. A nature-inspired concert by traveling composer/performer Ben Cosgrove will then take place at the Williams Outdoor Learning Space. (The Classroom in the Clouds will be the rain location for the concert.) \nBen Cosgrove explores themes of landscape\, place and environment with his music. Described by the Boston Globe as “a sonic plein-air painter … [using] his piano as a paintbrush\,” Cosgrove has performed in every U.S. state except for Delaware\, collaborated with groups ranging from rock bands to research scientists\, contributed music to several radio and film projects (including the recent Ken Burns documentary “The American Buffalo”) and held residencies and fellowships with institutions including NASA\, the National Park Service\, the National Forest Service\, Harvard University\, Middlebury College\, the Schmidt Ocean Institute and the Sitka Center for Art & Ecology. \nDuring the event\, Cosgrove will debut a song inspired by time spent at Grandfather Mountain. \nPanelists:\nBrad Panovich has been working for WCNC-TV in Charlotte since 2003. He is the chief meteorologist and previously spoke at a Grandfather Presents in 2023. \nHe has a passion for weather and science education. Panovich holds a bachelor’s degree in meteorology from The Ohio State University. He is a certified broadcast meteorologist by the American Meteorological Society and a member of the National Weather Association. He has won several awards for his work\, including two Emmys and “The American Meteorological Society Broadcast Meteorologist of the Year” in 2017. He is also an adjunct professor within the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s meteorology program. \nPanovich is not only a meteorologist\, but also a social media influencer. He has over 600\,000 followers on Facebook\, Twitter\, Instagram and YouTube\, where he posts daily weather updates\, videos\, live streams and interactive Q&A sessions. He is known for his engaging and informative style\, as well as his use of humor and emojis. He is also an advocate for environmental issues around climate change and renewable energy. \nMarquette Crockett is the Highlands of Roan stewardship director for Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC). She received a BS in Biology from Lincoln Memorial University and an MS in Biological Sciences from East Tennessee State University\, where she studied salamander communities in East Tennessee. \nShe has over 15 years of wildlife management and planning experience in the mountains\, including working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a refuge biologist at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge in West Virginia. \nCrockett joined SAHC staff in 2014\, where she leads stewardship work on almost 12\,000 acres of SAHC preserves in the Highlands of Roan. She coordinates multi-agency and volunteer efforts to restore and protect the globally rare grassy bald habitats found on Roan Mountain and currently serves as co-chair of the Southern Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative. \nCrockett received the North Carolina Wildlife Federations Governor’s Conservation Achievement Award for “Public Lands Conservationist” in May 2025. \nPhilip Prince\, a native of Greenville\, S.C.\, graduated from Furman University in 2004. After two years of work in environmental consulting\, he began a PhD at Virginia Tech in 2006\, finishing his doctoral studies on Appalachian landscape evolution in 2011. \nAfter teaching at Virginia Tech until 2016 and spending two years with the Virginia Geological Survey in Charlottesville\, Prince returned to upstate South Carolina in late 2019 to begin work in landslide mapping with Appalachian Landslide Consultants out of Asheville. \nHe is active in both applied and research-focused work in the southern Appalachians\, splitting time today between landslide studies and geologic mapping in southwest Virginia. An Appalachian Trail thru-hiker and avid whitewater paddler\, Prince has been fortunate to have the chance to develop a career in a region that is personally very meaningful to him. \nTickets go on sale online for this event here at 10 a.m. on Tuesday\, June 24. \nBridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “Presentation” tickets.\nYou will need to use your Bridge Club member number (located on your card below the barcode) to purchase. \nNon-Bridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “Presentation” tickets. \nGrandfather Presents Schedule \n\n9 a.m. | Grandfather Mountain opens for the day\, and active Bridge Club “Presentation” ticket holders are allowed access to the park if they’d like to make a day out of their experience. Your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.\n3:30 p.m. | “Presentation” ticket holders are allowed to enter the park and are welcome to explore the Conservation Campus (Wilson Center\, Mildred the Bear Environmental Habitats and more) prior to the speaker presentation. Your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.\n3:30 – 4:15 p.m. | Check-in for all event attendees near the front entrance of the Wilson Center (to receive your wristband for the event)\n4:15 – 5:30 p.m. | Speaker panel presentation in the Classroom in the Clouds (Marquette Crockett\, Brad Panovich and Philip Prince\, moderated by Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation President and CEO Jesse Pope)\n5:30 – 6 p.m. | Break\, Social Time\, Heavy Hors d’oeuvres catered by Stonewalls\n6 – 7 p.m. | Ben Cosgrove Concert\n7:30 p.m. | Park should be clear of all Grandfather Presents guests.\n\nGrandfather Presents Tickets\nDifferent from other Grandfather Presents\, one tier of ticket is offered the September event. \n“Presentation” tickets include the panel discussion\, social time with heavy hors d’oeuvres and the concert. \n\n$50 “Presentation” Adult\n$42 “Presentation” Bridge Club Member\nChildren under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult (maximum of four free children per purchase).\n\nRefunds/Cancellations\nFull refunds will be given to individuals who reach out to us at least five days before the event (midnight\, Sept. 20). This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. To cancel your registration\, please call 828-833-6332 Monday – Friday between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or email judi@grandfather.com. \nLearn more about the Grandfather Presents series.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/grandfather-presents-renewal-helene/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grandfather Presents: Conor Knighton
DESCRIPTION:Conor Knighton is a correspondent for “CBS Sunday Morning” and the author of the New York Times best seller “Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park.” \nDescribed by BookPage as “entertaining\, informative\, and inspirational\,” “Leave Only Footprints” is an account of the year Knighton spent wandering through America’s “best idea\,” exploring the threads that tie our national parks together and that tie us to nature. \nCopies of this book will be on sale at Grandfather Mountain’s Wilson Center gift shop prior to the event and on Oct. 2 during Grandfather Presents\, as supplies last. \nKnighton’s reports for “CBS Sunday Morning”— the country’s top Sunday morning news show — have taken him to protected places around the globe\, from a tropical nature reserve in the Seychelles to a glacial lagoon in Iceland. He is the creator and producer of the show’s “On the Trail” series\, a collection of stories on the U.S. national parks. \nKnighton has hosted and produced television shows for AMC\, Biography\, EW Scripps\, and Current TV. He recently guest-hosted the 41st anniversary broadcast of live music program “Mountain Stage\,” heard on NPR stations across the county. \nKnighton has won five Daytime Emmys as part of the “Sunday Morning” team and has won a Los Angeles Area Emmy for his work on KCET’s “SoCal Connected.” He’s been nominated for two additional Los Angeles Emmys and his feature reporting has been honored with a National Headliner Award and an LA Press Club Award. \nA graduate of Yale University\, Knighton is a native of Charleston\, W.Va.\, and now resides in West Seattle\, Wash. \nThe more than five million people who tune into “CBS Sunday Morning” each week are likely to see correspondent Conor Knighton reporting from places with fewer than five thousand residents. From a gathering of lumberjacks in Hayward\, Wis\, (pop. 2\,584) to a legendary Christmas parade in Madrid\, N.M.\, (pop. 247) to the Woolly Worm Festival in nearby Banner Elk\, N.C.\, (pop. 1\,130)\, Knighton goes in search of larger-than-life characters in off-the-beaten-path locations. He returns to Grandfather Mountain to share some of his favorite small town stories. \nTickets go on sale online for this event here at 10 a.m. on Thursday\, June 26. \nGrandfather Presents Schedule \n\n9 a.m. | Grandfather Mountain opens for the day\, and “VIP Reception” ticket holders are allowed access to the park. Your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.\n4:45 p.m. | “Presentation” ticket holders are allowed to enter the park and are welcome to explore the Conservation Campus (Wilson Center\, Mildred the Bear Environmental Habitats and more) prior to the speaker presentation. Your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.\n4:45 – 5:45 p.m. | Check-in for all event attendees near the front entrance of the Wilson Center (to receive your wristband for the event)\n5 – 5:30 p.m. | “VIP” Reception in the Wilson Center (“VIP Reception” ticket holders only)\n5:45 – 6:45 p.m. | Speaker presentation in the Classroom in the Clouds\n6:45 – 7:30 p.m. | Meet-and-greet/book signing with speaker\n7:45 p.m. | Park should be clear of all Grandfather Presents guests.\n\nGrandfather Presents Tickets\nTwo tiers of ticket access are offered for Grandfather Presents events. \n“VIP Reception” tickets include a VIP reception with the guest speaker that features heavy hors d’oeuvres\, in addition to the program and the “meet-and-greet/book signing” session after the event. Admission to the park for the day is also included. \n\n$60 “VIP Reception” Adult\n$51 “VIP Reception” Bridge Club Member (limited quantity available)\n\n“Presentation” tickets are a more cost-effective option and include only the speaker’s program and the “meet-and-greet/book signing” session after the event. \n\n$25 “Presentation” Adult\n$20 “Presentation” Bridge Club Member\nChildren under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult (maximum of four free children per purchase).\n\nBridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “VIP Reception” tickets.\nYou will need to use your Bridge Club member number (located on your card below the barcode) to purchase. \nBridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “Presentation” tickets.\nYou will need to use your Bridge Club member number (located on your card below the barcode) to purchase. \nNon-Bridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “VIP Reception” tickets. \nNon-Bridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “Presentation” tickets. \nRefunds/Cancellations\nFull refunds will be given to individuals who reach out to us at least five days before the event (midnight\, Sept. 27). This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. To cancel your registration\, please call 828-833-6332 Monday – Friday between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or email judi@grandfather.com. \nLearn more about the Grandfather Presents series.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/grandfather-presents-conor-knighton/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grandfather Presents: Jeff Corwin
DESCRIPTION:For nearly three decades\, Jeff Corwin has been telling stories of wildlife and nature to a global audience through his many celebrated television series on ABC\, NBC\, Travel Channel\, CNN\, Food Network\, Disney Channel and Discovery Networks. Jeff is currently the creator\, executive producer and presenter of the groundbreaking television series Wildlife Nation\, which debuted as the top-rated TV program on ABC in October 2021. Wildlife Nation explores the remarkable story of North American conservation. \nIn addition to his highly rated ABC television series\, Jeff is executive producer and host of the popular CBS television series\, Extraordinary World\, produced in partnership with the Brady Hunter Foundation. The mission of Extraordinary World is to inspire a vast TV audience with stories focusing on animal advocacy\, nature and human empowerment. \nJeff’s television work has been awarded multiple Emmys and the top broadcast industry awards. Jeff’s acclaimed NBC documentary and book\, “100 Heartbeats\,” engaged both the readers and broadcast audience in the 21st Century plight of endangered species. \nIn addition\, Jeff has authored 10 books on wildlife and nature\, including “Living on the Edge\, Amazing Relationships in the Nature World.” Jeff and Carnival Corporation partnered to create the wildly popular ABC series Ocean Treks\, which introduced millions of viewers to adventure\, nature and culturally focused cruising. Ocean Treks’ mission is to inspire a deeper connection to sustainability and our planet’s natural treasures. \nToday\, Jeff serves as Ambassador of Environmental Excellence\, Nature and Adventure for Princess Cruises. When Jeff is not exploring the world\, you can find him at his island home off of Cape Cod\, where he exercises his maritime muscles as a passionate commercial fisherman. \nHis presentation will be “Tales from the Field with Jeff Corwin\,” in which he shares his passion for environmental conservation and inspires audiences to become more aware of the threats to wildlife and to the environment. \nTickets go on sale online for this event here at 10 a.m. on Monday\, June 2\, and ticket sales will stop at 12 p.m. on Wednesday\, Aug. 6. \nVIP Reception tickets are SOLD OUT. Presentation tickets remain\, and those links are listed below. \nBridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “Presentation” tickets.\nYou will need to use your Bridge Club member number (located on your card below the barcode) to purchase. \nNon-Bridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “Presentation” tickets. \nGrandfather Presents Schedule \n\n8 a.m. | Grandfather Mountain opens for the day\, and “VIP Reception” ticket holders are allowed access to the park. Your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.\n4:45 p.m. | “Presentation” ticket holders are allowed to enter the park and are welcome to explore the Conservation Campus (Wilson Center\, Mildred the Bear Environmental Habitats and more) prior to the speaker presentation. Your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.\n4:45 – 5:45 p.m. | Check-in for all event attendees near the front entrance of the Wilson Center (to receive your wristband for the event)\n5 – 5:30 p.m. | “VIP” Reception in the Wilson Center (“VIP Reception” ticket holders only)\n5:45 – 6:45 p.m. | Speaker presentation in the Classroom in the Clouds\n6:45 – 7:30 p.m. | Meet-and-greet/book signing with speaker\n7:45 p.m. | Park should be clear of all Grandfather Presents guests.\n\nGrandfather Presents Tickets\nTwo tiers of ticket access are offered for Grandfather Presents events. \n“VIP Reception” tickets include a VIP reception with the guest speaker that features heavy hors d’oeuvres\, in addition to the program and the “meet-and-greet/book signing” session after the event. Admission to the park for the day is also included. \n\n$60 “VIP Reception” Adult\n$51 “VIP Reception” Bridge Club Member (limited quantity available)\n\n“Presentation” tickets are a more cost-effective option and include only the speaker’s program and the “meet-and-greet/book signing” session after the event. \n\n$25 “Presentation” Adult\n$20 “Presentation” Bridge Club Member\nChildren under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult (maximum of four free children per purchase).\n\nRefunds/Cancellations\nFull refunds will be given to individuals who reach out to us at least five days before the event (midnight\, Aug. 2). This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. To cancel your registration\, please call 828-833-6332 Monday – Friday between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or email judi@grandfather.com. \nLearn more about the Grandfather Presents series.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/grandfather-presents-jeff-corwin/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grandfather Presents: T. Edward Nickens
DESCRIPTION:For more than three decades\, Our State “Ramblin’ Man” columnist T. Edward Nickens has reported on conservation\, the outdoors and Southern culture for some of the world’s most respected publications. He is editor-at-large and columnist for Field & Stream\, contributing editor for Garden & Gun and Ducks Unlimited magazines\, and editor-in-chief of Tail\, the saltwater flyfishing magazine. His work has appeared in Smithsonian\, National Geographic Adventure\, Men’s Journal and many others. He splits time between Raleigh and Morehead City with one wife\, two dogs\, the occasional sightings of two grown children\, 14 flyrods\, three canoes\, two powerboats and an indeterminate number of duck and goose decoys. His most recent book is “The Last Wild Road.” \nNickens’ presentation will be “If a Brook Trout Could Talk: What it might say about passenger pigeons\, climate change\, hope\, the future\, and most importantly\, fly fishing.” \nCopies of this “The Last Wild Road” will be on sale at Grandfather Mountain’s Wilson Center gift shop prior to the event and on July 24 during Grandfather Presents\, as supplies last. \nThis event is hosted in part with Our State. Each month\, Our State magazine celebrates the very best of N.C. through lively storytelling and stunning photography. Founded in 1933\, Our State reflects the beauty\, nature\, nostalgia\, travel\, and food of the state. It’s the perfect source of information for those who have lived in N.C. all their lives\, those who are just becoming acquainted with the state\, or those looking to visit or relocate. Published by Mann Media\, Inc.\, this award-winning magazine reaches more than a million readers each month\, with subscribers in every state and 20 foreign countries. Learn more about Our State magazine by visiting ourstate.com. \nTickets go on sale online for this event here at 10 a.m. on Monday\, May 19. \nVIP Reception tickets are SOLD OUT. Presentation tickets remain\, and those links are listed below. \nBridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “Presentation” tickets.\nYou will need to use your Bridge Club member number (located on your card below the barcode) to purchase. \nNon-Bridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “Presentation” tickets. \nGrandfather Presents Schedule \n\n8 a.m. | Grandfather Mountain opens for the day\, and “VIP Reception” ticket holders are allowed access to the park. Your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.\n4:45 p.m. | “Presentation” ticket holders are allowed to enter the park and are welcome to explore the Conservation Campus (Wilson Center\, Mildred the Bear Environmental Habitats and more) prior to the speaker presentation. Your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.\n4:45 – 5:45 p.m. | Check-in for all event attendees near the front entrance of the Wilson Center (to receive your wristband for the event)\n5 – 5:30 p.m. | “VIP” Reception in the Wilson Center (“VIP Reception” ticket holders only)\n5:45 – 6:45 p.m. | Speaker presentation in the Classroom in the Clouds\n6:45 – 7:30 p.m. | Meet-and-greet/book signing with speaker\n7:45 p.m. | Park should be clear of all Grandfather Presents guests.\n\nGrandfather Presents Tickets\nTwo tiers of ticket access are offered for Grandfather Presents events. \n“VIP Reception” tickets include a VIP reception with the guest speaker that features heavy hors d’oeuvres\, in addition to the program and the “meet-and-greet/book signing” session after the event. Admission to the park for the day is also included. \n\n$60 “VIP Reception” Adult\n$51 “VIP Reception” Bridge Club Member\n\n(limited quantity available) \n“Presentation” tickets are a more cost-effective option and include only the speaker’s program and the “meet-and-greet/book signing” session after the event. \n\n$25 “Presentation” Adult\n$20 “Presentation” Bridge Club Member\nChildren under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult (maximum of four free children per purchase).\n\nRefunds/Cancellations\nFull refunds will be given to individuals who reach out to us at least five days before the event (midnight\, July 19). This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. To cancel your registration\, please call 828-833-6332 Monday – Friday between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or email judi@grandfather.com. \nLearn more about the Grandfather Presents series.
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SUMMARY:Adult Field Course: Service-Learning Course: Managing Non-native Species
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about non-native invasive species that can threaten our native flora and fauna and see different management strategies in action. After exploring the techniques Grandfather Mountain Natural Resources staff use to promote native species in the park\, we’ll head into the woods for hands-on experience removing invasive plants. Participants will learn non-native species identification\, management practices that can be used at home and how some invasive “weeds” can have practical (even culinary) uses! \nLeigh Ann Emery has served as an Interpretive Park Guide for the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation since 2022. Originally from Charlotte\, N.C.\, Leigh Ann graduated from Lees-McRae College with a degree in Wildlife Biology in 2019. She is an NAI Certified Interpretive Guide and a Certified North Carolina Environmental Educator. Leigh Ann has an immense passion for all aspects of nature\, often spending her time exploring Grandfather Mountain and sharing that passion with anyone who will listen. \nWill Bennett graduated from Appalachian State University with a Masters in Geography in 2024 and surveyed the Town of Boone property for invasive plants to create an invasives management plan for the town. As Research Coordinator at GMSF\, he monitors invasive and endangered species and works with the Natural Resources Dept to treat invasive plants. \nProgram Itinerary\n10:00am – 11:30am – Welcome & Intro to Invasives in Classroom\n11:30am – 12:30pm – Natural Resources Demonstration of Insect Management\n12:30pm – 1:15pm – Lunch\n1:15pm – 3:30pm – Invasive plant pulling\n3:30pm – 4:00pm – Return to Classroom\, Wrap-up\, & Evaluations \nTickets\nThis event costs $40 for general admission and $34 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club – plus tax.\nRegistration opens on this page on March 25\, at 10 a.m. Limited to 12 participants. \nBridge Club Members\, click here to purchase tickets.\nYou will need to use your Bridge Club member number (located on your card below the barcode) to purchase. \nNon-Bridge Club Members\, click here to purchase tickets. \nWhat’s included?\nYour program cost includes admission into the park\, field instruction and transportation during your program (you may drive your own vehicle to visit sites on the mountain if you would prefer). It does not include meals or lodging. Bringing a bagged lunch is recommended for most field courses\, although Mildred’s Grill will be open to attendees. \nTips are not accepted for field courses. However\, donations to the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation are accepted if you would like to recognize a program. \nGeneral Clothing List\nMuch of your time will be spent outdoors and all programs are held rain or shine. You should be prepared for a variety of mountain weather conditions and temperatures. Appropriate clothing\, equipment and footwear are very important. Bring hiking or work boots as well as work gloves that you like to wear. We will provide work gloves for those who do not have a pair. \nEquipment:\nDaypack with enough room to carry extra clothing\, water\, lunch\, camera\, etc.\nWater Bottle\nSunglasses\nSunscreen\nSturdy hiking boots or closed-toed shoes are required\nNotebook and pencil \nRefunds/Cancellations\nAdult Field Courses generally sell out and have a waiting list associated with the event. If you cannot attend the field course that you are registered for\, please let us know. Full refunds will be given to individuals who reach out to us at least five days before the event. This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. To cancel your registration\, please call 828-833-6332 or email judi@grandfather.com. \nWe ask that individuals who are sick with any illness to stay home to ensure the health and safety of other participants\, our staff\, and the field course instructors – refunds will be granted to these individuals. \nLearn more about the adult field course series.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/service-learning-nonnative-species/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Field Courses,Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Well-being Series: Nature and Forest Therapy at Grandfather Mountain
DESCRIPTION: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. \n“Forest bathing” is a walk in nature during which your guide will share mindfulness practices and invitations designed to connect you more deeply to your inner landscapes as well as the world around you. Inspired by shinrin-yoku\, (literally ‘forest bath’) the Japanese art of immersing oneself in a forest environment\, forest bathing walks invite guests to spend time in nature in a way that invites healing for us\, as well as our fraught ecosystems\, and our community. \nDr. Mattie Decker\, a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT). Mattie is also a mindfulness teacher\, a Zen practitioner\, an Episcopal oblate and a retired professor of education. She is also certified in wilderness medicine and first aid. Mattie says\, “The forest is the therapist. The guide opens the doors.” As a guide she assists us in opening the doors of the senses\, to deepen our relationship with nature\, which is our own true nature. \n \nProgram Itinerary\n10:00 a.m. – Meet at the Woods Walk Picnic Area. We begin with an Introduction to Forest Bathing\, the watershed and history of the ancestral lands of the walk.\n10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – We will experience the forest and trails along the loop\, with a variety of “invitations” to explore our relationship with the forest and “more than human world” of nature\, and we will end with a tea ceremony with tea made from plants of Grandfather Mountain. \nTickets\nThis event costs $40 for general admission and $34 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club – plus tax. Registration opens on this page on May 27\, at 10 a.m. Limited to 20 participants. \nBridge Club Members\, click here to purchase tickets.\nYou will need to use your Bridge Club member number (located on your card below the barcode) to purchase. \nNon-Bridge Club Members\, click here to purchase tickets. \nWhat’s included?\nYour program cost includes admission into the park\, field instruction and transportation during your program (you may drive your own vehicle to visit sites on the mountain if you would prefer). It does not include meals or lodging. Bringing a bagged lunch is recommended for most field courses\, although Mildred’s Grill will be open to attendees. \nTips are not accepted for field courses. However\, donations to the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation are accepted if you would like to recognize a program. \nGeneral Clothing List\nMuch of your time will be spent outdoors and all programs are held rain or shine. You should be prepared for a variety of mountain weather conditions and temperatures. Appropriate clothing\, equipment and footwear are very important. \nEquipment: \n\nDaypack with enough room to carry extra clothing\, water\, lunch\, camera\, etc.\nWater Bottle\nSunglasses\nSunscreen\nSturdy hiking boots or closed-toed shoes are required\nBinoculars\n\nEquipment Specific to this Course: \n\nLong pants and preferably long-sleeved shirts are strongly encouraged\nAny snacks or items needed for personal care (there is a public restroom at the Woods Walk Picnic Area)\nA sit-pad will be provided\n\nRefunds/Cancellations\nGrandfather Mountain events generally sell out and have a waiting list associated with the event. If you cannot attend the field course that you are registered for\, please let us know. Full refunds will be given to individuals who reach out to us at least five days before the event. This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. To cancel your registration\, please call 828-833-6332 or email judi@grandfather.com. \nWe ask that individuals who are sick with any illness to stay home to ensure the health and safety of other participants\, our staff\, and the field course instructors – refunds will be granted to these individuals. \nLearn more about the Mindfulness and Well-being series.
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LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Educator Workshop: WILD About Salamanders
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This Educator Workshop is intended specifically for educators — not the general public. \nThis 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. \nHosted by Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation’s own Education and Interpretation staff\, Michelle Malalang and Cooper Barnwell\, this workshop will focus on the various types of salamanders in North Carolina\, specifically those found in Western North Carolina. We will cover life cycles\, habitats\, identification\, anatomy and much more\, and hopefully spend time outdoors looking for salamanders. Participants will also test out activities they can take back to their classrooms. \nThe program is open to all interested educators. All participants qualify for CEU and EE Criteria II or III credits. \nThis workshop is free to attend\, although advance registration is required. Limited to 25 participants. Registration opens here July 15 at 10 a.m. \nClick here to register for the workshop. \nWhat to Bring? \nYour time will be spent indoors and outdoors and all programs are held rain or shine. You should be prepared for a variety of mountain weather conditions and temperatures. Appropriate clothing\, equipment and footwear are very important. Please bring a daypack with enough room to carry extra clothing (i.e.\, extra layers\, rain gear)\, water\, lunch\, notepad/paper\, pen/pencil\, etc. \nWear comfortable clothing and shoes that can get wet and muddy. \nAttendees are asked to bring their own lunch\, although there is a restaurant on site. \nAdditional Information \nEducational Experience Forms will be available for certification hours and Continuing Education Credit for the instructor to sign off on. Grandfather Mountain may also serve as Criteria III – Site visit hours\, but these hours must be gained outside of the time that the workshop takes place (i.e.\, prior to or after the workshop). Staff will be available to sign off on these site visit forms. \nCancellations \nIf you cannot attend the educator workshop that you are registered for\, please let us know five days in advance of the workshop. This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. To cancel your registration\, please call 828-833-6332 or email judi@grandfather.com. \nAbout Grandfather Mountain Educator Workshops \nGrandfather Mountain’s Educator Workshop series invites educators to take advantage of the mountain’s classroom in the clouds. This is an opportunity to learn and have fun\, while earning certification as an environmental educator in North Carolina. These programs offer credits with Criteria I\, II and III programs. All workshops take place at Grandfather Mountain and may include some walking\, so participants are encouraged to bring appropriate footwear and be prepared for inclement weather. Learn more about this year’s lineup.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/educator-workshop-wild-about-salamanders/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
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SUMMARY:Adult Field Course: Exploring Grandfather Mountain’s Geologic Window
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. At this time\, the waiting list is full\, but we encourage you to visit our event calendar and explore some of our other upcoming events. \nJoin Anthony Love from Appalachian State University as we learn about the geologic history captured within the rocks of Grandfather Mountain. Participants will be introduced to concepts of general geology\, the shape of the land surface within the Grandfather region\, how we measure and use geologic structures to interpret rocks\, how orientations of rock units can provide us insights on the structure of larger regions\, how we use rocks to visualize the past environments where they originally formed and\, finally\, how we utilize these pieces to form a story of how Earth history transpired in a given area. \nAnthony Love is the research operations manager for the department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Appalachian State University. His research is based on how structures and chemical compositions of meteorites inform our knowledge of the early history of our solar system. His earlier work was based in understanding structural relationships of rocks within the Grandfather Mountain Window to better understand the nature of how rocks in this region were deformed and their present arrangement today. \n \nProgram Itinerary\n10:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Meet at the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery and Introductions\n10:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Intro to Grandfather Mountain geology – Leonard Classroom in the Wilson Center\n11:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. – Identifying common Grandfather Mountain rocks and features and structures (Split Rock and Sphinx Rock)\n12:00 – 12:30 p.m. – Lunch at Wilson Center\n12:30 – 3:30 p.m. – Hike Black Rock Trail to examine and record structures and features within Grandfather Mountain rocks\n3:30 – 4:00 p.m. – Travel to the Swinging Bridge parking lot\, examine and measure ductile deformation zones within parking lot outcrops. Wrap up/Q&A/Evaluations \nTickets\nThis event costs $60 for general admission and $51 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club – plus tax. Registration opens on this page on April 16\, at 10 a.m. Limited to 20 participants. \nThis event is SOLD OUT. At this time\, the waiting list is full\, but we encourage you to visit our event calendar and explore some of our other upcoming events. \nWhat’s included?\nYour program cost includes admission into the park\, field instruction and transportation during your program (you may drive your own vehicle to visit sites on the mountain if you would prefer). It does not include meals or lodging. Bringing a bagged lunch is recommended for most field courses\, although Mildred’s Grill will be open to attendees. \nTips are not accepted for field courses. However\, donations to the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation are accepted if you would like to recognize a program. \nGeneral Clothing List\nMuch of your time will be spent outdoors. You should be prepared for a variety of mountain weather conditions and temperatures. Appropriate clothing\, equipment and footwear are very important. \nEquipment: \n\nDaypack with enough room to carry extra clothing\, water\, lunch\, camera\, etc.\nWater Bottle\nSunglasses\nSunscreen\nHiking boots\n\nEquipment Specific to this Course: \n\nNote pad and writing utensil\nLong pants and preferably long-sleeved shirts are strongly encouraged as we will be walking through the woods. \nSturdy hiking boots or closed-toed shoes are required\n\nRefunds/Cancellations\nAdult Field Courses generally sell out and have a waiting list associated with the event. If you cannot attend the field course that you are registered for\, please let us know. Full refunds will be given to individuals who reach out to us at least five days before the event. This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. To cancel your registration\, please call 828-833-6332 or email judi@grandfather.com. \nWe ask that individuals who are sick with any illness to stay home to ensure the health and safety of other participants\, our staff\, and the field course instructors – refunds will be granted to these individuals. \nLearn more about our adult field course series.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/adult-field-course-exploring-grandfather-mountains-geologic-window/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Field Courses,Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Sounds of Nature - Kids' Music Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled\, nature-themed afternoon of music\, where families and kids can groove to the sounds in nature! This interactive concert held in the Williams Outdoor Learning Space celebrates the beauty of the natural world\, featuring lively performances\, eco-themed songs and hands-on activities that teach kids about conservation. Included with park admission. \nThis event may be moved inside the Wilson Center in the event of poor weather. \nDuring the entire event\, guests are welcome to visit the activity tables around the space\, with crafts\, a nature touch table\, special guests and more! \nSounds of Nature – Kids’ Music Day Schedule: \n\n1 p.m.: Storytelling and music from the band Acoustic Folklore\n1 – 2:30 p.m.: Ambassador animal tables\n1 – 3 p.m.: Craft and interpretive tables\n3 p.m.: Closing
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/sounds-of-nature-kids-music-day/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Adult Field Course: Landscape Potential: Approaches to Ecological Landscape Design
DESCRIPTION:Consider the performance of your home landscape. Would you describe it as a fit\, functional work of art that reflects your lifestyle and encourages outdoor activity? If not\, join landscape architect\, Preston Montague\, for a design workshop that will help you make informed decisions about issues facing you in the landscape. \nPreston will present principles of ecological landscape design he applies in his practice as a professional landscape architect. Participants will learn about the ecosystem services they may design into their outdoor spaces that will boost resources for pollinating insects\, birds and other wildlife. Preston will provide training on planting design that draws from both principles of fine art\, as well as landscape ecology. Participants are encouraged to bring some of their most pressing landscape challenges and aspirations (via photos) to the workshop for Preston to consider. \n \nPreston Montague is an artist\, educator and landscape architect who developed a passion for the natural world while growing up in the rural foothills of Virginia. He works in Durham\, N.C.\, focusing on projects that spark curiosity about nature and encourage stronger relationships between people and their environment. Montague’s latest body of work\, “Codex Carolinum\,” is a series of didactic botanical illustrations using art and storytelling to foster natural science literacy\, which can be viewed on this website: www.prestonmontague.com. \nProgram Itinerary\n10:00am – 4:00pm: Presentation and workshop in the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery with lunch break around noon \nTickets\nThis event costs $60 for general admission and $51 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club – plus tax. Registration opens on this page on March 10\, at 10 a.m. Limited to 10 participants. \nBridge Club Members\, click here to purchase tickets.\nYou will need to use your Bridge Club member number (located on your card below the barcode) to purchase. \nNon-Bridge Club Members\, click here to purchase tickets. \nWhat’s included?\nYour program cost includes admission into the park\, field instruction and transportation during your program. It does not include meals or lodging. Bringing a bagged lunch is recommended for most field courses. Mildred’s Grill will be open for participants to purchase lunch if they choose to do so. \nTips are not accepted for field courses. However\, donations to the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation are accepted if you would like to recognize a program. \nGeneral Clothing List\nThe course will be indoors\, though participants should be prepared for a brief walk outside. \nEquipment: \nDaypack with enough room to carry extra clothing\, water\, lunch\, camera\, etc. \n\nWater Bottle\nSunglasses\nSunscreen\n\n\nEquipment Specific to this Course: \n\nPhotos of project area as outlined above\n\nRefunds/Cancellations\nAdult Field Courses generally sell out and have a waiting list associated with the event. If you cannot attend the field course that you are registered for\, please let us know. Full refunds will be given to individuals who reach out to us at least five days before the event. This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. To cancel your registration\, please call 828-833-6332 or email judi@grandfather.com. \nWe ask that individuals who are sick with any illness to stay home to ensure the health and safety of other participants\, our staff\, and the field course instructors – refunds will be granted to these individuals. \nLearn more about the adult field course series.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/adult-field-course-landscape-potential-approaches-to-ecological-landscape-design/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday Tree Arrival
DESCRIPTION:In addition to seeing Grandfather’s mascot\, Millie the Bear\, escort this year’s holiday tree through the Entrance Gate and up the park road to the Wilson Center\, visitors can also take part in snowflake-themed crafts while enjoying hot chocolate and candy canes. \nThe hour-long event begins at 11 a.m. and is included with park admission. The tree\, which will be harvested on Thursday\, Nov. 20\, is from Mountain Top Fraser Fir farm in Newland\, N.C. Owner Larry Smith has previously supplied trees to the White House\, North Carolina State Capitol and other prominent government buildings and residences. \nThe full schedule for the celebration is below. \n\n11 a.m. | Millie the Bear escorts the tree through the Grandfather Mountain Entrance Gate. Guests are welcome to park at an overlook or parking lot along the road to wave to Millie as she and the tree make their way up to the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery!\n11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Hot Chocolate and Candy Cane Bar and Snowflake Craft Table open at the Wilson Center.\n11:10 a.m. | Millie and the tree arrive at the Wilson Center. (Guests are also invited to help welcome Millie and the tree at this location!)\n11:10 a.m. | Tree is carried into the Wilson Center.\n11:15 – 11:30 a.m. | Millie is available to “meet and greet” guests!
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LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
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SUMMARY:First in Flight – Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the First Hang Glider Flight at Grandfather Mountain
DESCRIPTION: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. Flying a kite in MacRae Meadows between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. does not require a ticket to the park. \nEvent Schedule:\nAll Day | “Hang Gliding at Grandfather” Photo Gallery | Outside the Classroom in the Clouds in the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery\nEnjoy historical images from hang gliding events at Grandfather Mountain from the Hugh Morton Collection of Films and Photographs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. \n10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Hang Gliding Films Showing | Leonard and Morton Classrooms in the Wilson Center\nStop in to enjoy a rotation of hang gliding films shot and produced by Grandfather Mountain founder Hugh Morton. \n10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Gliders on Display | Various locations in the park\nKitty Hawk Kites will have colorful gliders on display at various spots along the park road. While the majority of the aircrafts will not be accessible for guests to get close to\, a ground-mounted glider will be set up near the Williams Outdoor Learning Space\, located next to the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Guests will be able to strap into the glider to get a feel for how to move around in the apparatus. Please note: There will be no actual hang glider flights from the mountain during this celebration. \n10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Build-a-Kite Station | Second floor of the Top Shop\nBuild and design a kite fit for a mile-high view with kits from Kitty Hawk Kites! As supplies last\, each child coming through the Grandfather Mountain entrance gate will receive a free paper kite kit. Those guests should go to the Top Shop during the event to build the kite and decorate it. \n10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Let’s Go Fly a Kite! | Top Shop parking lot (designated kite area)\nGuests will be allowed to fly their paper kites from this designated area located near the Mile High Swinging Bridge (weather permitting). (Flying any kites\, other than the paper kites made at the event\, is prohibited inside the park.) \n10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Fly a Kite in MacRae Meadows | Located just south of the gates of Grandfather Mountain on U.S. 221\nMacRae Meadows will be open to foot traffic during the day’s celebration for kite flying! Bringing a personal kite to fly at MacRae Meadows is permitted for this event. (No Grandfather Mountain admission is required for this activity. Please park in the gravel lot across 221 and walk across the road. Blocking the gates into MacRae Meadows is prohibited.) \n11 – 11:30 a.m. | Random Acts of Science | Wilson Center for Nature Discovery\nThis daily program led by Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation (GMSF) staff educators will make thematic ties to the day’s celebration\, such as the science behind thermals\, animals that take advantage of Grandfather’s cliffs and the weather the mountain creates. \n11:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Most-Creative Kite Contest Award | Top Shop parking lot (designated kite area)\nRepresentatives from GMSF and Kitty Hawk Kites will pick their favorite kite designs. Three winners will be selected and will receive a gift basket with items from the two organizations. \n12 – 12:30 p.m. | Random Acts of Science | Wilson Center for Nature Discovery\nThis daily program led by GMSF staff educators will make thematic ties to the day’s celebration\, such as the science behind thermals\, animals that take advantage of Grandfather’s cliffs and the weather the mountain creates. \n1 – 1:30 p.m. | Peaks and Profiles | Near the Mile High Swinging Bridge \nThis daily program led by GMSF staff educators gets a first-flight twist and will include themes like the science behind why Grandfather Mountain was a good place to hang glide. A representative from Kitty Hawk Kites will also be around to answer questions about hang gliding. \n1 – 2 p.m. | “Grandfather’s First Flight” Panel Discussion | Leonard and Morton Classrooms in the Wilson Center\nA walk down memory lane to the time of the first flight and other hang gliding events at Grandfather Mountain. Panel to include: \n\nJohn Harris (first flight hang gliding pilot at Grandfather Mountain and founder of Kitty Hawk Kites)\nCatherine Morton (GMSF board member and daughter of Grandfather Mountain founder Hugh Morton)\nHarris Prevost (Grandfather Mountain former vice president)\n\n2 – 2:30 p.m. | Anniversary Cake | Leonard and Morton Classrooms in the Wilson Center\nAfter the panel discussion\, celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first flight with a slice of cake (while supplies last). Panel participants will be on hand to interact with attendees. (Rain location: Wilson Center lobby) \n2 – 2:30 p.m. | Random Acts of Science | Wilson Center for Nature Discovery\nThis daily program led by GMSF staff educators will make thematic ties to the day’s celebration\, such as the science behind thermals\, animals that take advantage of Grandfather’s cliffs and the weather the mountain creates. \n3 – 3:30 p.m. | Peaks and Profiles With John Harris | Near the Mile High Swinging Bridge \nThis daily program led by GMSF staff educators gets a first-flight twist and will include themes like the science behind why Grandfather Mountain was a good place to hang glide. John Harris will join the program to share his firsthand account of flying off the peak.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/first-in-flight/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Grandfather Presents: Dale Hall
DESCRIPTION:H. Dale Hall has over 40 years of professional experience in fish and wildlife resource management in both the federal and private sectors. He served over 30 years in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, with duties across the United States and the Caribbean. In the course of those assignments\, Hall worked on nearly every high-profile environmental issue in America. A fisheries and wetlands biologist by training\, Hall spent significant time working on the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act. In his last three and a half years with the FWS\, he was nominated by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. \nFollowing retirement from federal service\, Hall was CEO of Ducks Unlimited Inc. for over nine years. During that time\, more than $2.5 billion was raised and more than 2 million acres of wetlands\, grasslands and waterfowl habitat were conserved. He is the author of numerous scientific articles and two books: “Compelled” and “My Appalachian Trail.” \nDale resides with his wife of 48 years\, Sarah\, in Tennessee. They have two daughters\, a son and three grandchildren. \nGrandfather Presents Schedule \n\n8 a.m. for June\, July and August events\, 9 a.m. for September event | Grandfather Mountain opens for the day\, and “VIP Reception” ticket holders are allowed access to the park. New this year\, your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.\n4:45 p.m. | “Presentation” ticket holders are allowed to enter the park and are welcome to explore the Conservation Campus (Wilson Center\, Mildred the Bear Environmental Habitats and more) prior to the speaker presentation. New this year\, your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.\n4:45 – 5:45 p.m. | Check-in for all event attendees near the front entrance of the Wilson Center (to receive your wristband for the event)\n5 – 5:30 p.m. | “VIP” Reception in the Wilson Center (“VIP Reception” ticket holders only)\n5:45 – 6:45 p.m. | Speaker presentation in the Classroom in the Clouds\n6:45 – 7:30 p.m. | Meet-and-greet/book signing with speaker\n7:45 p.m. | Park should be clear of all Grandfather Presents guests.\n\nGrandfather Presents Tickets\nTwo tiers of ticket access are offered for Grandfather Presents events. \n “VIP Reception” tickets include a VIP reception with the guest speaker that features heavy hors d’oeuvres\, in addition to the program and the “meet-and-greet/book-signing” session after the event. Admission to the park for the day is also included. \n\n$60 “VIP Reception” Adult\n$51 “VIP Reception” Bridge Club Member\n\n(limited quantity available) \n “Presentation” tickets are a more cost-effective option and include only the speaker’s program and the “meet-and-greet/book-signing” session after the event. \n\n$25 “Presentation” Adult\n$20 “Presentation” Bridge Club Member\nChildren under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult (maximum of four free children per purchase).\n\nTickets for this event go on sale here June 25 at 10 a.m. \nBridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “Presentation” tickets or “VIP Reception” tickets.\nYou will need to use your Bridge Club member number (located on your card below the barcode) to purchase. \nNon-Bridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “Presentation” tickets or “VIP Reception” tickets. \nRefunds/Cancellations\nFull refunds will be given to individuals who reach out to us at least five days before the event. This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. To cancel your registration\, please call 828-733-2013 Monday – Friday between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nFill your summer with learning and exploration: See our “Grandfather Presents” Reading List.  \nLearn more about our 2024 Grandfather Presents speaker series. 
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/grandfather-presents-dale-hall/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Grandfather Presents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T194500
DTSTAMP:20260513T150528
CREATED:20240527T133737Z
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SUMMARY:Grandfather Presents: Richard Louv
DESCRIPTION: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 in 24 countries and helped launch an international movement to connect children\, families and communities with nature. He is the co-founder and chair emeritus of the Children & Nature Network\, an organization focused on the connection between the well-being of children and wild places and the effort to increase safe and equitable access to the natural world for all. \nLouv appears frequently on national radio and television programs\, including “The Today Show\,” “CBS Evening News” and NPR’s “Fresh Air.” He speaks internationally on nature-deficit disorder\, a concept he first introduced in “Last Child in the Woods\,” regarding the importance of children’s and adults’ exposure to nature for their health and on the need for environmental protection and preservation for greater access to nature and the health of the Earth. \nHe is a recipient of many awards\, including the national Audubon Medal\, the San Diego Zoological Society Conservation Medal\, the George B. Rabb Conservation Medal from the Chicago Zoological Society and the Cox Award\, Clemson University’s highest honor for “sustained achievement in public service.” \nAs a journalist and commentator\, Louv has written for The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, The Times of London\, Orion\, Outside Magazine and other newspapers and magazines. He is a columnist for The San Diego Union-Tribune and Parents magazine. \nMarried to his wife Kathy\, he is the father of two sons\, Jason and Matthew. He would rather hike than write. \nGrandfather Presents Schedule \n\n8 a.m. for June\, July and August events\, 9 a.m. for September event | Grandfather Mountain opens for the day\, and “VIP Reception” ticket holders are allowed access to the park. New this year\, your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.\n4:45 p.m. | “Presentation” ticket holders are allowed to enter the park and are welcome to explore the Conservation Campus (Wilson Center\, Mildred the Bear Environmental Habitats and more) prior to the speaker presentation. New this year\, your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.\n4:45 – 5:45 p.m. | Check-in for all event attendees near the front entrance of the Wilson Center (to receive your wristband for the event)\n5 – 5:30 p.m. | “VIP” Reception in the Wilson Center (“VIP Reception” ticket holders only)\n5:45 – 6:45 p.m. | Speaker presentation in the Classroom in the Clouds\n6:45 – 7:30 p.m. | Meet-and-greet/book signing with speaker\n7:45 p.m. | Park should be clear of all Grandfather Presents guests.\n\nGrandfather Presents Tickets\nTwo tiers of ticket access are offered for Grandfather Presents events. \n “VIP Reception” tickets include a VIP reception with the guest speaker that features heavy hors d’oeuvres\, in addition to the program and the “meet-and-greet/book-signing” session after the event. Admission to the park for the day is also included. \n\n$60 “VIP Reception” Adult\n$51 “VIP Reception” Bridge Club Member\n\n(limited quantity available) \n “Presentation” tickets are a more cost-effective option and include only the speaker’s program and the “meet-and-greet/book-signing” session after the event. \n\n$25 “Presentation” Adult\n$20 “Presentation” Bridge Club Member\nChildren under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult (maximum of four free children per purchase).\n\nTickets for this event go on sale here June 4 at 10 a.m.\, and you can use the links belot to purchase at that time. \nBridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “Presentation” tickets or “VIP Reception” tickets.\nYou will need to use your Bridge Club member number (located on your card below the barcode) to purchase. \nNon-Bridge Club Members\, click here to purchase “Presentation” tickets or “VIP Reception” tickets. \nRefunds/Cancellations\nFull refunds will be given to individuals who reach out to us at least five days before the event. This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. To cancel your registration\, please call 828-733-2013 Monday – Friday between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nFill your summer with learning and exploration: See our “Grandfather Presents” Reading List.  \nLearn more about our 2024 Grandfather Presents speaker series. 
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/grandfather-presents-richard-louv/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Grandfather Presents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T194500
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SUMMARY:Grandfather Presents: Jeremy Wade
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT\, and the waiting lists for “VIP Reception” and “Presentation” tickets are both full. \nAs a child in England\, Jeremy Wade was obsessed with fishing. However\, as he grew up\, the rivers seemed more crowded with fishermen and the catches less mythical\, and Wade’s dream faded. A chance discovery in his 20s of a magazine article about a fish in India\, the mahseer\, a giant golden-scaled carp that lives in thunderous rocky rivers\, rekindled his passion. He dusted down his fishing rods and set off with £200 in his pocket to follow his dreams. Decades later\, the rest\, as they say\, is history. \nWade was the presenter of the worldwide hit television series\, “River Monsters.” His book of the same name (Orion\, 2012) delivers a sometimes jaw-dropping blend of adventure\, natural history\, legend and detective work. It reads like a hunt for the Loch Ness Monster\, but it’s all true! His book “How to Think Like a Fish” (W&N\, 2019) teaches the reader how to improve their own fishing skills. Sparse on the details of technique\, it is about the simple\, fundamental principles – a mindset for success. It’s part science\, part art and part elusive something else. \n“We are excited to kick off this year’s Grandfather Presents speaker series with Jeremy Wade\,” said Landis Taylor\, vice president of marketing and communications for the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation. “He’s\, of course\, known for his adventures to some of the most remote corners of the world to find some of the most unique species of fish\, and he’ll couple those stories with a call to action. Throughout his lifetime\, he’s witnessed the changes happening to the planet’s water ecosystems and the importance of\, and connection between\, water quality and the health and well-being of humans.” \nWade’s program will be presented in the style of a “fireside chat” for a more casual feel\, with a moderator asking questions and directing the conversation. There will also be time for members of the audience to ask questions. \nThe moderator for this event will be Elizabeth Biser\, Secretary of the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality. As DEQ Secretary\, she oversees the state agency whose mission is to protect North Carolina’s environment and natural resources. The organization has offices from the mountains to the coast and administers regulatory and public assistance programs aimed at protecting the quality of North Carolina’s air\, water and land\, its coastal resources and marine fisheries\, and the public’s health. \nCopies of Wade’s books\, “River Monsters” and “How to Think Like a Fish\,” will be on sale at Grandfather Mountain’s Wilson Center gift shop prior to the event and on June 27 during Grandfather Presents\, as supplies last. A summer reading list for the speaker series is coming soon! \nGrandfather Presents Schedule \n\n8 a.m. for June\, July and August events\, 9 a.m. for September event | Grandfather Mountain opens for the day\, and “VIP Reception” ticket holders are allowed access to the park. New this year\, your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.\n4:45 p.m. | “Presentation” ticket holders are allowed to enter the park and are welcome to explore the Conservation Campus (Wilson Center\, Mildred the Bear Environmental Habitats and more) prior to the speaker presentation. New this year\, your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.\n4:45 – 5:45 p.m. | Check-in for all event attendees near the front entrance of the Wilson Center (to receive your wristband for the event)\n5 – 5:30 p.m. | “VIP” Reception in the Wilson Center (“VIP Reception” ticket holders only)\n5:45 – 6:45 p.m. | Speaker presentation in the Classroom in the Clouds\n6:45 – 7:30 p.m. | Meet-and-greet/book signing with speaker\n7:45 p.m. | Park should be clear of all Grandfather Presents guests.\n\n  \nGrandfather Presents Tickets\nTwo tiers of ticket access are offered for Grandfather Presents events.  \n“VIP Reception” tickets include a VIP reception with the guest speaker that features heavy hors d’oeuvres\, in addition to the program and the “meet-and-greet/book-signing” session after the event. Admission to the park for the day is also included. \n\n$60 “VIP Reception” Adult\n$51 “VIP Reception” Bridge Club Member\n\n(limited quantity available) \n“Presentation” tickets are a more cost-effective option and include only the speaker’s program and the “meet-and-greet/book-signing” session after the event. \n\n$25 “Presentation” Adult\n$20 “Presentation” Bridge Club Member\nChildren under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult (maximum of four free children per purchase).\n\nRefunds/Cancellations\nFull refunds will be given to individuals who reach out to us at least five days before the event. This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. To cancel your registration\, please call 828-733-2013 Monday – Friday between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nFill your summer with learning and exploration: See our “Grandfather Presents” Reading List.  \nLearn more about our 2024 Grandfather Presents speaker series. 
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/grandfather-presents-jeremy-wade/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Grandfather Presents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T053000
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SUMMARY:Field Course: Sunrise at Grandfather Mountain: Landscape Photography Course
DESCRIPTION:Landscape photography reflects the natural world\, but may include wildlife\, objects or people. Participants will learn basic camera and observational skills to create stunning photographic images. Though designed for beginners\, students with more intermediate skills are encouraged to join. \nTodd Bush is a photographer based in Banner Elk\, N.C. Todd has specialized in making images of and for the N.C. High Country with photographs widely published including in: National Geographic Adventure\, Time\, USA Today and many other international\, national and regional publications. He has authored two pictorial High Country coffee table books and also teaches photography. Bush’s hopes are that photography may serve to raise awareness of the wonders of the world\, inspiring keeping our planet’s natural places intact for future generations. His photos are on display at Banner Elk Artists Gallery and on his website:  www.bushphoto.com. \nProgram Itinerary\n5:30 a.m.  Meet at the Wilson Center for Class Intro: Adjusting Focus and Exposure for Sunrises\n6:15 a.m. Head up to Swinging Bridge Parking Lot for 6:53 a.m. sunrise from the Bridge\n10:00 a.m. Wilson Center presentation and image review of your photos from the morning\n11:30 a.m. Program concludes at the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery \nWhat’s included?\nYour program cost includes admission into the park\, field instruction and transportation during your program (you may drive your own vehicle to visit sites on the mountain if you would prefer). It does not include meals or lodging. Bringing a bagged breakfast is recommended for this field course\, although Mildred’s Grill will be open to attendees beginning at 9:00 a.m. Tips are not accepted for field courses. However\, donations to the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation are accepted if you would like to recognize a program. \nTickets\nThis event costs $60 for general admission and $51 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club – plus tax. Registration opens below on July 9\, 2024\, at 10 a.m. Limited to 12 participants. \nBridge Club Members\, click here to purchase tickets.\nYou will need to use your Bridge Club member number (located on your card below the barcode) to purchase. \nNon-Bridge Club Members\, click here to purchase tickets. \nGeneral Clothing List\nMuch of your time will be spent outdoors and all programs are held rain\, snow or shine. You should be prepared for a variety of mountain weather conditions and temperatures. Appropriate clothing\, equipment and footwear are very important. \nEquipment: \n\nDaypack (or Camera bag/Pack) for extra clothing\, water\, snacks\, etc.\nWater Bottle\nSunglasses\nSunscreen\nHiking boots\n\nEquipment Specific to this Course: \n\nCamera: DSLR\, Mirrorless\, Point and Shoot\, or Phone Camera\nTripod\nMemory card\, card reader\, or cable to get your images to the classroom computer via USB\n\nRefunds/Cancellations\nAdult Field Courses generally sell out and have a waiting list associated with the event. If you cannot attend the field course that you are registered for\, a full refund will be granted within a five-day notice of the day of the field course. This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. We ask that individuals who are sick with any illness to stay home to ensure the health and safety of other participants\, our staff\, and the field course instructors – refunds will be granted to these individuals.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/field-course-sunrise-at-grandfather-mountain-landscape-photography-course/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Field Course: Southern Appalachian Sky Islands
DESCRIPTION: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 Island of Grandfather Mountain and discuss the similarities and differences from its neighboring Sky Islands in the region. \nGary Kauffman is a Botanist and Plant Ecologist for the United States Forest Service based in Asheville\, N.C. He is responsible for managing the botany program across 1.1 million acres across four North Carolina USFS units from the mountains (Nantahala and Pisgah)\, the piedmont (Uwharrie)\, and the coastal plain (Croatan). His work includes forest level planning\, maintenance and restoration of rare plants and communities and non-native invasive plant management. \nProgram Itinerary\n10:00 – 10:15 – Meet at the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery and Introductions\n10:15 – 12:00 – Classroom lecture on Southern Appalachian Sky Islands\n12:00 – 12:30 – Lunch at Wilson Center\n12:00 – 3:30 – Exploring the Grandfather Mountain Sky Island\n3:30 – 4:00 – Wrap up/Q&A/Evaluations \nWhat’s included?\nYour program cost includes admission into the park\, field instruction and transportation during your program (you may drive your own vehicle to visit sites on the mountain if you would prefer). It does not include meals or lodging. Bringing a bagged lunch is recommended for most field courses\, although Mildred’s Grill will be open to attendees. Tips are not accepted for field courses. However\, donations to the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation are accepted if you would like to recognize a program. \nTickets\nThis event costs $60 for general admission and $51 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club – plus tax. Registration opens here on June 11\, 2024\, at 10 a.m. Limited to 20 participants. \nBridge Club Members\, click here to purchase tickets.\nYou will need to use your Bridge Club member number (located on your card below the barcode) to purchase. \nNon-Bridge Club Members\, click here to purchase tickets. \nGeneral Clothing List\nMuch of your time will be spent outdoors and all programs are held rain\, snow or shine. You should be prepared for a variety of mountain weather conditions and temperatures. Appropriate clothing\, equipment and footwear are very important. \nEquipment: \n\n\n\nDaypack with enough room to carry extra clothing\, water\, lunch\, camera\, etc.\nWater Bottle\nSunglasses\nSunscreen\nHiking boots\n\n\n\nEquipment Specific to this Course: \n\n\n\n\n\nNote pad and writing utensil\nLong pants and preferably long-sleeved shirts are strongly encouraged as we will be walking through the woods. \nSturdy hiking boots or closed-toed shoes are required\n\n\n\n\n\n Refunds/Cancellations\nAdult Field Courses generally sell out and have a waiting list associated with the event. If you cannot attend the field course that you are registered for\, a full refund will be granted within a five-day notice of the day of the field course. This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. We ask that individuals who are sick with any illness to stay home to ensure the health and safety of other participants\, our staff and the field course instructors – refunds will be granted to these individuals.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/field-course-southern-appalachian-sky-islands/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T160000
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SUMMARY:Field Course: Forest Insects Are for the Birds: The Caterpillars Count! Monitoring Program
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Allen Hurlbert from UNC-Chapel Hill as we learn about the important role that insects play in forest ecosystems\, as herbivores and as a critical food source for migratory birds. You will learn how to identify the most common groups of forest insects\, how to conduct simple insect surveys and you will participate in the insect monitoring being done at Grandfather Mountain along a nearly 1\,000-foot elevational gradient from the park entrance to the summit. We will discuss evidence for insect declines and the impacts of global change\, and you will learn how to contribute to the Caterpillars Count! citizen-science project and share critical data from your own yard or local park. \n \nAllen Hurlbert is a Professor of Biology and the Director of Graduate Studies for the Environment\, Ecology and Energy Program at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. His research seeks to understand the drivers of large-scale patterns of organismal diversity and distribution and how those patterns are being impacted by global change. His work often makes use of large citizen-science observations such as eBird and iNaturalist\, and Hurlbert is the founder of the foliage arthropod monitoring project Caterpillars Count!\, which has been implemented in over 30 states and provinces across North America. \nProgram Itinerary\n10:00 – 10:15 – Meet at the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery and Introductions\n10:15 – 11:00 – Why Monitor Forest Insects?\n11:00 – 11:30 – Identifying Common Forest Insects\n11:30 – 12:30 – How to Monitor Forest Insects (Training and Survey Circles 5-6)\n12:30 – 1:00 – Lunch at Wilson Center\n1:00 – 2:30 – Monitoring Grandfather Mountain (Group 1: Circles 1-4\, Group 2: Circles 7-10)\n2:30 – 3:30 – Lessons learned from Caterpillars Count!\n3:30 – 4:00 – Wrap up/Q&A/Evaluations \nWhat’s included?\nYour program cost includes admission into the park\, field instruction and transportation during your program (you may drive your own vehicle to visit sites on the mountain if you would prefer). It does not include meals or lodging. Bringing a bagged lunch is recommended for most field courses\, although Mildred’s Grill will be open to attendees. Tips are not accepted for field courses. However\, donations to the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation are accepted if you would like to recognize a program. \nTickets\nThis event costs $60 for general admission and $51 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club – plus tax. Registration opens below on April 30\, 2024\, at 10 a.m. Limited to 20 participants. \nGeneral Clothing List\nMuch of your time will be spent outdoors and all programs are held rain\, snow or shine. You should be prepared for a variety of mountain weather conditions and temperatures. Appropriate clothing\, equipment and footwear are very important. \nEquipment: \n\nDaypack with enough room to carry extra clothing\, water\, lunch\, camera\, etc.\nWater Bottle\nSunglasses\nSunscreen\nHiking boots\n\nEquipment Specific to this Course: \n\nNote pad and writing utensil\nLong pants and preferably long-sleeved shirts are strongly encouraged as we will be walking through the woods.\nSturdy hiking boots or closed-toed shoes are required\n(Optional) Caterpillars Count! mobile app (available for iOS and Android)\nOther data gathering instruments will be provided\n\nRefunds/Cancellations\nAdult Field Courses generally sell out and have a waiting list associated with the event. If you cannot attend the field course that you are registered for\, a full refund will be granted within a five-day notice of the day of the field course. This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. We ask that individuals who are sick with any illness to stay home to ensure the health and safety of other participants\, our staff and the field course instructors – refunds will be granted to these individuals.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/field-course-forest-insects-are-for-the-birds-the-caterpillars-count-monitoring-program/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Educator Workshop: Growing Up WILD
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This Educator Workshop is intended specifically for educators — not the general public. \nGrowing Up WILD is an early childhood program that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and their habitats\, with an emphasis on promoting aquatic resource appreciation and stewardship. Through a wide range of activities and experiences\, Growing Up WILD provides an early foundation for developing positive impressions about nature and lifelong social and academic skills. This workshop is oriented towards formal and nonformal educators who work with children ages 3-7. Participants trained in Growing Up WILD will receive a free Growing Up WILD activity guide and qualify for CEU credits\, training hours\, or NC Environmental Education Certification credits. \nInstructors: Tanya Poole (N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission Outreach Education Specialist) and Michelle Malalang (GMSF Education Specialist) \nRegistration\nThis workshop is free to attend\, although advance registration is required. Limited to 25 participants. Registration below on June 3 at 10 a.m.. Attendees are also asked to bring their own lunch\, although there is a restaurant on site. \nTickets are now open for this event. Click here to register. \nWhat to Bring?\nYour time will be spent indoors and outdoors and all programs are held rain\, snow or shine. You should be prepared for a variety of mountain weather conditions and temperatures. Appropriate clothing\, equipment\, and footwear are very important. Please bring a daypack with enough room to carry extra clothing (i.e.\, extra layers\, rain gear)\, water\, lunch\, notepad/paper\, pen/pencil\, etc. Mildred’s Grill will be open and participants may purchase food from the restaurant for lunch if they prefer to do so. \nAdditional information\nEducational Experience Forms will be available for certification hours and Continuing Education Credit for the instructor to sign off on. Grandfather Mountain may also serve as Criteria III – Site visit hours\, but these hours must be gained outside of the time that the workshop takes place (i.e.\, prior to or after the workshop). Staff will be available to sign off on these site visit forms. \nCancelations\nIf you cannot attend the educator workshop that you are registered for\, please let us know five days in advance of the workshop if at all possible: call 828-733-2013 Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nAbout Grandfather Mountain Educator Workshops\nGrandfather Mountain’s Educator Workshop series invites educators to take advantage of the mountain’s classroom in the clouds. This is an opportunity to learn and have fun\, while earning certification as an environmental educator in North Carolina. These programs offer credits with Criteria I\, II and III programs. All workshops take place at Grandfather Mountain and may include some walking\, so participants are encouraged to bring appropriate footwear and be prepared for inclement weather. Learn more.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/growing-up-wild/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Certification Programs,Featured Events,RSVP
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SUMMARY:Solar Eclipse
DESCRIPTION:A total solar eclipse\, one of nature’s most spectacular sights\, is coming to North America on April 8. Weather permitting; a partial eclipse will be visible at Grandfather Mountain. According to sources\, approximately 87% of the sun will be obscured in this region. The best viewing time will be between 2-4 p.m. \nAll Daily Programs (other than Keeper Talks) on April 8 will make thematic ties to solar and lunar eclipses. Daily Programs are included with park admission. \nIn addition\, a designated area to enjoy the eclipse will be set up. The location of this area will be determined the day of the event\, taking wind and other factors into consideration. Chairs will be welcome at this location. Chairs will not be allowed on Linville Peak. \nSolar eclipse glasses will be needed to view the event. The first 100 guests on April 8 will receive a pair of solar eclipse glasses for free with their admission. The glasses will also be on sale in the mountain’s gift shops that day. \nWhat is a Solar Eclipse?\nA solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth\, casting a shadow on Earth that either fully or partially blocks the sun’s light in some area. A total solar eclipse is when the moon completely blocks the face of the sun. The sky will darken\, as if it were dawn or dusk.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/solar-eclipse/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. To be placed on the waiting list\, please email judi@grandfather.com with your name\, phone number and the number of tickets you are interested in reserving. \nExplore 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! \nThe evening starts atop Grandfather Mountain at the Mile High Swinging Bridge\, where participants can explore and observe sunset from this lofty vantage point. During this time\, park educators will be on hand to discuss the unique flora and crepuscular (active during twilight) fauna that call Grandfather home. \nIn-park transportation is provided. Each Grandfather by Night event is limited to 24 participants. Advance registration is required. Please note: This event is for individuals eight years of age and older. \nWe are offering two versions of our Grandfather by Night series this year\, Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike and Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program. \nThis event is a Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike. \nThe Twilight Hike version will include a hike after sunset to discuss and look for the creatures that are more active after the sun goes down. The group will explore a unique forest ecosystem from top to bottom in search of salamanders\, owls\, flying squirrels\, fireflies and any other creatures they might come across. The Twilight Hike program is not accessible to guests with limited mobility. Participants signed up for this version will need to participate in the hike\, as staying behind while the rest of the group hikes is not possible. \nThe event starts for registered participants at 8 p.m. In-park transportation will be provided. \nLearn more about this event series\, the two versions of programming and all Grandfather by Night dates. \nThis event costs $50 for general admission and $42 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club – plus tax. Registration opens on this page on April 1\, 2025\, at 10 a.m. \nThis event is SOLD OUT. To be placed on the waiting list\, please email judi@grandfather.com with your name\, phone number and the number of tickets you are interested in reserving. \nWhat to Bring?\nYou should be prepared for a variety of mountain weather conditions and temperatures. Appropriate clothing\, equipment and footwear are very important. A jacket is needed on most summer evenings at Grandfather! \nRefunds/Cancellations\nThe majority of Grandfather Mountain events generally sell out and have a waiting list. If you cannot attend the event that you registered for\, please let us know. Full refunds will be given to individuals who reach out to us at least five days before the event. This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. To cancel your registration\, please call 828-733-2013 Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nLearn more about the Grandfather by Night series.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/by-night-1/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
CATEGORIES:After Hours Programs,Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Educator Workshop - WILD About Bears
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This Educator Workshop is intended specifically for educators — not the general public. \nWILD About Bears will focus on black bears in North Carolina. The workshop will be spent learning about the life history and current research on black bears\, as well as activities that can be incorporated into your programs. This special topic Project WILD will include a visit to our resident black bears that live in our Animal Habitats. Educators who attend a Project WILD workshop qualify for CEU credits\, training hours\, or NC Environmental Education Certification credit. \nInstructor: Lauren Farrell (GMSF Interpretation and Education Programs Manager) \nRegistration\nThis workshop is free to attend\, although advance registration is required. Limited to 25 participants. Registration below on April 29 at 10 a.m. Attendees are also asked to bring their own lunch\, although there is a restaurant on site. \nWhat to Bring?\nYour time will be spent indoors and outdoors and all programs are held rain\, snow or shine. You should be prepared for a variety of mountain weather conditions and temperatures. Appropriate clothing\, equipment\, and footwear are very important. Please bring a daypack with enough room to carry extra clothing (i.e.\, extra layers\, rain gear)\, water\, lunch\, notepad/paper\, pen/pencil\, etc. Mildred’s Grill will be open and participants may purchase food from the restaurant for lunch if they prefer to do so. \nAdditional information\nEducational Experience Forms will be available for certification hours and Continuing Education Credit for the instructor to sign off on. Grandfather Mountain may also serve as Criteria III – Site visit hours\, but these hours must be gained outside of the time that the workshop takes place (i.e.\, prior to or after the workshop). Staff will be available to sign off on these site visit forms. \nCancelations\nIf you cannot attend the educator workshop that you are registered for\, please let us know five days in advance of the workshop if at all possible: call 828-733-2013 Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nAbout Grandfather Mountain Educator Workshops\nGrandfather Mountain’s Educator Workshop series invites educators to take advantage of the mountain’s classroom in the clouds. This is an opportunity to learn and have fun\, while earning certification as an environmental educator in North Carolina. These programs offer credits with Criteria I\, II and III programs. All workshops take place at Grandfather Mountain and may include some walking\, so participants are encouraged to bring appropriate footwear and be prepared for inclement weather. Learn more.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/educator-workshop-wild/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Certification Programs,Featured Events,RSVP
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SUMMARY:Daily Programs
DESCRIPTION:Attend one of our Daily Programs in April-October presented by our animal habitat curators and park educators. These fascinating interpretive programs throughout the park are included in your admission ticket. See our current list of programs.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/daily-programs/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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