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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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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/
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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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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
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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
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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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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