Appalachian Folkways Series
Take a step back in time and interact with traditional crafters skilled in the old ways, including fiber arts and blacksmithing. Visitors will also…
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The Legend of Tommy Hodges
Outdoor drama tells the haunting story of a Biltmore Forest School student who went missing on Halloween night in 1906. Go online for tickets.
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Forest Festival Day
Day’s events include a chance to meet traditional craftsmen, forestry students, and old-time-music entertainers as they celebrate local forests and forest heritage. The day…
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Families are invited to get outdoors in Pisgah National Forest. The event includes guided activities, crafts, and a self-guided tour of the Cradle property….
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Opening Day Appalachian Folkways Celebration
Photo: Matt Rose This 47th annual event marks the opening of Cradle of Forestry for the season. Take a turn behind friendly draft horses…
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Here’s the Buzz
Beekeeping is usually depicted as a summertime commitment, but the art of apiculture requires work in all seasons. After winter hibernation, beekeepers carefully maintain…
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Rock Your Fall Photograph
One-day workshop will teach you how to take better photos with your smartphone’s camera. Janet and Les Saucier will teach you the basics of…
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Things That Go Bump in the Night
The sun sets, the moon begins to rise and all manner of creepy crawly critters make their way through the darkening forests of Pisgah…
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Pink Beds BioBlitz
This event explores all living things in the Pink Beds valley of Pisgah National Forest with demonstrations by forest professionals and citizen science activities…
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National Get Outdoors Day
Begun in 2008 by the USDA Forest Service, this event encourages Americans to seek out healthy, active outdoor lifestyles. The day includes skills teaching and…
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