Educational Program

Events

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

  • Village Nature Series

    Recurring

    The Village Nature Series is an educational program that promotes conservation sponsored in collaboration with the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust.  The series of presentations highlight distinct cultural and natural features of the area.  Visit the Village Nature Series page for a full program schedule. The Village Nature Series is held at 5:00 p.m. the last Tuesday of […]

  • Village Nature Series

    Recurring
    Common's Lawn 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, United States

    The Village Nature Series is an annual educational lecture series co-hosted by The Village Green and the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust. These programs are free and family-friendly. Each Village Nature Series will begin at 5pm on the last Tuesday of each month from April-September. The series will be held at The Village Green in Cashiers located […]

    FREE

  • Youth Nature Series: Map & Compass Nature Treasure Hunt by Kayla Watson

    The Commons

    This nature based map and compass scavenger hunt is an engaging adventure where participants use compasses to locate natural items and nature themed prizes. Participants will learn cardinal directions (North, South, East, West), beginner map reading skills, spatial awareness, pacing, teamwork and communication. This scavenger hunt will be a fun and exciting adventure while participants […]

  • Youth Nature Series: Building a Wild Bee Hotel by Jessica Blackburn

    Common's Lawn 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, United States

     Become a backyard hero in our hands-on Wild Bee Hotel Workshop! Kids will discover the secret lives of solitary bees—nature’s gentle, super-pollinators—while building their very own wooden nesting home. Using […]

  • Youth Nature Series: Animal Tracks and Skulls by Topher Stephens

    Common's Lawn 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, United States

    Step into the shoes of a wildlife detective in our hands-on Animal Tracks and Skulls Workshop! Kids will get up close with the amazing creatures of Western North Carolina by examining real skulls and track casts of local mammals like black bears, bobcats, and foxes. Participants will learn to "read" the forest floor by identifying […]

  • Village Nature Series: Indigenous Stewardship- Weaving together culture, climate, and land

    Founded in 2009, The Center for Native Health (CNH) is a Native-led, 501(c)3, located in Cherokee, NC. CNH implements a variety of program areas to ensure the balanced wellbeing of Southeastern Native communities through the preservation and respectful application of Native Knowledge to empower people, land, and culture. Through such efforts, CNH is able to […]

  • Village Nature Series: Appalachian Wonders and Phenomenal Ecological Connections by Luke Cannon

    Lewis Hall at The Village Green 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, United States

     Come enjoy a fascinating exploration of the remarkable lives and complex relationships of our common and not so common Appalachian wildlife. From orchid seeds, to hummingbird tongues and zombie ants, naturalist Luke Cannon shares insight and stories illuminating the intricate connections and wild adaptations that abound in the natural world around us.     Presenter Bio: More […]

  • Craft & Print a Tote-ally Sustainable Tote Bag by Lynsi Wavra

    In this workshop we will be teaching about the importance of sustainability and waste-reduction by creating fun and useful tote-bags out of up-cycled used T-shirts. No sewing or special tools required! Once the bags are made, participants will have the chance to decorate and customize them with block print stamps. Participants should bring a used […]

  • Youth Nature Series: Magnifying the Magical World of Moss by Skye Cahoon

    Common's Lawn 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, United States

    Beginner bryologists (moss scientists) are invited to marvel at mosses! These tiny plants can live almost anywhere, including places like our windowsills and sidewalks. They may seem like green fuzz, but when we zoom in a little, they look like mini trees and ferns. There are even little animals living in the moss, like mites […]