Educational Program
Events
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Youth Nature Series: Map & Compass Nature Treasure Hunt by Kayla Watson
The CommonsThis 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, […]
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Youth Nature Series: Bugs in Our Backyard! by Sara Rivera
The CommonsIn the summer, bugs are everywhere, and these awesome critters do so much for us! They clean up our forests, make our flowers grow, and so much more. Come get an up-close look and learn about what bugs you can find in your own backyards, where we can find them, and what they do for […]
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Youth Nature Series: Building a Wild Bee Hotel by Jessica Blackburn
Common's Lawn 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, United StatesBecome 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 natural materials like wooden frames and hollow stems, participants will craft a safe haven to take home and hang in their gardens. We’ll learn why […]
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Youth Nature Series: Animal Tracks and Skulls by Topher Stephens
Common's Lawn 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, United StatesStep 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 StatesCome 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, […]
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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 […]
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Youth Nature Series: Magnifying the Magical World of Moss by Skye Cahoon
Common's Lawn 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, United StatesBeginner 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, […]