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  • Earth Day Village Nature Series, “Restoring Our Earth”

    Join us via Zoom for the special Earth Day Village Nature Series "Restoring Our Earth" at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 27.  Landscape expert Sonya Carpenter of Cantey Worley and Company will share how to nurture our backyards, making choices and changes to improve the environment. To register for this event, email director@cashiersgreen.com

  • Village Nature Series: Embracing the Dark- Light Pollution, Health and the Environment

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

    For more than a century, artificial lighting has transformed our nights—brightening our homes, streets, and cities. But only recently have scientists begun to fully understand the hidden costs of this constant illumination. Light pollution is now recognized as a significant factor affecting wildlife behavior, human health, and the balance of our environment. In this talk, […]

  • Youth Nature Series: Bugs in Our Backyard! by Sara Rivera

    The Commons

    In 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 […]

  • Village Nature Series: Illuminating the Fabulous Worlds of Fireflies

    Fireflies are known for their magnificent flashes that fill our summer nights with magic. How do they glow, and are there any that don't glow? How do they help with medical research? What special kinds can we find in our own backyards? The world of fireflies is full of trickery, romance, and awe, so join […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 […]