nature education
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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 StatesFor 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, […]
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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 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 […]
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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 […]