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February 2016
It’s easy for us to take for granted the amazing public lands that surround us and afford such wonderful opportunities for outdoor adventures here in Western North Carolina, such as Pisgah National Forest: treasured as some of the most scenic and treasured wild land in the eastern U.S. Join us for this informal evening with
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Have you heard those deafening, bell-like sounds coming from a pond or wetland in the spring? Even tried to find the creatures making them and come up blank, wondering how something with such a BIG sound could remain unseen? Have you seen a frog called a spring peeper that is so small it can sit
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Birds do the most amazing things! They have conquered the air; they swim in the water. There are over ten thousand different kinds of birds, each species specially adapted for its own particular “job.” Let’s explore fascinating aspects of bird adaptations and behavior, and learn about some of the scientists and the study techniques that
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On Thursday, June 16th, it’s all about moss magic! Join Asheville native and moss gardening expert, Annie Martin, as she provides inspiration for aspiring gardeners and moss lovers for a brief talk and book signing. Fascinated with mosses since childhood, Mossin’ Annie has earned her reputation as an expert through years of personal research and
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The Flying Squirrel That Wouldn't is a new children's book by Compleat Naturalist co-owner, Dr. Hal Mahan, illustrated by Asheville artist Marcia Dockey Smith. Join us for a special celebration and book signing event on Thursday, November 17, from 6:30-8:00 pm. Enjoy light refreshments; meet other nature lovers. The event is free. Dr. Mahan enjoys incorporating topics
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Masons, Miners, and Thieves—The Real Lives of America’s Bees Did a bee go extinct because of greenhouse tomatoes? Why is a bee nicknamed Cinderella? Follow a gardener’s adventures into the field with bee scientists and farmers to explore the lives of bees. Tucked into stories where bees build turrets and paint walls are lessons on
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