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The sun sets, the moon begins to rise and all manner of creepy crawly critters make their way through the darkening forests of Pisgah during the last throws of late summer. Join Cradle of Forestry Naturalists as we take a leisurely stroll along the Cradle property looking for anything scaly, slithery, feathery and furry. Hear […]
Capture the magic of macro photography with one of the Southeast's best-known macro teachers, Les Saucier. Les and Janet will lead participants through a day in the forest at the Cradle of Forestry to photograph summer flowers, mountain ferns, carpets of lush moss and seasonal insects, all up-close and personal through your macro lens. Whether […]
Opening Day at the Cradle of Forestry celebrates Appalachian culture and heritage from the days of the Biltmore Forest School. Visitors will journey back in time to a small 1900's mountain community on the historic Biltmore Campus Trail to explore how people of the day worked and played. Guests are encouraged to interact with demonstrators, […]
The Cradle of Forestry welcomes Shay Martin Lovette on July 18th as part of the Songcatchers Music Series. Lovette’s musical prowess and songwriting success has earned him performances at such esteemed music festivals such as Merlefest and Bristol Rhythm & Roots, while his sophomore recording, “Scatter & Gather”, boasts a who’s who of musical guests […]
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