Cradle o Forestry Heritage Site

The Cradle of Forestry invites the curious of all ages to learn about insects and other arthropods. This event will be held in and around the Forest Discovery Center at the Cradle of Forestry and commemorates National Pollinator Week. Play activities, make a craft, bring your own tools for exploration or borrow ours. This day […]

This event is FREE for those who plan to participate in the 1:00-3:00 BioBlitz walks and evening activities. Regular admission fees apply to non-participating guests and are welcome to participate in morning activities. Celebrate biodiversity in Pisgah National Forest at this citizen science event. Discover, snap a photo and upload to iNaturalist. Activities, walks and […]

* Enjoy the magical evening forest and learn about the natural history of fascinating fireflies.* This wheelchair accessible program beings in the Cradle of Forestry’s amphitheater by the Forest Festival Trail with a talk interpreting the famed Blue Ghost fireflies and their other firefly relatives. * Look for fireflies and explore the surrounding forest and […]

* Enjoy the magical evening forest and learn about the natural history of fascinating fireflies. * This wheelchair accessible program beings in the Cradle of Forestry’s amphitheater by the Forest Festival Trail with a talk interpreting fireflies’ life cycle and unique features, and a craft for children.   * Look for fireflies and explore the surrounding […]