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In Awe of Nature
Written By: Shelby Batchelor- The Village Green | Issue: April 2024
The 2024 Village Nature Series is a deep dive into the natural heritage that surrounds everyone on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.
The Village Green and the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust have unveiled their 2024 Village Nature Series, an educational program designed to highlight the rich natural heritage of our community.
Residents and visitors alike are invited to join us at The Village Green on select Tuesdays from April through September to learn more about the unique wildlife, habitats, conservation, and local cultural heritage from expert speakers in their fields.
Lectures will be held monthly, providing attendees with unique insights into the natural wonders that surround us from the intricate ecosystem of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau to the diverse flora and fauna in our region. The programs are held from 5:30 to 6:30 P.M. rain or shine, and are completely free of charge, offering everyone the opportunity to learn about what makes our area so special. Each topic that is chosen reflects the area’s unique natural biodiversity as well as offer topics that community members relate to, learn from, and can perhaps incorporate into their lives.
Mark your calendars for the following dates for the upcoming Village Nature Series events! This series is proudly sponsored by Cedar Creek Club and co-hosted by Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and The Village Green! Lectures will be held at 160 Frank Allen Road in Cashiers.
April 30 – Vermicompost, the Basics and Benefits presented by Mary Ann Smith
May 28 – Hope for The Hemlocks presented by Olivia Hall and Thom Green of the Hemlock Restoration Initiative
June 25 – Mushrooms 101: A Sneak Peak Into the Frontier of the Future presented by Lizza Bixby of Mushroom Mountain
July 30 – Literature and Ecology with John Lane, Emeritus Professor at Wofford College
August 20 – George Masa’s Wild Vision presented by Brent Martin, Executive Director of Bartram Trail Conservancy
September 24 – Pollinator Habitat Conservation in the Mountains of Western North Carolina presented by Bryan Tompkins, US Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Pollinator Conservation Specialist
Be sure to stay tuned for more information on the new Kid’s Edition of the Village Nature Series! This new addition to VNS for children will be held on the following dates in 2024: May 24, August 13, October 22, and December 17. Speakers coming soon!
