Look to the Skies! On September 18-24, depending on weather conditions, birders will hike up Whiteside Mountain to search the sky for soaring hawks; email [email protected] to join the email notification list
With From Penguins to Plankton – the Dramatic Impacts of Climate Change in Antarctica, The Highlands Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Rd) brings the perils of Climate Change to the Plateau – 5:30 P.M. Friday, September 23. Space is limited, so be sure to register at highlandsbiological.org.
Stunning, spectacular, and awe-inspiring are all overused adjectives to describe the Western North Carolina Mountains. But the end result of a hiking trail in the Nantahala National Forest truly embodies those declarations and many more.
The mindset of a fly-fisher is at once deep and remarkably simple.
The twin streams leading to Mill Shoals Falls give this hidden jewel its own charm, setting the stage for the seductive beauty of nearby Bird Rock Falls.
Local fields aren’t fallow during this crucial month. You shouldn’t be, either.
The Native Plant Symposium has the answers – hosted by the Highlands Biological Foundation, September 16 and 17, 265 North Sixth Street.
Just in time for harvest season, The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center is offering Farm Fest for the entire family, Saturday, September 10. For more information, visit themountainrlc.org/upcoming-events or call (828) 526-5838.
The entire community receives a boost when Cashiers Cares hosts its premiere golf tournament at Trillium Club on September 19.
The fortunes of The Literacy & Learning Center will rise considerably with an October 9 benefit concert by pianist Randall Atcheson. Call (828) 526-0863 or visit maconncliteracy.org for more information
