Land Trust’s Winter Book Suggestions
A tall stack of books is the perfect passport to the mysteries and majesty and those sudden bursts of transcendence found on the Plateau.
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Posts
Watching Woods Fill Up With Snow
Let’s pause for a moment and reflect upon the natural treasures entrusted to us and our posterity.
Christmas Wreath Workshops
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust is offering a pair of wildcraft Wreathmaking Workshops in Cashiers this month – one for children on December 10; and one for adults on December 13.
A Precious Habitat
The untrammeled Brushy Face Preserve is a legacy of the Plateau’s natural heritage.
Protecting Horse Cove
The trail leading through Horse Cove is laced with history and a healthy dose of mystery.
HCLT History at the Peggy
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust’s tenancy at the Peggy Crosby Center has been a boon to the fortunes of the
entire Plateau.
Master of Light and Shadow
George Masa – explorer, photographer, and chronicler of the Plateau’s vistas and byways – is the subject of a September 16 documentary and lecture at Highlands Inn. For more information see hcltnc.org.
The Buzz About Bumble Bees
The September 24 Village Nature Series presentation will bring the plight of native pollinators into sharp focus.
Wild Visions
The evocative works of George Masa will be explored and celebrated with this month’s Village Nature Series presentation – 5:30 P.M. August 20 in Lewis Hall at the Village Green. For more information go to hcltnc.org and villagegreencashiersnc.com.
The Night’s Thousand Eyes
Those black velvet nights are a beloved part of the Plateau’s natural heritage that the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust is endeavoring to preserve.
Events
Walking Wednesday with HCLT
Join HCLT this new year on a hike through the Cashiers Ramble and enjoy the brisk air and winter views. We will be hiking the Salamander and Trout Loops, beginning at the Village Green Commons. All are welcome!
Walking Wednesday at Ravenel Park with HCLT
Join the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust for a winter hike at Ravenel Park– protected and owned by the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust. This hike is a moderate 1.1 mile out-and-back.
Walking Wednesday | Edward Baker Preserve with HCLT
Join the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust for a Winter hike at Brushy Face Preserve — protected and owned by the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust. This hike is a moderate 3 mile loop.
Youth Nature Village Series | Wildcraft Wreath Making
Join HCLT for a natural holiday wildcraft!
Walking Wednesday with Highlands Cashiers Land Trust
This hike is a moderate 2.5 mile loop.
Falling Leaves Forest Bathing at Dixon Woods
Immerse yourself in the serene experience of Shinrin Yoku, or forest bathing, with Dr. Mark Ellison at Dixon Woods Preserve, hosted by the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust.
Satulah-Bration Sunset & Moonrise Hike with HCLT
Meet at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park Questions? Email [email protected]
An Evening With the Authors “George Masa: A Life Reimagined” at Historic Highlands Inn
Join authors Janet McCue and Paul Bonesteel to learn about their new comprehensive biography of George Masa—a trailblazing photographer whose work helped shape the preservation of Great Smoky Mountains National […]
Canyon & Meadow EcoTour with Kyle Pursel at Lonesome Valley
Join Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust for an immersive EcoTour through one of our treasured conservation easements in Lonesome Valley, in Sapphire, NC led by Lonesome Valley’s Stewardship Director, Kyle Pursel.
Full Moonrise Hike at Rhododendron Park with HCLT
We will be walking down after sunset, so please bring a flashlight!
