Programs & Events
We offer on-going educational programs and events for all — encouraging our visitors to create meaningful connections with the outdoors. For events requiring registration or tickets, please select the event below.
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The Carolina Mountains: Photography of Margaret Morley
August – November
Cradle of Forestry
Stewards and Storytellers: The History of the French Broad River
Thursday, September 10, 2026
The NEST
Gazers of the Galaxy – Cradle of Forestry
Friday, September 11, 2026
Cradle of Forestry
Gazers of the Galaxy At Carters Lake
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Carters Lake Astronomy Field
Raptor Rendezvous at the Cradle of Forestry
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Cradle of Forestry
Make Your Own Mountain at Doll Mountain
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Doll Mountain Campground
Stewards and Storytellers: Natural Resource Management is Serious Business…sometimes
Thursday, September 24, 2026
The NEST
National Public Lands Day at The Cradle of Forestry
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Cradle of Forestry
National Public Lands Day at Brasstown Bald
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Brasstown Bald
National Public Lands Day at Anna Ruby Falls
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Anna Ruby Falls
Raptor Rendezvous – Carters Lake
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Carters Lake Astronomy Field
