Events

National Public Lands Day at the Cradle

Location

Cradle of Forestry in America
11250 Pisgah Hwy
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768

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Dates

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Cost

Free Admission

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National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. NPLD is also a “Fee-Free Day”—one of only five days a year when entrance fees are waived at national parks and other public lands.

Event Details

National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. NPLD is also a “Fee-Free Day”—one of only five days a year when entrance fees are waived at national parks and other public lands. Because of this everyone can enjoy the Cradle of Forestry for FREE this day! Come explore our exhibit hall, film, gift shop and over 3 miles of paved hiking trails featuring seven historical buildings from the time of the first forestry school in America, the Biltmore Forest School.

Additionally, join us for a special book signing and reading with the author of “MOON TREE: The Story of One Extraordinary Tree,” Carolyn Bennett Fraiser. Carolyn Bennett Fraiser, the author of “MOON TREE: The Story of One Extraordinary Tree,” a delightful children’s book about Moon Trees, will join us at the Cradle of Forestry for a book signing event from 1 pm to 2 pm. Following this, a book reading a book reading will take place at 2 p.m.

Our film, First in Forestry plays every half hour. Come explore all the magic the Cradle of Forestry has to offer!

Schedule

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

What to Bring

Comfortable Walking Shoes
Water Bottle
Clothing appropriate for weather conditions  (rain gear, jacket)

Ticket Information

Free Admission