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SUMMARY:Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series: Landslides in WNC - Stories\, Tools\, and Tips
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Bauer in a Helene debris flow track in Haywood County. Photo by Tim Surrett. \nDate: April 18\, 2026 \nTime: 10:30 a.m. \nPresentation Location: Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve \nSpeaker: Jennifer Bauer\, a Principal Geologist and co-owner of Appalachian Landslide Consultants\, PLLC \nIn this talk\, Jennifer Bauer will educate the audience about landslides in Western North Carolina. Her talk will feature stories about impactful landslides triggered by the remnants of Hurricane Helene on September 27\, 2024\, as well as other landslide events in WNC. She will also give the audience some tips on ways to identify landslide features\, tools that are available for making informed decisions about land use\, and examples of how to protect themselves from or avoid landslide hazards. \nJennifer Bryson Bauer is a Principal Geologist and co-owner of Appalachian Landslide Consultants\, PLLC in Asheville\, NC. Jennifer is a native of Highlands\, NC and received her degree with highest honors in geological sciences at UNC-Chapel Hill in 2001. After graduation\, she worked for an engineering consulting firm in Raleigh until 2005. She joined the North Carolina Geological Survey’s Landslide Hazard Mapping team in Asheville from 2005 to 2011 mapping landslides in WNC.  In December of 2011\, she co-founded Appalachian Landslide Consultants\, PLLC\, a geology consulting firm. Jennifer has over 24 years of engineering geology experience and is passionate about applying that experience to help protect lives\, property\, and infrastructure. \nRSVP is requested below\, but not necessary to attend the event! Please join us! \n \nThe Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Preserve. \n*Walnut Creek Preserve is private property and guests are only allowed on the property by invitation (a planned event or scheduled group).  Thank you. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/walnut-creek-preserve-speaker-series-landslides-in-wnc-stories-tools-and-tips/
LOCATION:Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve\, 179 Wood Thrush Lane\, Mill Spring\, NC\, 28756\, United States
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SUMMARY:Landrum Library Speaker Series: Our Vanishing Biodiversity and How to Save It
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Sebastiao Solgado \nDate: April 21\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 p.m. \nLocation: Landrum Library \nSpeaker: Dr. Wade Worthen\, Professor of Biology at Furman University \nThe biosphere made and maintains the environmental conditions conducive to life. But many of the components of the biosphere—species—are threatened with extinction. This presentation will present an overview of the causes and potential solution to this extinction crisis. \nDr. Wade B. Worthen is the Rose J. Forgione Professor of Biology at Furman University.  He has taught ecology at Furman and conducted research on patterns of diversity for 38 years.  His most recent research focuses on the patterns of diversity in dragonfly communities in South Carolina and Costa Rica\, which are important components of both aquatic and terrestrial communities and may be important bellwethers of ecosystem integrity. \n \nThe Landrum Library Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Spartanburg County Public Libraries. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/landrum-library-speaker-series-our-vanishing-biodiversity-and-how-to-save-it/
LOCATION:Landrum Library\, 111 Asbury Dr\, Landrum\, SC\, 29356\, United States
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SUMMARY:Etowah Library Speaker Series: Hummingbirds - Flying Jewels
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 22\, 2026 \nTime: 2:00 pm \nLocation: Etowah Library \nSpeaker: Pam Torlina\, Community Engagement Director for Conserving Carolina \nDiscover the astonishing world of hummingbirds—tiny\, dazzling birds whose speed\, beauty\, and biology defy belief. This program explores their iridescent colors\, remarkable flight abilities\, extreme metabolisms\, and fascinating behaviors\, from migration and torpor to courtship and nesting. Learn why hummingbirds are found only in the Western Hemisphere\, how they evolved alongside flowering plants\, and what makes the Andes a hotspot for their diversity. The presentation also highlights species found in North America\, including rare winter visitors to the Southeast\, and offers practical ways you can support hummingbirds in your own backyard. A captivating blend of natural history\, evolution\, and conservation\, this program reveals why hummingbirds truly deserve their name—flying jewels. \nPam Torlina is the Community Engagement Director at Conserving Carolina. With over 30 years of experience as a field biologist\, naturalist\, and outdoor educator\, Pam has dedicated nearly two decades to advancing the Conservancy’s mission in the Carolinas. She holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of South Carolina Upstate\, and before joining Conserving Carolina she worked with a variety of conservation and education organizations — including South Carolina State Parks\, the City of Greenville Parks & Recreation Youth Bureau\, and Haliburton Forest in Ontario\, Canada. \n*Space is limited and pre-registration is required by visiting the Etowah Library’s calendar of events at this link. \n \nThe Etowah Library Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Henderson County Public Library. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/etowah-library-speaker-series-2/
LOCATION:Etowah Library\, 101 Brickyard Road\, Etowah\, NC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Saluda Library Speaker Series: Environmentally Friendly Landscaping
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 12\, 2026 \nTime: 2:00 p.m. \nLocation: Polk County Public Libraries\, Saluda Branch \nSpeaker: Steve Pettis\, Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent with the Henderson County Cooperative Extension \n\nJoin us for a presentation on Environmentally Friendly Landscaping from Henderson County Extension Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast\, Steve Pettis. Steve will discuss environmentally friendly garden techniques that you can implement this spring to make your garden a friendly place for wildlife including pollinating insects. Steve believes at least part of our landscapes should mimic nature as much as possible. Healthy urban and suburban environments can be achieved by reducing lawns\, holistic tree health care and protection\, using biorational pest control methods and increasing biodiversity utilizing native plants in naturalistically designed plantings. \nSteve has been in the plant business for 35 years and holds an undergraduate degree in horticulture and a Master’s degree in plant protection and pest management. As a NC State University County Agent\, he works with home gardeners\, landscape professionals and local municipalities to make our built environments more natural and environmentally friendly. \n \nThe Saluda Library Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Polk County Public Libraries Systems. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/saluda-library-speaker-series-environmentally-friendly-landscaping/
LOCATION:Polk County Library\, Saluda Branch\, 44 W Main Street\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks: Waste Diversion in Henderson County – Saving valuable landfill space for future generations
DESCRIPTION:Henderson County’s Environmental Planner\, Paulina Jones\, will lead an informative and engaging discussion on the wide range of waste diversion options available to local residents. The session will highlight practical ways individuals and households can reduce what they send to landfills\, with a special focus on the County’s composting and recycling programs. Attendees will gain insight into how these initiatives work\, why they matter for environmental sustainability\, and how simple changes at home can make a meaningful impact on the community. Whether you’re new to recycling or looking to deepen your commitment to greener habits\, this presentation will offer valuable tips\, resources\, and inspiration to help you take the next step. \nPaulina Jones (she/her) is the environmental planner for Henderson County with a professional background in wildlife and pollinator conservation. Her work as an interdisciplinary environmental scientist has taken her from federal wildlife management to national pollinator protection efforts\, all rooted in using good science—and good data—to help landscapes thrive. Today\, she focuses on supporting a more resilient and sustainable Henderson County through land‑use planning\, waste-diversion programs\, and community education. \n  \n5:30 p.m.: Grab and drink and network with like-minded locals.\n6:00 p.m.: Enjoy the presentation and learn something new!\n  \nHendersonville Green Drinks is presented by Conserving Carolina\, MountainTrue and The Local Table curated by Stump Farms. Come to Green Drinks to learn more about current environmental issues\, have relevant discussions\, and meet with like-minded people. This is a monthly event and everyone is welcome. You don’t have to drink at Green Drinks\, just come and listen. The Local Table offers beer\, wine\, and non-alcoholic beverages. A limited food menu will be available. \n   \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/green-drinks-waste-diversion-in-henderson-county-saving-valuable-landfill-space-for-future-generations/
LOCATION:The Local Table\, 1307 7th Ave E\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792
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SUMMARY:Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series: Bugs in Motion - Filming Insects to Appreciate Biodiversity & Advance Science
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 16\, 2026 \nTime: 10:30 a.m. \nLocation: Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve \nSpeaker: Dr. Adrian Smith\, Head of the Insect Behavior Research Lab at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and faculty of the Department of Biological Sciences at North Carolina State University \nArthropods and insects are some of the most inspiring and incredible creatures that live right outside (and sometimes inside!) our door. But because of their small size and cryptic lifestyles\, it can be hard to see and appreciate what they do. As a research scientist and a media maker\, Dr. Adrian Smith works to visualize\, study\, and tell the stories of these creatures. During this presentation\, he’ll show some of his work filming the behaviors of things like trap-jaws ants\, beetles\, moths\, springtails\, and more. His goal is to illuminate the lives of animals to both advance research science but also create new ways of appreciating our own local biodiversity. \nDr. Adrian Smith is the Head of the Insect Behavior Research Lab at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and a faculty member in the Department of Biological Sciences at North Carolina State University. He is also the creator of the popular YouTube channel Ant Lab. \nRSVP is requested below\, but not necessary to attend the event! Please join us! \n \nThe Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Preserve. \n*Walnut Creek Preserve is private property and guests are only allowed on the property by invitation (a planned event or scheduled group).  Thank you. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/walnut-creek-preserve-speaker-series-bugs-in-motion-filming-insects-to-appreciate-biodiversity-advance-science/
LOCATION:Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve\, 179 Wood Thrush Lane\, Mill Spring\, NC\, 28756\, United States
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SUMMARY:Landrum Library Speaker Series: From Soil to Supper - Where Your Garden and the World Grow Together
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 19\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 p.m. \nLocation: Landrum Library \nSpeaker: Mike Odle\, gardener and land steward \nJoin us for a conversation about how curiosity\, attention\, and imagination can transform the way we see and work with our gardens. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience growing food in a wide range of soil types and conditions\, Mike will share practical ways to observe and support the life of the garden right now\, while also exploring how our individual gardens can contribute to the vitality of our communities and the wider world. \nPart discussion and part exploration\, this program encourages gardeners of all experience levels to experiment\, learn from the garden itself\, and discover how their unique approach can help both their garden—and their community—grow. \nMike Odle is a lifelong gardener and land steward with more than two decades of hands-on experience growing food in a wide range of soil types and conditions. He has worked with many different farmers\, gardeners\, and communities and enjoys helping people see the garden as a living relationship between soil\, plants\, and people. Mike teaches in a conversational style that invites participants to share their experiences and discover new possibilities within their own gardens. \n \nThe Landrum Library Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Spartanburg County Public Libraries. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/landrum-library-speaker-series-from-soil-to-supper-where-your-garden-and-the-world-grow-together/
LOCATION:Landrum Library\, 111 Asbury Dr\, Landrum\, SC\, 29356\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Saluda Library Speaker Series - Animals We Love to Hate
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 9\, 2026 \nTime: 2:00 p.m. \nLocation: Polk County Public Libraries\, Saluda Branch \nSpeaker: Carlton Burke\, naturalist and educator \nThere are certain species of animals that many people fear and hate\, largely due to prejudice and misinformation.  Far from being pests or villains however\, many of these creatures are actually beneficial to man and play very important roles in the natural world. Assembled in this presentation are many of those animals that we seem to love . . . TO HATE!  \nThis program will feature LIVE animals and will be great for the whole family\, so bring the kids! \nCarlton Burke is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator who operates Carolina Mountain Naturalists\, an education service which presents a variety of wildlife and nature-related programs. He previously spent many years as the Curator of Exhibits at the Western North Carolina Nature Center and is one of the founding instructors for the Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate program at the NC Arboretum where he presents many programs and also presently works as an environmental instructor with the non-profit organization Mountain Roots. \n \nThe Saluda Library Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Polk County Public Libraries Systems. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/saluda-library-speaker-series-animals-we-love-to-hate/
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks: Restoration of the Green and Broad Rivers...with a little Trash Trivia!
DESCRIPTION:Be part of the comeback story of two beloved rivers. MountainTrue’s Jordan McDaniel and Matt Willing\, will take you behind the scenes of the ambitious cleanup and restoration efforts on the Green and Broad Rivers following Hurricane Helene. Expect an engaging\, interactive presentation filled with audience involvement\, lighthearted competition\, and exciting prizes! \nPrior to joining MountainTrue\, Jordan spent 3 years as the program director at H2O Dreams paddling school. By spending countless hours teaching on our local waterways\, Jordan has developed a deep reverence not only for those watersheds but the people of the Southern Appalachians who rely on them. Jordan is excited to take on the challenge to bring hope to this region through the clean up and restoration of private and public lands. \nMatt Willing’s bio coming soon! \n5:30 p.m.: Grab and drink and network with like-minded locals.\n6:00 p.m.: Enjoy the presentation and learn something new!\n  \nHendersonville Green Drinks is presented by Conserving Carolina\, MountainTrue and The Local Table curated by Stump Farms. Come to Green Drinks to learn more about current environmental issues\, have relevant discussions\, and meet with like-minded people. This is a monthly event and everyone is welcome. You don’t have to drink at Green Drinks\, just come and listen. The Local Table offers beer\, wine\, and non-alcoholic beverages. A limited food menu will be available. \n   \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/green-drinks-restoration-of-the-green-and-broad-rivers-with-a-little-trash-trivia/
LOCATION:The Local Table\, 1307 7th Ave E\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Landrum Library Speaker Series: Fungal Foundations – How Mushrooms Build the Earth Beneath Our Feet
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 16\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 p.m. \nLocation: Landrum Library \nSpeakers: Olga Katić \nJoin Olga\, of Mushroom Mountain\, for an engaging journey into the underground world of terrestrial fungi\, with a spotlight on Stropharia rugosoannulata—the mighty King Stropharia. Discover how mushrooms act as ecosystem engineers\, transforming woody debris and organic matter into rich\, fertile soil. This lecture explores the essential role of saprophytic fungi in building soil structure\, retaining moisture\, supporting plant life\, and even cleaning up toxins. You’ll also learn about practical applications in permaculture\, gardening\, and habitat restoration using mushrooms like King Stropharia. Whether you’re a mycophile\, a conservationist\, or just fungi-curious\, this talk will leave you seeing soil in a whole new light. \nOlga grew up mushroom hunting with her relatives in Bosnia and Hercegovina. When her parents were at work\, her grandma watched her and her sister\, and they had the freedom of being in the woods all day long. At one moment they would be digging up leeches out of the fresh water well and feeding them to chickens\, and the next moment\, they would get chased by grandma’s rooster. But they also spent a lot of time picking boletes\, milk mushrooms\, and other varieties of mushrooms. They’d bring them to their grandpa and he would get rid of the ones he thought were not edible\, the rest they would cook on the wood stove and eat! Moving to the present\, Olga is the proud owner of Mushroom Mountain and she has an amazing team working with her. They produce mushroom spawn for many different edible and medicinal varieties. They also make several different medicinal mushroom extracts and medicinal mushroom honeys under the name Mycomatrix. Mushroom Mountain also runs a Wild Mushroom Food Safety Certification Program. This program was accepted by Health Departments of 7 states\, and counting\, and also endorsed by the FDA. In her free time\, Olga loves to be in the woods\, picking mushrooms and wild plants\, and of course taking tons of pictures of anything she finds. She is fascinated by nature in every possible aspect. \n \nThe Landrum Library Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Spartanburg County Public Libraries. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/landrum-library-speaker-series-fungal-foundations-how-mushrooms-build-the-earth-beneath-our-feet/
LOCATION:Landrum Library\, 111 Asbury Dr\, Landrum\, SC\, 29356\, United States
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SUMMARY:Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series: Talking Turkey!
DESCRIPTION:Photo by NC Park Ranger Staff \nDate: June 20\, 2026 \nTime: 10:30 a.m. \nLocation: Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve \nSpeaker: Stephen Tillotson\, Chimney Rock State Park Ranger \nDid you know that Wild Turkeys were once in the running to be our National Bird? They were also on the brink of extinction\, but now their population has bounced back. Come join a NC State Park Ranger to share storybooks about these fascinating animals and their unique adaptations. This will be a great program for the whole family\, so BRING THE KIDS! \nPark Ranger Stephen Tillotson has been with the NC State Park system for over 20 years\, with the last 13 years here at Chimney Rock State Park.  He is a certified NC Environmental Educator that has led a few hundred public programs over the years.  Come enjoy some of the dad jokes he has perfected and test the ranger’s knowledge of North Carolina natural history. \nRSVP is requested below\, but not necessary to attend the event! Please join us! \n \nThe Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Preserve. \n*Walnut Creek Preserve is private property and guests are only allowed on the property by invitation (a planned event or scheduled group).  Thank you. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/walnut-creek-preserve-speaker-series-talking-turkey/
LOCATION:Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve\, 179 Wood Thrush Lane\, Mill Spring\, NC\, 28756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Green River Library Speaker Series: Southern Appalachians During the Ice Age
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 25\, 2026 \nTime: 2:00 p.m. \nLocation: Green River Library \nSpeaker: Dan Lazar\, naturalist and educator \nDuring the presentation\, Dan Lazar will discuss the animals and plants that were found in this region twenty thousand years ago.  He will also present evidence suggesting the former occurrence of now-extinct species such as Jefferson’s Ground Sloth and the American Mastodon.  The presentation will show images depicting ice age species still surviving in our Southern Mountains. \nDan Lazar served for many years as Director of Education at the Western North Carolina Nature Center\, followed by several years as Executive Director of the Colburn Earth Science Museum.  Mr. Lazar has a degree in Forest Biology from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse.  He has been an instructor in the Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate Program at the North Carolina Arboretum since 2005\, teaching a variety of classes including Ecology of the Blue Ridge Mountains\, Geology of the Blue Ridge Mountains\, Introduction to Insects\, Tree Identification\, and Meteorology.  Dan also has co-hosted “Nature News\,” a weekly radio program broadcast on WTZQ Hendersonville\, since 1993. \nThis program is part of the library’s summer reading program! \n*Space is limited and pre-registration is required by visiting the Green River Library’s calendar of events (link coming soon).  \n \nThe Green River Library Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Henderson County Public Library. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/green-river-library-speaker-series-southern-appalachians-during-the-ice-age/
LOCATION:Green River Library\, 50 Green River Road\, Zirconia\, North Carolina\, 28790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Saluda Library Speaker Series – Warblers of the Western Carolinas
DESCRIPTION:Date: July 14\, 2026 \nTime: 2:00 p.m. \nLocation: Polk County Public Libraries\, Saluda Branch \nSpeaker: Kevin Burke\, Carolina Nature Tours \nThe Mountains of North and South Carolina are rich in bird diversity.  Every Spring we see an influx of migratory birds\, none more spectacular than the wood warblers.  These jewels of the Avian world are known for their bright plumage\, beautiful songs\, and interesting behavior.  Kevin Burke will review most of the breeding warbler species in our area. We will talk about everything warbler in this fun photographic tour of “our” warblers. \nKevin and his wife\, Jennie\, are a husband-wife team the own and operate Carolina Nature Tours\, based in Hendersonville. In 2023\, after years of combined experience in the parks\, environmental education\, and ecotourism industries\, they launched their own family enterprise. Jennie shares\, “we are both passionate about the rich biodiversity found here in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.” Kevin specializes in birding and Jennie has an extensive knowledge of plants and community ecology. Together\, they offer guided walks\, hikes and day trips throughout western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina. \n \nThe Saluda Library Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Polk County Public Libraries Systems. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/saluda-library-speaker-series-warblers-of-the-western-carolinas/
LOCATION:Polk County Library\, Saluda Branch\, 44 W Main Street\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series: Amazing Birds of Prey
DESCRIPTION:Date: FRIDAY\, July 17\, 2026 \nTime: 10:30 a.m. \nLocation: Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve \nSpeaker: Jeff Curtis\, Curtis Wright Falconry \nJoin us and explore the fascinating world of birds of prey. Learn about their remarkable characteristics and adaptations. You’ll also be introduced to the ancient art of falconry and its long-standing human connection\, gaining insight into the vital role raptors play in our environment. This program will be great for the whole family and include LIVE BIRDS\, so bring the kids! \nJeff Curtis got interested in birds of prey back in college when he worked with a rehabilitation group on his campus. He has been a licensed falconer for 14 years. He owns Curtis Wright Falconry and has been sharing his passion for raptors with the public at his home and at the Biltmore Estate for 11 years. \nRSVP is requested below\, but not necessary to attend the event! Please join us! \n \nThe Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Preserve. \n*Walnut Creek Preserve is private property and guests are only allowed on the property by invitation (a planned event or scheduled group).  Thank you. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/walnut-creek-preserve-speaker-series-amazing-birds-of-prey/
LOCATION:Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve\, 179 Wood Thrush Lane\, Mill Spring\, NC\, 28756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Landrum Library Speaker Series: Nature's Cabinet of Curiosities
DESCRIPTION:“Stick bug\, now with more drama” by elizabeth.f.chamberlain is licensed under CC BY 2.0. \nDate: July 21\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 p.m. \nLocation: Landrum Library \nSpeaker: Tim Lee\, naturalist and educator \nNature is filled with things that spark our curiosity – from animals that look like plants to plants that look like animals; from mushrooms that resemble sea stars and urchins to strange blobs that seem to move slowly from one place to another or suddenly spring in to action when startled. Join us as we explore nature’s cabinet of curiosities. \nA native South Carolinian\, Tim has studied and taught as a naturalist and biologist throughout the southeast for more than 32 years. For the past 23 years he has been the Interpretive Ranger/Naturalist for South Carolina State Park Service’s Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area where he conducts research and provides educational programs for children and adults. He is the South Carolina Park Services coordinator with the South Carolina Master Naturalist Program and is an Educational Leadership Partner for the South Carolina Aquarium. Tim is a member of the National Association of Interpreters\, and an honorary SC Statewide Master Naturalist. \n \nThe Landrum Library Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Spartanburg County Public Libraries. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/landrum-library-speaker-series-natures-cabinet-of-curiosities/
LOCATION:Landrum Library\, 111 Asbury Dr\, Landrum\, SC\, 29356\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Green River Library Speaker Series: Hummingbirds – Flying Jewels
DESCRIPTION:Date: July 23\, 2026 \nTime: 2:00 pm \nLocation: Green River Library \nSpeaker: Pam Torlina\, Community Engagement Director for Conserving Carolina \nDiscover the astonishing world of hummingbirds—tiny\, dazzling birds whose speed\, beauty\, and biology defy belief. This program explores their iridescent colors\, remarkable flight abilities\, extreme metabolisms\, and fascinating behaviors\, from migration and torpor to courtship and nesting. Learn why hummingbirds are found only in the Western Hemisphere\, how they evolved alongside flowering plants\, and what makes the Andes a hotspot for their diversity. The presentation also highlights species found in North America\, including rare winter visitors to the Southeast\, and offers practical ways you can support hummingbirds in your own backyard. A captivating blend of natural history\, evolution\, and conservation\, this program reveals why hummingbirds truly deserve their name—flying jewels. \nPam Torlina is the Community Engagement Director at Conserving Carolina. With over 30 years of experience as a field biologist\, naturalist\, and outdoor educator\, Pam has dedicated nearly two decades to advancing the Conservancy’s mission in the Carolinas. She holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of South Carolina Upstate\, and before joining Conserving Carolina she worked with a variety of conservation and education organizations — including South Carolina State Parks\, the City of Greenville Parks & Recreation Youth Bureau\, and Haliburton Forest in Ontario\, Canada. \n*Space is limited and pre-registration is required by visiting the Green River Library’s calendar of events. Link coming soon! \n \nThe Green River Library Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Henderson County Public Library. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/etowah-library-speaker-series-hummingbirds-flying-jewels/
LOCATION:Green River Library\, 50 Green River Road\, Zirconia\, North Carolina\, 28790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series: Indigenous Carolinians: A History from Original Peoples to Present-Day Tribes
DESCRIPTION:Date: August 15\, 2026 \nTime: 10:30 a.m. \nPresentation Location: Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve \nSpeaker: David Rahahę́·tih Webb\, award-winning author\, artist\, conservationist\, scientist\, historian\, and executive director or Muddy Sneakers Outdoor Classroom \nFrom the author of the award-winning book\, The Spanish Seminole (published by The Florida Historical Society Press)\, Indigenous Carolinians offers a comprehensive\, decolonized history of the Indigenous Peoples of the Carolinas\, focusing on four ethnolinguistic groups. Using both academic and Indigenous research methods\, it explores their languages\, cultures\, and oral histories. Despite early colonization\, these groups adapted through alliances\, intermarriage\, and wars\, but faced displacement\, persecution\, and cultural erasure. Once powerful nations became scattered\, with many losing tribal identity and referring to themselves simply as “Indian.” In the 20th century\, they began reclaiming their identities and heritage. This 400-page book tells the story of that journey. \nDavid Rahahę́·tih Webb (day-vid raw-haw-HID-dee webb) is an award-winning author\, artist\, conservationist\, scientist\, and historian. He is an enrolled citizen of the Tuscarora Indians of Kahtenuaka Territories\, where he serves as a Tribal Legislative Council member\, culture carrier\, and community leader. He is a traditional and contemporary Native American artist and recipient of the Artist in Residence in Everglades fellowship in 2024. \nRSVP is requested below\, but not necessary to attend the event! Please join us! \n \nThe Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Preserve. \n*Walnut Creek Preserve is private property and guests are only allowed on the property by invitation (a planned event or scheduled group).  Thank you. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/walnut-creek-preserve-speaker-series-indigenous-carolinians-a-history-from-original-peoples-to-present-day-tribes/
LOCATION:Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve\, 179 Wood Thrush Lane\, Mill Spring\, NC\, 28756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T180000
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SUMMARY:Landrum Library Speaker Series: The Fall Raptor Migration in our South Carolina Mountains
DESCRIPTION:Broad-winged Hawk. Photo by leppyone is licensed under CC BY 2.0. \nDate: August 18\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 p.m. \nLocation: Landrum Library \nSpeaker: Ed Moorer\, Hawk Watch \nWe will take a look at  what  why\,  and how migrating raptors fly south during the autumn months.  Sassafras Mountain in Pickens County is one of the observational sites used to send data to Hawk Migration Association on a daily basis for the three month season  that begins just after Labor Day. Thousands of hawks could possibly be seen in one day at our state’s highest point. \nEd Moorer began the Sassafras Mountain Hawk Watch in 2015 and is currently the site coordinator. He began his career as a school teacher for 30 years and then worked at Table Rock State Park enjoying teaching for the Discover Carolina program and in the nature center.  He has volunteered with S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources as a Hunter Education Instructor and now participates  in the Conservation Education division. Ed has been counting raptors for 25 years learning from experts at Caesars Head overlook and then moving over to Sassafras Mountain.  One of his goals now is to recruit younger observers to learn and carry-on this endeavor. \n \nThe Landrum Library Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Spartanburg County Public Libraries. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/landrum-library-speaker-series-the-fall-raptor-migration-in-our-south-carolina-mountains/
LOCATION:Landrum Library\, 111 Asbury Dr\, Landrum\, SC\, 29356\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T140000
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SUMMARY:Green River Library Speaker Series: Trail Cam Treasures: Discovering Nature’s Hidden Moments
DESCRIPTION:Date: August 27\, 2026 \nTime: 2:00 p.m. \nLocation: Green River Library \nSpeaker: Alan Cameron \nDiscover how to program\, position\, and deploy game cameras in forests or even your own backyard to capture candid photos and videos of local wildlife. This guide covers everything from choosing the right equipment to setting up your camera for the best shots\, helping you observe animals in their natural habitats with ease. \nAlan Cameron has been a volunteer with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission for the last 20 years.  One of the methods he uses in his research is deploying game cameras.  He currently has about 30 cameras active in DuPont State Forest.   \n\n*Space is limited and pre-registration is required by visiting the Green River Library’s calendar of events at this link.  \n \nThe Green River Library Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Henderson County Public Library. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/green-river-library-speaker-series-trail-cam-treasures-discovering-natures-hidden-moments/
LOCATION:Green River Library\, 50 Green River Road\, Zirconia\, North Carolina\, 28790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T140000
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SUMMARY:Saluda Library Speaker Series: The Ecology of Exposure - Rock Outcrop Plant Communities in the NC Mountains
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 8\, 2026 \nTime: 2:00 p.m. \nLocation: Polk County Public Libraries\, Saluda Branch \nSpeaker: Gary Kauffman\, botanist and ecologist \nWe often admire rock outcrops from a scenic overlook or scramble across them on a favorite hike — but these dramatic landscapes are far more than just stone. Perched on ridges and cliffs throughout the western North Carolina mountains\, rock outcrops host unique plant communities shaped by elevation\, chemistry\, exposure\, and structure. \nIn this program\, we’ll explore where different outcrop types occur and how factors like pH\, slope\, and geology create distinct ecological worlds. You’ll learn how to tell them apart using a simple flow-chart key and discover the specialized plant species that cling\, bloom\, and thrive in these extreme environments. \nWhether you’re a hiker\, naturalist\, or plant enthusiast\, you’ll leave with a new way to “read” the rocks beneath your feet. \nGary Kauffman is trained as a botanist and ecologist\, with a master’s degree in botany and mycology. In 2025\, he retired from the National Forests in NC after 32 years of work. Gary’s job covered 1.4 million USFS acres from the mountains to the coast. He is currently on the board of the Asheville Botanical Garden and the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. Gary helps to teach a week-long rock outcrop course with Dr. Laura Boggess at the Highlands Biological Station.   \n \nThe Saluda Library Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Polk County Public Libraries Systems. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/saluda-library-speaker-series-the-ecology-of-exposure-rock-outcrop-plant-communities-in-the-nc-mountains/
LOCATION:Polk County Library\, Saluda Branch\, 44 W Main Street\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
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