From ancient rock to living landscape—join Rick Huffman to explore how time, geology, and life came together to create the breathtaking biodiversity of the Blue Ridge.
Discover the secret lives of bats and learn why these amazing nighttime flyers are some of nature’s most important — and misunderstood — wildlife!
Join us and explore how curiosity, observation, and imagination can deepen our relationship with the garden and learn practical ways to support the life of the garden while considering how our individual gardens can contribute to healthier communities and ecosystems.
Nature is full of wonders that blur the line between plants and animals. Join us to explore nature’s cabinet of curiosities!
Come learn why and how raptors migrate south each autumn, with Sassafras Mountain serving as a key observation site where thousands of hawks may be seen in a single day!
Join us and discover how mushrooms act as ecosystem engineers, transforming woody debris and organic matter into rich, fertile soil!
At the edge of the lawn, things get interesting. Step into the space where lawns meet forest for stories of history, decay, and bugs.
From farm to fork to landfill, our food’s carbon footprint rivals that of power plants and planes—learn how our choices today shape tomorrow’s climate and food security.
Join us and explore the causes of today’s extinction crisis and discover solutions to protect Earth’s biodiversity.