Walnut Creek Preserve

This talk highlights landslides in Western North Carolina, including impacts from Hurricane Helene, and offers tools for identifying and reducing landslide risk.

Explore newly identified Cherokee landscapes in North Carolina and their role in the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail—an ongoing effort to preserve and interpret a powerful chapter of American history.

Meet some of the region’s most misunderstood creatures — and leave understanding them in a whole new light!

Experience the awe-inspiring world of raptors, with LIVE BIRDS—from their adaptations to their partnership with humans. This is a family-friendly event, bring the kids!

Lights, camera… antennae! Step into the miniature world of insects and see how high-speed filming is unlocking big discoveries in science and conservation.

Explore the decolonized history of the Indigenous Peoples of the Carolinas, tracing the resilience, adaptation, and cultural renewal of four ethnolinguistic groups from colonization to modern identity reclamation.

Discover how the humble acorn fed generations and how these powerful trees shaped human culture. Join us for a fascinating look at the mighty oak’s indelible mark on our world.

Join us to learn about the diversity of native bees found in North Carolina!