SA (6/22) - The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy will offer six guided hikes in the Highlands of Roan; hikes available for all ages and skill levels. Free. Info and registration: appalachian.org or 253-0095. [comment / share]
SA (6/22) & SU (6/23), 5pm-8am - The Great American Backyard Campout invites the public to camp in backyards, neighborhoods, communities and parks. Chimney Rock State Park will offer a bonfire and night hike. $32/$15 ages 5-15/children ages 4 and under free. Info and registration: chimneyrockpark.com or (800) 277-9611. [comment / share]
SA (6/22) & SU (6/23), 5pm-8am - The Great American Backyard Campout invites the public to camp in backyards, neighborhoods, communities and parks. Chimney Rock State Park will offer a bonfire and night hike. $32/$15 ages 5-15/children ages 4 and under free. Info and registration: chimneyrockpark.com or (800) 277-9611. [comment / share]
SA (6/29), 7:30pm - Blue Ridge Parkway rangers will lead a program on wilderness skills with the Linville Central Rescue K-9 Team. Held at Linville Falls Campground Amphitheater, MP 316 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Info: 765-2681. [comment / share]
Boat Tour / Caddisflies: SA (6/29), 10am - A ranger-led boat tour will focus on animals and scenic vistas. Registration required. --- 9am - A presentation on caddisflies will focus on the insects' habitat. A craft will follow. Ages 6 and up. Meets at Paddy’s Creek Area's East Picnic Shelter. [comment / share]
FR (7/5), 10am - An easy-to-moderate guided hike will be offered on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Bring water, a snack, hiking shoes and supplies for inclement weather. Free. Info and location: 298-5330, ext. 304. [comment / share]
Adopt-a-Preserve Volunteer Orientation: WE (7/10) & TH (7/11), 10am-4pm - An adopt-a-preserve volunteer orientation will focus on monitoring and maintaining trails at Florence Nature Preserve. Meets at the preserve's trailhead, Highway 74A in Gerton. Registration required. Info: 697-5777. [comment / share]
Adopt-a-Preserve Volunteer Orientation: WE (7/10) & TH (7/11), 10am-4pm - An adopt-a-preserve volunteer orientation will focus on monitoring and maintaining trails at Florence Nature Preserve. Meets at the preserve's trailhead, Highway 74A in Gerton. Registration required. Info: 697-5777. [comment / share]
Winged Creatures of the Night Twilight Tour: SA (7/13), 7:30-9:30pm - The Winged Creatures of the Night Twilight Tour will focus on nocturnal life in the woods. Wheelchair accessible. $6 ages 16 and older/$3 ages 15 and under. [comment / share]
