Downer will read some of the poems from the anthology, Had I a Dove: Appalachian Poets
on the Helene Flood, as examples of narrative poetry. Stressing the importance of
telling our own stories, Downer will encourage participants to write poetry or prose
using prompts and different poetic techniques.
Ramps (Allium tricoccum Aiton), or wild leeks, are perennial herbaceous plants native to the forests of eastern North America and valued for their distinctive flavor and cultural significance. Despite increasing harvest pressure, relatively little is known about their genetic diversity or taxonomic boundaries.
Join Grandfather Mountain for a fun-filled, nature-themed afternoon of music, where families and kids can groove to the sounds in nature! This interactive concert held in the Williams Outdoor Learning Space celebrates the beauty of the natural world, featuring lively performances, eco-themed songs and hands-on activities that teach kids about conservation.
APP STATE Presents A lecture by Dr. Karl Campbell The state of North Carolina had the American Revolution in mind when it authorized our license plates to read “first in freedom.”
A journey into the fascinating and remarkable life of pioneering Japanese immigrant photographer and conservationist George Masa, by filmmaker and biographer, Paul Bonesteel.
Join Grandfather Mountain to learn about non-native, invasive species that can threaten our native flora and fauna and see different management strategies in action.
Tadashi Sato was a painter, muralist, mosaicist, and one of the most active artists to emerge from Hawaiʻi since World War II. Sato took inspiration from nature, calligraphy, and Zen Buddhism to create effervescent, abstract compositions.
In this interactive talk about birches; BRAHM will explore identifying characteristics and morphology, uses by humans and animals and importance in the landscape in Appalachia.
Head over to McCoy Minerals and see a rough stone cut into a brilliant gem! The demonstration will be from 11am-2pm and the gemstone will be raffled off to a lucky winner!
Join one of BRAHM's docents for a special kind of tour that narrows your field of view to one exhibition for an hour. Learn about the artists, the creation of works, and the inside story of the exhibit.
Composer Donald Miller will tell us the story of creating what would become the official hymn of remembrance for the Paralyzed Veterans of America and Vietnam Veterans of America.
Take a daily, short, guided stroll at 1 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission.