Grandfather Mountain is a great source of inspiration for the wildlife artist — long-range views, unique flora and abundant wildlife. In this Adult Field Course, students will work in close proximity to Grandfather’s wildlife in the animal habitats, using Grandfather’s residents as live models to learn how to accurately draw their anatomy, posture and gestures. […]
From May 27-June 3, a series of 20-minute walks will highlight Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and their spectacular spring blooms. Then on June 4, the series concludes with a daylong event featuring a special speaker and activities throughout the day.
The naturalist’s sketchbook is full of sketches of natural objects that bring moments in nature to life. The way you arrange these drawings on a page can boost the storytelling quality of your sketches. In this course, led by artist Preston Montague, participants learn how to tell a story through the arrangement of objects in […]
The N.C. Bird Atlas (NCBA) is a five-year statewide community science project that will harness the power of thousands of volunteer birdwatchers to map the distribution and abundance of birds from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks. These observations will give researchers a comprehensive picture of bird populations across North Carolina. During this […]
Celebrate seven decades of mile-high wonder with a day of activities for the whole family as Grandfather Mountain observes the 70th anniversary of its world-famous Mile High Swinging Bridge.
Grandfather Mountain invites guests to gather around the campfire on Friday, Aug. 19 with retired N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Biologist Gordon Warburton to hear stories and firsthand accounts from an expert in the field of conservation. Grandfather Mountain Campfire Stories takes place 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and is the first event of its kind […]