ON-SITE | Four Sessions: Wednesdays, August 7 – 28, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Explore the geologic history of the Southern Appalachian Mountains in this blended class that includes lecture presentations, discussions, guided and self-guided explorations in the field. The course begins with a discussion of the earth’s interior and plate tectonics, progresses to a […]
ON-SITE | Four Sessions: Wednesdays, August 7 – 28, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Explore the geologic history of the Southern Appalachian Mountains in this blended class that includes lecture presentations, discussions, guided and self-guided explorations in the field. The course begins with a discussion of the earth’s interior and plate tectonics, progresses to a […]
ON-SITE | Tuesday, September 3, 9 – 10:30 am The Blue Ridge Mountains is one of the best places to see migrating songbirds, especially Warblers, and they are sure to be moving in September. Bring your binoculars to explore the area’s avian bounty. Open to beginning and experienced birders alike. Register for this class here! […]
ON-SITE | Two Sessions: Thursdays, September 5 and 12, 2 – 3:30 pm Contrary to Shakespeare’s popular saying of the “inconstant moon,” the Moon has been a remarkably stable and a faithful companion for the Earth for most of its history. It’s added light to our nights, influenced ocean tides, and created essential behavioral patterns […]