Mark your calendars for your summer retreat to the mountains. Wintergreen Summer Music Festival and Academy at Wintergreen Resort is just around the corner!
Are you, like most people, fascinated by the luminous insects of the night? If so, join us at Explore Park to learn about different kinds of fireflies, their life cycle, and the messages their flash patterns send. Young participants will make their own firefly craft to take home. Take the knowledge you'll gain in this class home to your backyard or neighborhood to fascinate your friends and family with your fun firefly facts! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required for all persons in attendance. Please dress for the weather.
Learn to use Lavender and dried flowers to create a custom wreath for your home, or even as a special gift for that special someone. This wreath will grace your wall for many years.
By Gregory Ehr On Monday, July 14, at 3:00 p.m., Friedrich K. Jeschonnek, airborne Colonel (Ret.) of the German Army, will present the free program “Ukraine Crisis 2022: Origins, Impact, and Challenges for the West.” The program will be in the Rogow Room of the Transylvania County Library, 212 S. Gaston Street in Brevard. Col. […]
Think outside the studio and enjoy the quiet of the Park after the gates have closed with this yoga practice for all levels of expertise.
Everyone thinks that rabbits and bunnies are cute, cuddly, and a welcomed backyard guest, right?! Well, some gardeners and farmers might disagree! Come to Explore Park and find out why! Participants will learn fun facts (and a few icky ones) about Virginia's Cottontail Rabbits. Through interactive learning and crafts, participants will learn all about rabbits and how they fit into the bigger picture! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required for all persons in attendance. Please dress for the weather.
July 28 Program: The Battle of Bunker Hill: Prelude to Independence By Gregory Ehr On Thursday, July 28 at 2:00 p.m., Jeff Brewer, a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, will present the free program “The Battle of Bunker Hill: Prelude to Independence.” The presentation will be held at the Rogow Room of […]
Think outside the studio and enjoy the quiet of the Park after the gates have closed with this yoga practice for all levels of expertise.
What is the difference between lizards and salamanders? Once you start to learn, it adds up to be a lot! They may look similar, but they aren't even in the same class of animals! Even though they are so different, people frequently mix them up! Join us at Explore Park to gain knowledge and stand out from the crowds! We'll carefully observe and study real animals to make your own fact sheet and a fun lizard craft to take home! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required for all persons in attendance. Please dress for the weather.
Carnival Rides, Agricultural displays, Livestock Show and contests, and food. Fun for the whole family!
Confirm daily hours at https://alleghanycountychamber.com/calendar.
August 26 Program: My U-2 Years By Gregory Ehr On Friday, August 26, at 2:00 p.m., Col. Richard “Duke” Woodhull, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), will present the free program “My U-2 Years... Dancing with the Dragon Lady”. The presentation will be held at the Rogow Room of the Transylvania County Library, 212 South Gaston Street […]
Join Explore Park's Naturalist for a fun and educational program all about local bats! Using a variety of hands-on activities, you will learn all about these fascinating, and often misunderstood, creatures of the night. Families will get to be bat science research teams and discover many of the bat's secrets. Participants will make a "Nature Watch" educational bat craft and learn how to bat watch in their own backyard and neighborhood! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required for all persons in attendance. Please dress for the weather.
