Celebrate Earth Day with a day of discovery, creativity, and connection to nature!
Wednesday, April 22
Paint a charming potted branch adorned with colorful pastel eggs, using simple brush techniques to create texture, leaves, and soft background washes. This relaxed, step-by-step class is perfect for beginners […]
Learn why young vegetable plants thrive in containers and how proper care helps them grow strong and healthy. The program also introduces the 20 easiest vegetables to grow in pots, […]
Every Nature Tales session features an engaging, themed storytime led by Cumberland County librarians and a child-friendly craft project selected and prepared by CFBG environmental educators. Storytimes are enhanced with […]
A chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin. Tai Chi is held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. indoors […]
Every Nature Tales session features an engaging, themed storytime led by Cumberland County librarians and a child-friendly craft project selected and prepared by CFBG environmental educators. Storytimes are enhanced with […]
Discover the "magic" of plant reproduction in this hands-on introductory workshop. Ever looked at a favorite houseplant or a stunning garden shrub and wished you had five more just like it? […]
Explore the amazing world of trees! Learn about leaves, bark, and branches by making leaf rubbings and feeling bark textures up close. There are two consecutive one-hour sessions of this […]
Explore the amazing world of trees! Learn about leaves, bark, and branches by making leaf rubbings and feeling bark textures up close. There are two consecutive one-hour sessions of this […]
North Carolina is home to one of the most diverse plant populations in the United States, spanning from the misty peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the unique "Pocosin" […]
Practice this calm eastern exercise taught by instructor, Ashley Clayton. All levels welcome! Yoga is held every Thursday from 6pm-7pm indoors or outside depending on the weather. Yoga classes are […]
Take a deep dive into the world of natural remedies in this engaging workshop on medicinal plants and their healing properties. Learn to identify common medicinal herbs, understand their traditional […]
Discover the hidden world of nighttime sounds! Learn how animals use sound to communicate in low-light conditions and explore how owls hoot, frogs croak, and crickets chirp after dark. Kids […]
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