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SUMMARY:Adult Field Course: Grandfather’s Starry Skies
DESCRIPTION:October is one of the best times of year to stargaze at Grandfather Mountain. The air is cool and clear\, and the summer constellations are still very prominent\, with some early winter sights making their appearance later in the evening. Our goal for this class is to create a familiarity with the night sky and learn the basics of stargazing that can be applied on your own on any clear night throughout the year. We’ll start in the classroom by exploring some of the best print and digital resources for exploring the night sky and cover some of the basics of stargazing and how to orient to the night sky. We’ll also discuss the use of planispheres\, star maps and star charts to find some of the most beautiful deep sky wonders that can be seen through binoculars or small telescopes. During the evening hours\, we’ll be out at various viewing locations on the mountain\, practicing our stargazing skills while looking for meteors and learning about some of the most prominent stars\, constellations and other objects visible this time of year. This event costs $60 for general admission and $51 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club – plus tax. Limited to 15 participants.
URL:https://eventlistingusa.com/eventtdm/adult-field-course-grandfathers-starry-skies/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar Event,Demonstrations & Education,Outdoor & Active,Science & Nature
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SUMMARY:Beary Scary Halloween
DESCRIPTION:Visit Grandfather Mountain for a day of nature programs about animals that some consider creepy and crawly! This fun-filled celebration includes an opportunity to trick-or-treat on the mountain and then watch special Halloween enrichments be given to the animals. Included with admission. \nPlus\, children in costume are admitted at half-price. Children coming in costume do not need to make advance admission ticket reservations online. The discount will be given at the Entrance Gate. Those planning to visit the park not in costume are strongly encouraged to make advance ticket reservations online at grandfather.com/tickets. \n2025 Beary Scary Schedule: \n\n11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | “Test Your Animal Knowledge” Contest / Contest drawing at 2:15 p.m. (Classroom in the Clouds)\n11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Games and craft table! Come play some fun animal-themed games and make a fun craft. (Classroom in the Clouds)\n11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Trick-or-treating at the Animal Habitats (The outdoor locations are weather dependent\, and trick-or-treating will move indoors\, if needed.)\n11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Trick-or-treating at the Gate House\, the Wilson Center (Classroom in the Clouds\, Gift Shop) and the Top Shop\n12 – 2 p.m. | Conservation Through Colors Table! Support the American Association of Zoo Keepers and red wolf conservation by purchasing animal paintings\, with a chance to win extra fun prizes! (Classroom in the Clouds)\n12:30 – 1 p.m. | Beary Scary educational program (Outside the Wilson Center under the covered walkway)\n1 – 1:30 p.m. | Animal Encounter! Come meet a few of Grandfather’s resident animals\, including snakes and an opossum. (Classroom in the Clouds)\n1 – 2:15 p.m. | Creepy Critter Corner! Come see some of the mountain’s “creepier” animals. (Classroom in the Clouds)\n1:30 – 2 p.m. | Costume Contest (Classroom in the Clouds)\n2:15 p.m. | “Test Your Animal Knowledge” Contest Drawing! Winners will be announced at the Classroom in the Clouds. Contest winners get the rare opportunity to go behind the scenes to visit the animal they were knowledgeable about! Winners are allowed to take family members with them. Participants must be present to win.\n2:45 – 3:30 p.m. | Enrichment parade throughout the habitats\, starting at the elk habitat! Animals will receive special Halloween enrichments.
URL:https://eventlistingusa.com/eventtdm/beary-scary-halloween-2/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Habitat Programs,Science & Nature
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