Celebrating 250 years of Bartram’s travels
June 5, 6, & 7, 2025
“The attention of a traveler, should be particularly turned, in the first place, to the various works of Nature, to mark the distinctions of the climates he may explore, and to offer such useful observations on the different productions as may occur.”
William Bartram – Travels Through North America
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of artist and botanist William Bartram’s journey through northeast Georgia and western North Carolina in May-June of 1775.
Join us June 5th, 6th, and 7th, to explore, learn, and celebrate!
We will have a 3-day celebration centered in Franklin, North Carolina filled with outings, classes, and discussions June 5th, 6th, and 7th!
Our events for June 5th and 6th will include botany bashes, birding blasts, biomonitoring bonanzas, salamander soirees, river runs, and the likes hosted by beloved community naturalists such as Brent Martin, Bill McLarney, Edward Schwartzman, Jack Johnston, Ben Banick, Sam Giovanetti, and Fiona Howell.
On our last day of Bartram 250, we will have panel discussions relating to the intersection of science and art led by artists and authors including Sydney Kale, Julie Best, Sarah “Dangerwood” Rose, John Lane, and more.
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WE NEED ARTISTS!
Our art exhibit “Attention of a Traveller” will be hosted at Cowee School of Arts and Heritage Center from June 1 – June 30 2025. For more info and to submit your art, click the button below.
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