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Listening to the Land: With Rapture and Astonishment Photography Reception

Macon County Public Library 149 Siler Farm Road, Franklin, NC, United States

Photos from the Bartram Trail are on display in the library this winter; tonight we'll celebrate and learn more about their work. Listening to the Land: is a nine-month community celebration of the Bartram Trail, launching with the project-shaping photography exhibition With Rapture & Astonishment that highlights how eleven photographers inspired by William Bartram reimagined […]

Bartram Writers Series: Coming into Animal Presence – Q&A with John Lane

Rickman General Store 259 Cowee Creek Rd, Franklin, NC, United States

We're excited to offer another installment of the Bartram Writers Series! Please join us for this book release discussion and Q&A with John Lane, hosted by Brent Martin. This event will be held at the historic Rickman Store in Cowee Valley on March 15th, from 6-8pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Copies of this book […]

Listening to the Land : Contemplative Photography Awe Walk

Macon County Public Library 149 Siler Farm Road, Franklin, NC, United States

Many of us yearn to create photographs full of feeling and emotion. Contemplative photography offers us a path. By learning to listen to the land and centering our practice in humility and wonder, we deepen our connection with the natural world and our photographs come alive with meaning and beauty. This one-hour awe walk* will […]

Reimagining the Bartram Trail Through Photography

Cowee School 51 Cowee School Dr., Franklin, NC

Photography can help us see familiar and beloved places in a fresh new way. In the spirit of Bartram, we will explore how photography can be a powerful tool to awaken humility, wonder, and delight. Together we will deepen our connection with the natural world and our photographs so that our photographs can come alive […]

April 2, 2023: Sound Bowl Meditation at Osage Overlook

Osage Overlook 4594 Dillard Rd, Highlands, NC, United States

Please join us for a unique, immersive, sound bath meditation. Enjoy the sounds of nature as well as the soft sounds of crystal singing bowls being played. Bring something comfy to sit on such as a small blanket, towel, or yoga mat. Feel free to bring a journal, art supplies, etc., in case you feel […]

Flix Food Brews Hosted by Outdoor 76 in Franklin

Outdoor 76 Franklin, NC 35 East Main Street, Franklin, NC, United States

We are excited to partner with our friends at Outdoor 76 in Franklin, NC, to get spring started off right. Outdoor 76 is hosting the "Flix Food Brews" event Friday, April 14 from 5-9pm at their Franklin, NC location. They will be grilling up hot dogs & hamburgers, serving the finest craft beer around and […]

William Bartram’s Birthday Celebration and Franklinia Planting

Otto Post Office 8491 Georgia Rd, Otto, NC, United States

Join us for William Bartram's birthday celebration and franklinia planting at plant whisperer Jack Johnston's nursery in Otto, NC for this very special event. Jack is a propagator extraordinaire of Franklinia, Mountain Camellias, and much, much more. Not only we will learn about the natural history of these species, but plant some in Bartram's honor! […]

Boating with Bartram on the Little Tennessee

Hickory Knoll Road 1369 Hickory Knoll Road, Franklin, NC, United States

UPDATE 4/1/2023: RSVP is closed for this event We've reached the mid-way point on our Walking With Bartram section hikes right in time for spring! Once again, we're going to switch things up and take to the water, assuming the weather plays nice. Join us as we kayak down the Little Tennessee River from the […]

May 14th, 2023: Family Day on the Bartram Trail – A Hike and Craft Event

Warwoman Dell

Unfortunately, we didn't get enough folks for this event, we'll look to reschedule another weekend. This will be a short and fun hike from Warwoman Dell followed by some crafting that will be fun for kids and adults alike. We will meet at Warwoman Dell in the parking lot, hike the small loop while Erin […]

“Rural Runners” – Documentary Screening and Discussion with Chloe Maxim & Canyon Woodward

Cowee School 51 Cowee School Dr., Franklin, NC

Please join us for our next Bartram Writers Series event including a screening of the documentary Rural Runners at the Cowee School on Saturday, May 20. After the screening, Brent Martin will host a Q&A discussion with its authors, Chloe Maxim and Canyon Woodward. Rural Runners is a short documentary, 28 minutes, and a labor […]

June 2, 2023: The River Runs On – Documentary Screening

Macon County Public Library 149 Siler Farm Road, Franklin, NC, United States

Please join us in exploring the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests through the new feature documentary, The River Runs On. The hourlong screening will begin at 7pm with a Q&A following with the filmmaker, Garrett Martin. This is a free event with a suggested donation of $10 going towards the distribution expenses of the film. […]

June 7, 2023: Brewing With Bartram – Ribbon Cutting, New Route Hike, and Celebration at Lazy Hiker Brewing

Lazy Hiker Brewing

Something great is brewing to celebrate Bartram Week! We're partnering with Lazy Hiker Brewing in Franklin, NC to host a fundraising shindig, complete with a raffle for donated prizes, a silent auction, and more. This fantastic day of celebration will begin at 12:30pm at the Macon County Fairgrounds with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the […]

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