Scaly Mountain Botany

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

Join one of the region’s best botanists, Ed Schwartzman, for this 3.5-mile round trip hike to the botanically unique summit of Scaly Mountain. Meet at Osage Overlook parking area on State Highway 106 where the Bartram Trail crosses. RSVP below!

Free

Magnolia, Franklinia, & Stewartia Garden Tour

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

Join one of the region’s most significant propagators and experts of numerous rare species, Jack Johnston, for a tour of his property and presentation on all things wild and wonderful in Otto, NC. Meet at the Otto Post Office to carpool.

Free

Little Tennessee River Trip

Sanderstown Beach 3085 Sanderstown Rd, Franklin, NC, United States

Join Alarka Expeditions for an easy six mile kayak trip and cultural/natural history tour through spectacular Cowee Valley with Brent & Angela Martin. Meet at Sanderstown Road. Registration and more information at goalarka.com. If you need the full outfit (PFD, kayak, & paddle) register here: I need to borrow some gear! If you are bring […]

Bartram Base Camp with live music from Grizzly Mammoth

We'll be hanging out at Lazy Hiker after the day's events to unwind and connect. Join us for beer, raffle, plant sale, and overall good times! June 6th, we'll have live music from Grizzly Mammoth and Wooly Booger: "June 6th we're in the Yard at Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. for the William Bartram 250th anniversary […]