Plow Day is a celebration of draft plower’s place in modern agriculture. Teams of horses and mules from all over the region join our team of Belgian draft horses to plow and prepare a field for the Warren Wilson College Farm. There is BBQ for sale for lunch, a farmers market, various vendors, demonstrations of craft (woodworking, blacksmithing, and fiber arts), cider pressing, a cake walk, wagon rides, and other activities for children.
Anyone 12 and under or with a Warren Wilson ID enter free.
We are excited to welcome the WNC Nature Center to our campus for a special presentation!
Tori will present an informative, hands-on presentation “Nocturnal Animals” that will allow guests to interact with live, nocturnal creatures during the discussion!
The PISGAH NIGHTS’ package includes: dinner, planetarium programming, and tours through the Learning Center’s NASA artifact and gemstone/meteorite galleries. Weather permitting, the evening will conclude with a trip to the Sky Deck, where Learning Center educators and volunteers will point out the constellations and use their telescopes to view the night sky. For additional information, and to register, please contact the Learning Center at PARI!
Sept 21st Friday 9.00am -4pm
Sept 22th – Saturday 9.00am -1pm
The volunteers responsible for the creation, design and maintenance of The Flat Rock Playhouse gardens, divide the plants once a year and use the money from this sale to enhance the gardens for yet another year of beauty. This year there will be over 60 varieties of plants.
There will also be a Master Gardener ‘Ask- Me- A- Question’ tent, which is the perfect opportunity to seek garden answers for all those questions as well as a tree specialist who will be with us at the beginning of Friday morning till all our questions are answered.
We will also have hand-crafted garden signs, Mason bee-house habitats, Harry Lauder walking stick twigs, everlasting stakes (made out of vinyl albums), seeds and spring flowering bulbs to order including the fabulous allium schubertii.
Of course, it’s also the perfect time to take a walk around the gardens, take a book from the Little Free Library, smile at the recent goats who have been spotted in the gardens and take a photo of yourself with our founder, Robroy Farquhar, the original Vagabond that now stands in the gardens as do his dog, Boots and cat, Snodgrass.
Come support your local North Carolina State Theatre gardens.
We love our mutts and we love Halloween so we have decided to host a costume contest for our fab furry friends Friday October 26! Prizes, awesome food and spooky drink specials will ensue!
Sept 20th: Design a Museum! … Come spend time in the Asheville Museum of Science studying exhibits that teach about science concepts. Dream up and design your owe exhibit for the ultimate science museum! This workshop will entail close looking, writing, sketching and making models of miniature exhibits in our STEMlab. Recommended for ages 7 to 13.
Mondays, 10-10:45am (free play until 11:30am), January 13- February 17
Ages 5 and under with an adult.
Toddler will learn the basics of sports and gross motor skills in this active and fun program. Kick, roll, bounce and swing, come run around and do your thing!
Tuesdays, November 6-December 11, 10-10:45am (Free play until 11:30am)(No class November 20)
For ages 6 months to 5 years with an adult.
Come join us for a signing story time, sing and play and learn to use American Sign Language (ASL) in your home! Each week we will focus on a theme, read a book or two, learn new signs and practice what we’ve already learned. You’ll be better able to understand what your child is thinking about, they will communicate needs to you and everyone will have fun. Using ASL in the home is magical in these early years as children have so many thoughts and desires that they struggle to communicate. Plus the bonus of learning new skills together that strengthens bonds and trust.
Thursdays, October 4-November 1, 10-10:45am (Free play until 11:30am)
For ages 2-5 years with an adult. Vroom vroom and beep beep, come make a car you can keep. Monster trucks to boats and planes, we will learn and play through stories, circle time, crafts and games!
Tuesdays, October 2-30,10-10:45am (Free play until 11:30)
For ages 2-5 with an adult. Experience the world of music through drumming, dancing, singing and moving to the beat.
Mondays, September – November, 6-7:30 pm
Calling all girls aged 11 to 15 to join the club. . .we’ll discuss hot topics, take trips, throw parties, sleepovers, games, crafts, movie nights, talent shows, volunteer opportunities, and so much more!