January 19, 26 & February 2, 4-11pm
For ages 12-17
This winter, join other teens for three Friday night trips to Cataloochee Ski Resort. Trips depart at 4pm and return at approximately 11pm. Includes lift ticket & transportation.
Location: Departs from Stephens-Lee Center
$175, Asheville City Residents receive a $10 discount
Ski/Snowboard rental: $33; Helmet rental: $15
Beginner ski/snowboard lessons: $33
Transportation only: $100
Join us as we learn different ways to attract birds to your yard and create your own bird feeder. Registered ecoEXPLORERS receive 5 points for attending! The first 10 participants that RSVP to ecoexplore@ncarboretum.org
Meet in the ecoLAB in basement of our Education Building.
Come learn all about ornithology, the scientific study of birds, with the NC Arboretum. Some feathered friends will also be in attendance! For ages 5-13.
The world renowned Aluminum Tree & Aesthetically Challenged Seasonal Ornament Museum and Research Center (commonly known as ATOM) is on exhibit for the 5th time at the Transylvania Heritage Museum. It will be open Wednesday through Saturday from Saturday, November 9 until Saturday, December 21st (except November 28th through November 29th). Many examples of the ultimate sustainable Christmas trees that were chic in the 1950’s are included. ATOM has been featured in Southern Living, Money magazine, the New York Times, and heard on National Public Radio, BBC and seen in many other publications who are especially in-the-know. Revolving color wheels spotlight the tacky and outrageous.
How did this get started? In 1991, a friend jokingly gave Steven Jackson, local home designer, tattered aluminum Christmas tree pilfered from a garbage heap. Remembering the silver tree in his childhood home, Jackson threw a party and invited guests to bring the “most aesthetically challenged” ornaments they could find. The gathering was a big hit. The few years later, someone gave Steven a second tree unearthed at a yard sale and by 1998, Jackson owned seven. “It was just too many trees to fit in my house.” Over the years, the Aluminum Tree & Aesthetically Challenged Seasonal Ornament Museum and Research Center snowballed as friends nabbed more trees from flea markets and dusty attics. The current exhibit features over 2 dozen trees.
Come join us as Wild Mountain Bees and The Good of the Hive host a night of art, music, food, drinks and fun for our beloved pollinators this holiday season. We will be releasing a new rendition of a holiday classic tune called, “A Pollinator and a Pear Tree” based on the 12 Days of Christmas. Musical arrangement, instrumentation and vocals by Mira SpiritVoice. This party is to celebrate and benefit five pollinator related organizations:
Lady Spirit Moon Cerelli – BEe Healing Guild, Phyllis Stiles – Bee City USA, Debra Roberts – Holy Bee Press, Rebecca Ann Robertson – Asheville Beecentric Alliance and The Good of the Hive.
This will be a great opportunity to purchase a few gifts for the holidays, while also contributing to local organizations that work to protect our pollinators.
Wild Mountain Bees will be providing beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), hors d’oeuvre and music.
When: Friday, December 1st from 6-9pm
Where: 23 Merrimon Ave, Weaverville, NC 28787
Hope to see you there!
Daily Field Trips and fun!
Dec. 20-22, 27-29. 7:30am-6:00pm.
$135/6 days, $130/5 days, $125/4 days, $110/3 days, $85/2 days, $55/1 day
*** Sign up for our Winter Break Camp by Dec 1st and the registration fee will be waived!
December 16 is a big day for kids. Winter break (and free time) is right around the corner. Let them channel that energy into a creative project while you pick up some last minute gifts. We’ll provide all of the supplies except for the water bottle. Bring your own or purchase one of ours starting around $11.
Well-behaved pets with owner on leash are welcome in the store, but we ask that they stay out of the decorating zone.
Yum! Feed your adventure this season with some help from our friends at CLIF Bar & Company. We’ll provide the first Clif Bar and all of the decorating supplies for free. Let the kids get creative while you knock some names off of your gift list.
Clif is passionate about food. Food that feeds and inspires the adventure in all of us. Whether you’re going on a hike, hitting the slopes, or competing in a triathlon, Clif recipes are purposefully crafted to help provide the energy you need.
Well-behaved pets are welcome at the store, but we ask they stay out of the decorating zone.
Mon, Dec 4th: Coding with Blockly (Grade 1-2)
Tues, Dec 5th: Coding with Scratch (Grade 2-4)
Wed, Dec 6th: Coding with Python (Grade 4-8)
Thurs, Dec 7th: Coding with Java (Grades 4-8)
Fri, Dec 8th: Coding & Web Design (Grades 4-8)
5:15pm-6:15pm – Hour of Code global event at Zaniac Asheville for Computer Science Education Week. “Kick start your child’s journey into the world of coding and gain the 21st century skills for a brighter future! We want more kids to have the opportunity to code. Sign your child up for one Hour of Code, December 4th through December 8th as we celebrate Computer Science Education Week. We are offering The HOUR OF CODE each day! Sign your child up for one hour based on your child’s age level and interest below!” FREE!
Register early to secure your spot! Email Asheville@ZaniacLearning.com or them at 828-575-0355
The Friends of Enka-Candler Library are sponsoring this program of improvised storytelling for the whole family. Offer suggestions to help the actors create brand new stories! Free for all ages.