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Birding for Kids with ecoEXPLORE

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about birds, and the many different types that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some birds migrate and some don't?

Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Educational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about birds, and the many different types that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some birds migrate and some don't?

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

ecoEXPLORE: Birding for Kids

EcoEXPLORE: Birding for Kids

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Nature/Environment
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn about birds that can be seen in Western North Carolina. 

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn about birds that can be seen in Western North Carolina. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

ornithology

EcoEXPLORE: Birding for Kids! (Ornithology)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Classes, Drop In, Educational, Family Fun, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about birds, and the many different types that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some birds migrate and some don't?

Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Classes, Drop In, Educational, Family Fun, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about birds, and the many different types that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some birds migrate and some don't?

Birding for kids in WNC through the NC Arboretum and their ecoExplore program.

Ornithology with ecoExplore

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Educational, Family Fun, Informational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Educational, Family Fun, Informational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photograph of Bluebird sitting on the branch of a fir tree. Flyer text reads 'ExoEXPLORE presents Birding for Kids on Wednesday February 11th at 4 PM. This event will be hosted at the East Asheville Public Library, located at 3 Avon Road in Asheville North Carolina'

EcoEXPLORE Presents: Birding for Kids

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Educational, Family Fun, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about birds, and the many different types that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some birds migrate and some don't?

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Educational, Family Fun, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about birds, and the many different types that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some birds migrate and some don't?

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Saturday Garden Workshop Saturday Garden Workshop: Pruning Fruit & Nut Trees

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Adult

We’ll be using the Leicester Library Giving Garden’s Community Orchard as a demonstration site for proper tree care & pruning techniques for ease of harvest and maximum production. Weather permitting!

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

We’ll be using the Leicester Library Giving Garden’s Community Orchard as a demonstration site for proper tree care & pruning techniques for ease of harvest and maximum production. Weather permitting!

Close up photograph of a woodpecker on a tree in a snowy forest. Program information in white text.

Birding for Kids: and ecoEXPLORE Program with the NC Arboretum

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Fun, Informational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about birds, and the many different types that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some birds migrate and some don't?

Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Educational, Family Fun, Informational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about birds, and the many different types that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some birds migrate and some don't?

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

DIY Winter Bird Feeders

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Giving Garden at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Join us in the garden for a fun winter program. 

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Join us in the garden for a fun winter program. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Saturday Garden Workshop: Garden Planning

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Classes, Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Adult

Gardening in the mountains presents its unique set of challenges with our rocky clay soil and high humidity. Learn how to prepare soil for a garden, what tends to grow well in our region, and when to plant. Weather permitting!

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Gardening in the mountains presents its unique set of challenges with our rocky clay soil and high humidity. Learn how to prepare soil for a garden, what tends to grow well in our region, and when to plant. Weather permitting!