Mill Mountain Campfire Chats

About this event

Join us by the campfire for an entertaining, family-friendly, naturalist-led talk. Each session will have a new topic about the natural world with a craft to take home! Afterwards, we'll roast marshmallows over the campfire and continue chatting. Held Fridays in November from 5:30-7:30 PM Weekly Chat Topics: NOV 6 Fall Foliage The Blue Ridge is known for its beautiful fall foliage. During this program, we'll explore the science behind this change. Learn about the chemicals that give us the vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows surrounding the mountains. NOV 13 Turkey Talk Ever wonder what wild turkeys are up to? Each fall there's a lot of talk about this popular bird. We'll learn how to recognize the feathers, tracks, and calls of these large birds. NOV 20 Hibernation Brrrr...it's getting cold out there! Come learn about the ways wildlife survive in the winter. We will learn about migration and hibernation and make a craft to take home. Campfire Chat registration options: Youth: $5 Adult: $10 Families of 3 or more: $25 *All youth under 18 must attend with a supervising adult.