WILD Excursions Free Summer Program For Middle and High Schoolers

Buncombe County -- June 8, 2023: Outdoor fun for Buncombe County kids in 7th-12th grades, sign up now!

Surveying salamanders, removing invasive species, and an overnight camp adventure are some of the fun activities happening at 2023 WILD Excursions, a FREE summer field trip program for rising 7th-12th graders.

The program, through Buncombe County Soil & Water, has three field trip opportunities:

Appalachian Highland Science Learning Center – June 15 – 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Taking place at Purchase Knob, kids will get to try out being a community scientist for a day. National Parks Service educators will explain some of their ongoing projects including a salamander survey and macroinvertebrate sampling. Click here to reserve a spot

Blue Ridge Belonging – July 7 – 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. This field trip will focus on what makes the region such a special place to live in. Participants will help remove invasive species in a rare mountain bog and tour the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) Community Farm. Click here to reserve a spot

Roan Highland Camp Out – August 18-19 – Noon to noon. Experience traditional summer camp with a mix of nature learning with an overnight camp at SAHC. Campers will explore the sights and help with work to protect endangered species in the area. Click here to reserve a spot

What to bring: participants should bring their lunch, a water bottle, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray.

Participants will meet at Buncombe County Agricultural and Land Resources Office, 49 Mount Carmel Road in Asheville for all activities.

For more information, contact Buncombe County Soil & Water Environmental Educators Rose Wall and Jen Knight at                environmental.educators@buncombecounty.org                      

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