2017 Eco Tours
We believe in exploring the natural wonders of our region and want you to join us! HCLT's popular Eco Tours are guided adventures led by experts in their field.
*FULL* Friday, April 21 “Laughing Earth Garden Tour”
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “The earth laughs in flowers.” What better way to celebrate Earth Day than a guided walk through Dan Pittillo’s wildflower garden in Cullowhee on this easy to moderate hike.
Friday, May 12 “Blue Valley Overflow Trek”
Join us as we partner with Chattooga River Conservancy on this easy walk through the Overflow Creek Wilderness Area. Our own botanist, Dr. Gary Wein, may even help you spot the imperiled Mountain Camellia tree that is sometimes found there.
Thursday, June 29 “Fire on the Mountain”
Come along for a trip to Wayah Bald in Franklin where we will witness the damage that was done from the wildfires last fall and talk a little bit about fire ecology on this easy to moderate hike. (Now taking reservations.)
Monday, August 7 “Moonrise Wine & Cheese on Laurel Knob”
Join us for wine and cheese atop one of our premiere properties in Jackson County as we watch the August “blueberry moon” rise. Learn about the fragile ecosystem we protect there that features a vertical cataract wetland, created by a stream that flows over the rock face on this easy to moderate early evening visit. (Open to reservations July 7th.)
Tuesday, October 3 “Autumn Leaves Excursion”
Join us for a hike through the falling leaves of red and gold and learn about the science behind the scenery with our own botanist, Dr. Gary Wein. Location and details TBD. (Open to reservations September 5th.)
- For new members we ask for a $35 donation, which includes the guided hike, one lunch on the trail, and a one year membership to Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust. For each additional person in your party the cost is $10 to cover the cost of lunch.
- The cost for current or renewing HCLT members is $10 per person.
- To make a reservation contact: info.hitrust@earthlink.net or 526-1111.
- Reservations are taken up to one month prior to the event date.
*FULL* Friday, April 21 “Laughing Earth Garden Tour”
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “The earth laughs in flowers.” What better way to celebrate Earth Day than a guided walk through Dan Pittillo’s wildflower garden in Cullowhee on this easy to moderate hike.
Friday, May 12 “Blue Valley Overflow Trek”
Join us as we partner with Chattooga River Conservancy on this easy walk through the Overflow Creek Wilderness Area. Our own botanist, Dr. Gary Wein, may even help you spot the imperiled Mountain Camellia tree that is sometimes found there.
Thursday, June 29 “Fire on the Mountain”
Come along for a trip to Wayah Bald in Franklin where we will witness the damage that was done from the wildfires last fall and talk a little bit about fire ecology on this easy to moderate hike. (Now taking reservations.)
Monday, August 7 “Moonrise Wine & Cheese on Laurel Knob”
Join us for wine and cheese atop one of our premiere properties in Jackson County as we watch the August “blueberry moon” rise. Learn about the fragile ecosystem we protect there that features a vertical cataract wetland, created by a stream that flows over the rock face on this easy to moderate early evening visit. (Open to reservations July 7th.)
Tuesday, October 3 “Autumn Leaves Excursion”
Join us for a hike through the falling leaves of red and gold and learn about the science behind the scenery with our own botanist, Dr. Gary Wein. Location and details TBD. (Open to reservations September 5th.)
