Tours & Presentations
For individuals and groups considering donating to the Foundation, Cradle of Forestry tours and group presentations may be arranged by special request. For more information, contact:
Cradle of Forestry Interpretive Association
100 S. Broad St.
Brevard, NC 28712
Phone: (828) 884-5713 ext 10
E-Mail: cfaia@citcom.net
The Cradle of Forestry Story (18 minutes)
Set in the late 1800's, this movie reveals the significance of the site while it introducing America's forestry pioneers and their work. Viewing the video before your visit saves time and is a great resource. It can be borrowed or purchased.
Exhibit Hall Exploration (app. 45 minutes)
Explore our hands-on educational Exhibit Hall in the Forest Discovery Center using age appropriate activities that supplement our programs and your curriculum. Conservation history, habitats, careers, and forest products are just some topics ready for discovery. A simulated fire-fighting helicopter ride and scavenger hunt are highlights for some students.
Interpretive Trails (1 hour each)
Walk on two 1-mile paved trails. The Biltmore Campus Trail passes seven historical buildings, including a schoolhouse, commissary, and student quarters. The Forest Festival Trail explores Dr. Schenck's forestry experiments, a portable saw mill, and a logging locomotive that students can climb aboard. The trails stimulate discussions about ways of living, habitat, how plants grow, succession, energy cycling, forestry concepts, and issues while you enjoy the forest at your fingertips.
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