Carolina Explorers offers environmental education opportunities to families interested in learning more about North Carolina nature. Our efforts include publications/multimedia, as well as hands-on programs for young learners in Banner Elk, NC.
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Explorers’ Club 2025 Dates
We offer an after-school “Explorers’ Club” one Tuesday every month for kids ages 8-11 (2nd-6th grade) at the Banner Elk Book Exchange, located at the Historic Banner Elk School in beautiful downtown Banner Elk, North Carolina. Kids meet in the new “Explorers’ Room,” a dedicated space at the Book Exchange with a fun atmosphere and lots of books and activities related to science and literacy. Each session takes place from 3:15-4:45 p.m. Click here for dates…
We thank the High Country Charitable Foundation and the Town of Banner Elk for their ongoing support of ‘Adventures in Nature.‘
Discover EcoEXPLORE
EcoEXPLORE is an initiative of The N.C. Arboretum in which families can help scientists AND earn badges and prizes. EcoEXPLORE Hotspots are special areas for ecoEXPLORERS to make observations of plants and animals. These are great places to make your first “share” or observation. There are several Hot Spots throughout the N.C. High Country. Find one near you!
Learn more at https://www.ecoexplore.net/.