Cradle of Forestry - Heritage Site & Discovery Center

10/11/2026

Update: The Cradle of Forestry will reopen today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 for regular business hours!

10/09/2026

Out of an abundance of caution ahead of the severe weather projected for our area, the Cradle of Forestry will be closed starting Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Once our staff can safely get to the site and assess conditions, we'll determine when it's safe to welcome visitors back.

We do not have an estimated reopening date. We'll post here as soon as the Cradle of Forestry is open again. Follow our page for the latest information. Thank you for your patience, and stay safe!

U.S. Forest Service - National Forests in North Carolina

10/08/2026

Update: Unfortunately, this event scheduled for Saturday, October 10 has been cancelled due to the impending storm.

U.S. Forest Service - National Forests in North Carolina

10/07/2026

FIND Outdoors is soliciting proposals from qualified tree care and arboricultural contractors for a Hazard Tree Removal Project at the Cradle of Forestry in America, located within Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina.

Linked below, you will find the Request for Proposals (RFP), which includes the statement of work, project scope, identified hazard trees, proposal requirements, and additional information for interested contractors.

The project will involve the removal and associated management of identified hazardous trees throughout the Cradle of Forestry property. Because the site is historically significant and has active visitor use, trails, roads, and structures, FIND Outdoors is seeking experienced contractors who can perform this work safely, professionally, and with appropriate consideration for the surrounding environment and public access.

Interested vendors are encouraged to carefully review the linked RFP and submit their proposal in accordance with the instructions and deadline outlined in the document.

If you have questions regarding the project, site conditions, scope of work, organizing a site visit, or the proposal process, please contact [email protected].

gofindoutdoors.org/RFP

09/28/2026

Update: Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled due to the impending storm.

09/25/2026

Tomorrow!

National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. NPLD is also a fee-free day! Because of this, everyone can enjoy our site for FREE this day!

Come explore the visitor center with local crafts, educational items, and clothing, picnic spots, hiking trails, and more!

This event is on Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
For more information, follow the link below:
https://gofindoutdoors.org/events/national-public-lands-day-at-the-cradle-of-forestry/

09/23/2026

Looking for your next outdoor adventure? FIND Outdoors is hiring for a variety of positions across multiple lands and recreation sites. Come help connect people to public lands while building a career you'll love!

See our open positions at the link below!
https://find.catsone.com/careers/29049

09/23/2026

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09/16/2026

Looking for your next outdoor adventure? Cradle of Forestry in America is hiring for a variety of positions. If you enjoy problem-solving, working outdoors, and making an impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Interested? Follow the link below to see the open positions!
https://find.catsone.com/careers/29049

09/15/2026

Something’s stirring in the Cradle of Forestry this October. Join us on the 24th for Folklore in the Forest, a halloween-inspired ballad concert featuring nine generations of Appalachian storytelling from Sheila Kay Adams, Donna Ray Norton, and William Ritter. Haunting music, hair-raising tales, and an outdoor amphitheatre under the stars. $25 tickets, gates open at 6pm. Visit gofindoutdoors.org/folklore for tickets and to learn more!

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