YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly
Learn about the wildlife of the mountains and practice using a compass at this conference center located outside of Asheville, NC.
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YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is “situated on 1200 acres of woodland beautified by mountain streams, wildflowers, ridges, valleys and spectacular views.”
K-12 student environmental education programs include guided hikes where students learn about identifying indigenous plants and animals, a pond and stream program, a predator-prey activity demonstrating the relationship between the predator and prey and survival techniques, and compass and orienteering activities.
The Center also offers craft programs for full and half days, including pottery, weaving, spinning, basket making, and wreath making.
YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly is located approximately 14 miles east of Asheville, off of Highway 9. For more information, contact Karen Keenan, Event Planning Director, at (828) 210-2143 or keenan@ymcabra.org.
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