Upcoming Events

Field Studies, Workshops, and Community Research Opportunities

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Experience Discovery in Real-Time

ASHEVILLE FILM EVENT

Join us at The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage Co. for our Film Night featuring Freshwaters Illustrated film 'Hidden Rivers' that spotlights the wonder and importance of freshwater ecosystems. Enjoy an evening of short films + a live Q&A with an expert panel. Grab a cocktail, beer, wine, or craft soda and dinner from the rotating food truck, and enjoy the show!

Sunday

March 22nd 2026

5-8 pm

The Mule at Devils Foot Beverage Co.

Join us for WREN Center’s “Life in Our Streams”—a hands-on stream ecology workshop where you’ll learn how forests support healthy streams and rivers, and the fascinating species and processes that power aquatic food webs. Stream ecologists Dave Penrose, Mary Kelly, Pat Ciccotto, and Vlad Gulis will lead presentations plus outdoor demos featuring live fish, aquatic insects, fungi, and microbes. Space is limited!

Saturday

April 25th, 2026

9-4 pm

Laurel Community Center

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