Flowers are blooming, and birds are building nests, which means it’s time for the Mountain Gateway Museum’s “Birds & Blooms Bonanza.”
This family-friendly crafts class will be held Saturday, June 15, beginning at 10 a.m. on the front porch of the museum at 24 Water St., Old Fort.
On this Father’s Day weekend, children and adults of all ages can build and decorate a wooden birdhouse and create a bouquet of button-and-felt flowers to take home in a glass vase of their choice.
The cost is $15 per participant, which includes all craft materials and instruction. Advance registration and pre-payment are required. To register, contact the museum at 828-668-9259 or mgm@dncr.nc.gov. Payment may be made via phone or in person by credit card, debit card, check or cash.
Space is limited to the first 12 people to register and pay. Each participant may reserve space for two people maximum. The registration deadline is 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 12.
Because this is an outdoor event, participants should dress according to the weather. They also are encouraged to wear clothing that is washable or that they don’t mind getting dirty.
For more information about the “Birds & Blooms Bonanza,” please contact RoAnn Bishop at roann.bishop@dncr.nc.gov or Brittany Joachim at brittany.bennett@dncr.nc.gov or call 828-668-9259.
About the Mountain Gateway Museum & Heritage Center
The Mountain Gateway Museum & Heritage Center is a regional branch of the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh and is the westernmost facility in the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ Division of State History Museums. Located at 24 Water Street in Old Fort, N.C., just a quarter-mile off I-40 at Exit 73, the museum is open year-round. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday and state holidays. Admission is free.
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina – its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. Through its programs, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency.