An Evening with FIND Outdoors at the Cradle of Forestry

Join us for the July member social, hosted with FIND Outdoors and the Cradle of Forestry!

FIND is an outdoor recreation nonprofit that centers forest education and stewardship. In partnership with the US Forest Service and the Army Corps of Engineers, we inspire people to connect with nature through well-managed outdoor recreation sites, campgrounds, visitor centers, guided tours, and educational and outdoor opportunities for all ages and abilities. We also manage retail outlets that offer forest-related gifts and souvenirs, nature-based activities for children, local crafts, and trail guides. 

FIND began over a half-century ago as The Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association. The Cradle of Forestry is a 6,500-acre site in the heart of the Pisgah that was established to “preserve, develop, and make available to this and future generations the birthplace of forestry and forestry education in America.” It was originally home to the Biltmore Forest School, which was the first school of forestry in America. The site features seven historic buildings, an interactive discovery center, miles of paved trails, and regular educational and interpretive programming.