Staff
The Cradle Historic Site, located on 276 North, is owned and staffed by USDA Forest Service employees and Forest Service Volunteers.
To reach the Cradle site with program requests, calendar of events, directions or other inquiries, please contact our main line at 828-877-3130.
Jeff Owenby – Director, Cradle of Forestry, USDA Forest Service
To schedule a program or group visit:
Cindy Carpenter, Education/Interpretation Program Manager
US Forest Service
Cradle of Forestry in America Historic Site/Forest Discovery Center
1001 Pisgah Highway
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
Telephone: 828-877-3130 at Cradle of Forestry
828-877-3265 x226 at Pisgah Ranger District office
Fax: 828-884-5823
Email: ccarpenter02@fs.fed.us
Barb Merrell – Volunteer Coordinator
Devin Gentry – Resource Interpreter
Please note: The Cradle of Forestry is open from April through November only.
For questions regarding the Cradle during the off-season, or any other questions or concerns regarding Pisgah National Forest, please call the Pisgah Ranger Station at 828-877-3265.
