Mountain Wildlife Days is an event, held each year in mid-July, featuring unique opportunities for both children and adults to get up close and learn more about "wildlife and wild places".  It is co-sponsored and held at the Sapphire Valley Resort, located 3 miles east of Cashiers. The goal is to provide entertaining and informative programs, focusing  on "live animals" along with "wildlife experts", designed to develop awareness and a deeper appreciations of the beauty and wonders of nature.