Adventure Scientists Butternut Tree ID Field Day
Hands-on field day at the NC Arboretum testing tree ID skills for the Adventure Scientists Butternut Tree Project. Work alongside FHNC and arboretum staff on citizen-science data collection and species verification outdoors.
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Hands-on wildflower identification walk through the Arboretum with practical tips for spotting plant families and narrowing tricky species. Practice using easy field tools and Newcomb’s guide to key out less common blooms.
Hands-on wildflower identification walk through the Arboretum with practical tips for spotting plant families and narrowing tricky species. Practice using easy field tools and Newcomb’s guide to key out less common blooms.
Midday lunch-and-learn exploring the mysterious Franklinia alatamaha, tracing Bartram-era botanical discovery along Georgia’s Altamaha River and the plant’s rare, elegant flowering legacy. Set in an arboretum classroom with storytelling rooted in plant history and ecology.
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Midday lunch-and-learn exploring the mysterious Franklinia alatamaha, tracing Bartram-era botanical discovery along Georgia’s Altamaha River and the plant’s rare, elegant flowering legacy. Set in an arboretum classroom with storytelling rooted in plant history and ecology.
Easy-paced guided hike through the North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring changing forest types along the route. Volunteer naturalists share seasonal highlights like wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history in a small-group setting.
Easy-paced guided hike through the North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring changing forest types along the route. Volunteer naturalists share seasonal highlights like wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history in a small-group setting.
Easy-paced guided hike through the North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring changing forest types along the route. Volunteer naturalists share seasonal highlights like wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history in a small-group setting.
Hands-on field instruction in identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms around Asheville, with a focus on safe harvesting and ecological ethics. Expect guided walks, tasting notes, and practical take-home foraging skills.
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Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Hands-on garden demonstration in the PPLG garden focused on correct plant installation techniques, from digging and placement to watering and soil care. Ideal for beginner gardeners wanting practical tips in an arboretum setting.
Hands-on garden demonstration in the PPLG garden focused on correct plant installation techniques, from digging and placement to watering and soil care. Ideal for beginner gardeners wanting practical tips in an arboretum setting.
Hands-on garden demonstration in the PPLG garden focused on correct plant installation techniques, from digging and placement to watering and soil care. Ideal for beginner gardeners wanting practical tips in an arboretum setting.
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A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
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Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
Annual gathering connecting North Carolina medicinal herb growers with buyers for relationship-building and industry exchange. Held at a horticultural research and extension center, with an agriculture-focused, professional meetup vibe centered on cultivation and sourcing.
Annual gathering connecting North Carolina medicinal herb growers with buyers for relationship-building and industry exchange. Held at a horticultural research and extension center, with an agriculture-focused, professional meetup vibe centered on cultivation and sourcing.
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Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Beginner-friendly botanical watercolor class exploring brushwork, washes, layering, and texture as you paint leaves and flowers. All supplies are provided, and you’ll take home in-progress or finished artwork after each of the four Tuesday sessions.
Beginner-friendly botanical watercolor class exploring brushwork, washes, layering, and texture as you paint leaves and flowers. All supplies are provided, and you’ll take home in-progress or finished artwork after each of the four Tuesday sessions.
Beginner-friendly botanical watercolor class exploring brushwork, washes, layering, and texture as you paint leaves and flowers. All supplies are provided, and you’ll take home in-progress or finished artwork after each of the four Tuesday sessions.
An estate planning and planned giving info session focused on building a Legacy Trust that supports Southern Appalachian mountain landscapes, conservation work, and long-term education programs. Held in the Arboretum’s Education Center Library with time for questions about including the Arboretum Society in your will.
An estate planning and planned giving info session focused on building a Legacy Trust that supports Southern Appalachian mountain landscapes, conservation work, and long-term education programs. Held in the Arboretum’s Education Center Library with time for questions about including the Arboretum Society in your will.
An estate planning and planned giving info session focused on building a Legacy Trust that supports Southern Appalachian mountain landscapes, conservation work, and long-term education programs. Held in the Arboretum’s Education Center Library with time for questions about including the Arboretum Society in your will.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
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Hands-on training in processing saved seeds—cleaning, drying, labeling, and selecting the best stock—followed by practical storage methods for long-term viability. Expect a community learning vibe with take-home tips for home gardens and seed libraries.
Hands-on training in processing saved seeds—cleaning, drying, labeling, and selecting the best stock—followed by practical storage methods for long-term viability. Expect a community learning vibe with take-home tips for home gardens and seed libraries.
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Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.
Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.
Hands-on nature lesson on animal camouflage and survival tactics, led by naturalist and environmental educator Eric Young. Expect guided outdoor observation challenges on the arboretum grounds that sharpen spotting skills for hidden wildlife.
Hands-on nature lesson on animal camouflage and survival tactics, led by naturalist and environmental educator Eric Young. Expect guided outdoor observation challenges on the arboretum grounds that sharpen spotting skills for hidden wildlife.
Hands-on nature lesson on animal camouflage and survival tactics, led by naturalist and environmental educator Eric Young. Expect guided outdoor observation challenges on the arboretum grounds that sharpen spotting skills for hidden wildlife.
Seasonal birding walk focused on September fall migration, spotting warblers, hawks, and other songbirds moving through the Hickory Nut Gap landscape. Expect binocular-friendly wildlife viewing, field ID tips, and a relaxed pace for all levels.
Seasonal birding walk focused on September fall migration, spotting warblers, hawks, and other songbirds moving through the Hickory Nut Gap landscape. Expect binocular-friendly wildlife viewing, field ID tips, and a relaxed pace for all levels.
Seasonal birding walk focused on September fall migration, spotting warblers, hawks, and other songbirds moving through the Hickory Nut Gap landscape. Expect binocular-friendly wildlife viewing, field ID tips, and a relaxed pace for all levels.
Hands-on composting workshop covering the science and practice behind multiple DIY techniques, from kitchen scraps to backyard piles. Learn practical steps for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting compost systems for home gardens.
Hands-on composting workshop covering the science and practice behind multiple DIY techniques, from kitchen scraps to backyard piles. Learn practical steps for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting compost systems for home gardens.
Hands-on composting workshop covering the science and practice behind multiple DIY techniques, from kitchen scraps to backyard piles. Learn practical steps for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting compost systems for home gardens.