Agroforestry Tour: Woodswise Botanicals
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.
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Happy hour style horticulture meetup blending practical gardening know how with casual social time. Expect plant care and seasonal growing tips in a relaxed, drink in hand atmosphere that’s welcoming for beginners.
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Guided field trip into Bent Creek Experimental Forest to learn about ongoing research and management in a working woodland landscape. Meet at the Ledford Branch trailhead for outdoor walking, observation, and Q&A with wildlife professionals.
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Hands-on apprenticeship blending wildcrafting walks with practical herbalism, from plant identification and ethical harvesting to crafting apothecary products like tinctures, salves, and teas. Field-based learning rooted in seasonal foraging and natural health skills.
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Hands-on apprenticeship blending wildcrafting walks with practical herbalism, from plant identification and ethical harvesting to crafting apothecary products like tinctures, salves, and teas. Field-based learning rooted in seasonal foraging and natural health skills.
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Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
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Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Field based botanizing focused on sedges, covering key ID features, habitat ecology, and how different Carex species function in local landscapes. Expect an outdoor walk through garden and wild settings with practical takeaways for gardeners and naturalists.
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Bonsai-focused experience in the Blue Ridge setting of the North Carolina Arboretum, blending garden immersion with practical instruction. Expect up-close viewing of miniature trees plus guidance on pruning, wiring, and long-term plant care.
Bonsai-focused experience in the Blue Ridge setting of the North Carolina Arboretum, blending garden immersion with practical instruction. Expect up-close viewing of miniature trees plus guidance on pruning, wiring, and long-term plant care.
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Hands-on professional development for educators using Project Learning Tree’s environmental education curriculum. Expect activity-based lesson practice and outdoor learning strategies designed for classroom and field use.
Hands-on professional development for educators using Project Learning Tree’s environmental education curriculum. Expect activity-based lesson practice and outdoor learning strategies designed for classroom and field use.
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Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
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Hands-in-the-dirt planting paired with prayerful ritual and a communal song circle in a sanctuary setting. Permaculture teachings weave through ceremonial music for an earth-centered evening of connection and reverence.
Hands-in-the-dirt planting paired with prayerful ritual and a communal song circle in a sanctuary setting. Permaculture teachings weave through ceremonial music for an earth-centered evening of connection and reverence.