Appalachian Foraging School
Hands-on foraging instruction in the Asheville area focused on identifying wild edible plants, mushrooms, and seasonal ingredients. Expect guided walks with safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and practical take-home skills.
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Hands-on field instruction in identifying edible Appalachian plants and fungi, with practical tips for safe harvesting, seasonal ecology, and ethical collecting. Expect a walk-and-learn format with guided observation and discussion in the outdoors.
Hands-on field instruction in identifying edible Appalachian plants and fungi, with practical tips for safe harvesting, seasonal ecology, and ethical collecting. Expect a walk-and-learn format with guided observation and discussion in the outdoors.
Hands-on field instruction in identifying edible Appalachian plants and fungi, with practical tips for safe harvesting, seasonal ecology, and ethical collecting. Expect a walk-and-learn format with guided observation and discussion in the outdoors.
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Explore woodland trails in small groups while volunteer guides share insights into diverse forest types, wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and the natural history of the North Carolina Arboretum.
Explore woodland trails in small groups while volunteer guides share insights into diverse forest types, wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and the natural history of the North Carolina Arboretum.
Explore woodland trails in small groups while volunteer guides share insights into diverse forest types, wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and the natural history of the North Carolina Arboretum.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on wreath-making and holiday centerpiece crafting with greenery and seasonal materials for a long-lasting table top display. A beginner-friendly workshop at a local garden center with guided instruction and take-home décor.
Hands-on wreath-making and holiday centerpiece crafting with greenery and seasonal materials for a long-lasting table top display. A beginner-friendly workshop at a local garden center with guided instruction and take-home décor.
Hands-on wreath-making and holiday centerpiece crafting with greenery and seasonal materials for a long-lasting table top display. A beginner-friendly workshop at a local garden center with guided instruction and take-home décor.
Hands-on charcuterie board building with a fall twist, focused on arranging cured meats, cheeses, and seasonal accompaniments into a photo-worthy spread. Learn plating and food styling techniques in a casual smokehouse setting.
Hands-on charcuterie board building with a fall twist, focused on arranging cured meats, cheeses, and seasonal accompaniments into a photo-worthy spread. Learn plating and food styling techniques in a casual smokehouse setting.
Hands-on charcuterie board building with a fall twist, focused on arranging cured meats, cheeses, and seasonal accompaniments into a photo-worthy spread. Learn plating and food styling techniques in a casual smokehouse setting.
Learn to grow shiitake mushrooms through beginner-friendly log inoculation with guidance from a local farm, then take home your own inoculated log to cultivate delicious fungi.
Learn to grow shiitake mushrooms through beginner-friendly log inoculation with guidance from a local farm, then take home your own inoculated log to cultivate delicious fungi.
Learn to grow shiitake mushrooms through beginner-friendly log inoculation with guidance from a local farm, then take home your own inoculated log to cultivate delicious fungi.
Creative holiday gift ideas made straight from the kitchen, focused on tasty, affordable homemade treats and pantry-style presents. Learn practical techniques and packaging tips in a hands-on class setting.
Creative holiday gift ideas made straight from the kitchen, focused on tasty, affordable homemade treats and pantry-style presents. Learn practical techniques and packaging tips in a hands-on class setting.
Creative holiday gift ideas made straight from the kitchen, focused on tasty, affordable homemade treats and pantry-style presents. Learn practical techniques and packaging tips in a hands-on class setting.
Hands-on coffee cupping practice builds sensory skills for identifying aroma, acidity, sweetness, and finish across multiple brews. A specialty-coffee tasting workshop in a training center geared toward both curious beginners and aspiring pros.
Hands-on coffee cupping practice builds sensory skills for identifying aroma, acidity, sweetness, and finish across multiple brews. A specialty-coffee tasting workshop in a training center geared toward both curious beginners and aspiring pros.
Hands-on coffee cupping practice builds sensory skills for identifying aroma, acidity, sweetness, and finish across multiple brews. A specialty-coffee tasting workshop in a training center geared toward both curious beginners and aspiring pros.
Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
Follow Asheville’s history on an expert-guided excursion, discovering local stories and historical context across the city. A relaxed walking tour brings the area’s past into focus.
Follow Asheville’s history on an expert-guided excursion, discovering local stories and historical context across the city. A relaxed walking tour brings the area’s past into focus.
Follow Asheville’s history on an expert-guided excursion, discovering local stories and historical context across the city. A relaxed walking tour brings the area’s past into focus.
A relaxed beginner birdwatching walk explores garden paths and wooded trails in search of Asheville’s most colorful resident birds. Learn to observe local wildlife while enjoying the Arboretum’s landscapes.
A relaxed beginner birdwatching walk explores garden paths and wooded trails in search of Asheville’s most colorful resident birds. Learn to observe local wildlife while enjoying the Arboretum’s landscapes.
A relaxed beginner birdwatching walk explores garden paths and wooded trails in search of Asheville’s most colorful resident birds. Learn to observe local wildlife while enjoying the Arboretum’s landscapes.
Hands-on wreath making with fresh seasonal greenery, learning how to layer, wrap, and embellish with locally sourced flora. A cozy holiday workshop at a garden center with take-home decor skills and a finished wreath.
Hands-on wreath making with fresh seasonal greenery, learning how to layer, wrap, and embellish with locally sourced flora. A cozy holiday workshop at a garden center with take-home decor skills and a finished wreath.
Hands-on wreath making with fresh seasonal greenery, learning how to layer, wrap, and embellish with locally sourced flora. A cozy holiday workshop at a garden center with take-home decor skills and a finished wreath.
Explore zine history and observation as a creative practice, then assemble a handmade nature zine with varied materials. This tactile workshop blends field-inspired noticing, independent publishing, and visual storytelling.
Explore zine history and observation as a creative practice, then assemble a handmade nature zine with varied materials. This tactile workshop blends field-inspired noticing, independent publishing, and visual storytelling.
Explore zine history and observation as a creative practice, then assemble a handmade nature zine with varied materials. This tactile workshop blends field-inspired noticing, independent publishing, and visual storytelling.
Slow, sensory nature immersion along arboretum trails using shinrin yoku style prompts to unwind and reset. A guided outdoor wellness walk focused on mindful breathing, quiet observation, and stress relief in scenic gardens.
Slow, sensory nature immersion along arboretum trails using shinrin yoku style prompts to unwind and reset. A guided outdoor wellness walk focused on mindful breathing, quiet observation, and stress relief in scenic gardens.
Slow, sensory nature immersion along arboretum trails using shinrin yoku style prompts to unwind and reset. A guided outdoor wellness walk focused on mindful breathing, quiet observation, and stress relief in scenic gardens.
A beginner-focused sourdough workshop covering key terminology plus how to feed, maintain, and troubleshoot a starter. Expect practical guidance geared toward home bakers building confidence with fermentation basics.
A beginner-focused sourdough workshop covering key terminology plus how to feed, maintain, and troubleshoot a starter. Expect practical guidance geared toward home bakers building confidence with fermentation basics.
A beginner-focused sourdough workshop covering key terminology plus how to feed, maintain, and troubleshoot a starter. Expect practical guidance geared toward home bakers building confidence with fermentation basics.
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Hands-on Traffic Skills 101 training for safer city riding, covering predictable street positioning, hazard awareness, and confident lane navigation. League of American Bicyclists curriculum geared to beginners and riders polishing urban cycling habits.
Hands-on Traffic Skills 101 training for safer city riding, covering predictable street positioning, hazard awareness, and confident lane navigation. League of American Bicyclists curriculum geared to beginners and riders polishing urban cycling habits.
Explore thoughtful tree choices for a changing climate and the landscape reshaped by Helene. This indoor and outdoor class connects resilient planting decisions with long-term care for Asheville’s trees.
Explore thoughtful tree choices for a changing climate and the landscape reshaped by Helene. This indoor and outdoor class connects resilient planting decisions with long-term care for Asheville’s trees.
Explore thoughtful tree choices for a changing climate and the landscape reshaped by Helene. This indoor and outdoor class connects resilient planting decisions with long-term care for Asheville’s trees.
Seasonal plant-based eats, artisan crafts, and sustainable shopping bring a family-friendly harvest celebration to downtown Asheville, with crisp fall air and Blue Ridge mountain atmosphere in a lively park gathering.
Seasonal plant-based eats, artisan crafts, and sustainable shopping bring a family-friendly harvest celebration to downtown Asheville, with crisp fall air and Blue Ridge mountain atmosphere in a lively park gathering.
Seasonal plant-based eats, artisan crafts, and sustainable shopping bring a family-friendly harvest celebration to downtown Asheville, with crisp fall air and Blue Ridge mountain atmosphere in a lively park gathering.