
Appalachian Foraging School
Field-based foraging instruction in the Asheville area focused on identifying edible wild plants, seasonal foods, and safe harvesting practices. Expect hands-on nature skills, plant recognition tips, and practical take-home knowledge for responsible foraging.
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Hands-on field training in identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms around Asheville, with safety guidance and ethical harvesting practices. Practical nature skills and tasting tips geared toward curious beginners and outdoor learners.

Hands-on field training in identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms around Asheville, with safety guidance and ethical harvesting practices. Practical nature skills and tasting tips geared toward curious beginners and outdoor learners.
Hands-on field training in identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms around Asheville, with safety guidance and ethical harvesting practices. Practical nature skills and tasting tips geared toward curious beginners and outdoor learners.

Guided community walk focused on identifying seasonal wild edibles and learning safe, practical foraging techniques. Expect an easy-paced nature stroll with hands-on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local ecology context.

Guided community walk focused on identifying seasonal wild edibles and learning safe, practical foraging techniques. Expect an easy-paced nature stroll with hands-on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local ecology context.
Guided community walk focused on identifying seasonal wild edibles and learning safe, practical foraging techniques. Expect an easy-paced nature stroll with hands-on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local ecology context.

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.

Seasonal foraging walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying autumn edible plants and their uses. Learn safe ID tips, harvest ethics, and local ecology while exploring trails with Roots Marshall.

Seasonal foraging walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying autumn edible plants and their uses. Learn safe ID tips, harvest ethics, and local ecology while exploring trails with Roots Marshall.
Seasonal foraging walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying autumn edible plants and their uses. Learn safe ID tips, harvest ethics, and local ecology while exploring trails with Roots Marshall.
Creative, practical instruction on preserving apples for year round use, with tips on storage methods and kitchen friendly techniques. A beginner friendly, hands on workshop in a local gardening and homesteading shop.
Creative, practical instruction on preserving apples for year round use, with tips on storage methods and kitchen friendly techniques. A beginner friendly, hands on workshop in a local gardening and homesteading shop.
Creative, practical instruction on preserving apples for year round use, with tips on storage methods and kitchen friendly techniques. A beginner friendly, hands on workshop in a local gardening and homesteading shop.

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 bicycle skills and street-smart riding instruction focused on traffic positioning, intersections, and hazard awareness. A practical class for building confidence on Asheville roads with guided practice and local cycling community support.

Hands-on bicycle skills and street-smart riding instruction focused on traffic positioning, intersections, and hazard awareness. A practical class for building confidence on Asheville roads with guided practice and local cycling community support.
Hands-on bicycle skills and street-smart riding instruction focused on traffic positioning, intersections, and hazard awareness. A practical class for building confidence on Asheville roads with guided practice and local cycling community support.

Learn to identify Western North Carolina’s native trees as autumn leaves fall, using bark, twigs, and other clues to recognize dormant species. This practical naturalist lesson builds seasonal observation skills outdoors.

Learn to identify Western North Carolina’s native trees as autumn leaves fall, using bark, twigs, and other clues to recognize dormant species. This practical naturalist lesson builds seasonal observation skills outdoors.
Learn to identify Western North Carolina’s native trees as autumn leaves fall, using bark, twigs, and other clues to recognize dormant species. This practical naturalist lesson builds seasonal observation skills outdoors.

A practical bike-skills clinic focused on safer, more confident riding streets and greenways. Expect hands-on coaching in traffic awareness, route choice, and everyday cycling fundamentals for new and returning riders.

A practical bike-skills clinic focused on safer, more confident riding streets and greenways. Expect hands-on coaching in traffic awareness, route choice, and everyday cycling fundamentals for new and returning riders.
A practical bike-skills clinic focused on safer, more confident riding streets and greenways. Expect hands-on coaching in traffic awareness, route choice, and everyday cycling fundamentals for new and returning riders.

A small group stroll through The North Carolina Arboretum’s woodland trails explores botanically diverse forest types with a trained volunteer guide. Seasonal natural history topics include wildflowers plus plant and tree identification along the way.

A small group stroll through The North Carolina Arboretum’s woodland trails explores botanically diverse forest types with a trained volunteer guide. Seasonal natural history topics include wildflowers plus plant and tree identification along the way.
A small group stroll through The North Carolina Arboretum’s woodland trails explores botanically diverse forest types with a trained volunteer guide. Seasonal natural history topics include wildflowers plus plant and tree identification along the way.
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.

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.
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 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.
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 herbalism apprenticeship centered on wildcrafting, plant identification, and ethical foraging. Learn to craft small-batch apothecary products and build practical skills for making remedies from locally gathered botanicals.

Hands-on herbalism apprenticeship centered on wildcrafting, plant identification, and ethical foraging. Learn to craft small-batch apothecary products and build practical skills for making remedies from locally gathered botanicals.
Hands-on herbalism apprenticeship centered on wildcrafting, plant identification, and ethical foraging. Learn to craft small-batch apothecary products and build practical skills for making remedies from locally gathered botanicals.
Step by step terrarium building with a live demo of specialized tools and layering techniques for soil, stones, and plants. Create a miniature indoor ecosystem to take home in a hands on, beginner friendly workshop.
Step by step terrarium building with a live demo of specialized tools and layering techniques for soil, stones, and plants. Create a miniature indoor ecosystem to take home in a hands on, beginner friendly workshop.
Step by step terrarium building with a live demo of specialized tools and layering techniques for soil, stones, and plants. Create a miniature indoor ecosystem to take home in a hands on, beginner friendly workshop.

Hands-on demonstration of hemlock treatment methods focused on hemlock woolly adelgid management and tree health. Learn practical application steps and best practices in a botanical garden setting with local experts.

Hands-on demonstration of hemlock treatment methods focused on hemlock woolly adelgid management and tree health. Learn practical application steps and best practices in a botanical garden setting with local experts.
Hands-on demonstration of hemlock treatment methods focused on hemlock woolly adelgid management and tree health. Learn practical application steps and best practices in a botanical garden setting with local experts.
After-hours arboretum wander with plant-forward sips that connect local botanicals, craft spirits, and sense of place. Expect guided tasting notes and garden strolls centered on roots, herbs, and regional terroir.
After-hours arboretum wander with plant-forward sips that connect local botanicals, craft spirits, and sense of place. Expect guided tasting notes and garden strolls centered on roots, herbs, and regional terroir.
After-hours arboretum wander with plant-forward sips that connect local botanicals, craft spirits, and sense of place. Expect guided tasting notes and garden strolls centered on roots, herbs, and regional terroir.
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.