Asheville Bus Stop Bench Building Event!
Hands-on bench build where volunteers cut, assemble, stain, and prep wooden benches for installation at high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community-powered transit improvement with shared tools, donated supplies, and practical woodworking teamwork.
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Hands-on beekeeping workshop covering the full honey-extraction process from comb to jar, with practical tips on tools and technique. Leave with your own jar of raw, local honey and new know-how for small-scale harvesting.
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Community review session for Buncombe County’s first pedestrian plan, with a draft walking network and ranked project list shaped by 1,015+ resident ideas. Share feedback on where people want to walk and how to improve countywide walkability.
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Hands-on garden stewardship at the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on ecological management of wild garden areas. Expect practical guidance on native plants, invasive control, and habitat restoration while working outdoors alongside local gardeners and conservation-minded neighbors.
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