
Autumn Plein Air Painting in the Gardens
Settle among autumn gardens to paint en plein air, capturing seasonal colors while reconnecting with nature and creative practice. A relaxed outdoor art session invites participants to develop observational painting skills.
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Explore autumn wildflowers and the vivid fall colors of diverse native tree species on a guided ecology walk through the arboretum, with seasonal plant observation and nature learning.

Explore autumn wildflowers and the vivid fall colors of diverse native tree species on a guided ecology walk through the arboretum, with seasonal plant observation and nature learning.
Explore autumn wildflowers and the vivid fall colors of diverse native tree species on a guided ecology walk through the arboretum, with seasonal plant observation and nature learning.

Explore artistic inspiration outdoors through a four-week painting series centered on leaves and their stories. Create nature-inspired artwork while observing the details and changing colors of the park landscape.

Explore artistic inspiration outdoors through a four-week painting series centered on leaves and their stories. Create nature-inspired artwork while observing the details and changing colors of the park landscape.
Explore artistic inspiration outdoors through a four-week painting series centered on leaves and their stories. Create nature-inspired artwork while observing the details and changing colors of the park landscape.

Create a bear painting inspired by a bright forest during a four-week outdoor art series. Nature-based prompts bring color, creative practice, and fresh-air inspiration to a relaxed park setting.

Create a bear painting inspired by a bright forest during a four-week outdoor art series. Nature-based prompts bring color, creative practice, and fresh-air inspiration to a relaxed park setting.
Create a bear painting inspired by a bright forest during a four-week outdoor art series. Nature-based prompts bring color, creative practice, and fresh-air inspiration to a relaxed park setting.

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.

Create a funky Halloween jack-o’-lantern painting while drawing artistic inspiration from the outdoors. This four-week series blends seasonal creativity with a relaxed, nature-filled park setting.

Create a funky Halloween jack-o’-lantern painting while drawing artistic inspiration from the outdoors. This four-week series blends seasonal creativity with a relaxed, nature-filled park setting.
Create a funky Halloween jack-o’-lantern painting while drawing artistic inspiration from the outdoors. This four-week series blends seasonal creativity with a relaxed, nature-filled park setting.

Explore how permaculture design bridges conventional landscape practices with self-sustaining systems, using ecological principles to rethink gardening, land stewardship, and resilient outdoor spaces in an introductory learning session.

Explore how permaculture design bridges conventional landscape practices with self-sustaining systems, using ecological principles to rethink gardening, land stewardship, and resilient outdoor spaces in an introductory learning session.
Explore how permaculture design bridges conventional landscape practices with self-sustaining systems, using ecological principles to rethink gardening, land stewardship, and resilient outdoor spaces in an introductory learning session.

Small-group guided hike through the North Carolina Arboretum’s woodland trails, exploring botanically diverse forest types. Volunteer naturalists share seasonal insights on wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.

Small-group guided hike through the North Carolina Arboretum’s woodland trails, exploring botanically diverse forest types. Volunteer naturalists share seasonal insights on wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.
Small-group guided hike through the North Carolina Arboretum’s woodland trails, exploring botanically diverse forest types. Volunteer naturalists share seasonal insights on wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.

Paint a spooky house while drawing inspiration from the park’s natural surroundings in this four-week seasonal art series, blending hands-on painting practice with Halloween atmosphere.

Paint a spooky house while drawing inspiration from the park’s natural surroundings in this four-week seasonal art series, blending hands-on painting practice with Halloween atmosphere.
Paint a spooky house while drawing inspiration from the park’s natural surroundings in this four-week seasonal art series, blending hands-on painting practice with Halloween atmosphere.

Slow, attentive viewing of artworks invites relaxation, reflection, and connection, guided by a volunteer educator. Practice mindful looking in a museum setting through a calming, accessible art experience.

Slow, attentive viewing of artworks invites relaxation, reflection, and connection, guided by a volunteer educator. Practice mindful looking in a museum setting through a calming, accessible art experience.
Slow, attentive viewing of artworks invites relaxation, reflection, and connection, guided by a volunteer educator. Practice mindful looking in a museum setting through a calming, accessible art experience.
Resonant sound bath tones ripple through botanical gardens, inviting a nervous system reset amid rustling leaves and seasonal blooms. A nature-immersed, deeply calming wellness experience guided by Asheville Wellness Tours.
Resonant sound bath tones ripple through botanical gardens, inviting a nervous system reset amid rustling leaves and seasonal blooms. A nature-immersed, deeply calming wellness experience guided by Asheville Wellness Tours.
Resonant sound bath tones ripple through botanical gardens, inviting a nervous system reset amid rustling leaves and seasonal blooms. A nature-immersed, deeply calming wellness experience guided by Asheville Wellness Tours.
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.
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.
Glowing botanical displays transform the arboretum into a festive evening walk, with colorful lights illuminating gardens and creating a seasonal outing for families and visitors of all ages.
Glowing botanical displays transform the arboretum into a festive evening walk, with colorful lights illuminating gardens and creating a seasonal outing for families and visitors of all ages.
Glowing botanical displays transform the arboretum into a festive evening walk, with colorful lights illuminating gardens and creating a seasonal outing for families and visitors of all ages.
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.

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.

Explore migration, breeding, and wintering patterns of southern Appalachian birds, with attention to major species and their annual life cycles. A natural history class for birders and curious learners.

Explore migration, breeding, and wintering patterns of southern Appalachian birds, with attention to major species and their annual life cycles. A natural history class for birders and curious learners.
Explore migration, breeding, and wintering patterns of southern Appalachian birds, with attention to major species and their annual life cycles. A natural history class for birders and curious learners.
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.

Walk through local wilderness on a guided autumn hike, taking in fall foliage and mountain scenery along the route from the Folk Art Center to Haw Creek Overlook.

Walk through local wilderness on a guided autumn hike, taking in fall foliage and mountain scenery along the route from the Folk Art Center to Haw Creek Overlook.
Walk through local wilderness on a guided autumn hike, taking in fall foliage and mountain scenery along the route from the Folk Art Center to Haw Creek Overlook.

Quiet hours in the Arboretum’s gardens and trails, with leaf blowers and mowers paused so birdsong and wind in the trees take center stage. Ideal for a self-guided, mindful morning walk with half-price parking.

Quiet hours in the Arboretum’s gardens and trails, with leaf blowers and mowers paused so birdsong and wind in the trees take center stage. Ideal for a self-guided, mindful morning walk with half-price parking.
Quiet hours in the Arboretum’s gardens and trails, with leaf blowers and mowers paused so birdsong and wind in the trees take center stage. Ideal for a self-guided, mindful morning walk with half-price parking.

Two hours of hushed arboretum trails and garden wandering with no mowers or leaf blowers, tuned to birdsong and wind through the trees. First Tuesday morning quiet hours include a parking discount for a calmer arrival.

Two hours of hushed arboretum trails and garden wandering with no mowers or leaf blowers, tuned to birdsong and wind through the trees. First Tuesday morning quiet hours include a parking discount for a calmer arrival.
Two hours of hushed arboretum trails and garden wandering with no mowers or leaf blowers, tuned to birdsong and wind through the trees. First Tuesday morning quiet hours include a parking discount for a calmer arrival.
