
Backyard Herbalism Summer Series
Hands on backyard herbalism workshops teach plant identification, seasonal foraging, and crafting simple remedies like infused oils and teas. Casual outdoor classes emphasize sustainable plant medicine, home apothecary skills, and community learning.
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Hands-on backyard herbalism workshop focused on identifying common summer herbs, seasonal harvesting techniques, and making simple tinctures and salves. Ideal for urban gardeners and beginners seeking practical plant medicine skills.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshop focused on identifying common summer herbs, seasonal harvesting techniques, and making simple tinctures and salves. Ideal for urban gardeners and beginners seeking practical plant medicine skills.
Hands-on backyard herbalism workshop focused on identifying common summer herbs, seasonal harvesting techniques, and making simple tinctures and salves. Ideal for urban gardeners and beginners seeking practical plant medicine skills.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.

Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.

Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.

Weekly backyard herbalism classes explore the wise woman healing tradition, summer skin care, and plant-based support for stress. Learn medicinal uses of garden plants and wild weeds, plus kitchen remedies, essential oils, and flower essences.

Weekly backyard herbalism classes explore the wise woman healing tradition, summer skin care, and plant-based support for stress. Learn medicinal uses of garden plants and wild weeds, plus kitchen remedies, essential oils, and flower essences.
Weekly backyard herbalism classes explore the wise woman healing tradition, summer skin care, and plant-based support for stress. Learn medicinal uses of garden plants and wild weeds, plus kitchen remedies, essential oils, and flower essences.
Hands-on guidance for stocking a fall and winter home apothecary as indoor season begins, focusing on practical home health essentials and simple remedies. Expect wellness education geared toward preparedness for colds and seasonal shifts.
Hands-on guidance for stocking a fall and winter home apothecary as indoor season begins, focusing on practical home health essentials and simple remedies. Expect wellness education geared toward preparedness for colds and seasonal shifts.
Hands-on guidance for stocking a fall and winter home apothecary as indoor season begins, focusing on practical home health essentials and simple remedies. Expect wellness education geared toward preparedness for colds and seasonal shifts.

Hands-on apprenticeship blending plant walks with ethical wildcrafting, identification, and seasonal harvesting. Learn to craft small-batch herbal remedies and apothecary products with practical technique, safety, and sourcing guidance.

Hands-on apprenticeship blending plant walks with ethical wildcrafting, identification, and seasonal harvesting. Learn to craft small-batch herbal remedies and apothecary products with practical technique, safety, and sourcing guidance.
Hands-on apprenticeship blending plant walks with ethical wildcrafting, identification, and seasonal harvesting. Learn to craft small-batch herbal remedies and apothecary products with practical technique, safety, and sourcing guidance.

Guided foraging walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting techniques. Expect hands-on tasting, seasonal botanical highlights, and practical tips for incorporating foraged ingredients into everyday cooking.

Guided foraging walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting techniques. Expect hands-on tasting, seasonal botanical highlights, and practical tips for incorporating foraged ingredients into everyday cooking.
Guided foraging walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting techniques. Expect hands-on tasting, seasonal botanical highlights, and practical tips for incorporating foraged ingredients into everyday cooking.

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.

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.
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.

An introductory Ayurveda session focused on gentle cleansing principles, daily routines, and food choices aligned with seasonal balance. Expect practical guidance on detox-friendly habits, digestion support, and building a sustainable home cleanse plan.

An introductory Ayurveda session focused on gentle cleansing principles, daily routines, and food choices aligned with seasonal balance. Expect practical guidance on detox-friendly habits, digestion support, and building a sustainable home cleanse plan.
An introductory Ayurveda session focused on gentle cleansing principles, daily routines, and food choices aligned with seasonal balance. Expect practical guidance on detox-friendly habits, digestion support, and building a sustainable home cleanse plan.

Slow, sensory forest bathing on arboretum trails paired with a communal tea ritual to deepen nature connection. A guided morning retreat designed to ease loneliness and build kinship with like minded neighbors and the more than human world.

Slow, sensory forest bathing on arboretum trails paired with a communal tea ritual to deepen nature connection. A guided morning retreat designed to ease loneliness and build kinship with like minded neighbors and the more than human world.
Slow, sensory forest bathing on arboretum trails paired with a communal tea ritual to deepen nature connection. A guided morning retreat designed to ease loneliness and build kinship with like minded neighbors and the more than human world.
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.

Ecology-informed gardening lessons on building robust, resilient landscapes that support diverse plant, insect, and animal communities. Two morning sessions blend theory and research into practical models for habitat focused garden design.

Ecology-informed gardening lessons on building robust, resilient landscapes that support diverse plant, insect, and animal communities. Two morning sessions blend theory and research into practical models for habitat focused garden design.
Ecology-informed gardening lessons on building robust, resilient landscapes that support diverse plant, insect, and animal communities. Two morning sessions blend theory and research into practical models for habitat focused garden design.

A four-part Ayurveda and yoga series blending seasonal diet and lifestyle guidance with mobility-focused practice. Expect flexibility, balance, strength, and joint-health work designed to support physical, mental, and subtle well-being across your life cycle.

A four-part Ayurveda and yoga series blending seasonal diet and lifestyle guidance with mobility-focused practice. Expect flexibility, balance, strength, and joint-health work designed to support physical, mental, and subtle well-being across your life cycle.
A four-part Ayurveda and yoga series blending seasonal diet and lifestyle guidance with mobility-focused practice. Expect flexibility, balance, strength, and joint-health work designed to support physical, mental, and subtle well-being across your life cycle.

Hands on investigation of real wood samples and slabs to learn cell types, grain structure, and how anatomy affects strength, texture, and practical uses across tree species. Naturalist led learning in a botanical garden setting.

Hands on investigation of real wood samples and slabs to learn cell types, grain structure, and how anatomy affects strength, texture, and practical uses across tree species. Naturalist led learning in a botanical garden setting.
Hands on investigation of real wood samples and slabs to learn cell types, grain structure, and how anatomy affects strength, texture, and practical uses across tree species. Naturalist led learning in a botanical garden setting.

Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Hands on intro to indoor houseplant care with practical tips on maintenance, pest control, repotting, and propagation. Leave with a potted plant and confidence for keeping common houseplants thriving at home.
Hands on intro to indoor houseplant care with practical tips on maintenance, pest control, repotting, and propagation. Leave with a potted plant and confidence for keeping common houseplants thriving at home.
Hands on intro to indoor houseplant care with practical tips on maintenance, pest control, repotting, and propagation. Leave with a potted plant and confidence for keeping common houseplants thriving at home.

A guided walk focused on spotting and identifying local butterflies using field guides and key markings, with seasonal natural history notes. Learn host and nectar plant identification and simple garden strategies to attract native species, including monarchs when applicable.

A guided walk focused on spotting and identifying local butterflies using field guides and key markings, with seasonal natural history notes. Learn host and nectar plant identification and simple garden strategies to attract native species, including monarchs when applicable.
A guided walk focused on spotting and identifying local butterflies using field guides and key markings, with seasonal natural history notes. Learn host and nectar plant identification and simple garden strategies to attract native species, including monarchs when applicable.
Hands-on terrarium making class with tool demonstrations and step-by-step guidance on building a mini indoor garden. Learn basic plant care and design techniques in a garden center workshop setting.
Hands-on terrarium making class with tool demonstrations and step-by-step guidance on building a mini indoor garden. Learn basic plant care and design techniques in a garden center workshop setting.
Hands-on terrarium making class with tool demonstrations and step-by-step guidance on building a mini indoor garden. Learn basic plant care and design techniques in a garden center workshop setting.

Hands-on guidance for converting turfgrass into a thriving native meadow, with practical tips on site prep, seed mixes, weed control, and seasonal maintenance. Expect long-term management strategies tailored to Asheville’s climate and soils to support pollinators and biodiversity.

Hands-on guidance for converting turfgrass into a thriving native meadow, with practical tips on site prep, seed mixes, weed control, and seasonal maintenance. Expect long-term management strategies tailored to Asheville’s climate and soils to support pollinators and biodiversity.
Hands-on guidance for converting turfgrass into a thriving native meadow, with practical tips on site prep, seed mixes, weed control, and seasonal maintenance. Expect long-term management strategies tailored to Asheville’s climate and soils to support pollinators and biodiversity.

Alignment driven yoga training builds strength and muscular balance across push pull muscle groups to ease aches and support whole body health. Ayurvedic principles layer in nervous system regulation in a six week in person or online series.

Alignment driven yoga training builds strength and muscular balance across push pull muscle groups to ease aches and support whole body health. Ayurvedic principles layer in nervous system regulation in a six week in person or online series.
Alignment driven yoga training builds strength and muscular balance across push pull muscle groups to ease aches and support whole body health. Ayurvedic principles layer in nervous system regulation in a six week in person or online series.