
Backyard Plants: A Special Guided Tour at Vance Birthplace
Guided walk through the Vance Birthplace grounds highlighting backyard and historic homestead plants, with practical identification tips and seasonal growing insights. A relaxed, beginner friendly outdoor tour blending local history with hands on plant learning.
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A guided evening walk focused on identifying wild mushrooms along forest trails near Rice Pinnacle. Expect hands-on tips for safe foraging, habitat spotting, and seasonal fungi identification in a small-group hike.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
A guided garden walk with a local bee expert explores native pollinators and habitat-friendly planting on a working farm. Friendly alpaca feeding, farm exploring, and light refreshments round out an easygoing afternoon at the estate.
A guided garden walk with a local bee expert explores native pollinators and habitat-friendly planting on a working farm. Friendly alpaca feeding, farm exploring, and light refreshments round out an easygoing afternoon at the estate.
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Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.

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Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.

Guided walking tour through Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians with deep regional knowledge. A mid-day, museum-hosted deep dive into Western NC heritage and neighborhood stories.

Guided walking tour through Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians with deep regional knowledge. A mid-day, museum-hosted deep dive into Western NC heritage and neighborhood stories.
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Guided foraging walk focused on identifying and harvesting wild edible plants and mushrooms in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety basics, ethical picking practices, and how to use your finds in the kitchen.

Guided foraging walk focused on identifying and harvesting wild edible plants and mushrooms in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety basics, ethical picking practices, and how to use your finds in the kitchen.
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Guided walking tour through the Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians sharing deep regional stories. A daytime heritage stroll designed for WNC residents to connect with place and past.
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Casual happy hour plant gathering centered on horticulture chats, swapping cuttings, and trading local growing tips. A laid-back social meetup for plant lovers to connect over greenery and community.

Casual happy hour plant gathering centered on horticulture chats, swapping cuttings, and trading local growing tips. A laid-back social meetup for plant lovers to connect over greenery and community.
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Step behind the scenes of a craft distillery for a guided walkthrough of the production space, then settle in for a structured tasting of house-made spirits. Ideal for curious sippers who want process details, aroma notes, and local flavor.

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Step behind the scenes of a craft distillery for a guided walkthrough of the production space, then settle in for a structured tasting of house-made spirits. Ideal for curious sippers who want process details, aroma notes, and local flavor.
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Small group guided hike through the North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, moving across multiple forest types. Seasonal interpretation highlights wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and regional natural history with trained volunteer guides.

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A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.
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.

An immersive herbalism foundations session focused on plant identification, basic preparations like teas and tinctures, and safe use guidelines. Expect hands-on learning geared toward building practical home apothecary skills and confidence.

An immersive herbalism foundations session focused on plant identification, basic preparations like teas and tinctures, and safe use guidelines. Expect hands-on learning geared toward building practical home apothecary skills and confidence.
An immersive herbalism foundations session focused on plant identification, basic preparations like teas and tinctures, and safe use guidelines. Expect hands-on learning geared toward building practical home apothecary skills and confidence.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
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Hands-on garden learning focused on pollinator friendly pest management, balancing healthy plants with beneficial insects and safer control methods. Practical integrated pest management tips in an outdoor botanical garden setting with expert guidance from Brannen Basham.
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Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.
Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.
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Hands-on garden demonstration in the PPLG garden focused on correct plant installation techniques, from digging and placement to watering and soil care. Ideal for beginner gardeners wanting practical tips in an arboretum setting.
Hands-on garden demonstration in the PPLG garden focused on correct plant installation techniques, from digging and placement to watering and soil care. Ideal for beginner gardeners wanting practical tips in an arboretum setting.

Coil and stitch split kudzu vines into a sturdy hand-built basket, with options for handles and experimenting with wisteria or other local plant fibers. Emphasis on foraging nearby materials and turning backyard vines into functional art.

Coil and stitch split kudzu vines into a sturdy hand-built basket, with options for handles and experimenting with wisteria or other local plant fibers. Emphasis on foraging nearby materials and turning backyard vines into functional art.
Coil and stitch split kudzu vines into a sturdy hand-built basket, with options for handles and experimenting with wisteria or other local plant fibers. Emphasis on foraging nearby materials and turning backyard vines into functional art.