Bearwise: How to Live Responsibly with Bears
A practical wildlife talk on living responsibly with Western NC black bears, focused on preventing neighborhood conflicts and using BearWise resources to handle common problem scenarios. Led by a NC Wildlife Resources Commission biologist in a campus lecture setting.
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Professional development workshop for educators centered on black bear ecology and North Carolina wildlife. Expect hands on learning activities, field based discussion, and classroom ready resources for teaching conservation and coexistence.
Professional development workshop for educators centered on black bear ecology and North Carolina wildlife. Expect hands on learning activities, field based discussion, and classroom ready resources for teaching conservation and coexistence.
Professional development workshop for educators centered on black bear ecology and North Carolina wildlife. Expect hands on learning activities, field based discussion, and classroom ready resources for teaching conservation and coexistence.
A science focused ecology talk on how plants, animals, and other organisms spread, with case studies of invasive species impacting the Blue Ridge region. Expect practical natural history context in an arboretum learning setting.
A science focused ecology talk on how plants, animals, and other organisms spread, with case studies of invasive species impacting the Blue Ridge region. Expect practical natural history context in an arboretum learning setting.
A science focused ecology talk on how plants, animals, and other organisms spread, with case studies of invasive species impacting the Blue Ridge region. Expect practical natural history context in an arboretum learning setting.
Hands-on build session creating a take-home bee hotel while learning about Western North Carolina’s native bee species and their habitat needs. Limited-capacity workshop at a local nursery focused on pollinator support and backyard conservation.
Hands-on build session creating a take-home bee hotel while learning about Western North Carolina’s native bee species and their habitat needs. Limited-capacity workshop at a local nursery focused on pollinator support and backyard conservation.
Hands-on build session creating a take-home bee hotel while learning about Western North Carolina’s native bee species and their habitat needs. Limited-capacity workshop at a local nursery focused on pollinator support and backyard conservation.
Hands-on training in bumble bee surveying for pollinator conservation, with indoor instruction on the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas and volunteer-collected data. Practice identification and survey techniques outdoors in the Asheville Botanical Garden.
Hands-on training in bumble bee surveying for pollinator conservation, with indoor instruction on the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas and volunteer-collected data. Practice identification and survey techniques outdoors in the Asheville Botanical Garden.
Hands-on training in bumble bee surveying for pollinator conservation, with indoor instruction on the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas and volunteer-collected data. Practice identification and survey techniques outdoors in the Asheville Botanical Garden.
A guest-speaker astronomy talk on variable stars and the strange behavior of cataclysmic variables, blending backyard observing context with academic insights. Hosted through a collaboration between the Astronomy Club of Asheville and UNC Asheville.
A guest-speaker astronomy talk on variable stars and the strange behavior of cataclysmic variables, blending backyard observing context with academic insights. Hosted through a collaboration between the Astronomy Club of Asheville and UNC Asheville.
A guest-speaker astronomy talk on variable stars and the strange behavior of cataclysmic variables, blending backyard observing context with academic insights. Hosted through a collaboration between the Astronomy Club of Asheville and UNC Asheville.
Hands-on demonstration of hemlock treatment techniques focused on protecting native stands from invasive pests. Learn practical forest health methods outdoors on the Warren Wilson College campus in Swannanoa.
Hands-on demonstration of hemlock treatment techniques focused on protecting native stands from invasive pests. Learn practical forest health methods outdoors on the Warren Wilson College campus in Swannanoa.
Hands-on demonstration of hemlock treatment techniques focused on protecting native stands from invasive pests. Learn practical forest health methods outdoors on the Warren Wilson College campus in Swannanoa.
Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.
Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.
Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.
Practical educator training focused on environmental education methods, blending curriculum design with outdoor, place based activities. Ideal for teachers and facilitators seeking classroom ready tools for ecological literacy and field learning.
Practical educator training focused on environmental education methods, blending curriculum design with outdoor, place based activities. Ideal for teachers and facilitators seeking classroom ready tools for ecological literacy and field learning.
Practical educator training focused on environmental education methods, blending curriculum design with outdoor, place based activities. Ideal for teachers and facilitators seeking classroom ready tools for ecological literacy and field learning.
Deep-dive mushroom ID class covering 25+ safe edible and useful species, with hands-on tips for spotting key features like gills, pores, and spore prints. Emphasis on differentiating dangerous lookalikes for safer foraging in Western North Carolina.
Deep-dive mushroom ID class covering 25+ safe edible and useful species, with hands-on tips for spotting key features like gills, pores, and spore prints. Emphasis on differentiating dangerous lookalikes for safer foraging in Western North Carolina.
Deep-dive mushroom ID class covering 25+ safe edible and useful species, with hands-on tips for spotting key features like gills, pores, and spore prints. Emphasis on differentiating dangerous lookalikes for safer foraging in Western North Carolina.
Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.
Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.
Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.
A laid back roundtable dives into Asheville zoning policy and how land use decisions influence neighborhood character, development patterns, and future growth. Expect civic minded conversation and cross discipline networking in a church meeting space.
A laid back roundtable dives into Asheville zoning policy and how land use decisions influence neighborhood character, development patterns, and future growth. Expect civic minded conversation and cross discipline networking in a church meeting space.
A laid back roundtable dives into Asheville zoning policy and how land use decisions influence neighborhood character, development patterns, and future growth. Expect civic minded conversation and cross discipline networking in a church meeting space.
Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.
Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.
Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.
A family friendly NC Moth Week evening with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close up viewing and identification. Hands on activities and guided nocturnal wildlife tours highlight moth ecology and nighttime nature center discoveries.
A family friendly NC Moth Week evening with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close up viewing and identification. Hands on activities and guided nocturnal wildlife tours highlight moth ecology and nighttime nature center discoveries.
A family friendly NC Moth Week evening with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close up viewing and identification. Hands on activities and guided nocturnal wildlife tours highlight moth ecology and nighttime nature center discoveries.
Hands-on family foraging lessons in the woods, focusing on identifying wild edible plants and safe harvesting practices. A guided nature walk blends kid-friendly ecology education with practical outdoor skills.
Hands-on family foraging lessons in the woods, focusing on identifying wild edible plants and safe harvesting practices. A guided nature walk blends kid-friendly ecology education with practical outdoor skills.
Hands-on family foraging lessons in the woods, focusing on identifying wild edible plants and safe harvesting practices. A guided nature walk blends kid-friendly ecology education with practical outdoor skills.
Hands-on trail work in the Pisgah Ranger District for National Trails Day, with volunteers rolling up their sleeves for outdoor stewardship and community service on public lands.
Hands-on trail work in the Pisgah Ranger District for National Trails Day, with volunteers rolling up their sleeves for outdoor stewardship and community service on public lands.
Hands-on trail work in the Pisgah Ranger District for National Trails Day, with volunteers rolling up their sleeves for outdoor stewardship and community service on public lands.
An evening garden lecture on using native groundcovers to solve landscape challenges while adding seasonal texture and color. Learn practical plant picks and design strategies for low maintenance beds that support local wildlife and pollinators.
An evening garden lecture on using native groundcovers to solve landscape challenges while adding seasonal texture and color. Learn practical plant picks and design strategies for low maintenance beds that support local wildlife and pollinators.
An evening garden lecture on using native groundcovers to solve landscape challenges while adding seasonal texture and color. Learn practical plant picks and design strategies for low maintenance beds that support local wildlife and pollinators.
A women focused talk on bird friendly gardening with practical tips for creating habitat using native plants. The evening wraps with casual mingling and community conversation after the speaker.
A women focused talk on bird friendly gardening with practical tips for creating habitat using native plants. The evening wraps with casual mingling and community conversation after the speaker.
A women focused talk on bird friendly gardening with practical tips for creating habitat using native plants. The evening wraps with casual mingling and community conversation after the speaker.
A campus climate summit centered on sustainability solutions, blending expert talks, panel discussions, and community-led strategy sessions. Connect with students, educators, and local advocates to discuss policy, resilience, and practical climate action.
A campus climate summit centered on sustainability solutions, blending expert talks, panel discussions, and community-led strategy sessions. Connect with students, educators, and local advocates to discuss policy, resilience, and practical climate action.
A campus climate summit centered on sustainability solutions, blending expert talks, panel discussions, and community-led strategy sessions. Connect with students, educators, and local advocates to discuss policy, resilience, and practical climate action.
A guided pollinator safari through the Asheville Botanical Garden with naturalist Florrie Funk, focusing on bees, butterflies, and native plants in bloom. Expect an easy-paced outdoor walk with hands-on nature interpretation and garden ecology insights.
A guided pollinator safari through the Asheville Botanical Garden with naturalist Florrie Funk, focusing on bees, butterflies, and native plants in bloom. Expect an easy-paced outdoor walk with hands-on nature interpretation and garden ecology insights.
A guided pollinator safari through the Asheville Botanical Garden with naturalist Florrie Funk, focusing on bees, butterflies, and native plants in bloom. Expect an easy-paced outdoor walk with hands-on nature interpretation and garden ecology insights.