Bee School
Hands-on instruction covers honey bee colony care, seasonal management, and the practical skills new beekeepers need to confidently navigate their first season in a Western North Carolina apiary.
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Practical instruction covers the essentials of starting a beekeeping operation, from preparing for your first hive to getting underway. Beginners are welcome, with no prior workshop required.
Practical instruction covers the essentials of starting a beekeeping operation, from preparing for your first hive to getting underway. Beginners are welcome, with no prior workshop required.
Practical instruction covers the essentials of starting a beekeeping operation, from preparing for your first hive to getting underway. Beginners are welcome, with no prior workshop required.
Field-based instruction on identifying wild edibles and useful Appalachian plants in local Asheville habitats. Expect hands-on nature skills like safe harvesting, seasonal awareness, and practical tips for responsible foraging.
Field-based instruction on identifying wild edibles and useful Appalachian plants in local Asheville habitats. Expect hands-on nature skills like safe harvesting, seasonal awareness, and practical tips for responsible foraging.
Field-based instruction on identifying wild edibles and useful Appalachian plants in local Asheville habitats. Expect hands-on nature skills like safe harvesting, seasonal awareness, and practical tips for responsible foraging.
Learn the fundamentals of starting a beekeeping practice with Carmen of Feral Farms, covering the ins and outs of hive care and getting started as a beekeeper.
Learn the fundamentals of starting a beekeeping practice with Carmen of Feral Farms, covering the ins and outs of hive care and getting started as a beekeeper.
Learn the fundamentals of starting a beekeeping practice with Carmen of Feral Farms, covering the ins and outs of hive care and getting started as a beekeeper.
Learn hands-on candle making by dipping wicks in 100% pure beeswax. Build practical crafting skills and leave with unique handmade candles ready to give as holiday gifts.
Learn hands-on candle making by dipping wicks in 100% pure beeswax. Build practical crafting skills and leave with unique handmade candles ready to give as holiday gifts.
Learn hands-on candle making by dipping wicks in 100% pure beeswax. Build practical crafting skills and leave with unique handmade candles ready to give as holiday gifts.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
Explore the craft of fermentation through a regional food festival centered on fermented foods and drinks, traditional preservation techniques, and Western North Carolina’s local food community.
Explore the craft of fermentation through a regional food festival centered on fermented foods and drinks, traditional preservation techniques, and Western North Carolina’s local food community.
Explore the craft of fermentation through a regional food festival centered on fermented foods and drinks, traditional preservation techniques, and Western North Carolina’s local food community.
A beginner-focused sourdough workshop covering key terminology plus how to feed, maintain, and troubleshoot a starter. Expect practical guidance geared toward home bakers building confidence with fermentation basics.
A beginner-focused sourdough workshop covering key terminology plus how to feed, maintain, and troubleshoot a starter. Expect practical guidance geared toward home bakers building confidence with fermentation basics.
A beginner-focused sourdough workshop covering key terminology plus how to feed, maintain, and troubleshoot a starter. Expect practical guidance geared toward home bakers building confidence with fermentation basics.
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.
Explore thoughtful tree choices for a changing climate and the landscape reshaped by Helene. This indoor and outdoor class connects resilient planting decisions with long-term care for Asheville’s trees.
Explore thoughtful tree choices for a changing climate and the landscape reshaped by Helene. This indoor and outdoor class connects resilient planting decisions with long-term care for Asheville’s trees.
Explore thoughtful tree choices for a changing climate and the landscape reshaped by Helene. This indoor and outdoor class connects resilient planting decisions with long-term care for Asheville’s trees.
Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and natural landscapes while learning photography fundamentals, with attention to capturing light, composition, and the details of the surrounding scenery.
Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and natural landscapes while learning photography fundamentals, with attention to capturing light, composition, and the details of the surrounding scenery.
Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and natural landscapes while learning photography fundamentals, with attention to capturing light, composition, and the details of the surrounding scenery.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Hands-on lesson in safe water bath canning to preserve garden produce, with step-by-step guidance on jars, lids, acidity, processing times, and storage. Practical food preservation skills in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on lesson in safe water bath canning to preserve garden produce, with step-by-step guidance on jars, lids, acidity, processing times, and storage. Practical food preservation skills in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on lesson in safe water bath canning to preserve garden produce, with step-by-step guidance on jars, lids, acidity, processing times, and storage. Practical food preservation skills in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
A close-up field lesson examines common North Carolina trees, using winter buds and distinctive bark patterns to build practical identification skills and sharpen seasonal observation.
A close-up field lesson examines common North Carolina trees, using winter buds and distinctive bark patterns to build practical identification skills and sharpen seasonal observation.
A close-up field lesson examines common North Carolina trees, using winter buds and distinctive bark patterns to build practical identification skills and sharpen seasonal observation.
A relaxed beginner birdwatching walk explores garden paths and wooded trails in search of Asheville’s most colorful resident birds. Learn to observe local wildlife while enjoying the Arboretum’s landscapes.
A relaxed beginner birdwatching walk explores garden paths and wooded trails in search of Asheville’s most colorful resident birds. Learn to observe local wildlife while enjoying the Arboretum’s landscapes.
A relaxed beginner birdwatching walk explores garden paths and wooded trails in search of Asheville’s most colorful resident birds. Learn to observe local wildlife while enjoying the Arboretum’s landscapes.
Hands-on beginner bonsai workshop led by artist Danny Coffey, covering foundational techniques for shaping and caring for miniature trees. Practical instruction and guided practice inside a local gardening shop setting.
Hands-on beginner bonsai workshop led by artist Danny Coffey, covering foundational techniques for shaping and caring for miniature trees. Practical instruction and guided practice inside a local gardening shop setting.
Hands-on beginner bonsai workshop led by artist Danny Coffey, covering foundational techniques for shaping and caring for miniature trees. Practical instruction and guided practice inside a local gardening shop setting.
Cozy, hands-on candle making centered on solstice traditions and the glow of natural beeswax. Learn the classic hand-dipping technique to build taper candles layer by layer and leave with fragrant, golden-light creations.
Cozy, hands-on candle making centered on solstice traditions and the glow of natural beeswax. Learn the classic hand-dipping technique to build taper candles layer by layer and leave with fragrant, golden-light creations.
Cozy, hands-on candle making centered on solstice traditions and the glow of natural beeswax. Learn the classic hand-dipping technique to build taper candles layer by layer and leave with fragrant, golden-light creations.
Learn practical winter survival strategies for staying safe and warm through seasonal chill, with tips for cold weather preparedness and outdoor safety.
Learn practical winter survival strategies for staying safe and warm through seasonal chill, with tips for cold weather preparedness and outdoor safety.
Learn practical winter survival strategies for staying safe and warm through seasonal chill, with tips for cold weather preparedness and outdoor safety.
Explore local medicinal plants with an experienced herbalist, then make a winter salve using calendula or white pine. This hands-on workshop focuses on natural care for cold, dry-season skin.
Explore local medicinal plants with an experienced herbalist, then make a winter salve using calendula or white pine. This hands-on workshop focuses on natural care for cold, dry-season skin.
Explore local medicinal plants with an experienced herbalist, then make a winter salve using calendula or white pine. This hands-on workshop focuses on natural care for cold, dry-season skin.
Explore soil composition, organic matter, soil sampling, and test interpretation through practical guidance for improving growing conditions. Learn how healthier soil supports stronger crops and productive gardens.
Explore soil composition, organic matter, soil sampling, and test interpretation through practical guidance for improving growing conditions. Learn how healthier soil supports stronger crops and productive gardens.
Explore soil composition, organic matter, soil sampling, and test interpretation through practical guidance for improving growing conditions. Learn how healthier soil supports stronger crops and productive gardens.
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.