Birds, Habitat, & Community
Twilight birdwatching and habitat education along the French Broad River, focused on how greenways and native plantings support local species. Community-led discussion emphasizes stewardship, restoration, and neighborhood connection outdoors.
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Guided bird walks through the Swannanoa Valley blend birdwatching with local history, with an experienced Blue Ridge Audubon leader helping you spot and identify regional species. Rotating natural areas create a low key, curiosity driven outing for nature lovers.
Guided bird walks through the Swannanoa Valley blend birdwatching with local history, with an experienced Blue Ridge Audubon leader helping you spot and identify regional species. Rotating natural areas create a low key, curiosity driven outing for nature lovers.
Guided bird walks through the Swannanoa Valley blend birdwatching with local history, with an experienced Blue Ridge Audubon leader helping you spot and identify regional species. Rotating natural areas create a low key, curiosity driven outing for nature lovers.
A bird-focused festival at a Sweeten Creek brewery pairing fresh pours with birdwatching energy and nature appreciation. Expect a community-forward evening centered on local birds and wildlife learning with Wild Birds Unlimited.
A bird-focused festival at a Sweeten Creek brewery pairing fresh pours with birdwatching energy and nature appreciation. Expect a community-forward evening centered on local birds and wildlife learning with Wild Birds Unlimited.
A bird-focused festival at a Sweeten Creek brewery pairing fresh pours with birdwatching energy and nature appreciation. Expect a community-forward evening centered on local birds and wildlife learning with Wild Birds Unlimited.
Guided bird walk through the Swannanoa Valley blending birdwatching and regional history, led by a Blue Ridge Audubon guide with help spotting and identifying local species. Outdoor stroll anchored by the museum’s historic perspective.
Guided bird walk through the Swannanoa Valley blending birdwatching and regional history, led by a Blue Ridge Audubon guide with help spotting and identifying local species. Outdoor stroll anchored by the museum’s historic perspective.
Guided bird walk through the Swannanoa Valley blending birdwatching and regional history, led by a Blue Ridge Audubon guide with help spotting and identifying local species. Outdoor stroll anchored by the museum’s historic perspective.
Guided dusk foraging stroll around Asheville identifying wild edible plants, berries, and seasonal mushrooms, emphasizing safe identification, sustainable harvesting, and hands-on community learning for beginners and curious local foragers.
Guided dusk foraging stroll around Asheville identifying wild edible plants, berries, and seasonal mushrooms, emphasizing safe identification, sustainable harvesting, and hands-on community learning for beginners and curious local foragers.
Guided dusk foraging stroll around Asheville identifying wild edible plants, berries, and seasonal mushrooms, emphasizing safe identification, sustainable harvesting, and hands-on community learning for beginners and curious local foragers.
Monthly women’s gathering focused on bird friendly gardening tips and habitat ideas for backyard spaces. A short speaker segment leads into lingering conversation and community mingling afterward at the community center.
Monthly women’s gathering focused on bird friendly gardening tips and habitat ideas for backyard spaces. A short speaker segment leads into lingering conversation and community mingling afterward at the community center.
Monthly women’s gathering focused on bird friendly gardening tips and habitat ideas for backyard spaces. A short speaker segment leads into lingering conversation and community mingling afterward at the community center.
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.
Leisurely evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop followed by a two mile lakeside trail walk. Nature focused, rain or shine meetup with good chances for birdwatching and quiet conversation.
Leisurely evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop followed by a two mile lakeside trail walk. Nature focused, rain or shine meetup with good chances for birdwatching and quiet conversation.
Leisurely evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop followed by a two mile lakeside trail walk. Nature focused, rain or shine meetup with good chances for birdwatching and quiet conversation.
Convenient bike valet service at Pack Square Park during Downtown After 5, providing secure bicycle parking and an easy way to arrive car free. A friendly advocacy hub for local cycling connections in the heart of downtown.
Convenient bike valet service at Pack Square Park during Downtown After 5, providing secure bicycle parking and an easy way to arrive car free. A friendly advocacy hub for local cycling connections in the heart of downtown.
Convenient bike valet service at Pack Square Park during Downtown After 5, providing secure bicycle parking and an easy way to arrive car free. A friendly advocacy hub for local cycling connections in the heart of downtown.
Secure, attended bike parking in Pack Square during Downtown After 5, making it easy to ride in and skip the car. Expect a friendly, volunteer-run valet setup geared toward safer streets and sustainable transportation.
Secure, attended bike parking in Pack Square during Downtown After 5, making it easy to ride in and skip the car. Expect a friendly, volunteer-run valet setup geared toward safer streets and sustainable transportation.
Secure, attended bike parking in Pack Square during Downtown After 5, making it easy to ride in and skip the car. Expect a friendly, volunteer-run valet setup geared toward safer streets and sustainable transportation.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
An evening celebration of spring at the North Carolina Arboretum with blooming gardens and fresh mountain air. Stroll paved trails and landscaped exhibits for a relaxed, community-minded outing’s botanical setting.
An evening celebration of spring at the North Carolina Arboretum with blooming gardens and fresh mountain air. Stroll paved trails and landscaped exhibits for a relaxed, community-minded outing’s botanical setting.
An evening celebration of spring at the North Carolina Arboretum with blooming gardens and fresh mountain air. Stroll paved trails and landscaped exhibits for a relaxed, community-minded outing’s botanical setting.
Slow, mindful forest bathing in Kanuga’s wooded trails with guided reflection and intention-setting. A quiet morning retreat centered on nature immersion, sensory awareness, and restorative calm.
Slow, mindful forest bathing in Kanuga’s wooded trails with guided reflection and intention-setting. A quiet morning retreat centered on nature immersion, sensory awareness, and restorative calm.
Slow, mindful forest bathing in Kanuga’s wooded trails with guided reflection and intention-setting. A quiet morning retreat centered on nature immersion, sensory awareness, and restorative calm.
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.
Twilight guided naturalist walks through Blue Ridge woodlands to witness bioluminescent blue ghost fireflies and learn about nighttime ecology, with gentle night hikes suited to families, photographers, and curious naturalists.
Twilight guided naturalist walks through Blue Ridge woodlands to witness bioluminescent blue ghost fireflies and learn about nighttime ecology, with gentle night hikes suited to families, photographers, and curious naturalists.
Twilight guided naturalist walks through Blue Ridge woodlands to witness bioluminescent blue ghost fireflies and learn about nighttime ecology, with gentle night hikes suited to families, photographers, and curious naturalists.
A candlelit late night collage session centered on flora and foraged textures, mixing cut paper, pressed botanicals, and natural ephemera. Relaxed creative social vibe in an intimate Asheville spot, great for beginners and seasoned makers.
A candlelit late night collage session centered on flora and foraged textures, mixing cut paper, pressed botanicals, and natural ephemera. Relaxed creative social vibe in an intimate Asheville spot, great for beginners and seasoned makers.
A candlelit late night collage session centered on flora and foraged textures, mixing cut paper, pressed botanicals, and natural ephemera. Relaxed creative social vibe in an intimate Asheville spot, great for beginners and seasoned makers.
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.
Low-key afternoon hangout with coffee and casual crafting like knitting, writing, or sketching, with plenty of time for conversation. Bring a chair or blanket and settle into riverfront seating outdoors.
Low-key afternoon hangout with coffee and casual crafting like knitting, writing, or sketching, with plenty of time for conversation. Bring a chair or blanket and settle into riverfront seating outdoors.
Low-key afternoon hangout with coffee and casual crafting like knitting, writing, or sketching, with plenty of time for conversation. Bring a chair or blanket and settle into riverfront seating outdoors.
A weeklong community challenge to swap car trips for bike rides and other low carbon transportation around Asheville. Expect daily ride prompts, commuter friendly routes, and advocacy focused momentum for safer streets.
A weeklong community challenge to swap car trips for bike rides and other low carbon transportation around Asheville. Expect daily ride prompts, commuter friendly routes, and advocacy focused momentum for safer streets.
A weeklong community challenge to swap car trips for bike rides and other low carbon transportation around Asheville. Expect daily ride prompts, commuter friendly routes, and advocacy focused momentum for safer streets.
Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.
Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.
Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.
Morning eco walk through the Asheville Botanical Gardens led by Blue Ridge Naturalist and landscape designer Drew Lathin, focusing on native plants in built landscapes and practical ecological principles. Meet in the parking lot and follow RFAR signs for an active retirees group outing.
Morning eco walk through the Asheville Botanical Gardens led by Blue Ridge Naturalist and landscape designer Drew Lathin, focusing on native plants in built landscapes and practical ecological principles. Meet in the parking lot and follow RFAR signs for an active retirees group outing.
Morning eco walk through the Asheville Botanical Gardens led by Blue Ridge Naturalist and landscape designer Drew Lathin, focusing on native plants in built landscapes and practical ecological principles. Meet in the parking lot and follow RFAR signs for an active retirees group outing.