
Blue Zones: A Weekly Cooking & Learning Series
Hands-on weekly cooking classes exploring longevity diets from regions known for high centenarian rates, teaching plant-forward, budget-friendly meal prep, practical nutrition strategies, with tasting opportunities and take-home recipes.
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An 8-class gardening-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting for small to medium gardens, then turning the produce into simple, delicious meals. Includes free handouts, seeds, and a monthly group meal cooked together.

An 8-class gardening-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting for small to medium gardens, then turning the produce into simple, delicious meals. Includes free handouts, seeds, and a monthly group meal cooked together.
An 8-class gardening-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting for small to medium gardens, then turning the produce into simple, delicious meals. Includes free handouts, seeds, and a monthly group meal cooked together.
Hands-on cooking and nutrition workshop teaching practical ways to add whole grains, fruit, and beans into everyday meals to boost fiber and overall health, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Transylvania County center.
Hands-on cooking and nutrition workshop teaching practical ways to add whole grains, fruit, and beans into everyday meals to boost fiber and overall health, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Transylvania County center.
Hands-on cooking and nutrition workshop teaching practical ways to add whole grains, fruit, and beans into everyday meals to boost fiber and overall health, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Transylvania County center.
Interactive cooking session exploring hearty dishes and bold flavors, geared toward men at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center for practical recipe techniques, nutrition tips, and community learning.
Interactive cooking session exploring hearty dishes and bold flavors, geared toward men at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center for practical recipe techniques, nutrition tips, and community learning.
Interactive cooking session exploring hearty dishes and bold flavors, geared toward men at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center for practical recipe techniques, nutrition tips, and community learning.
Hands on workshop teaching whole grain bowl crafting, flavor pairings, and quick meal prep techniques for healthier weeknight lunches, hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension in Waynesville for beginner home cooks.
Hands on workshop teaching whole grain bowl crafting, flavor pairings, and quick meal prep techniques for healthier weeknight lunches, hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension in Waynesville for beginner home cooks.
Hands on workshop teaching whole grain bowl crafting, flavor pairings, and quick meal prep techniques for healthier weeknight lunches, hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension in Waynesville for beginner home cooks.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands on sourdough workshop teaching starter creation, feeding, and basic shaping for new bakers, led by a Transylvania County Extension agent at the Cooperative Extension center in Brevard.
Hands on sourdough workshop teaching starter creation, feeding, and basic shaping for new bakers, led by a Transylvania County Extension agent at the Cooperative Extension center in Brevard.
Hands on sourdough workshop teaching starter creation, feeding, and basic shaping for new bakers, led by a Transylvania County Extension agent at the Cooperative Extension center in Brevard.
Hands on class teaching seed to table skills for culinary herbs, including planting, harvesting, drying, freezing, and simple herb infused recipes for sauces, butters, and oils. Suited for home gardeners and beginning cooks.
Hands on class teaching seed to table skills for culinary herbs, including planting, harvesting, drying, freezing, and simple herb infused recipes for sauces, butters, and oils. Suited for home gardeners and beginning cooks.
Hands on class teaching seed to table skills for culinary herbs, including planting, harvesting, drying, freezing, and simple herb infused recipes for sauces, butters, and oils. Suited for home gardeners and beginning cooks.
Hands on food safety manager training with practical applications, followed by a proctored certification test and focused skills practice to prepare learners for manager level compliance and on the job implementation.
Hands on food safety manager training with practical applications, followed by a proctored certification test and focused skills practice to prepare learners for manager level compliance and on the job implementation.
Hands on food safety manager training with practical applications, followed by a proctored certification test and focused skills practice to prepare learners for manager level compliance and on the job implementation.

Hands on instruction in hearty Italian cooking with homemade pasta, rustic sauces, and family style recipes at Asheville Mountain Kitchen’s intimate teaching kitchen; small group pacing and practical techniques for weeknight or special occasion meals.

Hands on instruction in hearty Italian cooking with homemade pasta, rustic sauces, and family style recipes at Asheville Mountain Kitchen’s intimate teaching kitchen; small group pacing and practical techniques for weeknight or special occasion meals.
Hands on instruction in hearty Italian cooking with homemade pasta, rustic sauces, and family style recipes at Asheville Mountain Kitchen’s intimate teaching kitchen; small group pacing and practical techniques for weeknight or special occasion meals.

Hands-on Moroccan cooking in a teaching kitchen, building aromatic spice blends and classic dishes like tagines and couscous. Expect a small-group, step-by-step format with plenty of tasting and take-home technique.

Hands-on Moroccan cooking in a teaching kitchen, building aromatic spice blends and classic dishes like tagines and couscous. Expect a small-group, step-by-step format with plenty of tasting and take-home technique.
Hands-on Moroccan cooking in a teaching kitchen, building aromatic spice blends and classic dishes like tagines and couscous. Expect a small-group, step-by-step format with plenty of tasting and take-home technique.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on mountain microclimates, soil preparation, and seasonal plant selection for Western North Carolina gardens. Led by Cooperative Extension educators with practical tips for starting raised beds, containers, and timing.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on mountain microclimates, soil preparation, and seasonal plant selection for Western North Carolina gardens. Led by Cooperative Extension educators with practical tips for starting raised beds, containers, and timing.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on mountain microclimates, soil preparation, and seasonal plant selection for Western North Carolina gardens. Led by Cooperative Extension educators with practical tips for starting raised beds, containers, and timing.
Hands-on workshop teaching homemade, effective non-toxic cleaning recipes using common ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils; practical tips for safer, sustainable household cleaning and toxin reduction.
Hands-on workshop teaching homemade, effective non-toxic cleaning recipes using common ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils; practical tips for safer, sustainable household cleaning and toxin reduction.
Hands-on workshop teaching homemade, effective non-toxic cleaning recipes using common ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils; practical tips for safer, sustainable household cleaning and toxin reduction.

Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.

Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.
Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.

Guided evening foraging walks through Asheville green spaces exploring seasonal wild edible plants, hands-on identification and sustainable harvest techniques for beginners, with a focus on community connection and low impact practices.

Guided evening foraging walks through Asheville green spaces exploring seasonal wild edible plants, hands-on identification and sustainable harvest techniques for beginners, with a focus on community connection and low impact practices.
Guided evening foraging walks through Asheville green spaces exploring seasonal wild edible plants, hands-on identification and sustainable harvest techniques for beginners, with a focus on community connection and low impact practices.

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.
Practical guidance on integrating native perennials, shrubs, and pollinator friendly groundcovers into suburban home landscapes, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension educators; includes site assessment, plant selection, and maintenance tips.
Practical guidance on integrating native perennials, shrubs, and pollinator friendly groundcovers into suburban home landscapes, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension educators; includes site assessment, plant selection, and maintenance tips.
Practical guidance on integrating native perennials, shrubs, and pollinator friendly groundcovers into suburban home landscapes, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension educators; includes site assessment, plant selection, and maintenance tips.
Practical workshops on mountain property stewardship cover forest health diagnostics, landslide prevention techniques, invasive plant identification and control. Hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension Madison County for landowners and natural resource professionals.
Practical workshops on mountain property stewardship cover forest health diagnostics, landslide prevention techniques, invasive plant identification and control. Hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension Madison County for landowners and natural resource professionals.
Practical workshops on mountain property stewardship cover forest health diagnostics, landslide prevention techniques, invasive plant identification and control. Hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension Madison County for landowners and natural resource professionals.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Hands-on aromatic workshop crafting personalized essential oil blends in a guided make and take class where participants design custom diffuser, topical, or DIY skincare blends in a friendly, beginner-friendly small-group setting.
Hands-on aromatic workshop crafting personalized essential oil blends in a guided make and take class where participants design custom diffuser, topical, or DIY skincare blends in a friendly, beginner-friendly small-group setting.
Hands-on aromatic workshop crafting personalized essential oil blends in a guided make and take class where participants design custom diffuser, topical, or DIY skincare blends in a friendly, beginner-friendly small-group setting.
Hands-on workshop covering native plant selection, soil health, water-wise planting, and pollinator habitat creation, equipping home gardeners with practical, low-maintenance techniques to build resilient, wildlife-friendly landscapes.
Hands-on workshop covering native plant selection, soil health, water-wise planting, and pollinator habitat creation, equipping home gardeners with practical, low-maintenance techniques to build resilient, wildlife-friendly landscapes.
Hands-on workshop covering native plant selection, soil health, water-wise planting, and pollinator habitat creation, equipping home gardeners with practical, low-maintenance techniques to build resilient, wildlife-friendly landscapes.