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Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.

Morning birding walk through the NC Arboretum gardens and trails, spotting colorful resident songbirds while learning binocular technique, purchasing recommendations, and favorite field guides; loaner binoculars available for beginners.

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Construct and place a bluebird nest box while learning siting, mounting, and maintenance techniques in a hands on Arboretum workshop. Practical conservation focused skills taught for gardeners and wildlife stewards.

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Visionary storytellers turn setbacks into creative opportunity across 12 TEDx talks interleaved with Stewart Owen Dance Company performances and Dixon Violin; includes audience participation, speaker Q&A, catered lunch, and theater networking.

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Practical, motivational job-search strategies and resilience tools to navigate unemployment, with resume and interview guidance from author Jeff Percival and on-site NCWorks resource referrals for local jobseekers.
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Daytime symposium for green industry professionals delivering CEU credits, expert-led sessions, and structured networking at The North Carolina Arboretum, with a focus on sustainable landscape practices and urban forestry professional development.

Daytime symposium for green industry professionals delivering CEU credits, expert-led sessions, and structured networking at The North Carolina Arboretum, with a focus on sustainable landscape practices and urban forestry professional development.
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Resonant gongs and crystal bowls wash through the Arboretum gardens in a guided sound bath, encouraging deep relaxation and meditative listening among towering native trees and cultivated plantings.

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Guided shinrin-yoku walks through Blue Ridge forest at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow-paced sensory practices—breathwork, mindful listening, and gentle movement—to reduce stress and deepen connection with seasonal mountain ecology.

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Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.

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Quiet, guided forest bathing among mature pines and rhododendrons, blending gentle movement, deep breathwork, and mindful sensory awareness for a restorative afternoon of nature immersion.
Quiet, guided forest bathing among mature pines and rhododendrons, blending gentle movement, deep breathwork, and mindful sensory awareness for a restorative afternoon of nature immersion.
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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.
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Practical, hands on seminar teaching mountain gardening techniques for Asheville-area gardeners, focusing on steep slopes, heavy rain, clay soils, cool nights, and deep shade to help you work with the land rather than against it.

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Paulo Freire–inspired TEDx-style talks and short presentations exploring public education as the foundation of democracy, with educators, students, and community leaders debating reform, pedagogy, and civic stewardship at A-B Tech.

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Practical two-part primer on home gardening in Transylvania County with seasonal planting guidance, soil care, and basic maintenance for beginner and returning gardeners at the N.C. Cooperative Extension.

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Guided mindful walk through forested trails practicing forest bathing techniques for quiet reflection, intention setting, and sensory awareness; perfect for beginners seeking slow-paced nature immersion and contemplative connection.
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