Down to Earth Skills Gathering Autumn 2026
A weekend community gathering centered on earth skills and practical knowledge-sharing in East Asheville. Connect with others interested in learning and exchanging nature-based, hands-on skills.
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Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.
Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.
Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.
Gratitude-focused harvest ceremony led by Asheville-area Nahua-tradition weather workers, gathering around a sacred fire in a wooded Rocky Hollow setting. Communal ritual and seasonal festival energy centered on reverence, thanks, and place-based tradition.
Gratitude-focused harvest ceremony led by Asheville-area Nahua-tradition weather workers, gathering around a sacred fire in a wooded Rocky Hollow setting. Communal ritual and seasonal festival energy centered on reverence, thanks, and place-based tradition.
Gratitude-focused harvest ceremony led by Asheville-area Nahua-tradition weather workers, gathering around a sacred fire in a wooded Rocky Hollow setting. Communal ritual and seasonal festival energy centered on reverence, thanks, and place-based tradition.
An autumn-themed gathering during the crisp mid-October season, centered on the colors and atmosphere of fall. Event activities and format are not specified.
An autumn-themed gathering during the crisp mid-October season, centered on the colors and atmosphere of fall. Event activities and format are not specified.
An autumn-themed gathering during the crisp mid-October season, centered on the colors and atmosphere of fall. Event activities and format are not specified.
Hands-on afternoon of mini sessions, group experiences, and rapid-fire talks with 30+ local wellness practitioners, plus a marketplace of holistic vendors. Designed for real one-on-one time, sampling modalities, and connecting with Asheville’s health community.
Hands-on afternoon of mini sessions, group experiences, and rapid-fire talks with 30+ local wellness practitioners, plus a marketplace of holistic vendors. Designed for real one-on-one time, sampling modalities, and connecting with Asheville’s health community.
Hands-on afternoon of mini sessions, group experiences, and rapid-fire talks with 30+ local wellness practitioners, plus a marketplace of holistic vendors. Designed for real one-on-one time, sampling modalities, and connecting with Asheville’s health community.
Hands-on seed and plant swapping with local growers, plus story-sharing and practical tips for home gardens. A free, come-as-you-are gathering centered on regional seed saving, resilience, and neighbor-to-neighbor connections.
Hands-on seed and plant swapping with local growers, plus story-sharing and practical tips for home gardens. A free, come-as-you-are gathering centered on regional seed saving, resilience, and neighbor-to-neighbor connections.
Hands-on seed and plant swapping with local growers, plus story-sharing and practical tips for home gardens. A free, come-as-you-are gathering centered on regional seed saving, resilience, and neighbor-to-neighbor connections.
Hands-on foraging training in the Asheville area focused on identifying edible wild plants and fungi, with practical tips on harvesting ethics and safety. Field-based learning blends nature walking with seasonal Appalachian ecology.
Hands-on foraging training in the Asheville area focused on identifying edible wild plants and fungi, with practical tips on harvesting ethics and safety. Field-based learning blends nature walking with seasonal Appalachian ecology.
Hands-on foraging training in the Asheville area focused on identifying edible wild plants and fungi, with practical tips on harvesting ethics and safety. Field-based learning blends nature walking with seasonal Appalachian ecology.
A facilitated community conversation explores the idea of a moral economy, inviting attendees to reflect on how values, fairness, and collective responsibility shape economic life.
A facilitated community conversation explores the idea of a moral economy, inviting attendees to reflect on how values, fairness, and collective responsibility shape economic life.
A facilitated community conversation explores the idea of a moral economy, inviting attendees to reflect on how values, fairness, and collective responsibility shape economic life.
A thoughtful community dialogue explores how society can change to better serve the next generation, creating space for shared perspectives, civic reflection, and intergenerational ideas.
A thoughtful community dialogue explores how society can change to better serve the next generation, creating space for shared perspectives, civic reflection, and intergenerational ideas.
A thoughtful community dialogue explores how society can change to better serve the next generation, creating space for shared perspectives, civic reflection, and intergenerational ideas.
Explore useful plants on a guided walk, then share an educational conversation in the herb garden. This casual gathering offers hands-on botanical learning and seasonal herb knowledge.
Explore useful plants on a guided walk, then share an educational conversation in the herb garden. This casual gathering offers hands-on botanical learning and seasonal herb knowledge.
Explore useful plants on a guided walk, then share an educational conversation in the herb garden. This casual gathering offers hands-on botanical learning and seasonal herb knowledge.
Seasonal foraging walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying autumn edible plants and their uses. Learn safe ID tips, harvest ethics, and local ecology while exploring trails with Roots Marshall.
Seasonal foraging walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying autumn edible plants and their uses. Learn safe ID tips, harvest ethics, and local ecology while exploring trails with Roots Marshall.
Seasonal foraging walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying autumn edible plants and their uses. Learn safe ID tips, harvest ethics, and local ecology while exploring trails with Roots Marshall.
Night-sky viewing on a working farm in Fairview with telescope time and guidance on autumn constellations. A relaxed, community hang under open skies ideal for first-time stargazers and curious nature lovers.
Night-sky viewing on a working farm in Fairview with telescope time and guidance on autumn constellations. A relaxed, community hang under open skies ideal for first-time stargazers and curious nature lovers.
Night-sky viewing on a working farm in Fairview with telescope time and guidance on autumn constellations. A relaxed, community hang under open skies ideal for first-time stargazers and curious nature lovers.
Hands-on repair night focused on mending clothes and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. A practical, skill-sharing meetup centered on reducing waste and keeping everyday items in use.
Hands-on repair night focused on mending clothes and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. A practical, skill-sharing meetup centered on reducing waste and keeping everyday items in use.
Hands-on repair night focused on mending clothes and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. A practical, skill-sharing meetup centered on reducing waste and keeping everyday items in use.
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.
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.
A full-day employee well-being summit with expert-led talks, practical workshops, and hands-on activities focused on workplace wellness. Peer networking and shared strategies for healthier, more resilient teams round out the day.
A full-day employee well-being summit with expert-led talks, practical workshops, and hands-on activities focused on workplace wellness. Peer networking and shared strategies for healthier, more resilient teams round out the day.
A full-day employee well-being summit with expert-led talks, practical workshops, and hands-on activities focused on workplace wellness. Peer networking and shared strategies for healthier, more resilient teams round out the day.
Make holiday memories by hand while crafting personal seasonal ornaments in a community gathering centered on creativity, festive tradition, and handmade decorations for the winter season.
Make holiday memories by hand while crafting personal seasonal ornaments in a community gathering centered on creativity, festive tradition, and handmade decorations for the winter season.
Make holiday memories by hand while crafting personal seasonal ornaments in a community gathering centered on creativity, festive tradition, and handmade decorations for the winter season.
A sprawling fall community yard sale with 100+ sellers spread across the Kearfott Corporation site in Swannanoa/Black Mountain. Expect treasure hunting for secondhand goods, household items, clothes, and quirky finds in a bustling outdoor crowd.
A sprawling fall community yard sale with 100+ sellers spread across the Kearfott Corporation site in Swannanoa/Black Mountain. Expect treasure hunting for secondhand goods, household items, clothes, and quirky finds in a bustling outdoor crowd.
A sprawling fall community yard sale with 100+ sellers spread across the Kearfott Corporation site in Swannanoa/Black Mountain. Expect treasure hunting for secondhand goods, household items, clothes, and quirky finds in a bustling outdoor crowd.
Autumn weekend of overnight camping and practical outdoor skills workshops designed for fathers and sons, centered on campfire storytelling, trail activities, and guided bonding exercises to strengthen intergenerational connection.
Autumn weekend of overnight camping and practical outdoor skills workshops designed for fathers and sons, centered on campfire storytelling, trail activities, and guided bonding exercises to strengthen intergenerational connection.
Autumn weekend of overnight camping and practical outdoor skills workshops designed for fathers and sons, centered on campfire storytelling, trail activities, and guided bonding exercises to strengthen intergenerational connection.
Annual gathering connecting North Carolina medicinal herb growers with buyers for relationship-building and industry exchange. Held at a horticultural research and extension center, with an agriculture-focused, professional meetup vibe centered on cultivation and sourcing.
Annual gathering connecting North Carolina medicinal herb growers with buyers for relationship-building and industry exchange. Held at a horticultural research and extension center, with an agriculture-focused, professional meetup vibe centered on cultivation and sourcing.
Annual gathering connecting North Carolina medicinal herb growers with buyers for relationship-building and industry exchange. Held at a horticultural research and extension center, with an agriculture-focused, professional meetup vibe centered on cultivation and sourcing.
A women-focused fly fishing weekend retreat at a creekside campground with hands-on casting practice and on-water learning. Optional fly rod combo purchase makes it easy to show up, unwind, and build skills together.
A women-focused fly fishing weekend retreat at a creekside campground with hands-on casting practice and on-water learning. Optional fly rod combo purchase makes it easy to show up, unwind, and build skills together.
A women-focused fly fishing weekend retreat at a creekside campground with hands-on casting practice and on-water learning. Optional fly rod combo purchase makes it easy to show up, unwind, and build skills together.