
EmBark Orientation | July 11
A required UNC Asheville orientation session that blends campus tours, student meetups, and practical info to kick off the Bulldog experience. Expect resource connections, Q and A, and community building for first year and transfer students.
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A community 5K walk run on the UNC Asheville campus centered on mental health awareness and support. Expect a welcoming pace with fellow students and locals, plus advocacy messaging and fundraising for mental wellness resources.

A community 5K walk run on the UNC Asheville campus centered on mental health awareness and support. Expect a welcoming pace with fellow students and locals, plus advocacy messaging and fundraising for mental wellness resources.
A community 5K walk run on the UNC Asheville campus centered on mental health awareness and support. Expect a welcoming pace with fellow students and locals, plus advocacy messaging and fundraising for mental wellness resources.

Guided summer plant walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying edible wild plants and learning safe, ethical foraging practices. Expect hands on observation of leaves, stems, and habitats with local ecology context.

Guided summer plant walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying edible wild plants and learning safe, ethical foraging practices. Expect hands on observation of leaves, stems, and habitats with local ecology context.
Guided summer plant walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying edible wild plants and learning safe, ethical foraging practices. Expect hands on observation of leaves, stems, and habitats with local ecology context.

A two-day indoor summer market in Battery Park Hall with vendor shopping, free admission, and coffee and food onsite. Meet adoptable puppies from Mountain Pet Rescue in a family-friendly downtown setting (service dogs only).

A two-day indoor summer market in Battery Park Hall with vendor shopping, free admission, and coffee and food onsite. Meet adoptable puppies from Mountain Pet Rescue in a family-friendly downtown setting (service dogs only).
A two-day indoor summer market in Battery Park Hall with vendor shopping, free admission, and coffee and food onsite. Meet adoptable puppies from Mountain Pet Rescue in a family-friendly downtown setting (service dogs only).

A back-to-school community bash geared toward kids and families, with activities and school-supply support to help students kick off the new year. Expect a casual neighborhood hangout vibe with resources and family-friendly fun.

A back-to-school community bash geared toward kids and families, with activities and school-supply support to help students kick off the new year. Expect a casual neighborhood hangout vibe with resources and family-friendly fun.
A back-to-school community bash geared toward kids and families, with activities and school-supply support to help students kick off the new year. Expect a casual neighborhood hangout vibe with resources and family-friendly fun.

Hands-on tree identification workshop using leaf shape, bark, and other seasonal clues alongside field guides to recognize common Western North Carolina species. Mid-summer leafed-out canopies make comparisons easier during this NC Arboretum class.

Hands-on tree identification workshop using leaf shape, bark, and other seasonal clues alongside field guides to recognize common Western North Carolina species. Mid-summer leafed-out canopies make comparisons easier during this NC Arboretum class.
Hands-on tree identification workshop using leaf shape, bark, and other seasonal clues alongside field guides to recognize common Western North Carolina species. Mid-summer leafed-out canopies make comparisons easier during this NC Arboretum class.
Detailed Q and A info session with Threshold Academy leader Jeff Gaura covering two guided cycling adventures: a Spain tour (late winter 2027) and a Blue Ridge Parkway ride (late spring 2026). Expect itinerary, daily mileage, lodging, costs, packing list, group size, and fitness prep.
Detailed Q and A info session with Threshold Academy leader Jeff Gaura covering two guided cycling adventures: a Spain tour (late winter 2027) and a Blue Ridge Parkway ride (late spring 2026). Expect itinerary, daily mileage, lodging, costs, packing list, group size, and fitness prep.
Detailed Q and A info session with Threshold Academy leader Jeff Gaura covering two guided cycling adventures: a Spain tour (late winter 2027) and a Blue Ridge Parkway ride (late spring 2026). Expect itinerary, daily mileage, lodging, costs, packing list, group size, and fitness prep.

A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.

A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.
A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.
Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.

A van life campout rally built around swapping road stories, touring rigs, and meeting fellow travelers in a laid-back outdoor hang. Expect community vibes, casual meetups, and a basecamp feel in Weaverville.

A van life campout rally built around swapping road stories, touring rigs, and meeting fellow travelers in a laid-back outdoor hang. Expect community vibes, casual meetups, and a basecamp feel in Weaverville.
A van life campout rally built around swapping road stories, touring rigs, and meeting fellow travelers in a laid-back outdoor hang. Expect community vibes, casual meetups, and a basecamp feel in Weaverville.

Guided evening walk centered on the Lake Junaluska shoreline, blending gentle movement with local context and group conversation. Ideal for visitors seeking a scenic, low intensity outing and community connection.

Guided evening walk centered on the Lake Junaluska shoreline, blending gentle movement with local context and group conversation. Ideal for visitors seeking a scenic, low intensity outing and community connection.
Guided evening walk centered on the Lake Junaluska shoreline, blending gentle movement with local context and group conversation. Ideal for visitors seeking a scenic, low intensity outing and community connection.

Low cost pet vaccination clinic with optional timeslot sign ups and first come service at a neighborhood cultural center. Reduced pricing is available for Emma and Deaverview residents, with vaccines and add on services per pet.

Low cost pet vaccination clinic with optional timeslot sign ups and first come service at a neighborhood cultural center. Reduced pricing is available for Emma and Deaverview residents, with vaccines and add on services per pet.
Low cost pet vaccination clinic with optional timeslot sign ups and first come service at a neighborhood cultural center. Reduced pricing is available for Emma and Deaverview residents, with vaccines and add on services per pet.

Casual international social mixer on a riverside brewery deck with name tags and Meetup signs to help newcomers connect easily. Rain plan moves the mingling into the taproom for laid-back conversations over cold pints.

Casual international social mixer on a riverside brewery deck with name tags and Meetup signs to help newcomers connect easily. Rain plan moves the mingling into the taproom for laid-back conversations over cold pints.
Casual international social mixer on a riverside brewery deck with name tags and Meetup signs to help newcomers connect easily. Rain plan moves the mingling into the taproom for laid-back conversations over cold pints.

Air-conditioned two-day indoor vendor market in Battery Park Hall at the Haywood Park Hotel, with free entry and onsite coffee and food. Browse local shopping finds while meeting adoptable puppies from Mountain Pet Rescue (service dogs only).

Air-conditioned two-day indoor vendor market in Battery Park Hall at the Haywood Park Hotel, with free entry and onsite coffee and food. Browse local shopping finds while meeting adoptable puppies from Mountain Pet Rescue (service dogs only).
Air-conditioned two-day indoor vendor market in Battery Park Hall at the Haywood Park Hotel, with free entry and onsite coffee and food. Browse local shopping finds while meeting adoptable puppies from Mountain Pet Rescue (service dogs only).
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville history, highlighting key landmarks and local stories. Starts at a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an easy meet-up and community vibe.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville history, highlighting key landmarks and local stories. Starts at a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an easy meet-up and community vibe.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville history, highlighting key landmarks and local stories. Starts at a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an easy meet-up and community vibe.

Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.

Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.

Intentional Leo-season sun circle with astrology discussion on current zodiac transits and how they may show up in your life, with a birth chart encouraged. Grounding, body-based ritual and intention setting outdoors at Beaver Lake in North Asheville.

Intentional Leo-season sun circle with astrology discussion on current zodiac transits and how they may show up in your life, with a birth chart encouraged. Grounding, body-based ritual and intention setting outdoors at Beaver Lake in North Asheville.
Intentional Leo-season sun circle with astrology discussion on current zodiac transits and how they may show up in your life, with a birth chart encouraged. Grounding, body-based ritual and intention setting outdoors at Beaver Lake in North Asheville.

Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.

Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.
Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.

A 200 hour yoga teacher training focused on foundational asana, anatomy, sequencing, and the art of cueing with confidence. Expect a supportive studio setting with practice teaching, philosophy, and tools for building an authentic voice.

A 200 hour yoga teacher training focused on foundational asana, anatomy, sequencing, and the art of cueing with confidence. Expect a supportive studio setting with practice teaching, philosophy, and tools for building an authentic voice.
A 200 hour yoga teacher training focused on foundational asana, anatomy, sequencing, and the art of cueing with confidence. Expect a supportive studio setting with practice teaching, philosophy, and tools for building an authentic voice.

In person city council session in the Council Chamber at Asheville City Hall, with public agenda items, votes, and discussion on local government actions. A civic meeting for residents tracking city policy, services, and community issues.

In person city council session in the Council Chamber at Asheville City Hall, with public agenda items, votes, and discussion on local government actions. A civic meeting for residents tracking city policy, services, and community issues.
In person city council session in the Council Chamber at Asheville City Hall, with public agenda items, votes, and discussion on local government actions. A civic meeting for residents tracking city policy, services, and community issues.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience. Learn about systemic barriers to stability while pointing out local resources and support services along the route.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience. Learn about systemic barriers to stability while pointing out local resources and support services along the route.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience. Learn about systemic barriers to stability while pointing out local resources and support services along the route.