Fall Tree ID
Learn to identify Western North Carolina trees using field guides and clues such as bark, buds, leaf shape, habitat, and fruit or nuts. An outdoor class follows easy trails through autumn landscapes.
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Explore woodland trails and botanically diverse forest types on a free, small-group hike led by trained volunteers, with seasonal conversation about wildflowers, tree identification, and local natural history.
Explore woodland trails and botanically diverse forest types on a free, small-group hike led by trained volunteers, with seasonal conversation about wildflowers, tree identification, and local natural history.
Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
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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.
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Wander the Gardens on an easy early morning bird walk, learning to recognize birds by their songs and calls with longtime birder Dr. Andrew Laughlin. Bring binoculars if available.
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Explore autumn foliage through an indoor nature tour led by a Carolina Nature Tours guide, with close attention to the goldenrods and asters that brighten the season.
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Learn how chemical treatments can control hemlock woolly adelgid, an invasive insect threatening western North Carolina’s forests. The demonstration focuses on protecting irreplaceable hemlock trees through practical restoration methods.
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