Fall Wildflowers of the NC Arboretum
Hands-on autumn plant walk through the Arboretum focused on identifying wildflowers by key traits, flower families, and lookalike clues. Learn practical field methods and tools for narrowing down tricky species in real time.
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A docent led woodland hike through botanically diverse Arboretum trails, moving across multiple forest types. Seasonal interpretation covers wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and natural history in a small group setting.
A docent led woodland hike through botanically diverse Arboretum trails, moving across multiple forest types. Seasonal interpretation covers wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and natural history in a small group setting.
A docent led woodland hike through botanically diverse Arboretum trails, moving across multiple forest types. Seasonal interpretation covers wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and natural history in a small group setting.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
Hands-on mushroom identification class with specimen study indoors, then a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to spot common Southern Appalachian fungi. Covers safety, edible and medicinal uses, regional species ID, and bring-your-own finds for discussion.
Hands-on mushroom identification class with specimen study indoors, then a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to spot common Southern Appalachian fungi. Covers safety, edible and medicinal uses, regional species ID, and bring-your-own finds for discussion.
Hands-on mushroom identification class with specimen study indoors, then a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to spot common Southern Appalachian fungi. Covers safety, edible and medicinal uses, regional species ID, and bring-your-own finds for discussion.
An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.
An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.
An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.
Hands-on foraging instruction in the Asheville area focused on identifying wild edible plants, mushrooms, and seasonal ingredients. Expect guided walks with safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and practical take-home skills.
Hands-on foraging instruction in the Asheville area focused on identifying wild edible plants, mushrooms, and seasonal ingredients. Expect guided walks with safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and practical take-home skills.
Hands-on foraging instruction in the Asheville area focused on identifying wild edible plants, mushrooms, and seasonal ingredients. Expect guided walks with safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and practical take-home skills.
Two-session class on landscape design principles, site assessment, and planning with an emphasis on creating sustainable, visually appealing home landscapes. Expect practical frameworks for evaluating a site and building a cohesive planting and layout plan.
Two-session class on landscape design principles, site assessment, and planning with an emphasis on creating sustainable, visually appealing home landscapes. Expect practical frameworks for evaluating a site and building a cohesive planting and layout plan.
Two-session class on landscape design principles, site assessment, and planning with an emphasis on creating sustainable, visually appealing home landscapes. Expect practical frameworks for evaluating a site and building a cohesive planting and layout plan.
Naturalist-led deep dive into the reptiles of the Southern Appalachian region, spotlighting local snakes, turtles, and lizards and how they thrive in Western North Carolina habitats. Great for curious nature lovers looking to learn identification and ecology in an arboretum setting.
Naturalist-led deep dive into the reptiles of the Southern Appalachian region, spotlighting local snakes, turtles, and lizards and how they thrive in Western North Carolina habitats. Great for curious nature lovers looking to learn identification and ecology in an arboretum setting.
Naturalist-led deep dive into the reptiles of the Southern Appalachian region, spotlighting local snakes, turtles, and lizards and how they thrive in Western North Carolina habitats. Great for curious nature lovers looking to learn identification and ecology in an arboretum setting.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Dusk guided sensory immersion through Blue Ridge oak and hemlock, combining slow mindful walking, breathwork, and nature attunement prompts to reduce stress and deepen somatic connection to the forest.
Dusk guided sensory immersion through Blue Ridge oak and hemlock, combining slow mindful walking, breathwork, and nature attunement prompts to reduce stress and deepen somatic connection to the forest.
Dusk guided sensory immersion through Blue Ridge oak and hemlock, combining slow mindful walking, breathwork, and nature attunement prompts to reduce stress and deepen somatic connection to the forest.
Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.
Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.
Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.
Hands-on seed-saving practice focused on perennial flowers, with step-by-step guidance on harvesting, cleaning, and storing seeds for next season’s garden. Expect practical take-home techniques for building a resilient, self-sustaining flower bed.
Hands-on seed-saving practice focused on perennial flowers, with step-by-step guidance on harvesting, cleaning, and storing seeds for next season’s garden. Expect practical take-home techniques for building a resilient, self-sustaining flower bed.
Hands-on seed-saving practice focused on perennial flowers, with step-by-step guidance on harvesting, cleaning, and storing seeds for next season’s garden. Expect practical take-home techniques for building a resilient, self-sustaining flower bed.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
Immersive sound bath in a botanical garden setting, pairing resonant tones and gentle vibrations with fresh-air stillness. A guided relaxation experience designed for stress relief, grounding, and quiet reflection outdoors.
Immersive sound bath in a botanical garden setting, pairing resonant tones and gentle vibrations with fresh-air stillness. A guided relaxation experience designed for stress relief, grounding, and quiet reflection outdoors.
Immersive sound bath in a botanical garden setting, pairing resonant tones and gentle vibrations with fresh-air stillness. A guided relaxation experience designed for stress relief, grounding, and quiet reflection outdoors.
Hands-on garden demonstration in the PPLG garden focused on correct plant installation techniques, from digging and placement to watering and soil care. Ideal for beginner gardeners wanting practical tips in an arboretum setting.
Hands-on garden demonstration in the PPLG garden focused on correct plant installation techniques, from digging and placement to watering and soil care. Ideal for beginner gardeners wanting practical tips in an arboretum setting.
Hands-on garden demonstration in the PPLG garden focused on correct plant installation techniques, from digging and placement to watering and soil care. Ideal for beginner gardeners wanting practical tips in an arboretum setting.
Hands-on eco-printing workshop using fresh leaves and flowers to transfer natural pigments and textures directly onto paper. Expect earthy, surprise patterns and practical tips on plant selection, arrangement, and pressing techniques.
Hands-on eco-printing workshop using fresh leaves and flowers to transfer natural pigments and textures directly onto paper. Expect earthy, surprise patterns and practical tips on plant selection, arrangement, and pressing techniques.
Hands-on eco-printing workshop using fresh leaves and flowers to transfer natural pigments and textures directly onto paper. Expect earthy, surprise patterns and practical tips on plant selection, arrangement, and pressing techniques.
Hands-on wreath-making and holiday centerpiece crafting with greenery and seasonal materials for a long-lasting table top display. A beginner-friendly workshop at a local garden center with guided instruction and take-home décor.
Hands-on wreath-making and holiday centerpiece crafting with greenery and seasonal materials for a long-lasting table top display. A beginner-friendly workshop at a local garden center with guided instruction and take-home décor.
Hands-on wreath-making and holiday centerpiece crafting with greenery and seasonal materials for a long-lasting table top display. A beginner-friendly workshop at a local garden center with guided instruction and take-home décor.
Hands-on geology field experience interpreting rock and landscape clues from Appalachian mountain-building in the Blue Ridge. Outdoor learning focused on reading evidence in the terrain and discussing regional geologic history.
Hands-on geology field experience interpreting rock and landscape clues from Appalachian mountain-building in the Blue Ridge. Outdoor learning focused on reading evidence in the terrain and discussing regional geologic history.
Hands-on geology field experience interpreting rock and landscape clues from Appalachian mountain-building in the Blue Ridge. Outdoor learning focused on reading evidence in the terrain and discussing regional geologic history.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
Sky-scanning birdwatch day focused on migratory raptors, guided by Arboretum and Grandfather Mountain staff with tips on identification and observation. A relaxed outdoor hang for nature lovers tracking seasonal hawk movement.
Sky-scanning birdwatch day focused on migratory raptors, guided by Arboretum and Grandfather Mountain staff with tips on identification and observation. A relaxed outdoor hang for nature lovers tracking seasonal hawk movement.
Sky-scanning birdwatch day focused on migratory raptors, guided by Arboretum and Grandfather Mountain staff with tips on identification and observation. A relaxed outdoor hang for nature lovers tracking seasonal hawk movement.