
French Broad River & Hot Springs w/Anna Alsobrook
Hands-on primer on the French Broad River's watershed history, local recreation opportunities, and practical river stewardship techniques; includes guidance for joining community cleanups and volunteer monitoring.
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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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Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.
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Deep dive discussions of contemporary global politics, economics, and culture grounded in a selected book; participants analyze climate science, historical conflicts, and social dynamics through moderated, civic-minded conversation.

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Gentle guided nature immersion among Blue Ridge pines, using sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and silent pauses to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in an unhurried outdoor setting.
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Mobile library stop offering free lending of adult and children's titles at Cedar Mountain Community Center, providing library outreach across rural Transylvania County with regular stops for seniors, childcare centers, and homebound patrons.

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Animated family story time at West Asheville Library featuring picture books, sing along songs, finger rhymes, and hands on activities that build early literacy for children of all ages.

Animated family story time at West Asheville Library featuring picture books, sing along songs, finger rhymes, and hands on activities that build early literacy for children of all ages.
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Behind the scenes staff guided one hour tour revealing hidden collections and practical tips for using library services; ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about library offerings.

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Four-hour introductory geology course covering Earth’s interior, plate tectonics, and a formation model for the Southern Appalachian Mountains, combining lectures, discussions, and self-guided field explorations.

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Guided winter bird walk across Hickory Nut Gap’s farm pastures and woodlots, spotting sparrows, raptors, and winter migrants while learning binocular techniques, field identification tips, and habitat cues from experienced naturalists.

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Gentle mat Pilates emphasizing core stabilization, breath-led movement, and mobility, offered both in-person at Pack Memorial Library and via livestream with a certified instructor for all levels.

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Ethnobotanist Marc Williams leads an immersive garden walk teaching winter plant identification, reading bark, buds, and form, with hands-on wild foraging techniques and a tasting of freshly foraged teas.

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Hands on sourdough workshop teaching starter creation, feeding, and basic shaping for new bakers, led by a Transylvania County Extension agent at the Cooperative Extension center in Brevard.
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Mobile library stop serving Transylvania County with free checkout, holds pickup, and homebound delivery. Stops at Broad River Terrace and other senior centers, child care sites, and community hubs along rural routes.

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Illustrated art history lecture exploring J.M.W. Turner and John Constable as presented at Tate Britain, highlighting Romantic landscape techniques, exhibition context, and historical influences in a community arts center gallery talk.

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