
Garden Workday at the Leicester Library
Hands-on community gardening workday on the library grounds—bring gloves, a water bottle, and weather-ready clothes. Volunteers meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings when conditions allow, with times subject to change.
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Hands-in-the-dirt garden workday on the library grounds—bring gloves, a water bottle, and dress for the weather. A casual Tuesday/Thursday morning meetup for weeding, planting, and keeping the community garden thriving.

Hands-in-the-dirt garden workday on the library grounds—bring gloves, a water bottle, and dress for the weather. A casual Tuesday/Thursday morning meetup for weeding, planting, and keeping the community garden thriving.
Hands-in-the-dirt garden workday on the library grounds—bring gloves, a water bottle, and dress for the weather. A casual Tuesday/Thursday morning meetup for weeding, planting, and keeping the community garden thriving.

Lively language enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months, blending simple books, rhythm, and early literacy play. A caregiver friendly morning program at the Leicester Public Library geared to pre toddler attention spans.

Lively language enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months, blending simple books, rhythm, and early literacy play. A caregiver friendly morning program at the Leicester Public Library geared to pre toddler attention spans.
Lively language enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months, blending simple books, rhythm, and early literacy play. A caregiver friendly morning program at the Leicester Public Library geared to pre toddler attention spans.

Hands-on garden stewardship at the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on ecological management of wild garden areas. Expect practical guidance on native plants, invasive control, and habitat restoration while working outdoors alongside local gardeners and conservation-minded neighbors.

Hands-on garden stewardship at the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on ecological management of wild garden areas. Expect practical guidance on native plants, invasive control, and habitat restoration while working outdoors alongside local gardeners and conservation-minded neighbors.
Hands-on garden stewardship at the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on ecological management of wild garden areas. Expect practical guidance on native plants, invasive control, and habitat restoration while working outdoors alongside local gardeners and conservation-minded neighbors.

A self guided open studio tour through scenic Leicester with behind the scenes access to artists’ home workspaces and demonstrations. Browse handcrafted works like pottery, brooms, and stained glass, with optional winery and picnic stops plus a preview exhibit at Leicester Library.

A self guided open studio tour through scenic Leicester with behind the scenes access to artists’ home workspaces and demonstrations. Browse handcrafted works like pottery, brooms, and stained glass, with optional winery and picnic stops plus a preview exhibit at Leicester Library.
A self guided open studio tour through scenic Leicester with behind the scenes access to artists’ home workspaces and demonstrations. Browse handcrafted works like pottery, brooms, and stained glass, with optional winery and picnic stops plus a preview exhibit at Leicester Library.

Self-guided day exploring open artist studios and community hubs around Leicester, with stops for painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and handmade brooms. Casual, family-friendly browsing and maker meet-and-greets at multiple locations.

Self-guided day exploring open artist studios and community hubs around Leicester, with stops for painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and handmade brooms. Casual, family-friendly browsing and maker meet-and-greets at multiple locations.
Self-guided day exploring open artist studios and community hubs around Leicester, with stops for painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and handmade brooms. Casual, family-friendly browsing and maker meet-and-greets at multiple locations.

A self guided studio tour across Leicester with open doors to working artist spaces, where you can browse original paintings, pottery, and handcrafted goods and chat directly with makers. Ideal for a scenic afternoon drive and community art shopping.

A self guided studio tour across Leicester with open doors to working artist spaces, where you can browse original paintings, pottery, and handcrafted goods and chat directly with makers. Ideal for a scenic afternoon drive and community art shopping.
A self guided studio tour across Leicester with open doors to working artist spaces, where you can browse original paintings, pottery, and handcrafted goods and chat directly with makers. Ideal for a scenic afternoon drive and community art shopping.

Peak-season tomatoes headline a casual pop-up market at a Leicester vineyard, paired with laid-back tunes and a relaxed afternoon hang. Sip local wine while browsing fresh produce in a sunny farm setting.

Peak-season tomatoes headline a casual pop-up market at a Leicester vineyard, paired with laid-back tunes and a relaxed afternoon hang. Sip local wine while browsing fresh produce in a sunny farm setting.
Peak-season tomatoes headline a casual pop-up market at a Leicester vineyard, paired with laid-back tunes and a relaxed afternoon hang. Sip local wine while browsing fresh produce in a sunny farm setting.

A self guided afternoon tour of open studios and community hubs in Leicester, with artists demonstrating and selling work across painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and broom making. Roam at your own pace and meet local makers in a welcoming community setting.

A self guided afternoon tour of open studios and community hubs in Leicester, with artists demonstrating and selling work across painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and broom making. Roam at your own pace and meet local makers in a welcoming community setting.
A self guided afternoon tour of open studios and community hubs in Leicester, with artists demonstrating and selling work across painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and broom making. Roam at your own pace and meet local makers in a welcoming community setting.

Self guided studio crawl across Leicester’s rural foothills, with working artists opening their spaces for browsing and buying pottery, painting, fiber art, and mixed media. Casual, community minded tour ideal for chatting about process and collecting originals.

Self guided studio crawl across Leicester’s rural foothills, with working artists opening their spaces for browsing and buying pottery, painting, fiber art, and mixed media. Casual, community minded tour ideal for chatting about process and collecting originals.
Self guided studio crawl across Leicester’s rural foothills, with working artists opening their spaces for browsing and buying pottery, painting, fiber art, and mixed media. Casual, community minded tour ideal for chatting about process and collecting originals.
Hands-on community science in the garden: observe, count, and help identify local pollinators like bees and butterflies while learning why they matter to native ecosystems. A relaxed outdoor activity centered on conservation awareness and shared data collection.
Hands-on community science in the garden: observe, count, and help identify local pollinators like bees and butterflies while learning why they matter to native ecosystems. A relaxed outdoor activity centered on conservation awareness and shared data collection.
Hands-on community science in the garden: observe, count, and help identify local pollinators like bees and butterflies while learning why they matter to native ecosystems. A relaxed outdoor activity centered on conservation awareness and shared data collection.

A fall agritourism stop on a working Leicester farm with guided insights into fields, barns, and farm operations. Expect a relaxed, community-minded afternoon centered on local food systems, seasonal harvest, and rural scenery.

A fall agritourism stop on a working Leicester farm with guided insights into fields, barns, and farm operations. Expect a relaxed, community-minded afternoon centered on local food systems, seasonal harvest, and rural scenery.
A fall agritourism stop on a working Leicester farm with guided insights into fields, barns, and farm operations. Expect a relaxed, community-minded afternoon centered on local food systems, seasonal harvest, and rural scenery.
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 pollinator ID and counting session in a learning garden supporting the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Expect guided observation of bees, butterflies, and other common pollinators while contributing local data for conservation.
Hands-on pollinator ID and counting session in a learning garden supporting the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Expect guided observation of bees, butterflies, and other common pollinators while contributing local data for conservation.
Hands-on pollinator ID and counting session in a learning garden supporting the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Expect guided observation of bees, butterflies, and other common pollinators while contributing local data for conservation.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.

Hands-on LEGO building time with shared bricks on-site, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and casual socializing. All ages collaborate on unique builds in a library setting, with small pieces and accessories available.

Hands-on LEGO building time with shared bricks on-site, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and casual socializing. All ages collaborate on unique builds in a library setting, with small pieces and accessories available.
Hands-on LEGO building time with shared bricks on-site, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and casual socializing. All ages collaborate on unique builds in a library setting, with small pieces and accessories available.

Hands-on litter pickup with Asheville GreenWorks at rotating Asheville locations; registration required to receive the meetup spot and details. Expect an outdoor community cleanup focused on keeping neighborhoods and waterways litter free.

Hands-on litter pickup with Asheville GreenWorks at rotating Asheville locations; registration required to receive the meetup spot and details. Expect an outdoor community cleanup focused on keeping neighborhoods and waterways litter free.
Hands-on litter pickup with Asheville GreenWorks at rotating Asheville locations; registration required to receive the meetup spot and details. Expect an outdoor community cleanup focused on keeping neighborhoods and waterways litter free.

Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.

Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.
Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.
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.

Docent-led walk through themed garden beds like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, Pollinator and Vegetable gardens, plus the compost area and sun and shade plantings. Practical horticulture tips and seasonal growing insights throughout the tour.

Docent-led walk through themed garden beds like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, Pollinator and Vegetable gardens, plus the compost area and sun and shade plantings. Practical horticulture tips and seasonal growing insights throughout the tour.
Docent-led walk through themed garden beds like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, Pollinator and Vegetable gardens, plus the compost area and sun and shade plantings. Practical horticulture tips and seasonal growing insights throughout the tour.
Hands-on guidance for starting a productive home vegetable garden, from soil prep and planting schedules to growing fresh, flavorful produce. Practical tips tailored to Western North Carolina conditions with Cooperative Extension expertise.
Hands-on guidance for starting a productive home vegetable garden, from soil prep and planting schedules to growing fresh, flavorful produce. Practical tips tailored to Western North Carolina conditions with Cooperative Extension expertise.
Hands-on guidance for starting a productive home vegetable garden, from soil prep and planting schedules to growing fresh, flavorful produce. Practical tips tailored to Western North Carolina conditions with Cooperative Extension expertise.