Gem mining /screening @ Asheville's Best Gem Mine
Early-entry gem mining and wet ore screening with a short primer on gemstones and mining. Hands-on bucket digging includes viewing a fossilized dinosaur egg and rare stones, with the option to keep finds and pay for cutting.
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Late-September sunflower views set the tone for a mostly flat, 3-mile round-trip walk from Antler Village parking lot #2 down a paved path to the lagoon, with a short gravel stretch. Bring water and a hat for limited shade, and consider a picnic lunch from your car after the walk.
Late-September sunflower views set the tone for a mostly flat, 3-mile round-trip walk from Antler Village parking lot #2 down a paved path to the lagoon, with a short gravel stretch. Bring water and a hat for limited shade, and consider a picnic lunch from your car after the walk.
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Learn hands-on stream monitoring and water-quality assessment by observing aquatic invertebrates in local waterways. This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes adults ages 16 and older; RSVP is required.
Learn hands-on stream monitoring and water-quality assessment by observing aquatic invertebrates in local waterways. This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes adults ages 16 and older; RSVP is required.
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Hands-on field training in identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms around Asheville, with safety guidance and ethical harvesting practices. Practical nature skills and tasting tips geared toward curious beginners and outdoor learners.
Hands-on field training in identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms around Asheville, with safety guidance and ethical harvesting practices. Practical nature skills and tasting tips geared toward curious beginners and outdoor learners.
Guided community walk focused on identifying seasonal wild edibles and learning safe, practical foraging techniques. Expect an easy-paced nature stroll with hands-on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local ecology context.
Guided community walk focused on identifying seasonal wild edibles and learning safe, practical foraging techniques. Expect an easy-paced nature stroll with hands-on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local ecology context.
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Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
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A guided group bike ride that explores Asheville’s greenway paths at an easy, social pace. Expect a morning meetup vibe with route guidance, light exercise, and a scenic roll suited to casual riders.
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A midday bike parade rolls through the River Arts District before returning to the brewery for a casual, community-forward Tour de Fat hangout. Expect cycling fun, post-ride beer vibes, and an open Liquid Center through evening last call.
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A free midday recreation program brings Asheville-area homeschoolers ages 11–16 together at a neighborhood community center for teen-focused activities and connection.
A free midday recreation program brings Asheville-area homeschoolers ages 11–16 together at a neighborhood community center for teen-focused activities and connection.
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Casual games and playful activities bring local residents together for a relaxed community gathering in Leicester. The CORE program offers an easygoing opportunity to connect and enjoy shared recreation.
Casual games and playful activities bring local residents together for a relaxed community gathering in Leicester. The CORE program offers an easygoing opportunity to connect and enjoy shared recreation.
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Spend a full day on a low-cost group trek designed for adults 50 and older, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation and a community-centered outdoor outing.
Accessible adaptive recreation brings adults with disabilities together for hands-on crafting and cooking in a welcoming, skill-building group session, with no fee and registration through city parks and recreation.
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A free midday recreation program gives homeschool teens ages 11–16 a place to connect and take part in organized activities at a neighborhood community center. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A free midday recreation program gives homeschool teens ages 11–16 a place to connect and take part in organized activities at a neighborhood community center. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
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Hands-on repair clinic for small home appliances, tools, sewing machines, small engines, furniture, and heirlooms—bring items that fit in your car for free troubleshooting and fixes. Safety-focused limits apply (no CRT TVs, firearms, or auto repairs).