
Grovemont Park Ecological Tour and Stewardship Planning Event
Hands-on ecological walk through Grovemont Park’s Big Oak woodland focused on tree identification, forest regeneration, and local ecosystem patterns. Wraps with an interactive stewardship planning session to build resilience and care strategies for the community park.
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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 guided evening walk focused on identifying wild mushrooms along forest trails near Rice Pinnacle. Expect hands-on tips for safe foraging, habitat spotting, and seasonal fungi identification in a small-group hike.

A guided evening walk focused on identifying wild mushrooms along forest trails near Rice Pinnacle. Expect hands-on tips for safe foraging, habitat spotting, and seasonal fungi identification in a small-group hike.
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Guided walk through the Vance Birthplace grounds highlighting backyard and historic homestead plants, with practical identification tips and seasonal growing insights. A relaxed, beginner friendly outdoor tour blending local history with hands on plant learning.

Guided walk through the Vance Birthplace grounds highlighting backyard and historic homestead plants, with practical identification tips and seasonal growing insights. A relaxed, beginner friendly outdoor tour blending local history with hands on plant learning.
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Hands on investigation of real wood samples and slabs to learn cell types, grain structure, and how anatomy affects strength, texture, and practical uses across tree species. Naturalist led learning in a botanical garden setting.

Hands on investigation of real wood samples and slabs to learn cell types, grain structure, and how anatomy affects strength, texture, and practical uses across tree species. Naturalist led learning in a botanical garden setting.
Hands on investigation of real wood samples and slabs to learn cell types, grain structure, and how anatomy affects strength, texture, and practical uses across tree species. Naturalist led learning in a botanical garden setting.

Guided nature walk focused on spotting local butterflies and learning practical identification cues like wing patterns, colors, and behavior. Hands on practice using field guides while exploring the grounds for real time sightings.

Guided nature walk focused on spotting local butterflies and learning practical identification cues like wing patterns, colors, and behavior. Hands on practice using field guides while exploring the grounds for real time sightings.
Guided nature walk focused on spotting local butterflies and learning practical identification cues like wing patterns, colors, and behavior. Hands on practice using field guides while exploring the grounds for real time sightings.

A guided walk focused on spotting and identifying local butterflies using field guides and key markings, with seasonal natural history notes. Learn host and nectar plant identification and simple garden strategies to attract native species, including monarchs when applicable.

A guided walk focused on spotting and identifying local butterflies using field guides and key markings, with seasonal natural history notes. Learn host and nectar plant identification and simple garden strategies to attract native species, including monarchs when applicable.
A guided walk focused on spotting and identifying local butterflies using field guides and key markings, with seasonal natural history notes. Learn host and nectar plant identification and simple garden strategies to attract native species, including monarchs when applicable.

Ecology-informed gardening lessons on building robust, resilient landscapes that support diverse plant, insect, and animal communities. Two morning sessions blend theory and research into practical models for habitat focused garden design.

Ecology-informed gardening lessons on building robust, resilient landscapes that support diverse plant, insect, and animal communities. Two morning sessions blend theory and research into practical models for habitat focused garden design.
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Naturalist-led walk through the Arboretum focused on parasites and gall-forming organisms, with plenty of stops for field observation and Q&A. Expect a slow-paced outdoor ramble spotting plants, animals, and signs of wildlife activity.

Naturalist-led walk through the Arboretum focused on parasites and gall-forming organisms, with plenty of stops for field observation and Q&A. Expect a slow-paced outdoor ramble spotting plants, animals, and signs of wildlife activity.
Naturalist-led walk through the Arboretum focused on parasites and gall-forming organisms, with plenty of stops for field observation and Q&A. Expect a slow-paced outdoor ramble spotting plants, animals, and signs of wildlife activity.
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.
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Slow, sensory forest bathing on arboretum trails paired with a communal tea ritual to deepen nature connection. A guided morning retreat designed to ease loneliness and build kinship with like minded neighbors and the more than human world.

Slow, sensory forest bathing on arboretum trails paired with a communal tea ritual to deepen nature connection. A guided morning retreat designed to ease loneliness and build kinship with like minded neighbors and the more than human world.
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Hands-on field day at the NC Arboretum testing tree ID skills for the Adventure Scientists Butternut Tree Project. Work alongside FHNC and arboretum staff on citizen-science data collection and species verification outdoors.
Hands-on field day at the NC Arboretum testing tree ID skills for the Adventure Scientists Butternut Tree Project. Work alongside FHNC and arboretum staff on citizen-science data collection and species verification outdoors.
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A naturalist-led introduction to Blue Ridge ecology spanning French Broad floodplains to Mount Mitchell’s high-elevation forests. Learn why spruce stays on the highest summits, how lungless salamanders thrive, and what deer and ants reveal about ecosystems.

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Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.

Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
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Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.

Small group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, led by trained volunteer guides. Seasonal talk focuses on wildflowers, plant and tree identification, forest types, and local natural history.

Small group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, led by trained volunteer guides. Seasonal talk focuses on wildflowers, plant and tree identification, forest types, and local natural history.
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A scholar led talk weaves climate storytelling with themes of life, death, and Earth, blending leadership guidance, celebration, and practical wisdom. Gather with a faith based Earth Care community for reflection and action oriented conversation.
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Learn about Western North Carolina’s wild bees and their life cycle, then build a DIY bee hotel to support local pollinators. A hands on, beginner friendly conservation workshop in a cozy taproom setting.
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A queer-led forest wander at Bent Creek blends mushroom foraging with playful ritual—songs, call-and-response chants, and a communal “mushroom dance.” Expect an outdoor, community-centered adventure rooted in nature connection.
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