Guided Trail Walk
Small group woodland hike through the North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, guided by trained volunteers. Seasonal discussions cover wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and natural history across multiple forest types.
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Small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s woodland trails, moving across multiple forest types while learning seasonal natural history. Expect wildflower spotting plus hands-on plant and tree identification with trained volunteer guides.
Small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s woodland trails, moving across multiple forest types while learning seasonal natural history. Expect wildflower spotting plus hands-on plant and tree identification with trained volunteer guides.
Small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s woodland trails, moving across multiple forest types while learning seasonal natural history. Expect wildflower spotting plus hands-on plant and tree identification with trained volunteer guides.
Hands-on wildflower ID walk across the Arboretum property with Lauren Lampley, focusing on plant families, key field marks, and practical tools for narrowing tricky species. Covers both easy lookalikes and hard-to-pinpoint blooms on summer trails.
Hands-on wildflower ID walk across the Arboretum property with Lauren Lampley, focusing on plant families, key field marks, and practical tools for narrowing tricky species. Covers both easy lookalikes and hard-to-pinpoint blooms on summer trails.
Hands-on wildflower ID walk across the Arboretum property with Lauren Lampley, focusing on plant families, key field marks, and practical tools for narrowing tricky species. Covers both easy lookalikes and hard-to-pinpoint blooms on summer trails.
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.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
A relaxed 90 minute group walk on the NC Arboretum’s easy trails, meeting at 10 AM by the lobby benches and led by an RFAR host in an RFAR shirt. Expect a low key, social pace with tips to bring water, comfy shoes, and optional walking sticks; car entry fee applies.
A relaxed 90 minute group walk on the NC Arboretum’s easy trails, meeting at 10 AM by the lobby benches and led by an RFAR host in an RFAR shirt. Expect a low key, social pace with tips to bring water, comfy shoes, and optional walking sticks; car entry fee applies.
A relaxed 90 minute group walk on the NC Arboretum’s easy trails, meeting at 10 AM by the lobby benches and led by an RFAR host in an RFAR shirt. Expect a low key, social pace with tips to bring water, comfy shoes, and optional walking sticks; car entry fee applies.
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.
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.
Midday community science session on tracking monarch lifecycles, from eggs and caterpillars to pupa and adults, while observing milkweed growth across the Arboretum grounds. Volunteer-led, in-depth monitoring with an Adult Education focus.
Midday community science session on tracking monarch lifecycles, from eggs and caterpillars to pupa and adults, while observing milkweed growth across the Arboretum grounds. Volunteer-led, in-depth monitoring with an Adult Education focus.
Midday community science session on tracking monarch lifecycles, from eggs and caterpillars to pupa and adults, while observing milkweed growth across the Arboretum grounds. Volunteer-led, in-depth monitoring with an Adult Education focus.
Hands-on entomology course exploring Southern Appalachian insect diversity, life cycles, and regional history. Spend time outdoors practicing insect-finding and identification skills while discussing ecological roles and human impacts.
Hands-on entomology course exploring Southern Appalachian insect diversity, life cycles, and regional history. Spend time outdoors practicing insect-finding and identification skills while discussing ecological roles and human impacts.
Hands-on entomology course exploring Southern Appalachian insect diversity, life cycles, and regional history. Spend time outdoors practicing insect-finding and identification skills while discussing ecological roles and human impacts.
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 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.
Quiet, equipment-free morning hours create a hush across gardens and forest trails for self-guided mindfulness and reflection. Wander in near-silence without leaf blowers or mowers, ideal for slow walking and nature listening.
Quiet, equipment-free morning hours create a hush across gardens and forest trails for self-guided mindfulness and reflection. Wander in near-silence without leaf blowers or mowers, ideal for slow walking and nature listening.
Quiet, equipment-free morning hours create a hush across gardens and forest trails for self-guided mindfulness and reflection. Wander in near-silence without leaf blowers or mowers, ideal for slow walking and nature listening.
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.
A historian leads a guided walk through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of the city’s past. Meet at a Patton Avenue bar coffee shop before heading out for an educational, community minded excursion.
A historian leads a guided walk through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of the city’s past. Meet at a Patton Avenue bar coffee shop before heading out for an educational, community minded excursion.
A historian leads a guided walk through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of the city’s past. Meet at a Patton Avenue bar coffee shop before heading out for an educational, community minded excursion.
A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska centered on scenic shoreline views and relaxed conversation. Meets at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community-paced outing suitable for casual walkers.
A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska centered on scenic shoreline views and relaxed conversation. Meets at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community-paced outing suitable for casual walkers.
A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska centered on scenic shoreline views and relaxed conversation. Meets at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community-paced outing suitable for casual walkers.
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.
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.
A guided Pisgah Forest hike to cascading waterfalls with trail narration on local ecology and mountain history. Expect a moderate pace, scenic stream crossings, and photo stops on a managed small group trek.
A guided Pisgah Forest hike to cascading waterfalls with trail narration on local ecology and mountain history. Expect a moderate pace, scenic stream crossings, and photo stops on a managed small group trek.
A guided Pisgah Forest hike to cascading waterfalls with trail narration on local ecology and mountain history. Expect a moderate pace, scenic stream crossings, and photo stops on a managed small group trek.
Slow, sensory forest bathing on Grandfather Mountain with guided mindfulness prompts, quiet observation, and gentle walking through cool evergreen trails. Expect grounding breathing, nature connection, and stress relief in a scenic high-elevation setting.
Slow, sensory forest bathing on Grandfather Mountain with guided mindfulness prompts, quiet observation, and gentle walking through cool evergreen trails. Expect grounding breathing, nature connection, and stress relief in a scenic high-elevation setting.
Slow, sensory forest bathing on Grandfather Mountain with guided mindfulness prompts, quiet observation, and gentle walking through cool evergreen trails. Expect grounding breathing, nature connection, and stress relief in a scenic high-elevation setting.
Interactive gallery walk led by volunteer educators or museum staff, diving into a current featured exhibition with discussion and close looking. Drop in without reservations for an accessible, conversational museum experience.
Interactive gallery walk led by volunteer educators or museum staff, diving into a current featured exhibition with discussion and close looking. Drop in without reservations for an accessible, conversational museum experience.
Interactive gallery walk led by volunteer educators or museum staff, diving into a current featured exhibition with discussion and close looking. Drop in without reservations for an accessible, conversational museum experience.
Seasonal birding walk focused on September fall migration, spotting warblers, hawks, and other songbirds moving through the Hickory Nut Gap landscape. Expect binocular-friendly wildlife viewing, field ID tips, and a relaxed pace for all levels.
Seasonal birding walk focused on September fall migration, spotting warblers, hawks, and other songbirds moving through the Hickory Nut Gap landscape. Expect binocular-friendly wildlife viewing, field ID tips, and a relaxed pace for all levels.
Seasonal birding walk focused on September fall migration, spotting warblers, hawks, and other songbirds moving through the Hickory Nut Gap landscape. Expect binocular-friendly wildlife viewing, field ID tips, and a relaxed pace for all levels.