Guided Trail Walk
Small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, moving across multiple forest types. Seasonal naturalist-style talk covers wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and local natural history with trained volunteer guides.
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A free, volunteer led walk through botanically diverse woodland trails, moving across multiple forest types in small groups. Seasonal interpretive stops cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.
A free, volunteer led walk through botanically diverse woodland trails, moving across multiple forest types in small groups. Seasonal interpretive stops cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.
A free, volunteer led walk through botanically diverse woodland trails, moving across multiple forest types in small groups. Seasonal interpretive stops cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.
Hands-on autumn plant walk through the Arboretum focused on identifying wildflowers by key traits, flower families, and lookalike clues. Learn practical field methods and tools for narrowing down tricky species in real time.
Hands-on autumn plant walk through the Arboretum focused on identifying wildflowers by key traits, flower families, and lookalike clues. Learn practical field methods and tools for narrowing down tricky species in real time.
Hands-on autumn plant walk through the Arboretum focused on identifying wildflowers by key traits, flower families, and lookalike clues. Learn practical field methods and tools for narrowing down tricky species in real time.
Hands-on wildflower identification walk through the Arboretum with practical tips for spotting plant families and narrowing tricky species. Practice using easy field tools and Newcomb’s guide to key out less common blooms.
Hands-on wildflower identification walk through the Arboretum with practical tips for spotting plant families and narrowing tricky species. Practice using easy field tools and Newcomb’s guide to key out less common blooms.
Hands-on wildflower identification walk through the Arboretum with practical tips for spotting plant families and narrowing tricky species. Practice using easy field tools and Newcomb’s guide to key out less common blooms.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
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 social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A guided foraging stroll focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foods while learning safe harvesting basics. Social, beginner friendly walk that builds local nature knowledge through hands on observation.
A guided foraging stroll focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foods while learning safe harvesting basics. Social, beginner friendly walk that builds local nature knowledge through hands on observation.
A guided foraging stroll focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foods while learning safe harvesting basics. Social, beginner friendly walk that builds local nature knowledge through hands on observation.
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.
Midday lunch-and-learn exploring the mysterious Franklinia alatamaha, tracing Bartram-era botanical discovery along Georgia’s Altamaha River and the plant’s rare, elegant flowering legacy. Set in an arboretum classroom with storytelling rooted in plant history and ecology.
Midday lunch-and-learn exploring the mysterious Franklinia alatamaha, tracing Bartram-era botanical discovery along Georgia’s Altamaha River and the plant’s rare, elegant flowering legacy. Set in an arboretum classroom with storytelling rooted in plant history and ecology.
Midday lunch-and-learn exploring the mysterious Franklinia alatamaha, tracing Bartram-era botanical discovery along Georgia’s Altamaha River and the plant’s rare, elegant flowering legacy. Set in an arboretum classroom with storytelling rooted in plant history and ecology.
Hands-on field instruction in identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms around Asheville, with a focus on safe harvesting and ecological ethics. Expect guided walks, tasting notes, and practical take-home foraging skills.
Hands-on field instruction in identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms around Asheville, with a focus on safe harvesting and ecological ethics. Expect guided walks, tasting notes, and practical take-home foraging skills.
Hands-on field instruction in identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms around Asheville, with a focus on safe harvesting and ecological ethics. Expect guided walks, tasting notes, and practical take-home foraging skills.
Early-morning quiet hours bring a low-noise pause to the gardens and trails, with maintenance equipment silenced for a calmer soundscape. Wander, sit, and breathe in a slow-paced nature immersion designed for mindful reflection.
Early-morning quiet hours bring a low-noise pause to the gardens and trails, with maintenance equipment silenced for a calmer soundscape. Wander, sit, and breathe in a slow-paced nature immersion designed for mindful reflection.
Early-morning quiet hours bring a low-noise pause to the gardens and trails, with maintenance equipment silenced for a calmer soundscape. Wander, sit, and breathe in a slow-paced nature immersion designed for mindful reflection.
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.
Immersive sound bath in a botanical garden setting, pairing resonant tones and gentle vibrations with fresh-air stillness. A guided relaxation experience designed for stress relief, grounding, and quiet reflection outdoors.
Immersive sound bath in a botanical garden setting, pairing resonant tones and gentle vibrations with fresh-air stillness. A guided relaxation experience designed for stress relief, grounding, and quiet reflection outdoors.
Immersive sound bath in a botanical garden setting, pairing resonant tones and gentle vibrations with fresh-air stillness. A guided relaxation experience designed for stress relief, grounding, and quiet reflection outdoors.
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.
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.
A guided Pisgah Forest hike to cascading waterfalls with a local guide sharing trail insights, natural history, and safety tips. Expect a moderate paced group trek on wooded mountain paths with scenic stops for photos.
A guided Pisgah Forest hike to cascading waterfalls with a local guide sharing trail insights, natural history, and safety tips. Expect a moderate paced group trek on wooded mountain paths with scenic stops for photos.
A guided Pisgah Forest hike to cascading waterfalls with a local guide sharing trail insights, natural history, and safety tips. Expect a moderate paced group trek on wooded mountain paths with scenic stops for photos.
A guided group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, built for easy conversation and fresh air. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a low key outing and local connection.
A guided group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, built for easy conversation and fresh air. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a low key outing and local connection.
A guided group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, built for easy conversation and fresh air. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a low key outing and local connection.