Guided Trail Walk
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.
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A docent led woodland hike through botanically diverse Arboretum trails, moving across multiple forest types. Seasonal interpretation covers wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and natural history in a small group setting.
A docent led woodland hike through botanically diverse Arboretum trails, moving across multiple forest types. Seasonal interpretation covers wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and natural history in a small group setting.
A docent led woodland hike through botanically diverse Arboretum trails, moving across multiple forest types. Seasonal interpretation covers wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and natural history in a small group 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.
An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.
An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.
An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.
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 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 mile long illuminated garden walk winds through the Arboretum with glowing light sculptures, colorful forests, and festive seasonal scenes. Self paced after dark strolling makes an easy family friendly holiday outing with plenty of photo spots.
A mile long illuminated garden walk winds through the Arboretum with glowing light sculptures, colorful forests, and festive seasonal scenes. Self paced after dark strolling makes an easy family friendly holiday outing with plenty of photo spots.
A mile long illuminated garden walk winds through the Arboretum with glowing light sculptures, colorful forests, and festive seasonal scenes. Self paced after dark strolling makes an easy family friendly holiday outing with plenty of photo spots.
A 1.5–2 hour guided group walk on moderate NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center near the covered benches. Expect a steady pace with water, sturdy shoes, and optional walking sticks, plus carpooling to split the per-car admission fee.
A 1.5–2 hour guided group walk on moderate NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center near the covered benches. Expect a steady pace with water, sturdy shoes, and optional walking sticks, plus carpooling to split the per-car admission fee.
A 1.5–2 hour guided group walk on moderate NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center near the covered benches. Expect a steady pace with water, sturdy shoes, and optional walking sticks, plus carpooling to split the per-car admission fee.
Hands-on monarch butterfly learning and nature activities unfold across the arboretum grounds, spotlighting migration, native plants, and pollinator habitat. An afternoon of family-friendly discovery with community science and garden exploration.
Hands-on monarch butterfly learning and nature activities unfold across the arboretum grounds, spotlighting migration, native plants, and pollinator habitat. An afternoon of family-friendly discovery with community science and garden exploration.
Hands-on monarch butterfly learning and nature activities unfold across the arboretum grounds, spotlighting migration, native plants, and pollinator habitat. An afternoon of family-friendly discovery with community science and garden exploration.
Naturalist-led deep dive into the reptiles of the Southern Appalachian region, spotlighting local snakes, turtles, and lizards and how they thrive in Western North Carolina habitats. Great for curious nature lovers looking to learn identification and ecology in an arboretum setting.
Naturalist-led deep dive into the reptiles of the Southern Appalachian region, spotlighting local snakes, turtles, and lizards and how they thrive in Western North Carolina habitats. Great for curious nature lovers looking to learn identification and ecology in an arboretum setting.
Naturalist-led deep dive into the reptiles of the Southern Appalachian region, spotlighting local snakes, turtles, and lizards and how they thrive in Western North Carolina habitats. Great for curious nature lovers looking to learn identification and ecology in an arboretum setting.
Hands-on mushroom identification class with specimen study indoors, then a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to spot common Southern Appalachian fungi. Covers safety, edible and medicinal uses, regional species ID, and bring-your-own finds for discussion.
Hands-on mushroom identification class with specimen study indoors, then a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to spot common Southern Appalachian fungi. Covers safety, edible and medicinal uses, regional species ID, and bring-your-own finds for discussion.
Hands-on mushroom identification class with specimen study indoors, then a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to spot common Southern Appalachian fungi. Covers safety, edible and medicinal uses, regional species ID, and bring-your-own finds for discussion.
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.
Dusk guided sensory immersion through Blue Ridge oak and hemlock, combining slow mindful walking, breathwork, and nature attunement prompts to reduce stress and deepen somatic connection to the forest.
Dusk guided sensory immersion through Blue Ridge oak and hemlock, combining slow mindful walking, breathwork, and nature attunement prompts to reduce stress and deepen somatic connection to the forest.
Dusk guided sensory immersion through Blue Ridge oak and hemlock, combining slow mindful walking, breathwork, and nature attunement prompts to reduce stress and deepen somatic connection to the forest.
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.
A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska focused on scenery, light local history, and casual conversation. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for an easy-paced outing geared toward social connection and fresh air.
A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska focused on scenery, light local history, and casual conversation. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for an easy-paced outing geared toward social connection and fresh air.
A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska focused on scenery, light local history, and casual conversation. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for an easy-paced outing geared toward social connection and fresh air.
Guided hike along the Coker Trail through a hemlock conservation area and old growth forest, spotlighting the oldest eastern hemlock and other massive native trees. Learn hemlock ecology, threats driving their decline, and why these forests matter.
Guided hike along the Coker Trail through a hemlock conservation area and old growth forest, spotlighting the oldest eastern hemlock and other massive native trees. Learn hemlock ecology, threats driving their decline, and why these forests matter.
Guided hike along the Coker Trail through a hemlock conservation area and old growth forest, spotlighting the oldest eastern hemlock and other massive native trees. Learn hemlock ecology, threats driving their decline, and why these forests matter.
Golden-hour garden strolls across the North Carolina Arboretum lawns with rotating local and regional live sets as the backdrop. On-site drinks only (no outside alcohol) for an easy midweek hangout, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Golden-hour garden strolls across the North Carolina Arboretum lawns with rotating local and regional live sets as the backdrop. On-site drinks only (no outside alcohol) for an easy midweek hangout, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Golden-hour garden strolls across the North Carolina Arboretum lawns with rotating local and regional live sets as the backdrop. On-site drinks only (no outside alcohol) for an easy midweek hangout, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Hands-on foraging instruction in the Asheville area focused on identifying wild edible plants, mushrooms, and seasonal ingredients. Expect guided walks with safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and practical take-home skills.
Hands-on foraging instruction in the Asheville area focused on identifying wild edible plants, mushrooms, and seasonal ingredients. Expect guided walks with safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and practical take-home skills.
Hands-on foraging instruction in the Asheville area focused on identifying wild edible plants, mushrooms, and seasonal ingredients. Expect guided walks with safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and practical take-home skills.
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.
Two-session class on landscape design principles, site assessment, and planning with an emphasis on creating sustainable, visually appealing home landscapes. Expect practical frameworks for evaluating a site and building a cohesive planting and layout plan.
Two-session class on landscape design principles, site assessment, and planning with an emphasis on creating sustainable, visually appealing home landscapes. Expect practical frameworks for evaluating a site and building a cohesive planting and layout plan.
Two-session class on landscape design principles, site assessment, and planning with an emphasis on creating sustainable, visually appealing home landscapes. Expect practical frameworks for evaluating a site and building a cohesive planting and layout plan.
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.