Guided Trail Walk
A free small group walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, guided by trained volunteers. Expect seasonal deep dives into wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history across multiple forest types.
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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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Resonant sound bath tones ripple through botanical gardens, inviting a nervous system reset amid rustling leaves and seasonal blooms. A nature-immersed, deeply calming wellness experience guided by Asheville Wellness Tours.
Resonant sound bath tones ripple through botanical gardens, inviting a nervous system reset amid rustling leaves and seasonal blooms. A nature-immersed, deeply calming wellness experience guided by Asheville Wellness Tours.
Resonant sound bath tones ripple through botanical gardens, inviting a nervous system reset amid rustling leaves and seasonal blooms. A nature-immersed, deeply calming wellness experience guided by Asheville Wellness Tours.
Guided afternoon hike into Pisgah’s lush hardwood forest to reach a scenic waterfall, with local naturalist-style commentary along the trail. Expect a steady, moderate-paced trek on roots-and-rocks terrain with photo stops and trail tips.
Guided afternoon hike into Pisgah’s lush hardwood forest to reach a scenic waterfall, with local naturalist-style commentary along the trail. Expect a steady, moderate-paced trek on roots-and-rocks terrain with photo stops and trail tips.
Guided afternoon hike into Pisgah’s lush hardwood forest to reach a scenic waterfall, with local naturalist-style commentary along the trail. Expect a steady, moderate-paced trek on roots-and-rocks terrain with photo stops and trail tips.