Guided Trail Walk
Explore woodland trails in small groups while volunteer guides discuss seasonal wildflowers, tree identification, natural history, and forest ecology. This free hike offers an educational look at diverse habitats.
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Free small-group hikes follow volunteer guides through botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring seasonal wildflowers, tree identification, forest ecology, and regional natural history across varied habitat types.
Free small-group hikes follow volunteer guides through botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring seasonal wildflowers, tree identification, forest ecology, and regional natural history across varied habitat types.
Free small-group hikes follow volunteer guides through botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring seasonal wildflowers, tree identification, forest ecology, and regional natural history across varied habitat types.
Learn to identify Western North Carolina trees using field guides and clues such as bark, buds, leaf shape, habitat, and fruit or nuts. An outdoor class follows easy trails through autumn landscapes.
Learn to identify Western North Carolina trees using field guides and clues such as bark, buds, leaf shape, habitat, and fruit or nuts. An outdoor class follows easy trails through autumn landscapes.
Learn to identify Western North Carolina trees using field guides and clues such as bark, buds, leaf shape, habitat, and fruit or nuts. An outdoor class follows easy trails through autumn landscapes.
Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
Slow, sensory nature immersion along arboretum trails using shinrin yoku style prompts to unwind and reset. A guided outdoor wellness walk focused on mindful breathing, quiet observation, and stress relief in scenic gardens.
Slow, sensory nature immersion along arboretum trails using shinrin yoku style prompts to unwind and reset. A guided outdoor wellness walk focused on mindful breathing, quiet observation, and stress relief in scenic gardens.
Slow, sensory nature immersion along arboretum trails using shinrin yoku style prompts to unwind and reset. A guided outdoor wellness walk focused on mindful breathing, quiet observation, and stress relief in scenic gardens.
Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.
Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.
Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.
Glowing botanical displays transform the arboretum into a festive evening walk, with colorful lights illuminating gardens and creating a seasonal outing for families and visitors of all ages.
Glowing botanical displays transform the arboretum into a festive evening walk, with colorful lights illuminating gardens and creating a seasonal outing for families and visitors of all ages.
Glowing botanical displays transform the arboretum into a festive evening walk, with colorful lights illuminating gardens and creating a seasonal outing for families and visitors of all ages.
A guided 5K autumn walk through the NC Arboretum during peak leaf color, starting at the Baker Visitor Center and heading down Wesley Branch Trail. Expect moderate hills, some stairs, groomed paths, and a loop through the Azalea Garden via Bent Creek Road.
A guided 5K autumn walk through the NC Arboretum during peak leaf color, starting at the Baker Visitor Center and heading down Wesley Branch Trail. Expect moderate hills, some stairs, groomed paths, and a loop through the Azalea Garden via Bent Creek Road.
A guided 5K autumn walk through the NC Arboretum during peak leaf color, starting at the Baker Visitor Center and heading down Wesley Branch Trail. Expect moderate hills, some stairs, groomed paths, and a loop through the Azalea Garden via Bent Creek Road.
Hands-on foraging training in the Asheville area focused on identifying edible wild plants and fungi, with practical tips on harvesting ethics and safety. Field-based learning blends nature walking with seasonal Appalachian ecology.
Hands-on foraging training in the Asheville area focused on identifying edible wild plants and fungi, with practical tips on harvesting ethics and safety. Field-based learning blends nature walking with seasonal Appalachian ecology.
Hands-on foraging training in the Asheville area focused on identifying edible wild plants and fungi, with practical tips on harvesting ethics and safety. Field-based learning blends nature walking with seasonal Appalachian ecology.
Quiet hours in the Arboretum’s gardens and trails, with leaf blowers and mowers paused so birdsong and wind in the trees take center stage. Ideal for a self-guided, mindful morning walk with half-price parking.
Quiet hours in the Arboretum’s gardens and trails, with leaf blowers and mowers paused so birdsong and wind in the trees take center stage. Ideal for a self-guided, mindful morning walk with half-price parking.
Quiet hours in the Arboretum’s gardens and trails, with leaf blowers and mowers paused so birdsong and wind in the trees take center stage. Ideal for a self-guided, mindful morning walk with half-price parking.
Walk through local wilderness on a guided autumn hike, taking in fall foliage and mountain scenery along the route from the Folk Art Center to Haw Creek Overlook.
Walk through local wilderness on a guided autumn hike, taking in fall foliage and mountain scenery along the route from the Folk Art Center to Haw Creek Overlook.
Walk through local wilderness on a guided autumn hike, taking in fall foliage and mountain scenery along the route from the Folk Art Center to Haw Creek Overlook.
Settle among autumn gardens to paint en plein air, capturing seasonal colors while reconnecting with nature and creative practice. A relaxed outdoor art session invites participants to develop observational painting skills.
Settle among autumn gardens to paint en plein air, capturing seasonal colors while reconnecting with nature and creative practice. A relaxed outdoor art session invites participants to develop observational painting skills.
Settle among autumn gardens to paint en plein air, capturing seasonal colors while reconnecting with nature and creative practice. A relaxed outdoor art session invites participants to develop observational painting skills.
Scan Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary for local birdlife on a guided nature walk with Blue Ridge Audubon Society members. Binoculars are available to borrow, and the excursion proceeds rain or shine.
Scan Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary for local birdlife on a guided nature walk with Blue Ridge Audubon Society members. Binoculars are available to borrow, and the excursion proceeds rain or shine.
Scan Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary for local birdlife on a guided nature walk with Blue Ridge Audubon Society members. Binoculars are available to borrow, and the excursion proceeds rain or shine.
Crisp autumn air and vibrant fall foliage set the scene for a guided wilderness hike through the Blue Ridge mountains, with seasonal colors and scenic trail views.
Crisp autumn air and vibrant fall foliage set the scene for a guided wilderness hike through the Blue Ridge mountains, with seasonal colors and scenic trail views.
Crisp autumn air and vibrant fall foliage set the scene for a guided wilderness hike through the Blue Ridge mountains, with seasonal colors and scenic trail views.
Hear archaeologists Bob and Mary Noel discuss the land’s past occupants during an outdoor walk, connecting archaeological discoveries with Asheville’s layered local history and landscape.
Hear archaeologists Bob and Mary Noel discuss the land’s past occupants during an outdoor walk, connecting archaeological discoveries with Asheville’s layered local history and landscape.
Hear archaeologists Bob and Mary Noel discuss the land’s past occupants during an outdoor walk, connecting archaeological discoveries with Asheville’s layered local history and landscape.
Explore a current featured exhibition through an interactive guided tour led by volunteer educators or Museum staff, with opportunities to engage closely with artworks and museum interpretation; no reservations required.
Explore a current featured exhibition through an interactive guided tour led by volunteer educators or Museum staff, with opportunities to engage closely with artworks and museum interpretation; no reservations required.
Explore a current featured exhibition through an interactive guided tour led by volunteer educators or Museum staff, with opportunities to engage closely with artworks and museum interpretation; no reservations required.
A short guided hike into a mature Appalachian mountainside forest in Weaverville blends forest bathing, quiet presence with trees, and nature-based reflection. Expect periods of silence plus gentle sharing focused on roots, grounding, and reconnecting with Mother Earth.
A short guided hike into a mature Appalachian mountainside forest in Weaverville blends forest bathing, quiet presence with trees, and nature-based reflection. Expect periods of silence plus gentle sharing focused on roots, grounding, and reconnecting with Mother Earth.
A short guided hike into a mature Appalachian mountainside forest in Weaverville blends forest bathing, quiet presence with trees, and nature-based reflection. Expect periods of silence plus gentle sharing focused on roots, grounding, and reconnecting with Mother Earth.
A historian-led excursion traces Asheville’s local history through stories, landmarks, and downtown streets, offering context on the people and places that shaped the city.
A historian-led excursion traces Asheville’s local history through stories, landmarks, and downtown streets, offering context on the people and places that shaped the city.
A historian-led excursion traces Asheville’s local history through stories, landmarks, and downtown streets, offering context on the people and places that shaped the city.
Learn to identify wild edible plants growing across Western North Carolina during a beginner-friendly class with indoor instruction and outdoor exploration. Discover responsible foraging practices and where autumn plants thrive.
Learn to identify wild edible plants growing across Western North Carolina during a beginner-friendly class with indoor instruction and outdoor exploration. Discover responsible foraging practices and where autumn plants thrive.
Learn to identify wild edible plants growing across Western North Carolina during a beginner-friendly class with indoor instruction and outdoor exploration. Discover responsible foraging practices and where autumn plants thrive.
Learn how chemical treatments can control hemlock woolly adelgid, an invasive insect threatening western North Carolina’s forests. The demonstration focuses on protecting irreplaceable hemlock trees through practical restoration methods.
Learn how chemical treatments can control hemlock woolly adelgid, an invasive insect threatening western North Carolina’s forests. The demonstration focuses on protecting irreplaceable hemlock trees through practical restoration methods.
Learn how chemical treatments can control hemlock woolly adelgid, an invasive insect threatening western North Carolina’s forests. The demonstration focuses on protecting irreplaceable hemlock trees through practical restoration methods.
A 60-minute sound bath surrounded by blooming gardens, using resonant healing instruments to soothe and reset the nervous system. Rain plans shift indoors to a window-lined space overlooking the forest for the same calming immersion.
A 60-minute sound bath surrounded by blooming gardens, using resonant healing instruments to soothe and reset the nervous system. Rain plans shift indoors to a window-lined space overlooking the forest for the same calming immersion.
A 60-minute sound bath surrounded by blooming gardens, using resonant healing instruments to soothe and reset the nervous system. Rain plans shift indoors to a window-lined space overlooking the forest for the same calming immersion.