History and Archaeology of the Arboretum
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.
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Explore woodland trails and botanically diverse forest types on a free, small-group hike led by trained volunteers, with seasonal conversation about wildflowers, tree identification, and local natural history.
Explore woodland trails and botanically diverse forest types on a free, small-group hike led by trained volunteers, with seasonal conversation about wildflowers, tree identification, and local natural history.
Explore woodland trails and botanically diverse forest types on a free, small-group hike led by trained volunteers, with seasonal conversation about wildflowers, tree identification, and local natural history.
A historian-led walking excursion traces Asheville’s local history through downtown streets, connecting notable landmarks, neighborhood character, and stories from the city’s past in an informative, place-based exploration.
A historian-led walking excursion traces Asheville’s local history through downtown streets, connecting notable landmarks, neighborhood character, and stories from the city’s past in an informative, place-based exploration.
A historian-led walking excursion traces Asheville’s local history through downtown streets, connecting notable landmarks, neighborhood character, and stories from the city’s past in an informative, place-based exploration.
Guided walking history tour through the Swannanoa Valley, tracing stories across historic estates, town sidewalks, and quiet cemeteries. Local historians lead a fall-afternoon stroll packed with regional heritage and place-based lore.
Guided walking history tour through the Swannanoa Valley, tracing stories across historic estates, town sidewalks, and quiet cemeteries. Local historians lead a fall-afternoon stroll packed with regional heritage and place-based lore.
Guided walking history tour through the Swannanoa Valley, tracing stories across historic estates, town sidewalks, and quiet cemeteries. Local historians lead a fall-afternoon stroll packed with regional heritage and place-based lore.
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.
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.
Uncover Asheville-area conspiracies, eerie urban legends, and local lore during an after-hours exploration at the museum, tracing the stories and mysteries that shape the region’s folklore.
Uncover Asheville-area conspiracies, eerie urban legends, and local lore during an after-hours exploration at the museum, tracing the stories and mysteries that shape the region’s folklore.
Uncover Asheville-area conspiracies, eerie urban legends, and local lore during an after-hours exploration at the museum, tracing the stories and mysteries that shape the region’s folklore.
Seasonal foraging walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying autumn edible plants and their uses. Learn safe ID tips, harvest ethics, and local ecology while exploring trails with Roots Marshall.
Seasonal foraging walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying autumn edible plants and their uses. Learn safe ID tips, harvest ethics, and local ecology while exploring trails with Roots Marshall.
Seasonal foraging walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying autumn edible plants and their uses. Learn safe ID tips, harvest ethics, and local ecology while exploring trails with Roots Marshall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trace Asheville’s darker history on a guided true crime walk through downtown, uncovering stories of crime and the past amid an atmospheric evening stroll.
Trace Asheville’s darker history on a guided true crime walk through downtown, uncovering stories of crime and the past amid an atmospheric evening stroll.
Trace Asheville’s darker history on a guided true crime walk through downtown, uncovering stories of crime and the past amid an atmospheric evening stroll.
Explore a current featured exhibition through an interactive gallery walk led by volunteer educators or Museum staff, with close looking, interpretation, and conversation; no reservation is needed.
Explore a current featured exhibition through an interactive gallery walk led by volunteer educators or Museum staff, with close looking, interpretation, and conversation; no reservation is needed.
Explore a current featured exhibition through an interactive gallery walk led by volunteer educators or Museum staff, with close looking, interpretation, and conversation; no reservation is needed.
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
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.
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.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
Explore the diverse arachnids of Western North Carolina and discover what distinguishes them from other creatures, where they live, and whether all spiders spin webs or have eight legs.
Explore the diverse arachnids of Western North Carolina and discover what distinguishes them from other creatures, where they live, and whether all spiders spin webs or have eight legs.
Explore the diverse arachnids of Western North Carolina and discover what distinguishes them from other creatures, where they live, and whether all spiders spin webs or have eight legs.
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.
A guided group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic lakeside views and an easy, social pace. Ideal for visitors and locals looking for fresh air, photo stops, and relaxed community conversation outdoors.
A guided group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic lakeside views and an easy, social pace. Ideal for visitors and locals looking for fresh air, photo stops, and relaxed community conversation outdoors.
A guided group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic lakeside views and an easy, social pace. Ideal for visitors and locals looking for fresh air, photo stops, and relaxed community conversation outdoors.