
Incredible Insects with ecoEXPLORE
Bug-brained curiosity takes over with interactive insect science exploring Western North Carolina species, from how flies see to whether insects can hear. A library-based nature learning program geared for kids and curious adults alike.
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Nighttime moth watching and nature learning at 110 Lower College Rd in Swannanoa, with hands-on insect ecology insights and community exploration under the lights for curious beginners and families.

Nighttime moth watching and nature learning at 110 Lower College Rd in Swannanoa, with hands-on insect ecology insights and community exploration under the lights for curious beginners and families.
Nighttime moth watching and nature learning at 110 Lower College Rd in Swannanoa, with hands-on insect ecology insights and community exploration under the lights for curious beginners and families.

Hands-on entomology course exploring Southern Appalachian insect diversity, life cycles, and regional history. Spend time outdoors practicing insect-finding and identification skills while discussing ecological roles and human impacts.

Hands-on entomology course exploring Southern Appalachian insect diversity, life cycles, and regional history. Spend time outdoors practicing insect-finding and identification skills while discussing ecological roles and human impacts.
Hands-on entomology course exploring Southern Appalachian insect diversity, life cycles, and regional history. Spend time outdoors practicing insect-finding and identification skills while discussing ecological roles and human impacts.
Hands-on pollinator ID and counting session in a learning garden supporting the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Expect guided observation of bees, butterflies, and other common pollinators while contributing local data for conservation.
Hands-on pollinator ID and counting session in a learning garden supporting the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Expect guided observation of bees, butterflies, and other common pollinators while contributing local data for conservation.
Hands-on pollinator ID and counting session in a learning garden supporting the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Expect guided observation of bees, butterflies, and other common pollinators while contributing local data for conservation.

Photo rich naturalist program exploring Western North Carolina moth species, from rosy maple moths to io moths with dramatic false eye spots. Classroom stories and close observation build ID skills and appreciation for nocturnal pollinators.

Photo rich naturalist program exploring Western North Carolina moth species, from rosy maple moths to io moths with dramatic false eye spots. Classroom stories and close observation build ID skills and appreciation for nocturnal pollinators.
Photo rich naturalist program exploring Western North Carolina moth species, from rosy maple moths to io moths with dramatic false eye spots. Classroom stories and close observation build ID skills and appreciation for nocturnal pollinators.
Hands-on community science in the garden: observe, count, and help identify local pollinators like bees and butterflies while learning why they matter to native ecosystems. A relaxed outdoor activity centered on conservation awareness and shared data collection.
Hands-on community science in the garden: observe, count, and help identify local pollinators like bees and butterflies while learning why they matter to native ecosystems. A relaxed outdoor activity centered on conservation awareness and shared data collection.
Hands-on community science in the garden: observe, count, and help identify local pollinators like bees and butterflies while learning why they matter to native ecosystems. A relaxed outdoor activity centered on conservation awareness and shared data collection.

Midday community science session on tracking monarch lifecycles, from eggs and caterpillars to pupa and adults, while observing milkweed growth across the Arboretum grounds. Volunteer-led, in-depth monitoring with an Adult Education focus.

Midday community science session on tracking monarch lifecycles, from eggs and caterpillars to pupa and adults, while observing milkweed growth across the Arboretum grounds. Volunteer-led, in-depth monitoring with an Adult Education focus.
Midday community science session on tracking monarch lifecycles, from eggs and caterpillars to pupa and adults, while observing milkweed growth across the Arboretum grounds. Volunteer-led, in-depth monitoring with an Adult Education focus.

Hands-on LEGO building time with shared bricks on-site, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and casual socializing. All ages collaborate on unique builds in a library setting, with small pieces and accessories available.

Hands-on LEGO building time with shared bricks on-site, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and casual socializing. All ages collaborate on unique builds in a library setting, with small pieces and accessories available.
Hands-on LEGO building time with shared bricks on-site, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and casual socializing. All ages collaborate on unique builds in a library setting, with small pieces and accessories available.

Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.

Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.
Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.
Learn about Western North Carolina’s wild bees and their life cycle, then build a DIY bee hotel to support local pollinators. A hands on, beginner friendly conservation workshop in a cozy taproom setting.
Learn about Western North Carolina’s wild bees and their life cycle, then build a DIY bee hotel to support local pollinators. A hands on, beginner friendly conservation workshop in a cozy taproom setting.
Learn about Western North Carolina’s wild bees and their life cycle, then build a DIY bee hotel to support local pollinators. A hands on, beginner friendly conservation workshop in a cozy taproom setting.

Kid focused storytime paired with playful yoga movement that builds confidence and emotional resilience. Wrap up with a meet and greet style book signing for families looking for mindful tools and positive self esteem.

Kid focused storytime paired with playful yoga movement that builds confidence and emotional resilience. Wrap up with a meet and greet style book signing for families looking for mindful tools and positive self esteem.
Kid focused storytime paired with playful yoga movement that builds confidence and emotional resilience. Wrap up with a meet and greet style book signing for families looking for mindful tools and positive self esteem.

Bilingual story time with picture books, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish for children of all ages. A cozy library morning designed for families to read, sing, and build early literacy together.

Bilingual story time with picture books, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish for children of all ages. A cozy library morning designed for families to read, sing, and build early literacy together.
Bilingual story time with picture books, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish for children of all ages. A cozy library morning designed for families to read, sing, and build early literacy together.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.

Interactive sound-focused experience inside a science museum, with hands on demos exploring vibration, hearing, and acoustic phenomena. Family friendly and curiosity driven, geared toward learning through playful experiments and exhibits.

Interactive sound-focused experience inside a science museum, with hands on demos exploring vibration, hearing, and acoustic phenomena. Family friendly and curiosity driven, geared toward learning through playful experiments and exhibits.
Interactive sound-focused experience inside a science museum, with hands on demos exploring vibration, hearing, and acoustic phenomena. Family friendly and curiosity driven, geared toward learning through playful experiments and exhibits.

Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.

Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.
Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.
Hands-on sewing and mending help for torn clothes, missing buttons, and simple fabric fixes in a public library setting. A community repair cafe vibe centered on practical skills, waste reduction, and neighbor-to-neighbor know-how.
Hands-on sewing and mending help for torn clothes, missing buttons, and simple fabric fixes in a public library setting. A community repair cafe vibe centered on practical skills, waste reduction, and neighbor-to-neighbor know-how.
Hands-on sewing and mending help for torn clothes, missing buttons, and simple fabric fixes in a public library setting. A community repair cafe vibe centered on practical skills, waste reduction, and neighbor-to-neighbor know-how.

Short, one on one park bench conversations where residents share ideas and concerns about Asheville parks, amenities, and recreation priorities. Sign up for a 20 minute slot at rotating park locations to shape future improvements.

Short, one on one park bench conversations where residents share ideas and concerns about Asheville parks, amenities, and recreation priorities. Sign up for a 20 minute slot at rotating park locations to shape future improvements.
Short, one on one park bench conversations where residents share ideas and concerns about Asheville parks, amenities, and recreation priorities. Sign up for a 20 minute slot at rotating park locations to shape future improvements.

A family friendly movie screening in the Oakley South Asheville Library with popcorn on hand for an easygoing community night. Settle in for a cozy, kid friendly evening program suited to all ages.

A family friendly movie screening in the Oakley South Asheville Library with popcorn on hand for an easygoing community night. Settle in for a cozy, kid friendly evening program suited to all ages.
A family friendly movie screening in the Oakley South Asheville Library with popcorn on hand for an easygoing community night. Settle in for a cozy, kid friendly evening program suited to all ages.

Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.

Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.

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.

Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.

Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.
Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.