Intro to the Fleshy Fungi of the NC Arboretum
Introductory mycology workshop centered on commonly encountered fleshy fungi in Western North Carolina. A lecture-style session on the Arboretum event lawn builds foundational identification knowledge for curious hikers, gardeners, and nature nerds.
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Hands-on outdoor foraging field class focused on identifying edible Appalachian plants, seasonal mushrooms, and safe harvest practices. Learn local ecology and practical tips for sourcing wild foods responsibly in the Asheville area.
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Hands-on shiitake mushroom cultivation workshop using drilled hardwood logs and plug spawn inoculation techniques. Leave with a freshly inoculated log and practical tips for fruiting, watering, and long term log care at home.
Hands-on shiitake mushroom cultivation workshop using drilled hardwood logs and plug spawn inoculation techniques. Leave with a freshly inoculated log and practical tips for fruiting, watering, and long term log care at home.
Hands-on shiitake mushroom cultivation workshop using drilled hardwood logs and plug spawn inoculation techniques. Leave with a freshly inoculated log and practical tips for fruiting, watering, and long term log care at home.
A free, volunteer led woodland walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, exploring shifting forest types. Seasonal natural history chats cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local ecology in small groups.
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A free, volunteer led woodland walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, exploring shifting forest types. Seasonal natural history chats cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local ecology in small groups.
Hands-on beginner workshop inoculating hardwood logs with mushroom spawn for home cultivation. Learn safe drilling and plugging techniques, incubation tips, and how to care for your log for future shiitake style harvests.
Hands-on beginner workshop inoculating hardwood logs with mushroom spawn for home cultivation. Learn safe drilling and plugging techniques, incubation tips, and how to care for your log for future shiitake style harvests.
Hands-on beginner workshop inoculating hardwood logs with mushroom spawn for home cultivation. Learn safe drilling and plugging techniques, incubation tips, and how to care for your log for future shiitake style harvests.
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Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
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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.
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Hands-on garden demonstration in the PPLG garden focused on correct plant installation techniques, from digging and placement to watering and soil care. Ideal for beginner gardeners wanting practical tips in an arboretum setting.
Hands-on garden demonstration in the PPLG garden focused on correct plant installation techniques, from digging and placement to watering and soil care. Ideal for beginner gardeners wanting practical tips in an arboretum setting.
Hands-on field day at the NC Arboretum testing tree ID skills for the Adventure Scientists Butternut Tree Project. Work alongside FHNC and arboretum staff on citizen-science data collection and species verification outdoors.
Hands-on field day at the NC Arboretum testing tree ID skills for the Adventure Scientists Butternut Tree Project. Work alongside FHNC and arboretum staff on citizen-science data collection and species verification outdoors.
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Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
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Immersive sound bath set among botanical gardens, blending resonant tones and calming vibration with an outdoor nature backdrop. A midafternoon reset geared toward deep relaxation, mindful breathing, and gentle restoration.
Immersive sound bath set among botanical gardens, blending resonant tones and calming vibration with an outdoor nature backdrop. A midafternoon reset geared toward deep relaxation, mindful breathing, and gentle restoration.
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Hands on intro to indoor houseplant care with practical tips on maintenance, pest control, repotting, and propagation. Leave with a potted plant and confidence for keeping common houseplants thriving at home.
Hands on intro to indoor houseplant care with practical tips on maintenance, pest control, repotting, and propagation. Leave with a potted plant and confidence for keeping common houseplants thriving at home.
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Queer-led woodland ramble at Bent Creek with mushroom foraging alongside nature songs, rhythmic chants, and a playful mushroom dance. An outdoor, community-centered gathering blending guided exploration with lighthearted movement and ritual.
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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.
Intermediate geology class exploring Blue Ridge natural hazards like earthquakes, mass movements, and floods. Held outdoors on a campus-style event lawn with a lecture-style learning vibe for continuing students.
Intermediate geology class exploring Blue Ridge natural hazards like earthquakes, mass movements, and floods. Held outdoors on a campus-style event lawn with a lecture-style learning vibe for continuing students.
Intermediate geology class exploring Blue Ridge natural hazards like earthquakes, mass movements, and floods. Held outdoors on a campus-style event lawn with a lecture-style learning vibe for continuing students.
Hands-on hand papermaking practice in a four-hour studio session, plus a guided exhibition tour for context and inspiration. Form multiple handmade sheets and customize them with botanicals and pigmented pulps, then press them to take home the same day.
Hands-on hand papermaking practice in a four-hour studio session, plus a guided exhibition tour for context and inspiration. Form multiple handmade sheets and customize them with botanicals and pigmented pulps, then press them to take home the same day.
Hands-on hand papermaking practice in a four-hour studio session, plus a guided exhibition tour for context and inspiration. Form multiple handmade sheets and customize them with botanicals and pigmented pulps, then press them to take home the same day.