June Community Night-- Bare Dark Sky Observatory
Hands-on stargazing with telescopes under a dark sky, spotting planets, the moon, constellations, meteors, and deep-sky sights like galaxies and nebulae. Astronomy fun facts and casual learning in a community observatory setting.
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Telescope stargazing under a dark sky with guided pointers to the moon, planets, constellations, and deep sky objects like galaxies and nebulae. Casual community night blends astronomy fun facts with meteor spotting and skywatching tips.
Telescope stargazing under a dark sky with guided pointers to the moon, planets, constellations, and deep sky objects like galaxies and nebulae. Casual community night blends astronomy fun facts with meteor spotting and skywatching tips.
Telescope stargazing under a dark sky with guided pointers to the moon, planets, constellations, and deep sky objects like galaxies and nebulae. Casual community night blends astronomy fun facts with meteor spotting and skywatching tips.
Hands-on stargazing with telescope views of planets, the moon, constellations, and deep-sky targets like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Expect astronomy fun facts, meteor watching, and an easygoing community night under dark skies.
Hands-on stargazing with telescope views of planets, the moon, constellations, and deep-sky targets like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Expect astronomy fun facts, meteor watching, and an easygoing community night under dark skies.
Hands-on stargazing with telescope views of planets, the moon, constellations, and deep-sky targets like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Expect astronomy fun facts, meteor watching, and an easygoing community night under dark skies.
Hands-on stargazing with telescope views of planets, the moon, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and possible meteors. Astronomy fun facts and guided sky interpretation create an easygoing community night under dark skies.
Hands-on stargazing with telescope views of planets, the moon, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and possible meteors. Astronomy fun facts and guided sky interpretation create an easygoing community night under dark skies.
Hands-on stargazing with telescope views of planets, the moon, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and possible meteors. Astronomy fun facts and guided sky interpretation create an easygoing community night under dark skies.
Late-night moonwatching at an observatory with telescope views of a bright, cratered lunar surface. Expect guided astronomy learning and communal sky-gazing focused entirely on the Moon’s features.
Late-night moonwatching at an observatory with telescope views of a bright, cratered lunar surface. Expect guided astronomy learning and communal sky-gazing focused entirely on the Moon’s features.
Late-night moonwatching at an observatory with telescope views of a bright, cratered lunar surface. Expect guided astronomy learning and communal sky-gazing focused entirely on the Moon’s features.
Late-night telescope viewing under a bright July Moon, with guided observing focused on lunar craters and surface features. Hosted at a dark-sky observatory for moon-centric stargazing and hands-on astronomy learning.
Late-night telescope viewing under a bright July Moon, with guided observing focused on lunar craters and surface features. Hosted at a dark-sky observatory for moon-centric stargazing and hands-on astronomy learning.
Late-night telescope viewing under a bright July Moon, with guided observing focused on lunar craters and surface features. Hosted at a dark-sky observatory for moon-centric stargazing and hands-on astronomy learning.
A family friendly NC Moth Week evening with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close up viewing and identification. Hands on activities and guided nocturnal wildlife tours highlight moth ecology and nighttime nature center discoveries.
A family friendly NC Moth Week evening with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close up viewing and identification. Hands on activities and guided nocturnal wildlife tours highlight moth ecology and nighttime nature center discoveries.
A family friendly NC Moth Week evening with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close up viewing and identification. Hands on activities and guided nocturnal wildlife tours highlight moth ecology and nighttime nature center discoveries.
After-dark naturalist program exploring Grandfather Mountain’s forests and trails with a focus on nocturnal wildlife, ecology, and night-sky observation. Expect guided interpretation, low-light walking, and hands-on nature learning in a mountain setting.
After-dark naturalist program exploring Grandfather Mountain’s forests and trails with a focus on nocturnal wildlife, ecology, and night-sky observation. Expect guided interpretation, low-light walking, and hands-on nature learning in a mountain setting.
After-dark naturalist program exploring Grandfather Mountain’s forests and trails with a focus on nocturnal wildlife, ecology, and night-sky observation. Expect guided interpretation, low-light walking, and hands-on nature learning in a mountain setting.
A recurring astrology meetup on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, blending casual discussion and learning in a community center setting. Drop in anytime for an approachable, social evening exploring charts, signs, and cosmic themes.
A recurring astrology meetup on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, blending casual discussion and learning in a community center setting. Drop in anytime for an approachable, social evening exploring charts, signs, and cosmic themes.
A recurring astrology meetup on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, blending casual discussion and learning in a community center setting. Drop in anytime for an approachable, social evening exploring charts, signs, and cosmic themes.
Nature-forward solstice gathering with land-based activations, healing practices, and playful community connection. Spend the longest day outdoors in Cedar Mountain tuning into seasonal energy, grounding, and shared intention.
Nature-forward solstice gathering with land-based activations, healing practices, and playful community connection. Spend the longest day outdoors in Cedar Mountain tuning into seasonal energy, grounding, and shared intention.
Nature-forward solstice gathering with land-based activations, healing practices, and playful community connection. Spend the longest day outdoors in Cedar Mountain tuning into seasonal energy, grounding, and shared intention.
Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.
Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.
Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.
Hands-on kids camp exploring the journey from local farms to finished cloth through fiber processing, simple weaving, and textile craft projects. Designed for young makers who want a creative, beginner-friendly introduction to sustainable fabric making.
Hands-on kids camp exploring the journey from local farms to finished cloth through fiber processing, simple weaving, and textile craft projects. Designed for young makers who want a creative, beginner-friendly introduction to sustainable fabric making.
Hands-on kids camp exploring the journey from local farms to finished cloth through fiber processing, simple weaving, and textile craft projects. Designed for young makers who want a creative, beginner-friendly introduction to sustainable fabric making.
Late-night museum hang centered on space science, with hands-on exhibits and celestial curiosities in a relaxed, adults-oriented atmosphere. Expect interactive learning, conversation-friendly galleries, and a curious crowd exploring the secrets of the cosmos.
Late-night museum hang centered on space science, with hands-on exhibits and celestial curiosities in a relaxed, adults-oriented atmosphere. Expect interactive learning, conversation-friendly galleries, and a curious crowd exploring the secrets of the cosmos.
Late-night museum hang centered on space science, with hands-on exhibits and celestial curiosities in a relaxed, adults-oriented atmosphere. Expect interactive learning, conversation-friendly galleries, and a curious crowd exploring the secrets of the cosmos.
A heart-centered summer solstice gathering focused on renewal, creativity, and soulful connection. Settle into stillness and shared warmth in a quiet retreat setting honoring inner and outer blossoming.
A heart-centered summer solstice gathering focused on renewal, creativity, and soulful connection. Settle into stillness and shared warmth in a quiet retreat setting honoring inner and outer blossoming.
A heart-centered summer solstice gathering focused on renewal, creativity, and soulful connection. Settle into stillness and shared warmth in a quiet retreat setting honoring inner and outer blossoming.
Storytime for families with young children inside the historic Vance house, with read alouds themed around Juneteenth and the Fourth of July. A relaxed, kid focused afternoon at a state historic site.
Storytime for families with young children inside the historic Vance house, with read alouds themed around Juneteenth and the Fourth of July. A relaxed, kid focused afternoon at a state historic site.
Storytime for families with young children inside the historic Vance house, with read alouds themed around Juneteenth and the Fourth of July. A relaxed, kid focused afternoon at a state historic site.
Cozy story time surrounded by friendly resident cats in an intimate indoor space. Expect a calm, family friendly evening of read aloud tales, gentle cat interactions, and relaxed community hangout.
Cozy story time surrounded by friendly resident cats in an intimate indoor space. Expect a calm, family friendly evening of read aloud tales, gentle cat interactions, and relaxed community hangout.
Cozy story time surrounded by friendly resident cats in an intimate indoor space. Expect a calm, family friendly evening of read aloud tales, gentle cat interactions, and relaxed community hangout.
Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.
Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.
Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.
A guided stroll along the botanical garden’s half mile loop trail, pausing to identify what’s in bloom and explore each plant’s astrological and planetary associations. Set in a shaded 10 acre wooded enclave near UNC Asheville.
A guided stroll along the botanical garden’s half mile loop trail, pausing to identify what’s in bloom and explore each plant’s astrological and planetary associations. Set in a shaded 10 acre wooded enclave near UNC Asheville.
A guided stroll along the botanical garden’s half mile loop trail, pausing to identify what’s in bloom and explore each plant’s astrological and planetary associations. Set in a shaded 10 acre wooded enclave near UNC Asheville.
Fire to table dinner in a farm and forest retreat, built around open flame cooking and a communal gathering atmosphere under the night sky. A chef led Summer Edition experience with James Beard nominated chef Alek Schober.
Fire to table dinner in a farm and forest retreat, built around open flame cooking and a communal gathering atmosphere under the night sky. A chef led Summer Edition experience with James Beard nominated chef Alek Schober.
Fire to table dinner in a farm and forest retreat, built around open flame cooking and a communal gathering atmosphere under the night sky. A chef led Summer Edition experience with James Beard nominated chef Alek Schober.
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Hands-on flower farm workshops focused on floral design and seasonal blooms, with step-by-step instruction and time to create your own arrangement. A relaxed midday class geared toward learning practical techniques and taking home something beautiful.
Hands-on flower farm workshops focused on floral design and seasonal blooms, with step-by-step instruction and time to create your own arrangement. A relaxed midday class geared toward learning practical techniques and taking home something beautiful.
An afternoon resilience adventure with hands-on arts and crafts, storytime, and imaginative play designed for kids and caregivers. Gather in a farm setting for family-friendly connection and creative skill-building.
An afternoon resilience adventure with hands-on arts and crafts, storytime, and imaginative play designed for kids and caregivers. Gather in a farm setting for family-friendly connection and creative skill-building.
An afternoon resilience adventure with hands-on arts and crafts, storytime, and imaginative play designed for kids and caregivers. Gather in a farm setting for family-friendly connection and creative skill-building.