
Land Trust Day
Hands-on wildflower planting and conservation learning with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy inside Mast General Store. Purchases help support protected lands while you connect with local stewardship efforts.
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A group bike ride through Chestnut Mountain Nature Park paired with a short talk on conserving the park, the Hominy Creek Expansion, and stream restoration work. Meet at the entrance arch for National Trails Day and land trust celebration energy.

A group bike ride through Chestnut Mountain Nature Park paired with a short talk on conserving the park, the Hominy Creek Expansion, and stream restoration work. Meet at the entrance arch for National Trails Day and land trust celebration energy.
A group bike ride through Chestnut Mountain Nature Park paired with a short talk on conserving the park, the Hominy Creek Expansion, and stream restoration work. Meet at the entrance arch for National Trails Day and land trust celebration energy.

Hands-on trail work in the Pisgah Ranger District for National Trails Day, with volunteers rolling up their sleeves for outdoor stewardship and community service on public lands.

Hands-on trail work in the Pisgah Ranger District for National Trails Day, with volunteers rolling up their sleeves for outdoor stewardship and community service on public lands.
Hands-on trail work in the Pisgah Ranger District for National Trails Day, with volunteers rolling up their sleeves for outdoor stewardship and community service on public lands.
Hands-on build session creating a take-home bee hotel while learning about Western North Carolina’s native bee species and their habitat needs. Limited-capacity workshop at a local nursery focused on pollinator support and backyard conservation.
Hands-on build session creating a take-home bee hotel while learning about Western North Carolina’s native bee species and their habitat needs. Limited-capacity workshop at a local nursery focused on pollinator support and backyard conservation.
Hands-on build session creating a take-home bee hotel while learning about Western North Carolina’s native bee species and their habitat needs. Limited-capacity workshop at a local nursery focused on pollinator support and backyard conservation.

Meet and take photos with Millie the hellbender salamander during a playful habitat quiz about clean mountain streams and local wildlife. Browse outdoor apparel and gear while learning how purchases support Pisgah forest conservation.

Meet and take photos with Millie the hellbender salamander during a playful habitat quiz about clean mountain streams and local wildlife. Browse outdoor apparel and gear while learning how purchases support Pisgah forest conservation.
Meet and take photos with Millie the hellbender salamander during a playful habitat quiz about clean mountain streams and local wildlife. Browse outdoor apparel and gear while learning how purchases support Pisgah forest conservation.
A casual walk through nursery pollinator gardens with plant picks for bees and butterflies, plus practical garden design considerations for layout, bloom timing, and habitat. Ideal for home gardeners looking for native friendly ideas and inspiration.
A casual walk through nursery pollinator gardens with plant picks for bees and butterflies, plus practical garden design considerations for layout, bloom timing, and habitat. Ideal for home gardeners looking for native friendly ideas and inspiration.
A casual walk through nursery pollinator gardens with plant picks for bees and butterflies, plus practical garden design considerations for layout, bloom timing, and habitat. Ideal for home gardeners looking for native friendly ideas and inspiration.

Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.

Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.
Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.

A virtual Lunch and Learn traces the human history of South Yellow Mountain’s rugged landscape, from Indigenous presence and early settlements to mining, logging, and farming. Led by preserve manager Park Greer with a conservation focused lens.

A virtual Lunch and Learn traces the human history of South Yellow Mountain’s rugged landscape, from Indigenous presence and early settlements to mining, logging, and farming. Led by preserve manager Park Greer with a conservation focused lens.
A virtual Lunch and Learn traces the human history of South Yellow Mountain’s rugged landscape, from Indigenous presence and early settlements to mining, logging, and farming. Led by preserve manager Park Greer with a conservation focused lens.

Hands-on outdoor science and nature-skills programming for youth at Linville, featuring guided trail exploration, wildlife identification, and habitat investigations designed for beginner naturalists and family participation.

Hands-on outdoor science and nature-skills programming for youth at Linville, featuring guided trail exploration, wildlife identification, and habitat investigations designed for beginner naturalists and family participation.
Hands-on outdoor science and nature-skills programming for youth at Linville, featuring guided trail exploration, wildlife identification, and habitat investigations designed for beginner naturalists and family participation.

Hands-on training in bumble bee surveying for pollinator conservation, with indoor instruction on the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas and volunteer-collected data. Practice identification and survey techniques outdoors in the Asheville Botanical Garden.

Hands-on training in bumble bee surveying for pollinator conservation, with indoor instruction on the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas and volunteer-collected data. Practice identification and survey techniques outdoors in the Asheville Botanical Garden.
Hands-on training in bumble bee surveying for pollinator conservation, with indoor instruction on the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas and volunteer-collected data. Practice identification and survey techniques outdoors in the Asheville Botanical Garden.

A springtime celebration set among the Arboretum’s flowering gardens and trails, blending seasonal nature activities with family friendly exploration. Expect hands on learning moments and community gathering in a scenic botanical setting.

A springtime celebration set among the Arboretum’s flowering gardens and trails, blending seasonal nature activities with family friendly exploration. Expect hands on learning moments and community gathering in a scenic botanical setting.
A springtime celebration set among the Arboretum’s flowering gardens and trails, blending seasonal nature activities with family friendly exploration. Expect hands on learning moments and community gathering in a scenic botanical setting.

Hands-on adult field course exploring Grandfather Mountain’s distinct natural communities, with guided observation of plant life, habitats, and ecological patterns. Expect outdoor learning on the landscape through focused field study and discussion.

Hands-on adult field course exploring Grandfather Mountain’s distinct natural communities, with guided observation of plant life, habitats, and ecological patterns. Expect outdoor learning on the landscape through focused field study and discussion.
Hands-on adult field course exploring Grandfather Mountain’s distinct natural communities, with guided observation of plant life, habitats, and ecological patterns. Expect outdoor learning on the landscape through focused field study and discussion.

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.

Practical educator training focused on environmental education methods, blending curriculum design with outdoor, place based activities. Ideal for teachers and facilitators seeking classroom ready tools for ecological literacy and field learning.

Practical educator training focused on environmental education methods, blending curriculum design with outdoor, place based activities. Ideal for teachers and facilitators seeking classroom ready tools for ecological literacy and field learning.
Practical educator training focused on environmental education methods, blending curriculum design with outdoor, place based activities. Ideal for teachers and facilitators seeking classroom ready tools for ecological literacy and field learning.

Keeper-led animal enrichment with puzzle feeders, scent trails, and rotating habitats at a Linville wildlife sanctuary; hands on stations and zookeeper demos teach animal behavior, welfare, and behind-the-scenes care.

Keeper-led animal enrichment with puzzle feeders, scent trails, and rotating habitats at a Linville wildlife sanctuary; hands on stations and zookeeper demos teach animal behavior, welfare, and behind-the-scenes care.
Keeper-led animal enrichment with puzzle feeders, scent trails, and rotating habitats at a Linville wildlife sanctuary; hands on stations and zookeeper demos teach animal behavior, welfare, and behind-the-scenes care.

Professional development workshop for educators centered on black bear ecology and North Carolina wildlife. Expect hands on learning activities, field based discussion, and classroom ready resources for teaching conservation and coexistence.

Professional development workshop for educators centered on black bear ecology and North Carolina wildlife. Expect hands on learning activities, field based discussion, and classroom ready resources for teaching conservation and coexistence.
Professional development workshop for educators centered on black bear ecology and North Carolina wildlife. Expect hands on learning activities, field based discussion, and classroom ready resources for teaching conservation and coexistence.

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 practical wildlife talk on living responsibly with Western NC black bears, focused on preventing neighborhood conflicts and using BearWise resources to handle common problem scenarios. Led by a NC Wildlife Resources Commission biologist in a campus lecture setting.

A practical wildlife talk on living responsibly with Western NC black bears, focused on preventing neighborhood conflicts and using BearWise resources to handle common problem scenarios. Led by a NC Wildlife Resources Commission biologist in a campus lecture setting.
A practical wildlife talk on living responsibly with Western NC black bears, focused on preventing neighborhood conflicts and using BearWise resources to handle common problem scenarios. Led by a NC Wildlife Resources Commission biologist in a campus lecture setting.

A spring pop up mini craft fair with artisan vendors from the Southern Highland Craft Guild, packed with handmade goods and regional folk art. Browse local makers at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway for an easy scenic outing.

A spring pop up mini craft fair with artisan vendors from the Southern Highland Craft Guild, packed with handmade goods and regional folk art. Browse local makers at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway for an easy scenic outing.
A spring pop up mini craft fair with artisan vendors from the Southern Highland Craft Guild, packed with handmade goods and regional folk art. Browse local makers at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway for an easy scenic outing.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on shade perennials, plant selection, and low-light landscape design for a cool, lush backyard oasis. Learn practical care tips and seasonal planning at a local plant nursery.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on shade perennials, plant selection, and low-light landscape design for a cool, lush backyard oasis. Learn practical care tips and seasonal planning at a local plant nursery.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on shade perennials, plant selection, and low-light landscape design for a cool, lush backyard oasis. Learn practical care tips and seasonal planning at a local plant nursery.

Fundraiser night focused on long term western North Carolina recovery through clean energy, with proceeds supporting Footprint Project and Land of Sky Regional Council. Community minded gathering in a brewery taproom to raise awareness, connect with supporters, and give back.

Fundraiser night focused on long term western North Carolina recovery through clean energy, with proceeds supporting Footprint Project and Land of Sky Regional Council. Community minded gathering in a brewery taproom to raise awareness, connect with supporters, and give back.
Fundraiser night focused on long term western North Carolina recovery through clean energy, with proceeds supporting Footprint Project and Land of Sky Regional Council. Community minded gathering in a brewery taproom to raise awareness, connect with supporters, and give back.