Leading a Nature Hike 101
Practical hike-leader training focused on safely and efficiently guiding groups outdoors. Covers best practices like trail safety, pacing, communication, and risk awareness for leading nature hikes with confidence.
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Slow walking meditation winds through peaceful gardens, blending mindful steps with gentle qigong movement. A calming mid-day practice focused on breath, body awareness, and grounding in nature.
Slow walking meditation winds through peaceful gardens, blending mindful steps with gentle qigong movement. A calming mid-day practice focused on breath, body awareness, and grounding in nature.
Slow walking meditation winds through peaceful gardens, blending mindful steps with gentle qigong movement. A calming mid-day practice focused on breath, body awareness, and grounding in nature.
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.
A two hour introductory workshop centered on expressive, inward focused art making rather than technique perfection. Expect gentle creative prompts and reflective space on an outdoor event lawn for personal exploration and calm connection.
A two hour introductory workshop centered on expressive, inward focused art making rather than technique perfection. Expect gentle creative prompts and reflective space on an outdoor event lawn for personal exploration and calm connection.
A two hour introductory workshop centered on expressive, inward focused art making rather than technique perfection. Expect gentle creative prompts and reflective space on an outdoor event lawn for personal exploration and calm connection.
Two hour hands on class covering the full process of relief block printing on fabric, from carving a block to inking and making finished prints. Expect guided instruction, practical technique tips, and take home textile designs.
Two hour hands on class covering the full process of relief block printing on fabric, from carving a block to inking and making finished prints. Expect guided instruction, practical technique tips, and take home textile designs.
Two hour hands on class covering the full process of relief block printing on fabric, from carving a block to inking and making finished prints. Expect guided instruction, practical technique tips, and take home textile designs.
Practical training for youth coaches and mentors focused on mental health support, trauma response skills, and supportive mentorship. Expect hands on discussion and tools aimed at building safer, more resilient community spaces.
Practical training for youth coaches and mentors focused on mental health support, trauma response skills, and supportive mentorship. Expect hands on discussion and tools aimed at building safer, more resilient community spaces.
Practical training for youth coaches and mentors focused on mental health support, trauma response skills, and supportive mentorship. Expect hands on discussion and tools aimed at building safer, more resilient community spaces.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Aikido-inspired tools for handling real-life conflict and stress through gentle movement, partnered awareness, and reflective discussion. Emphasizes a “partial arts” mindset that blends self-defense concepts with personal growth and resilience.
Aikido-inspired tools for handling real-life conflict and stress through gentle movement, partnered awareness, and reflective discussion. Emphasizes a “partial arts” mindset that blends self-defense concepts with personal growth and resilience.
Aikido-inspired tools for handling real-life conflict and stress through gentle movement, partnered awareness, and reflective discussion. Emphasizes a “partial arts” mindset that blends self-defense concepts with personal growth and resilience.
A chill, hands-on workshop focused on emotional regulation techniques for staying grounded under pressure when life gets chaotic. Practical tools and guided exercises build self mastery, calmer responses, and healthier coping skills.
A chill, hands-on workshop focused on emotional regulation techniques for staying grounded under pressure when life gets chaotic. Practical tools and guided exercises build self mastery, calmer responses, and healthier coping skills.
A chill, hands-on workshop focused on emotional regulation techniques for staying grounded under pressure when life gets chaotic. Practical tools and guided exercises build self mastery, calmer responses, and healthier coping skills.
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
Outdoor yoga practice on Bearwallow Mountain with panoramic ridge views and fresh mountain air. A midday session blending movement and breathwork in a trail setting, ideal for all levels seeking a nature reset.
Outdoor yoga practice on Bearwallow Mountain with panoramic ridge views and fresh mountain air. A midday session blending movement and breathwork in a trail setting, ideal for all levels seeking a nature reset.
Outdoor yoga practice on Bearwallow Mountain with panoramic ridge views and fresh mountain air. A midday session blending movement and breathwork in a trail setting, ideal for all levels seeking a nature reset.
A reflective small-group circle centered on shared humanity and resilience during uncertain times. Expect gentle facilitation, mindful conversation prompts, and quiet space for connection and personal grounding.
A reflective small-group circle centered on shared humanity and resilience during uncertain times. Expect gentle facilitation, mindful conversation prompts, and quiet space for connection and personal grounding.
A reflective small-group circle centered on shared humanity and resilience during uncertain times. Expect gentle facilitation, mindful conversation prompts, and quiet space for connection and personal grounding.
Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.
Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.
Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.
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.
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.
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.
Free flow, joyful movement blends dance and somatic wellness in an outdoor setting, emphasizing mind body spirit connection and nature immersion. Expect a self guided, expressive vibe geared toward stress release and embodied presence.
Free flow, joyful movement blends dance and somatic wellness in an outdoor setting, emphasizing mind body spirit connection and nature immersion. Expect a self guided, expressive vibe geared toward stress release and embodied presence.
Free flow, joyful movement blends dance and somatic wellness in an outdoor setting, emphasizing mind body spirit connection and nature immersion. Expect a self guided, expressive vibe geared toward stress release and embodied presence.
A practical coaching style workshop that turns personal or organizational values alignment into clear next steps, with guided reflection and action planning. Expect discussion based learning, leadership tools, and connection with other growth minded locals.
A practical coaching style workshop that turns personal or organizational values alignment into clear next steps, with guided reflection and action planning. Expect discussion based learning, leadership tools, and connection with other growth minded locals.
A practical coaching style workshop that turns personal or organizational values alignment into clear next steps, with guided reflection and action planning. Expect discussion based learning, leadership tools, and connection with other growth minded locals.
Facilitated small-group dialogue centered on racial healing, active listening, and shared storytelling in a supportive community setting. Expect reflective prompts and respectful conversation practices aimed at building empathy and practical understanding.
Facilitated small-group dialogue centered on racial healing, active listening, and shared storytelling in a supportive community setting. Expect reflective prompts and respectful conversation practices aimed at building empathy and practical understanding.
Facilitated small-group dialogue centered on racial healing, active listening, and shared storytelling in a supportive community setting. Expect reflective prompts and respectful conversation practices aimed at building empathy and practical understanding.
Hands-on style wildlife tracking instruction focused on reading footprints, scat, and other field signs to infer animal behavior and movement patterns. Live online webinar with Smokies Life Branch Out; paid registration with optional Park Keeper membership.
Hands-on style wildlife tracking instruction focused on reading footprints, scat, and other field signs to infer animal behavior and movement patterns. Live online webinar with Smokies Life Branch Out; paid registration with optional Park Keeper membership.
Hands-on style wildlife tracking instruction focused on reading footprints, scat, and other field signs to infer animal behavior and movement patterns. Live online webinar with Smokies Life Branch Out; paid registration with optional Park Keeper membership.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Hands-on introduction to eco printing using leaves and botanicals to transfer natural pigments and textures onto paper and fabric. Expect earthy color experiments, layered plant silhouettes, and take-home samples from a beginner-friendly studio workshop.
Hands-on introduction to eco printing using leaves and botanicals to transfer natural pigments and textures onto paper and fabric. Expect earthy color experiments, layered plant silhouettes, and take-home samples from a beginner-friendly studio workshop.
Hands-on introduction to eco printing using leaves and botanicals to transfer natural pigments and textures onto paper and fabric. Expect earthy color experiments, layered plant silhouettes, and take-home samples from a beginner-friendly studio workshop.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.