Marvelous Moth Program
Late-evening moth viewing and identification session using lights and field guides to spot local species up close. A casual, community nature program blending hands-on learning with citizen-science style observation in Swannanoa.
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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 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.
Hands-on pollinator counting and identification in a teaching garden, tracking bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects for the Great Pollinator Census. Expect a casual, outdoorsy citizen-science vibe with practical tips for supporting pollinators at home.
Hands-on pollinator counting and identification in a teaching garden, tracking bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects for the Great Pollinator Census. Expect a casual, outdoorsy citizen-science vibe with practical tips for supporting pollinators at home.
Hands-on pollinator counting and identification in a teaching garden, tracking bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects for the Great Pollinator Census. Expect a casual, outdoorsy citizen-science vibe with practical tips for supporting pollinators at home.
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 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.
Night-sky viewing on a working farm in Fairview with telescope time and guidance on autumn constellations. A relaxed, community hang under open skies ideal for first-time stargazers and curious nature lovers.
Night-sky viewing on a working farm in Fairview with telescope time and guidance on autumn constellations. A relaxed, community hang under open skies ideal for first-time stargazers and curious nature lovers.
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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.
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.
A late-summer birdwatching outing at Hickory Nut Gap focused on identification skills and seasonal species activity. Expect a guided nature walk with binocular-friendly wildlife spotting and habitat-based learning in the Fairview landscape.
A late-summer birdwatching outing at Hickory Nut Gap focused on identification skills and seasonal species activity. Expect a guided nature walk with binocular-friendly wildlife spotting and habitat-based learning in the Fairview landscape.
A late-summer birdwatching outing at Hickory Nut Gap focused on identification skills and seasonal species activity. Expect a guided nature walk with binocular-friendly wildlife spotting and habitat-based learning in the Fairview landscape.
Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.
Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.
Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.
Mountain-focused gardening guidance tailored to Asheville’s soils, slopes, and microclimates, with practical strategies for planting and maintenance through late-summer conditions. A community-oriented session geared toward turning curious onlookers into confident home gardeners.
Mountain-focused gardening guidance tailored to Asheville’s soils, slopes, and microclimates, with practical strategies for planting and maintenance through late-summer conditions. A community-oriented session geared toward turning curious onlookers into confident home gardeners.
Mountain-focused gardening guidance tailored to Asheville’s soils, slopes, and microclimates, with practical strategies for planting and maintenance through late-summer conditions. A community-oriented session geared toward turning curious onlookers into confident home gardeners.
An afternoon neighborhood market in Swannanoa with local vendors and a casual browse and shop vibe. Expect a community-focused pop-up atmosphere centered on small makers and locally sourced goods.
An afternoon neighborhood market in Swannanoa with local vendors and a casual browse and shop vibe. Expect a community-focused pop-up atmosphere centered on small makers and locally sourced goods.
An afternoon neighborhood market in Swannanoa with local vendors and a casual browse and shop vibe. Expect a community-focused pop-up atmosphere centered on small makers and locally sourced goods.
Hands-on garden stewardship at the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on ecological management of wild garden areas. Expect practical guidance on native plants, invasive control, and habitat restoration while working outdoors alongside local gardeners and conservation-minded neighbors.
Hands-on garden stewardship at the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on ecological management of wild garden areas. Expect practical guidance on native plants, invasive control, and habitat restoration while working outdoors alongside local gardeners and conservation-minded neighbors.
Hands-on garden stewardship at the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on ecological management of wild garden areas. Expect practical guidance on native plants, invasive control, and habitat restoration while working outdoors alongside local gardeners and conservation-minded neighbors.
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.
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.
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Small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s woodland trails, moving across multiple forest types while learning seasonal natural history. Expect wildflower spotting plus hands-on plant and tree identification with trained volunteer guides.
Small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s woodland trails, moving across multiple forest types while learning seasonal natural history. Expect wildflower spotting plus hands-on plant and tree identification with trained volunteer guides.
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Hands-on wildflower ID walk across the Arboretum property with Lauren Lampley, focusing on plant families, key field marks, and practical tools for narrowing tricky species. Covers both easy lookalikes and hard-to-pinpoint blooms on summer trails.
Hands-on wildflower ID walk across the Arboretum property with Lauren Lampley, focusing on plant families, key field marks, and practical tools for narrowing tricky species. Covers both easy lookalikes and hard-to-pinpoint blooms on summer trails.
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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 herbalism sessions focused on identifying backyard medicinal plants and learning simple preparations like teas, tinctures, and salves. Casual outdoor gathering with practical take-home skills for natural self-care through the summer series.
Hands-on herbalism sessions focused on identifying backyard medicinal plants and learning simple preparations like teas, tinctures, and salves. Casual outdoor gathering with practical take-home skills for natural self-care through the summer series.
Hands-on herbalism sessions focused on identifying backyard medicinal plants and learning simple preparations like teas, tinctures, and salves. Casual outdoor gathering with practical take-home skills for natural self-care through the summer series.
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.