
Monarch Butterfly Station Dedication
Celebrate a monarch butterfly sculpture dedication at a community garden and waystation meadow, with facts about butterflies and a stop along Asheville’s Butterfly Trail.
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Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.

Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.

Explore the surprising diversity of Western North Carolina arachnids, from spiders to lesser-known eight-legged neighbors. Learn what defines them, where they live, and whether every arachnid spins a web.

Explore the surprising diversity of Western North Carolina arachnids, from spiders to lesser-known eight-legged neighbors. Learn what defines them, where they live, and whether every arachnid spins a web.
Explore the surprising diversity of Western North Carolina arachnids, from spiders to lesser-known eight-legged neighbors. Learn what defines them, where they live, and whether every arachnid spins a web.

Explore artistic inspiration outdoors through a four-week painting series centered on leaves and their stories. Create nature-inspired artwork while observing the details and changing colors of the park landscape.

Explore artistic inspiration outdoors through a four-week painting series centered on leaves and their stories. Create nature-inspired artwork while observing the details and changing colors of the park landscape.
Explore artistic inspiration outdoors through a four-week painting series centered on leaves and their stories. Create nature-inspired artwork while observing the details and changing colors of the park landscape.

Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.

Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.
Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.

Create a funky Halloween jack-o’-lantern painting while drawing artistic inspiration from the outdoors. This four-week series blends seasonal creativity with a relaxed, nature-filled park setting.

Create a funky Halloween jack-o’-lantern painting while drawing artistic inspiration from the outdoors. This four-week series blends seasonal creativity with a relaxed, nature-filled park setting.
Create a funky Halloween jack-o’-lantern painting while drawing artistic inspiration from the outdoors. This four-week series blends seasonal creativity with a relaxed, nature-filled park setting.

Hands-on demonstration of hemlock treatment methods focused on hemlock woolly adelgid management and tree health. Learn practical application steps and best practices in a botanical garden setting with local experts.

Hands-on demonstration of hemlock treatment methods focused on hemlock woolly adelgid management and tree health. Learn practical application steps and best practices in a botanical garden setting with local experts.
Hands-on demonstration of hemlock treatment methods focused on hemlock woolly adelgid management and tree health. Learn practical application steps and best practices in a botanical garden setting with local experts.

Create a bear painting inspired by a bright forest during a four-week outdoor art series. Nature-based prompts bring color, creative practice, and fresh-air inspiration to a relaxed park setting.

Create a bear painting inspired by a bright forest during a four-week outdoor art series. Nature-based prompts bring color, creative practice, and fresh-air inspiration to a relaxed park setting.
Create a bear painting inspired by a bright forest during a four-week outdoor art series. Nature-based prompts bring color, creative practice, and fresh-air inspiration to a relaxed park setting.
Practical garden talk on winter habitat tips that support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators through cold months. Learn native plant choices, mulching and cleanup strategies, and simple backyard actions in a botanical garden setting.
Practical garden talk on winter habitat tips that support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators through cold months. Learn native plant choices, mulching and cleanup strategies, and simple backyard actions in a botanical garden setting.
Practical garden talk on winter habitat tips that support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators through cold months. Learn native plant choices, mulching and cleanup strategies, and simple backyard actions in a botanical garden setting.

Explore the world of fall fungi through an outdoor nature adventure focused on mushrooms and seasonal ecology. The program welcomes participants ages 14 and up; registration is required.

Explore the world of fall fungi through an outdoor nature adventure focused on mushrooms and seasonal ecology. The program welcomes participants ages 14 and up; registration is required.
Explore the world of fall fungi through an outdoor nature adventure focused on mushrooms and seasonal ecology. The program welcomes participants ages 14 and up; registration is required.

Explore Western North Carolina’s spiders and other arachnids through a lively natural history program covering identifying traits, habitats, web-making myths, and ecoEXPLORE citizen science for curious learners.

Explore Western North Carolina’s spiders and other arachnids through a lively natural history program covering identifying traits, habitats, web-making myths, and ecoEXPLORE citizen science for curious learners.
Explore Western North Carolina’s spiders and other arachnids through a lively natural history program covering identifying traits, habitats, web-making myths, and ecoEXPLORE citizen science for curious learners.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.

Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.

Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.
Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.

An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.

An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.
An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.

An open air downtown park festival with vendor booths of handmade art and artisan goods. Browse local artists in Pack Square Park’s leafy green space with a casual community vibe and easy strolling.

An open air downtown park festival with vendor booths of handmade art and artisan goods. Browse local artists in Pack Square Park’s leafy green space with a casual community vibe and easy strolling.
An open air downtown park festival with vendor booths of handmade art and artisan goods. Browse local artists in Pack Square Park’s leafy green space with a casual community vibe and easy strolling.

Guided outdoor walk through the South Slope’s murals, graffiti, and street art, digging into the artists, hidden details, and the stories behind why each piece was created. Family friendly and geared toward curious locals and visitors alike.

Guided outdoor walk through the South Slope’s murals, graffiti, and street art, digging into the artists, hidden details, and the stories behind why each piece was created. Family friendly and geared toward curious locals and visitors alike.
Guided outdoor walk through the South Slope’s murals, graffiti, and street art, digging into the artists, hidden details, and the stories behind why each piece was created. Family friendly and geared toward curious locals and visitors alike.

Celebrate monarch butterflies migrating south with expert talks, guided hikes, kids’ crafts, and face painting. A family-friendly fall gathering pairs outdoor discovery with local food trucks, rain or shine.

Celebrate monarch butterflies migrating south with expert talks, guided hikes, kids’ crafts, and face painting. A family-friendly fall gathering pairs outdoor discovery with local food trucks, rain or shine.
Celebrate monarch butterflies migrating south with expert talks, guided hikes, kids’ crafts, and face painting. A family-friendly fall gathering pairs outdoor discovery with local food trucks, rain or shine.

Explore the diverse arachnids of Western North Carolina and discover what distinguishes them from other creatures, where they live, and whether all spiders spin webs or have eight legs.

Explore the diverse arachnids of Western North Carolina and discover what distinguishes them from other creatures, where they live, and whether all spiders spin webs or have eight legs.
Explore the diverse arachnids of Western North Carolina and discover what distinguishes them from other creatures, where they live, and whether all spiders spin webs or have eight legs.

Hands-on guidance in ethical native seed collecting, plus practical tips for cleaning, storing, and propagating seeds to match local ecoregions. Focus centers on building stronger pollinator habitat through regionally sourced native plants.

Hands-on guidance in ethical native seed collecting, plus practical tips for cleaning, storing, and propagating seeds to match local ecoregions. Focus centers on building stronger pollinator habitat through regionally sourced native plants.
Hands-on guidance in ethical native seed collecting, plus practical tips for cleaning, storing, and propagating seeds to match local ecoregions. Focus centers on building stronger pollinator habitat through regionally sourced native plants.

Paint a spooky house while drawing inspiration from the park’s natural surroundings in this four-week seasonal art series, blending hands-on painting practice with Halloween atmosphere.

Paint a spooky house while drawing inspiration from the park’s natural surroundings in this four-week seasonal art series, blending hands-on painting practice with Halloween atmosphere.
Paint a spooky house while drawing inspiration from the park’s natural surroundings in this four-week seasonal art series, blending hands-on painting practice with Halloween atmosphere.

Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.

Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.
Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.