
Mushroom Identification for Autumn Leaf Season
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.
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Field-based foraging instruction focused on identifying edible Appalachian plants and fungi, emphasizing safety, ethics, and seasonal harvesting. Expect hands-on ID practice outdoors with practical tips for cooking and home use.

Field-based foraging instruction focused on identifying edible Appalachian plants and fungi, emphasizing safety, ethics, and seasonal harvesting. Expect hands-on ID practice outdoors with practical tips for cooking and home use.
Field-based foraging instruction focused on identifying edible Appalachian plants and fungi, emphasizing safety, ethics, and seasonal harvesting. Expect hands-on ID practice outdoors with practical tips for cooking and home use.

Learn to identify wild edible plants growing across Western North Carolina during a beginner-friendly class with indoor instruction and outdoor exploration. Discover responsible foraging practices and where autumn plants thrive.

Learn to identify wild edible plants growing across Western North Carolina during a beginner-friendly class with indoor instruction and outdoor exploration. Discover responsible foraging practices and where autumn plants thrive.
Learn to identify wild edible plants growing across Western North Carolina during a beginner-friendly class with indoor instruction and outdoor exploration. Discover responsible foraging practices and where autumn plants thrive.

A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.

A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.

Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.

Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Hands-on gardening workshop on choosing and timing autumn and winter cover crops, plus organic methods to build rich spring soil. Focuses on practical planting strategies that keep beds healthy and attractive through the cold season.
Hands-on gardening workshop on choosing and timing autumn and winter cover crops, plus organic methods to build rich spring soil. Focuses on practical planting strategies that keep beds healthy and attractive through the cold season.
Hands-on gardening workshop on choosing and timing autumn and winter cover crops, plus organic methods to build rich spring soil. Focuses on practical planting strategies that keep beds healthy and attractive through the cold season.

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.

Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.

Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
Learn to grow shiitake mushrooms through beginner-friendly log inoculation with guidance from a local farm, then take home your own inoculated log to cultivate delicious fungi.
Learn to grow shiitake mushrooms through beginner-friendly log inoculation with guidance from a local farm, then take home your own inoculated log to cultivate delicious fungi.
Learn to grow shiitake mushrooms through beginner-friendly log inoculation with guidance from a local farm, then take home your own inoculated log to cultivate delicious fungi.

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.
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.
Hands-on wreath-making and holiday centerpiece crafting with greenery and seasonal materials for a long-lasting table top display. A beginner-friendly workshop at a local garden center with guided instruction and take-home décor.
Hands-on wreath-making and holiday centerpiece crafting with greenery and seasonal materials for a long-lasting table top display. A beginner-friendly workshop at a local garden center with guided instruction and take-home décor.
Hands-on wreath-making and holiday centerpiece crafting with greenery and seasonal materials for a long-lasting table top display. A beginner-friendly workshop at a local garden center with guided instruction and take-home décor.

Hands-on instruction covers inoculating sustainably sourced hardwood logs with mushroom spawn for long-term gourmet harvests. Learn practical home-growing techniques and bring the promise of fresh mushrooms to your garden.

Hands-on instruction covers inoculating sustainably sourced hardwood logs with mushroom spawn for long-term gourmet harvests. Learn practical home-growing techniques and bring the promise of fresh mushrooms to your garden.
Hands-on instruction covers inoculating sustainably sourced hardwood logs with mushroom spawn for long-term gourmet harvests. Learn practical home-growing techniques and bring the promise of fresh mushrooms to your garden.

Explore woodland trails with trained volunteer guides while learning about forest types, seasonal wildflowers, tree identification, and local natural history in small groups.

Explore woodland trails with trained volunteer guides while learning about forest types, seasonal wildflowers, tree identification, and local natural history in small groups.
Explore woodland trails with trained volunteer guides while learning about forest types, seasonal wildflowers, tree identification, and local natural history in small groups.

A relaxed autumn potluck brings dowsing enthusiasts together for conversation, hands-on workshops, and a question-and-answer session. Bring a favorite dowsing tool for an afternoon of learning and community connection.

A relaxed autumn potluck brings dowsing enthusiasts together for conversation, hands-on workshops, and a question-and-answer session. Bring a favorite dowsing tool for an afternoon of learning and community connection.
A relaxed autumn potluck brings dowsing enthusiasts together for conversation, hands-on workshops, and a question-and-answer session. Bring a favorite dowsing tool for an afternoon of learning and community connection.

Crisp autumn air and vibrant fall foliage set the scene for a guided wilderness hike through the Blue Ridge mountains, with seasonal colors and scenic trail views.

Crisp autumn air and vibrant fall foliage set the scene for a guided wilderness hike through the Blue Ridge mountains, with seasonal colors and scenic trail views.
Crisp autumn air and vibrant fall foliage set the scene for a guided wilderness hike through the Blue Ridge mountains, with seasonal colors and scenic trail views.

Traverse uneven trails with expert birder Clifton Avery to spot peak fall sparrow migration and identify species including American Redstarts and Yellow Warblers. A guided birding hike for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.

Traverse uneven trails with expert birder Clifton Avery to spot peak fall sparrow migration and identify species including American Redstarts and Yellow Warblers. A guided birding hike for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.
Traverse uneven trails with expert birder Clifton Avery to spot peak fall sparrow migration and identify species including American Redstarts and Yellow Warblers. A guided birding hike for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.

Browse a compact autumn market, with a seasonal shopping atmosphere and the chance to discover offerings from local makers and small businesses in an intimate neighborhood setting.

Browse a compact autumn market, with a seasonal shopping atmosphere and the chance to discover offerings from local makers and small businesses in an intimate neighborhood setting.
Browse a compact autumn market, with a seasonal shopping atmosphere and the chance to discover offerings from local makers and small businesses in an intimate neighborhood setting.
Hands-on wreath making with fresh seasonal greenery, learning how to layer, wrap, and embellish with locally sourced flora. A cozy holiday workshop at a garden center with take-home decor skills and a finished wreath.
Hands-on wreath making with fresh seasonal greenery, learning how to layer, wrap, and embellish with locally sourced flora. A cozy holiday workshop at a garden center with take-home decor skills and a finished wreath.
Hands-on wreath making with fresh seasonal greenery, learning how to layer, wrap, and embellish with locally sourced flora. A cozy holiday workshop at a garden center with take-home decor skills and a finished wreath.

Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.

Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Step by step terrarium building with a live demo of specialized tools and layering techniques for soil, stones, and plants. Create a miniature indoor ecosystem to take home in a hands on, beginner friendly workshop.
Step by step terrarium building with a live demo of specialized tools and layering techniques for soil, stones, and plants. Create a miniature indoor ecosystem to take home in a hands on, beginner friendly workshop.
Step by step terrarium building with a live demo of specialized tools and layering techniques for soil, stones, and plants. Create a miniature indoor ecosystem to take home in a hands on, beginner friendly workshop.
