Mushroom Tours
A guided evening walk focused on identifying wild mushrooms along forest trails near Rice Pinnacle. Expect hands-on tips for safe foraging, habitat spotting, and seasonal fungi identification in a small-group hike.
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Guided wild-foraging walk focused on identifying edible plants, mushrooms, and seasonal wild foods while learning safe harvesting and field ID basics. A hands-on nature tour that blends local ecology, sustainability, and tasting notes in the woods.
Guided wild-foraging walk focused on identifying edible plants, mushrooms, and seasonal wild foods while learning safe harvesting and field ID basics. A hands-on nature tour that blends local ecology, sustainability, and tasting notes in the woods.
Guided wild-foraging walk focused on identifying edible plants, mushrooms, and seasonal wild foods while learning safe harvesting and field ID basics. A hands-on nature tour that blends local ecology, sustainability, and tasting notes in the woods.
Hands-on mushroom cultivation overview tailored to home gardeners, covering how to grow gourmet and medicinal varieties to match your space, style, and goals. Practical guidance for starting a small at-home grow using approachable techniques.
Hands-on mushroom cultivation overview tailored to home gardeners, covering how to grow gourmet and medicinal varieties to match your space, style, and goals. Practical guidance for starting a small at-home grow using approachable techniques.
Hands-on mushroom cultivation overview tailored to home gardeners, covering how to grow gourmet and medicinal varieties to match your space, style, and goals. Practical guidance for starting a small at-home grow using approachable techniques.
Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
Guided walk through the Vance Birthplace grounds highlighting backyard and historic homestead plants, with practical identification tips and seasonal growing insights. A relaxed, beginner friendly outdoor tour blending local history with hands on plant learning.
Guided walk through the Vance Birthplace grounds highlighting backyard and historic homestead plants, with practical identification tips and seasonal growing insights. A relaxed, beginner friendly outdoor tour blending local history with hands on plant learning.
Guided walk through the Vance Birthplace grounds highlighting backyard and historic homestead plants, with practical identification tips and seasonal growing insights. A relaxed, beginner friendly outdoor tour blending local history with hands on plant learning.
A queer-led forest wander at Bent Creek blends mushroom foraging with playful ritual—songs, call-and-response chants, and a communal “mushroom dance.” Expect an outdoor, community-centered adventure rooted in nature connection.
A queer-led forest wander at Bent Creek blends mushroom foraging with playful ritual—songs, call-and-response chants, and a communal “mushroom dance.” Expect an outdoor, community-centered adventure rooted in nature connection.
A queer-led forest wander at Bent Creek blends mushroom foraging with playful ritual—songs, call-and-response chants, and a communal “mushroom dance.” Expect an outdoor, community-centered adventure rooted in nature connection.
Guided nature walk focused on spotting local butterflies and learning practical identification cues like wing patterns, colors, and behavior. Hands on practice using field guides while exploring the grounds for real time sightings.
Guided nature walk focused on spotting local butterflies and learning practical identification cues like wing patterns, colors, and behavior. Hands on practice using field guides while exploring the grounds for real time sightings.
Guided nature walk focused on spotting local butterflies and learning practical identification cues like wing patterns, colors, and behavior. Hands on practice using field guides while exploring the grounds for real time sightings.
Hands-on shiitake mushroom cultivation workshop using drilled hardwood logs and plug spawn inoculation techniques. Leave with a freshly inoculated log and practical tips for fruiting, watering, and long term log care at home.
Hands-on shiitake mushroom cultivation workshop using drilled hardwood logs and plug spawn inoculation techniques. Leave with a freshly inoculated log and practical tips for fruiting, watering, and long term log care at home.
Hands-on shiitake mushroom cultivation workshop using drilled hardwood logs and plug spawn inoculation techniques. Leave with a freshly inoculated log and practical tips for fruiting, watering, and long term log care at home.
A guided walk focused on spotting and identifying local butterflies using field guides and key markings, with seasonal natural history notes. Learn host and nectar plant identification and simple garden strategies to attract native species, including monarchs when applicable.
A guided walk focused on spotting and identifying local butterflies using field guides and key markings, with seasonal natural history notes. Learn host and nectar plant identification and simple garden strategies to attract native species, including monarchs when applicable.
A guided walk focused on spotting and identifying local butterflies using field guides and key markings, with seasonal natural history notes. Learn host and nectar plant identification and simple garden strategies to attract native species, including monarchs when applicable.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.
Moderate-pace 5 to 5.5 mile Bent Creek hike starting at Rice Pinnacle Parking Lot, moving around 2.7 to 3 mph with a single halfway water break. Expect to finish around 10:50–11:00 p.m. depending on distance.
Moderate-pace 5 to 5.5 mile Bent Creek hike starting at Rice Pinnacle Parking Lot, moving around 2.7 to 3 mph with a single halfway water break. Expect to finish around 10:50–11:00 p.m. depending on distance.
Moderate-pace 5 to 5.5 mile Bent Creek hike starting at Rice Pinnacle Parking Lot, moving around 2.7 to 3 mph with a single halfway water break. Expect to finish around 10:50–11:00 p.m. depending on distance.
Small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring different forest types. Seasonal interpretation can include wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and natural history with trained volunteer guides.
Small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring different forest types. Seasonal interpretation can include wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and natural history with trained volunteer guides.
Small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring different forest types. Seasonal interpretation can include wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and natural history with trained volunteer guides.
Guided sanctuary walk highlighting native plants, trees, and shrubs that feed and shelter local birds. Naturalist-led learning with bird habitat tips and plant identification along Beaver Lake trails.
Guided sanctuary walk highlighting native plants, trees, and shrubs that feed and shelter local birds. Naturalist-led learning with bird habitat tips and plant identification along Beaver Lake trails.
Guided sanctuary walk highlighting native plants, trees, and shrubs that feed and shelter local birds. Naturalist-led learning with bird habitat tips and plant identification along Beaver Lake trails.
Behind-the-scenes walk-through of a working craft distillery paired with a guided spirits tasting. Expect conversation about grains, fermentation, barrels, and production methods while sampling Oak and Grist’s house-made pours.
Behind-the-scenes walk-through of a working craft distillery paired with a guided spirits tasting. Expect conversation about grains, fermentation, barrels, and production methods while sampling Oak and Grist’s house-made pours.
Behind-the-scenes walk-through of a working craft distillery paired with a guided spirits tasting. Expect conversation about grains, fermentation, barrels, and production methods while sampling Oak and Grist’s house-made pours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing experience unfolds on the Arboretum’s lush trails, blending mindful walking with quiet reflection and deep nature connection. Expect a calm, restorative afternoon outdoors guided by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing experience unfolds on the Arboretum’s lush trails, blending mindful walking with quiet reflection and deep nature connection. Expect a calm, restorative afternoon outdoors guided by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing experience unfolds on the Arboretum’s lush trails, blending mindful walking with quiet reflection and deep nature connection. Expect a calm, restorative afternoon outdoors guided by Asheville Wellness Tours.
Hands-on apprenticeship blending plant walks with ethical wildcrafting, identification, and seasonal harvesting. Learn to craft small-batch herbal remedies and apothecary products with practical technique, safety, and sourcing guidance.
Hands-on apprenticeship blending plant walks with ethical wildcrafting, identification, and seasonal harvesting. Learn to craft small-batch herbal remedies and apothecary products with practical technique, safety, and sourcing guidance.
Hands-on apprenticeship blending plant walks with ethical wildcrafting, identification, and seasonal harvesting. Learn to craft small-batch herbal remedies and apothecary products with practical technique, safety, and sourcing guidance.
A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a steady trail pace and scenic forest views leading to a cascading waterfall. Designed for local connection and shared time outdoors around a midday meetup point.
A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a steady trail pace and scenic forest views leading to a cascading waterfall. Designed for local connection and shared time outdoors around a midday meetup point.
A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a steady trail pace and scenic forest views leading to a cascading waterfall. Designed for local connection and shared time outdoors around a midday meetup point.
Guided trek through Pisgah National Forest to a cascading waterfall, with trail navigation, local natural history, and photo stops along the way. Expect a moderate hike paced for a small group with time to soak in the scenery.
Guided trek through Pisgah National Forest to a cascading waterfall, with trail navigation, local natural history, and photo stops along the way. Expect a moderate hike paced for a small group with time to soak in the scenery.
Guided trek through Pisgah National Forest to a cascading waterfall, with trail navigation, local natural history, and photo stops along the way. Expect a moderate hike paced for a small group with time to soak in the scenery.
An interactive trail-safety talk with a local park ranger covering the 10 Essentials, emergency decision-making, and how to handle bears, snakes, off leash dogs, and unpredictable people. Practical outdoor preparedness tips for both new hikers and seasoned adventurers in a casual taproom setting.
An interactive trail-safety talk with a local park ranger covering the 10 Essentials, emergency decision-making, and how to handle bears, snakes, off leash dogs, and unpredictable people. Practical outdoor preparedness tips for both new hikers and seasoned adventurers in a casual taproom setting.
An interactive trail-safety talk with a local park ranger covering the 10 Essentials, emergency decision-making, and how to handle bears, snakes, off leash dogs, and unpredictable people. Practical outdoor preparedness tips for both new hikers and seasoned adventurers in a casual taproom setting.
Outdoor yoga practice atop Bearwallow Mountain with fresh air, wide-open ridgeline views, and grounding movement on the trail. A midday session suited to all levels, blending gentle flow and nature immersion.
Outdoor yoga practice atop Bearwallow Mountain with fresh air, wide-open ridgeline views, and grounding movement on the trail. A midday session suited to all levels, blending gentle flow and nature immersion.
Outdoor yoga practice atop Bearwallow Mountain with fresh air, wide-open ridgeline views, and grounding movement on the trail. A midday session suited to all levels, blending gentle flow and nature immersion.
Telescope-guided stargazing under dark skies with close-up views of the moon, planets, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and meteors. Mixes astronomy fun facts with a relaxed community night at an observatory.
Telescope-guided stargazing under dark skies with close-up views of the moon, planets, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and meteors. Mixes astronomy fun facts with a relaxed community night at an observatory.
Telescope-guided stargazing under dark skies with close-up views of the moon, planets, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and meteors. Mixes astronomy fun facts with a relaxed community night at an observatory.