National Trails Day Workday
Hands-on trail work in the Pisgah Ranger District for National Trails Day, with volunteers rolling up their sleeves for outdoor stewardship and community service on public lands.
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A group bike ride through Chestnut Mountain Nature Park paired with a short talk on conserving the park, the Hominy Creek Expansion, and stream restoration work. Meet at the entrance arch for National Trails Day and land trust celebration energy.
A group bike ride through Chestnut Mountain Nature Park paired with a short talk on conserving the park, the Hominy Creek Expansion, and stream restoration work. Meet at the entrance arch for National Trails Day and land trust celebration energy.
A group bike ride through Chestnut Mountain Nature Park paired with a short talk on conserving the park, the Hominy Creek Expansion, and stream restoration work. Meet at the entrance arch for National Trails Day and land trust celebration energy.
Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.
Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.
Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.
Hands-on park workday focused on caring for Karen Cragnolin Park and the French Broad River corridor. Expect outdoor stewardship tasks like cleanup and basic maintenance alongside local volunteers making a direct community impact.
Hands-on park workday focused on caring for Karen Cragnolin Park and the French Broad River corridor. Expect outdoor stewardship tasks like cleanup and basic maintenance alongside local volunteers making a direct community impact.
Hands-on park workday focused on caring for Karen Cragnolin Park and the French Broad River corridor. Expect outdoor stewardship tasks like cleanup and basic maintenance alongside local volunteers making a direct community impact.
Hands-on wildflower planting and conservation learning with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy inside Mast General Store. Purchases help support protected lands while you connect with local stewardship efforts.
Hands-on wildflower planting and conservation learning with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy inside Mast General Store. Purchases help support protected lands while you connect with local stewardship efforts.
Hands-on wildflower planting and conservation learning with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy inside Mast General Store. Purchases help support protected lands while you connect with local stewardship efforts.
A rugged monster cross gravel cycling challenge winding through Pisgah National Forest on punchy climbs and fast dirt descents. Riders tackle an endurance-style course with a competitive atmosphere and strong local bike-community energy.
A rugged monster cross gravel cycling challenge winding through Pisgah National Forest on punchy climbs and fast dirt descents. Riders tackle an endurance-style course with a competitive atmosphere and strong local bike-community energy.
A rugged monster cross gravel cycling challenge winding through Pisgah National Forest on punchy climbs and fast dirt descents. Riders tackle an endurance-style course with a competitive atmosphere and strong local bike-community energy.
Endurance mountain bike race through Pisgah National Forest’s rugged singletrack near Old Fort, with timed competition and a festival-like race-day atmosphere. Built for strong climbers and technical riders chasing a 50-mile challenge.
Endurance mountain bike race through Pisgah National Forest’s rugged singletrack near Old Fort, with timed competition and a festival-like race-day atmosphere. Built for strong climbers and technical riders chasing a 50-mile challenge.
Endurance mountain bike race through Pisgah National Forest’s rugged singletrack near Old Fort, with timed competition and a festival-like race-day atmosphere. Built for strong climbers and technical riders chasing a 50-mile challenge.
A practical wildlife talk on living responsibly with Western NC black bears, focused on preventing neighborhood conflicts and using BearWise resources to handle common problem scenarios. Led by a NC Wildlife Resources Commission biologist in a campus lecture setting.
A practical wildlife talk on living responsibly with Western NC black bears, focused on preventing neighborhood conflicts and using BearWise resources to handle common problem scenarios. Led by a NC Wildlife Resources Commission biologist in a campus lecture setting.
A practical wildlife talk on living responsibly with Western NC black bears, focused on preventing neighborhood conflicts and using BearWise resources to handle common problem scenarios. Led by a NC Wildlife Resources Commission biologist in a campus lecture setting.
Slow, guided forest bathing walks through shaded Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, gently paced for beginners, employing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and silent pauses to deepen relaxation and ecological connection.
Slow, guided forest bathing walks through shaded Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, gently paced for beginners, employing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and silent pauses to deepen relaxation and ecological connection.
Slow, guided forest bathing walks through shaded Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, gently paced for beginners, employing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and silent pauses to deepen relaxation and ecological connection.
Guided waterfall trek in Pisgah National Forest with local trail knowledge, photo stops, and terrain navigation. A moderately paced outing geared toward scenic overlooks, forest paths, and creekside views.
Guided waterfall trek in Pisgah National Forest with local trail knowledge, photo stops, and terrain navigation. A moderately paced outing geared toward scenic overlooks, forest paths, and creekside views.
Guided waterfall trek in Pisgah National Forest with local trail knowledge, photo stops, and terrain navigation. A moderately paced outing geared toward scenic overlooks, forest paths, and creekside views.
A workout-paced hike from the Folk Art Center to Lunch Rock, with rolling ups and downs for about 1–1.5 hours each way. Pack potluck food to share and eat atop a boulder overlook with big views and a steep drop-off.
A workout-paced hike from the Folk Art Center to Lunch Rock, with rolling ups and downs for about 1–1.5 hours each way. Pack potluck food to share and eat atop a boulder overlook with big views and a steep drop-off.
A workout-paced hike from the Folk Art Center to Lunch Rock, with rolling ups and downs for about 1–1.5 hours each way. Pack potluck food to share and eat atop a boulder overlook with big views and a steep drop-off.
Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.
Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.
Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.
Hands-on mending session focused on tough repairs for jeans and work clothes, with practical patching and reinforcement techniques. A community skill-share at a tool library as part of a three-part series.
Hands-on mending session focused on tough repairs for jeans and work clothes, with practical patching and reinforcement techniques. A community skill-share at a tool library as part of a three-part series.
Hands-on mending session focused on tough repairs for jeans and work clothes, with practical patching and reinforcement techniques. A community skill-share at a tool library as part of a three-part series.
Hands-on training in bumble bee surveying for pollinator conservation, with indoor instruction on the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas and volunteer-collected data. Practice identification and survey techniques outdoors in the Asheville Botanical Garden.
Hands-on training in bumble bee surveying for pollinator conservation, with indoor instruction on the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas and volunteer-collected data. Practice identification and survey techniques outdoors in the Asheville Botanical Garden.
Hands-on training in bumble bee surveying for pollinator conservation, with indoor instruction on the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas and volunteer-collected data. Practice identification and survey techniques outdoors in the Asheville Botanical Garden.
Late-spring stargazing on a working farm in Fairview with wide-open views for constellations and planets. A laid-back nighttime hang for neighbors and visitors who want fresh air, dark skies, and quiet conversation.
Late-spring stargazing on a working farm in Fairview with wide-open views for constellations and planets. A laid-back nighttime hang for neighbors and visitors who want fresh air, dark skies, and quiet conversation.
Late-spring stargazing on a working farm in Fairview with wide-open views for constellations and planets. A laid-back nighttime hang for neighbors and visitors who want fresh air, dark skies, and quiet conversation.
Convenient bike valet service at Pack Square Park during Downtown After 5, providing secure bicycle parking and an easy way to arrive car free. A friendly advocacy hub for local cycling connections in the heart of downtown.
Convenient bike valet service at Pack Square Park during Downtown After 5, providing secure bicycle parking and an easy way to arrive car free. A friendly advocacy hub for local cycling connections in the heart of downtown.
Convenient bike valet service at Pack Square Park during Downtown After 5, providing secure bicycle parking and an easy way to arrive car free. A friendly advocacy hub for local cycling connections in the heart of downtown.
A springtime celebration set among the Arboretum’s flowering gardens and trails, blending seasonal nature activities with family friendly exploration. Expect hands on learning moments and community gathering in a scenic botanical setting.
A springtime celebration set among the Arboretum’s flowering gardens and trails, blending seasonal nature activities with family friendly exploration. Expect hands on learning moments and community gathering in a scenic botanical setting.
A springtime celebration set among the Arboretum’s flowering gardens and trails, blending seasonal nature activities with family friendly exploration. Expect hands on learning moments and community gathering in a scenic botanical setting.
Hands-on build session creating a take-home bee hotel while learning about Western North Carolina’s native bee species and their habitat needs. Limited-capacity workshop at a local nursery focused on pollinator support and backyard conservation.
Hands-on build session creating a take-home bee hotel while learning about Western North Carolina’s native bee species and their habitat needs. Limited-capacity workshop at a local nursery focused on pollinator support and backyard conservation.
Hands-on build session creating a take-home bee hotel while learning about Western North Carolina’s native bee species and their habitat needs. Limited-capacity workshop at a local nursery focused on pollinator support and backyard conservation.
Hands-on outdoor science and nature-skills programming for youth at Linville, featuring guided trail exploration, wildlife identification, and habitat investigations designed for beginner naturalists and family participation.
Hands-on outdoor science and nature-skills programming for youth at Linville, featuring guided trail exploration, wildlife identification, and habitat investigations designed for beginner naturalists and family participation.
Hands-on outdoor science and nature-skills programming for youth at Linville, featuring guided trail exploration, wildlife identification, and habitat investigations designed for beginner naturalists and family participation.
A social pace mountain bike group ride rolling out from Ledford Trailhead into Bent Creek’s singletrack, with a friendly “slow cial” vibe geared toward steady cruising and community connection on the trails.
A social pace mountain bike group ride rolling out from Ledford Trailhead into Bent Creek’s singletrack, with a friendly “slow cial” vibe geared toward steady cruising and community connection on the trails.
A social pace mountain bike group ride rolling out from Ledford Trailhead into Bent Creek’s singletrack, with a friendly “slow cial” vibe geared toward steady cruising and community connection on the trails.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.