Naturalist Walk and Talk
Slow, guided walk through the North Carolina Arboretum exploring plant identification, animal signs, and seasonal ecology; staff naturalists tailor discussion to observations and questions, making each outing different and accessible.
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Hands-on field identification of common Western North Carolina trees using leaf, bark, and bud characteristics plus field guides while walking arboretum trails to observe early spring leaf out; outdoor class on easy paths, beginner friendly.
Hands-on field identification of common Western North Carolina trees using leaf, bark, and bud characteristics plus field guides while walking arboretum trails to observe early spring leaf out; outdoor class on easy paths, beginner friendly.
Hands-on field identification of common Western North Carolina trees using leaf, bark, and bud characteristics plus field guides while walking arboretum trails to observe early spring leaf out; outdoor class on easy paths, beginner friendly.
Nighttime guided walk through The North Carolina Arboretum to locate frogs, toads, and salamanders by their calls and flashlight beams; naturalists discuss species, habitats, and detection techniques.
Nighttime guided walk through The North Carolina Arboretum to locate frogs, toads, and salamanders by their calls and flashlight beams; naturalists discuss species, habitats, and detection techniques.
Nighttime guided walk through The North Carolina Arboretum to locate frogs, toads, and salamanders by their calls and flashlight beams; naturalists discuss species, habitats, and detection techniques.
Engaging illustrated talk exploring ecological interrelationships through storytelling, slides, and participatory activities that reveal plant and animal habitat connections, ideal for curious adults and families seeking nature education.
Engaging illustrated talk exploring ecological interrelationships through storytelling, slides, and participatory activities that reveal plant and animal habitat connections, ideal for curious adults and families seeking nature education.
Engaging illustrated talk exploring ecological interrelationships through storytelling, slides, and participatory activities that reveal plant and animal habitat connections, ideal for curious adults and families seeking nature education.
Guided shinrin-yoku walks through Blue Ridge forest at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow-paced sensory practices—breathwork, mindful listening, and gentle movement—to reduce stress and deepen connection with seasonal mountain ecology.
Guided shinrin-yoku walks through Blue Ridge forest at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow-paced sensory practices—breathwork, mindful listening, and gentle movement—to reduce stress and deepen connection with seasonal mountain ecology.
Guided shinrin-yoku walks through Blue Ridge forest at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow-paced sensory practices—breathwork, mindful listening, and gentle movement—to reduce stress and deepen connection with seasonal mountain ecology.
Quiet, guided forest bathing among mature pines and rhododendrons, blending gentle movement, deep breathwork, and mindful sensory awareness for a restorative afternoon of nature immersion.
Quiet, guided forest bathing among mature pines and rhododendrons, blending gentle movement, deep breathwork, and mindful sensory awareness for a restorative afternoon of nature immersion.
Quiet, guided forest bathing among mature pines and rhododendrons, blending gentle movement, deep breathwork, and mindful sensory awareness for a restorative afternoon of nature immersion.
Practical ecology based gardening strategies for creating resilient, biodiverse landscapes, covering soil health, native plant selection, habitat scale thinking, and low input maintenance techniques for home gardeners.
Practical ecology based gardening strategies for creating resilient, biodiverse landscapes, covering soil health, native plant selection, habitat scale thinking, and low input maintenance techniques for home gardeners.
Practical ecology based gardening strategies for creating resilient, biodiverse landscapes, covering soil health, native plant selection, habitat scale thinking, and low input maintenance techniques for home gardeners.
Resonant gongs and crystal bowls wash through the Arboretum gardens in a guided sound bath, encouraging deep relaxation and meditative listening among towering native trees and cultivated plantings.
Resonant gongs and crystal bowls wash through the Arboretum gardens in a guided sound bath, encouraging deep relaxation and meditative listening among towering native trees and cultivated plantings.
Resonant gongs and crystal bowls wash through the Arboretum gardens in a guided sound bath, encouraging deep relaxation and meditative listening among towering native trees and cultivated plantings.
Guided evening foraging walks through Asheville green spaces exploring seasonal wild edible plants, hands-on identification and sustainable harvest techniques for beginners, with a focus on community connection and low impact practices.
Guided evening foraging walks through Asheville green spaces exploring seasonal wild edible plants, hands-on identification and sustainable harvest techniques for beginners, with a focus on community connection and low impact practices.
Guided evening foraging walks through Asheville green spaces exploring seasonal wild edible plants, hands-on identification and sustainable harvest techniques for beginners, with a focus on community connection and low impact practices.
Nighttime exploration tuning eyes and ears to owls, bats, and raccoons; hands on sensory games and guided activities reveal animal adaptations for families with children ages 5 12.
Nighttime exploration tuning eyes and ears to owls, bats, and raccoons; hands on sensory games and guided activities reveal animal adaptations for families with children ages 5 12.
Nighttime exploration tuning eyes and ears to owls, bats, and raccoons; hands on sensory games and guided activities reveal animal adaptations for families with children ages 5 12.
Hands on three hour workshop guiding selection of native plants for pollinators, larval host insects, cut flowers, ornamental displays, and edible landscaping. Practical planning exercises focus on low maintenance, ecologically rich garden design.
Hands on three hour workshop guiding selection of native plants for pollinators, larval host insects, cut flowers, ornamental displays, and edible landscaping. Practical planning exercises focus on low maintenance, ecologically rich garden design.
Hands on three hour workshop guiding selection of native plants for pollinators, larval host insects, cut flowers, ornamental displays, and edible landscaping. Practical planning exercises focus on low maintenance, ecologically rich garden design.
Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.
Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.
Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.
Beginner-focused botanical illustration workshop teaching line work, shading, contour composition, and pen and ink techniques across four weekly sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum with guided studio practice and plant reference studies.
Beginner-focused botanical illustration workshop teaching line work, shading, contour composition, and pen and ink techniques across four weekly sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum with guided studio practice and plant reference studies.
Beginner-focused botanical illustration workshop teaching line work, shading, contour composition, and pen and ink techniques across four weekly sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum with guided studio practice and plant reference studies.
A guided 2 mile hike through the NC Arboretum on Running Cedar Road, Creekside Trail, and Carolina Mountain Trail, suitable for beginners and hosted by Asheville Introverts for relaxed nature exploration.
A guided 2 mile hike through the NC Arboretum on Running Cedar Road, Creekside Trail, and Carolina Mountain Trail, suitable for beginners and hosted by Asheville Introverts for relaxed nature exploration.
A guided 2 mile hike through the NC Arboretum on Running Cedar Road, Creekside Trail, and Carolina Mountain Trail, suitable for beginners and hosted by Asheville Introverts for relaxed nature exploration.
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.
Wade along forest trails to cascading falls on a guided afternoon hike through Pisgah National Forest, encountering creek crossings, rhododendron thickets, and seasonal wildflowers while learning local ecology.
Wade along forest trails to cascading falls on a guided afternoon hike through Pisgah National Forest, encountering creek crossings, rhododendron thickets, and seasonal wildflowers while learning local ecology.
Wade along forest trails to cascading falls on a guided afternoon hike through Pisgah National Forest, encountering creek crossings, rhododendron thickets, and seasonal wildflowers while learning local ecology.
Paint an original landscape from direct observation in a two-hour, beginner-friendly workshop focused on composition, color mixing, and translating outdoor sketches into a finished piece.
Paint an original landscape from direct observation in a two-hour, beginner-friendly workshop focused on composition, color mixing, and translating outdoor sketches into a finished piece.
Paint an original landscape from direct observation in a two-hour, beginner-friendly workshop focused on composition, color mixing, and translating outdoor sketches into a finished piece.
Weeklong spring break program for youth exploring forest trails, gardens, and hands-on nature activities—wildlife observation, plant identification, and basic outdoor skills. Includes creative nature journaling, team games, and stewardship projects.
Weeklong spring break program for youth exploring forest trails, gardens, and hands-on nature activities—wildlife observation, plant identification, and basic outdoor skills. Includes creative nature journaling, team games, and stewardship projects.
Weeklong spring break program for youth exploring forest trails, gardens, and hands-on nature activities—wildlife observation, plant identification, and basic outdoor skills. Includes creative nature journaling, team games, and stewardship projects.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Guided forest-bathing session in Kanuga’s quiet woodland, using slow mindful walking and sensory awareness practices to foster reflection and intention; ideal for beginners seeking contemplative nature immersion on a tranquil spring morning.
Guided forest-bathing session in Kanuga’s quiet woodland, using slow mindful walking and sensory awareness practices to foster reflection and intention; ideal for beginners seeking contemplative nature immersion on a tranquil spring morning.
Guided forest-bathing session in Kanuga’s quiet woodland, using slow mindful walking and sensory awareness practices to foster reflection and intention; ideal for beginners seeking contemplative nature immersion on a tranquil spring morning.
Twilight lakeside stroll along Lake Junaluska led by Asheville Visitor Center guides, showcasing calm water views, boardwalks, and mountain sunsets. Gentle, all-ages guided walk ideal for casual hikers and community meetups.
Twilight lakeside stroll along Lake Junaluska led by Asheville Visitor Center guides, showcasing calm water views, boardwalks, and mountain sunsets. Gentle, all-ages guided walk ideal for casual hikers and community meetups.
Twilight lakeside stroll along Lake Junaluska led by Asheville Visitor Center guides, showcasing calm water views, boardwalks, and mountain sunsets. Gentle, all-ages guided walk ideal for casual hikers and community meetups.