
Realities of Poverty Walk
Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.
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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.

Guided walk through Asheville woodlands identifying wild edible plants and seasonal forageables; hands on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local foodways context for beginners and home cooks.

Guided walk through Asheville woodlands identifying wild edible plants and seasonal forageables; hands on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local foodways context for beginners and home cooks.
Guided walk through Asheville woodlands identifying wild edible plants and seasonal forageables; hands on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local foodways context for beginners and home cooks.
Stroll Asheville’s historic Block from Triangle Park as a BIPOC-led bookstore guides place-based writing prompts, storefront-inspired micro exercises, and communal pause points for observation, drafting, and sharing among writers.
Stroll Asheville’s historic Block from Triangle Park as a BIPOC-led bookstore guides place-based writing prompts, storefront-inspired micro exercises, and communal pause points for observation, drafting, and sharing among writers.
Stroll Asheville’s historic Block from Triangle Park as a BIPOC-led bookstore guides place-based writing prompts, storefront-inspired micro exercises, and communal pause points for observation, drafting, and sharing among writers.

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.

Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.

Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.
Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.

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.

Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.

Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.
Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.

Community discussions on riverfront recovery and flood resilience led by the City of Asheville, bringing residents, stakeholders, and experts together for policy feedback, setting priorities, and actionable input on riverfront revitalization.

Community discussions on riverfront recovery and flood resilience led by the City of Asheville, bringing residents, stakeholders, and experts together for policy feedback, setting priorities, and actionable input on riverfront revitalization.
Community discussions on riverfront recovery and flood resilience led by the City of Asheville, bringing residents, stakeholders, and experts together for policy feedback, setting priorities, and actionable input on riverfront revitalization.

Leisurely guided shoreline stroll with interpretive remarks on local history and wetland ecology, ideal for families and newcomers seeking scenic sunset views and easy terrain.

Leisurely guided shoreline stroll with interpretive remarks on local history and wetland ecology, ideal for families and newcomers seeking scenic sunset views and easy terrain.
Leisurely guided shoreline stroll with interpretive remarks on local history and wetland ecology, ideal for families and newcomers seeking scenic sunset views and easy terrain.

Interactive design and mapping session for Asheville's riverfront recovery projects, centering flood resilience, habitat restoration, and improved public access; municipal planners and community members collaborate to shape draft concepts and priorities.

Interactive design and mapping session for Asheville's riverfront recovery projects, centering flood resilience, habitat restoration, and improved public access; municipal planners and community members collaborate to shape draft concepts and priorities.
Interactive design and mapping session for Asheville's riverfront recovery projects, centering flood resilience, habitat restoration, and improved public access; municipal planners and community members collaborate to shape draft concepts and priorities.
Historian-led evening walking tour through downtown Asheville, exploring local architecture, cultural anecdotes, and hidden stories; gather at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop on Patton Avenue for a neighborhood history stroll.
Historian-led evening walking tour through downtown Asheville, exploring local architecture, cultural anecdotes, and hidden stories; gather at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop on Patton Avenue for a neighborhood history stroll.
Historian-led evening walking tour through downtown Asheville, exploring local architecture, cultural anecdotes, and hidden stories; gather at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop on Patton Avenue for a neighborhood history stroll.

Docent led in gallery walkthrough offering close looking and curator insights into the museum's current show, with contextual art history commentary, thematic highlights, and Q&A for visitors seeking deeper understanding.

Docent led in gallery walkthrough offering close looking and curator insights into the museum's current show, with contextual art history commentary, thematic highlights, and Q&A for visitors seeking deeper understanding.
Docent led in gallery walkthrough offering close looking and curator insights into the museum's current show, with contextual art history commentary, thematic highlights, and Q&A for visitors seeking deeper understanding.
Moonlit walking tour through the city's grisly past, with guided storytelling of historic murders, scandals, and local lore; an atmospheric, after-dark true-crime experience for adults and history buffs.
Moonlit walking tour through the city's grisly past, with guided storytelling of historic murders, scandals, and local lore; an atmospheric, after-dark true-crime experience for adults and history buffs.
Moonlit walking tour through the city's grisly past, with guided storytelling of historic murders, scandals, and local lore; an atmospheric, after-dark true-crime experience for adults and history buffs.

Explore behind-the-scenes stacks, archives, and service areas during a staff-guided, one-hour tour, with practical tips for accessing collections, digital resources, interlibrary loan, and community program or volunteer opportunities.

Explore behind-the-scenes stacks, archives, and service areas during a staff-guided, one-hour tour, with practical tips for accessing collections, digital resources, interlibrary loan, and community program or volunteer opportunities.
Explore behind-the-scenes stacks, archives, and service areas during a staff-guided, one-hour tour, with practical tips for accessing collections, digital resources, interlibrary loan, and community program or volunteer opportunities.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.

Guided spring ridge hike on Montreat East Ridge with panoramic mountain views, native flora and local history interpretation led by Swannanoa Valley Museum; moderate difficulty and community focused outdoor exploration.

Guided spring ridge hike on Montreat East Ridge with panoramic mountain views, native flora and local history interpretation led by Swannanoa Valley Museum; moderate difficulty and community focused outdoor exploration.
Guided spring ridge hike on Montreat East Ridge with panoramic mountain views, native flora and local history interpretation led by Swannanoa Valley Museum; moderate difficulty and community focused outdoor exploration.

Visual plans and artistic concepts for a more resilient French Broad riverfront and Azalea Parks, translated from community priorities; drop in workshop for feedback on flood recovery infrastructure and landscape design.

Visual plans and artistic concepts for a more resilient French Broad riverfront and Azalea Parks, translated from community priorities; drop in workshop for feedback on flood recovery infrastructure and landscape design.
Visual plans and artistic concepts for a more resilient French Broad riverfront and Azalea Parks, translated from community priorities; drop in workshop for feedback on flood recovery infrastructure and landscape design.

Guided tour exploring the Montreat Hydroelectric plant's historic turbines, dam infrastructure, and impact on Swannanoa Valley's industrial development and rural electrification; museum educators deliver hands on interpretation and archival storytelling.

Guided tour exploring the Montreat Hydroelectric plant's historic turbines, dam infrastructure, and impact on Swannanoa Valley's industrial development and rural electrification; museum educators deliver hands on interpretation and archival storytelling.
Guided tour exploring the Montreat Hydroelectric plant's historic turbines, dam infrastructure, and impact on Swannanoa Valley's industrial development and rural electrification; museum educators deliver hands on interpretation and archival storytelling.
Facilitated workshop exploring spiritual dimensions of depolarization and practical listening techniques in a neighborhood community center; free ticketed session by Meaningful Conversations Asheville emphasizes compassionate dialogue, civic bridging, and reflective practices.
Facilitated workshop exploring spiritual dimensions of depolarization and practical listening techniques in a neighborhood community center; free ticketed session by Meaningful Conversations Asheville emphasizes compassionate dialogue, civic bridging, and reflective practices.
Facilitated workshop exploring spiritual dimensions of depolarization and practical listening techniques in a neighborhood community center; free ticketed session by Meaningful Conversations Asheville emphasizes compassionate dialogue, civic bridging, and reflective practices.
Interactive guided tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff explore rotating collection highlights and the museum’s history, pairing selected objects from current exhibitions with interpretive stories; walk up friendly, no reservations required.
Interactive guided tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff explore rotating collection highlights and the museum’s history, pairing selected objects from current exhibitions with interpretive stories; walk up friendly, no reservations required.
Interactive guided tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff explore rotating collection highlights and the museum’s history, pairing selected objects from current exhibitions with interpretive stories; walk up friendly, no reservations required.