
River Systems Field Class
Trace watershed processes along the Davidson River, examining stream order, flow and flood indicators, cut banks, point bars, and flood channels in a hands-on Blue Ridge field study.
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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.

Explore woodland trails and diverse forest types with trained volunteer guides. Learn about wildflowers, tree identification, and natural history while hiking through the North Carolina Arboretum’s seasonal landscapes.

Explore woodland trails and diverse forest types with trained volunteer guides. Learn about wildflowers, tree identification, and natural history while hiking through the North Carolina Arboretum’s seasonal landscapes.
Explore woodland trails and diverse forest types with trained volunteer guides. Learn about wildflowers, tree identification, and natural history while hiking through the North Carolina Arboretum’s seasonal landscapes.

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.

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.
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.
A relaxed beginner birdwatching walk explores garden paths and wooded trails in search of Asheville’s most colorful resident birds. Learn to observe local wildlife while enjoying the Arboretum’s landscapes.
A relaxed beginner birdwatching walk explores garden paths and wooded trails in search of Asheville’s most colorful resident birds. Learn to observe local wildlife while enjoying the Arboretum’s landscapes.
A relaxed beginner birdwatching walk explores garden paths and wooded trails in search of Asheville’s most colorful resident birds. Learn to observe local wildlife while enjoying the Arboretum’s landscapes.
Explore zine history and observation as a creative practice, then assemble a handmade nature zine with varied materials. This tactile workshop blends field-inspired noticing, independent publishing, and visual storytelling.
Explore zine history and observation as a creative practice, then assemble a handmade nature zine with varied materials. This tactile workshop blends field-inspired noticing, independent publishing, and visual storytelling.
Explore zine history and observation as a creative practice, then assemble a handmade nature zine with varied materials. This tactile workshop blends field-inspired noticing, independent publishing, and visual storytelling.

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.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.

Hands-on nature lesson on animal camouflage and survival tactics, led by naturalist and environmental educator Eric Young. Expect guided outdoor observation challenges on the arboretum grounds that sharpen spotting skills for hidden wildlife.

Hands-on nature lesson on animal camouflage and survival tactics, led by naturalist and environmental educator Eric Young. Expect guided outdoor observation challenges on the arboretum grounds that sharpen spotting skills for hidden wildlife.
Hands-on nature lesson on animal camouflage and survival tactics, led by naturalist and environmental educator Eric Young. Expect guided outdoor observation challenges on the arboretum grounds that sharpen spotting skills for hidden wildlife.
Slow, sensory nature immersion along arboretum trails using shinrin yoku style prompts to unwind and reset. A guided outdoor wellness walk focused on mindful breathing, quiet observation, and stress relief in scenic gardens.
Slow, sensory nature immersion along arboretum trails using shinrin yoku style prompts to unwind and reset. A guided outdoor wellness walk focused on mindful breathing, quiet observation, and stress relief in scenic gardens.
Slow, sensory nature immersion along arboretum trails using shinrin yoku style prompts to unwind and reset. A guided outdoor wellness walk focused on mindful breathing, quiet observation, and stress relief in scenic gardens.

Hands-on Traffic Skills 101 training for safer city riding, covering predictable street positioning, hazard awareness, and confident lane navigation. League of American Bicyclists curriculum geared to beginners and riders polishing urban cycling habits.

Hands-on Traffic Skills 101 training for safer city riding, covering predictable street positioning, hazard awareness, and confident lane navigation. League of American Bicyclists curriculum geared to beginners and riders polishing urban cycling habits.
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Shape cattail leaves and colored ribbons into handmade wild ornaments during a hands-on crafting workshop. Explore natural materials and seasonal decoration techniques in a creative adult learning setting.
Shape cattail leaves and colored ribbons into handmade wild ornaments during a hands-on crafting workshop. Explore natural materials and seasonal decoration techniques in a creative adult learning setting.
Shape cattail leaves and colored ribbons into handmade wild ornaments during a hands-on crafting workshop. Explore natural materials and seasonal decoration techniques in a creative adult learning setting.

Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.

Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.

Explore Western North Carolina mammal ecology, from hibernation habits to clues that reveal wildlife visitors. Examine animal skulls and skins while learning about the ecoEXPLORE program.

Explore Western North Carolina mammal ecology, from hibernation habits to clues that reveal wildlife visitors. Examine animal skulls and skins while learning about the ecoEXPLORE program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammal ecology, from hibernation habits to clues that reveal wildlife visitors. Examine animal skulls and skins while learning about the ecoEXPLORE program.
Learn tabby and twill weaving techniques through paper selection and design concepts, experimenting with varied materials to create handmade holiday pieces in an adult creative workshop.
Learn tabby and twill weaving techniques through paper selection and design concepts, experimenting with varied materials to create handmade holiday pieces in an adult creative workshop.
Learn tabby and twill weaving techniques through paper selection and design concepts, experimenting with varied materials to create handmade holiday pieces in an adult creative 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.
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.

Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.

Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.
Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.
Explore strategies for flood preparedness and resilient community planning across North Carolina, with a focus on how stronger local approaches can help communities adapt to flood risks.
Explore strategies for flood preparedness and resilient community planning across North Carolina, with a focus on how stronger local approaches can help communities adapt to flood risks.
Explore strategies for flood preparedness and resilient community planning across North Carolina, with a focus on how stronger local approaches can help communities adapt to flood risks.
Glowing botanical displays transform the arboretum into a festive evening walk, with colorful lights illuminating gardens and creating a seasonal outing for families and visitors of all ages.
Glowing botanical displays transform the arboretum into a festive evening walk, with colorful lights illuminating gardens and creating a seasonal outing for families and visitors of all ages.
Glowing botanical displays transform the arboretum into a festive evening walk, with colorful lights illuminating gardens and creating a seasonal outing for families and visitors of all ages.
