Sourdough for Beginners
Hands-on beginner sourdough lesson led by a local Extension Agent, covering starter care, fermentation timing, and baking fundamentals. Practical, skills-focused instruction geared to first-time home bakers.
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Beginner friendly, hands on sourdough baking class led by a local Extension Agent, covering starter basics, mixing and fermentation, and simple home techniques. Hosted at the Transylvania County Cooperative Extension Center in Brevard.
Beginner friendly, hands on sourdough baking class led by a local Extension Agent, covering starter basics, mixing and fermentation, and simple home techniques. Hosted at the Transylvania County Cooperative Extension Center in Brevard.
Beginner friendly, hands on sourdough baking class led by a local Extension Agent, covering starter basics, mixing and fermentation, and simple home techniques. Hosted at the Transylvania County Cooperative Extension Center in Brevard.
Hands-on brewing and fermentation workshop led by Fermentis experts, diving into yeast, process fundamentals, and practical techniques. Hosted in a working brewery setting for a lively, beer-centric learning session.
Hands-on brewing and fermentation workshop led by Fermentis experts, diving into yeast, process fundamentals, and practical techniques. Hosted in a working brewery setting for a lively, beer-centric learning session.
Hands-on brewing and fermentation workshop led by Fermentis experts, diving into yeast, process fundamentals, and practical techniques. Hosted in a working brewery setting for a lively, beer-centric learning session.
Hands on food safety manager training with practical applications, followed by a proctored certification test and focused skills practice to prepare learners for manager level compliance and on the job implementation.
Hands on food safety manager training with practical applications, followed by a proctored certification test and focused skills practice to prepare learners for manager level compliance and on the job implementation.
Hands on food safety manager training with practical applications, followed by a proctored certification test and focused skills practice to prepare learners for manager level compliance and on the job implementation.
Hands-on garden workshop covering dye plants, growing requirements, and how different species yield specific natural color palettes for fiber dyeing. Practical guidance on planning a dye garden and sourcing plants in an outdoor learning setting.
Hands-on garden workshop covering dye plants, growing requirements, and how different species yield specific natural color palettes for fiber dyeing. Practical guidance on planning a dye garden and sourcing plants in an outdoor learning setting.
Hands-on garden workshop covering dye plants, growing requirements, and how different species yield specific natural color palettes for fiber dyeing. Practical guidance on planning a dye garden and sourcing plants in an outdoor learning setting.

An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the month’s produce into a shared meal. Includes gardening handouts, seeds, and practical prep skills each session.

An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the month’s produce into a shared meal. Includes gardening handouts, seeds, and practical prep skills each session.
An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the month’s produce into a shared meal. Includes gardening handouts, seeds, and practical prep skills each session.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on building a thriving butterfly habitat, from host plants for caterpillars to nectar sources for adults. Learn practical garden design tips to support butterflies through every life stage in an outdoor learning garden.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on building a thriving butterfly habitat, from host plants for caterpillars to nectar sources for adults. Learn practical garden design tips to support butterflies through every life stage in an outdoor learning garden.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on building a thriving butterfly habitat, from host plants for caterpillars to nectar sources for adults. Learn practical garden design tips to support butterflies through every life stage in an outdoor learning garden.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

A practical deep-dive into Southern Appalachian soil types, what makes them thrive, and how to improve structure and fertility for healthier gardens and landscapes. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with region-specific tips for local growing conditions.

A practical deep-dive into Southern Appalachian soil types, what makes them thrive, and how to improve structure and fertility for healthier gardens and landscapes. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with region-specific tips for local growing conditions.
A practical deep-dive into Southern Appalachian soil types, what makes them thrive, and how to improve structure and fertility for healthier gardens and landscapes. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with region-specific tips for local growing conditions.
Hands-on beginner class on identifying Blue Ridge Mountain mushrooms with certified wild foragers, focusing on key field marks and local species. Ideal for new foragers wanting practical, safety-minded ID skills.
Hands-on beginner class on identifying Blue Ridge Mountain mushrooms with certified wild foragers, focusing on key field marks and local species. Ideal for new foragers wanting practical, safety-minded ID skills.
Hands-on beginner class on identifying Blue Ridge Mountain mushrooms with certified wild foragers, focusing on key field marks and local species. Ideal for new foragers wanting practical, safety-minded ID skills.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden corners, services, and how to use TCL resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want practical tips and local library know how.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden corners, services, and how to use TCL resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want practical tips and local library know how.
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Field-based Appalachian foraging instruction focused on identifying seasonal edible plants and practicing ethical harvesting techniques. Expect guided walks with practical safety tips and a nature-immersed learning vibe.

Field-based Appalachian foraging instruction focused on identifying seasonal edible plants and practicing ethical harvesting techniques. Expect guided walks with practical safety tips and a nature-immersed learning vibe.
Field-based Appalachian foraging instruction focused on identifying seasonal edible plants and practicing ethical harvesting techniques. Expect guided walks with practical safety tips and a nature-immersed learning vibe.

Beginner mycology course covering mushroom anatomy, fungal ecology, and key structures used for identification. Builds skills for recognizing mushroom diversity and using field guides without focusing on foraging or species specific IDs.

Beginner mycology course covering mushroom anatomy, fungal ecology, and key structures used for identification. Builds skills for recognizing mushroom diversity and using field guides without focusing on foraging or species specific IDs.
Beginner mycology course covering mushroom anatomy, fungal ecology, and key structures used for identification. Builds skills for recognizing mushroom diversity and using field guides without focusing on foraging or species specific IDs.
Hands-on herbal agriculture training focused on harvesting aerial medicinal herbs and post harvest handling to preserve potency and quality. Practical best practices for producing high grade ingredients for value added herbal products at a research and extension farm.
Hands-on herbal agriculture training focused on harvesting aerial medicinal herbs and post harvest handling to preserve potency and quality. Practical best practices for producing high grade ingredients for value added herbal products at a research and extension farm.
Hands-on herbal agriculture training focused on harvesting aerial medicinal herbs and post harvest handling to preserve potency and quality. Practical best practices for producing high grade ingredients for value added herbal products at a research and extension farm.
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.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.

Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.

Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
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A four hour commercial pesticide recertification workshop focused on maintaining licensure and safe application practices. Led by N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Buncombe County Center for working applicators needing continuing education.
A four hour commercial pesticide recertification workshop focused on maintaining licensure and safe application practices. Led by N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Buncombe County Center for working applicators needing continuing education.
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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.

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