
Southern Appalachian Weather and Climate Workshop
Interactive workshop exploring mountain microclimates, extreme weather drivers, and regional climate trends with forecasting demos, data analysis, and community science activities geared toward students and local stakeholders.
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Interdisciplinary sessions and data-driven presentations on Southern Appalachian weather patterns, climate variability, forecasting techniques, and resilience strategies, connecting researchers, operational meteorologists, faculty, and students through talks, posters, and collaborative discussions.
Interdisciplinary sessions and data-driven presentations on Southern Appalachian weather patterns, climate variability, forecasting techniques, and resilience strategies, connecting researchers, operational meteorologists, faculty, and students through talks, posters, and collaborative discussions.
Interdisciplinary sessions and data-driven presentations on Southern Appalachian weather patterns, climate variability, forecasting techniques, and resilience strategies, connecting researchers, operational meteorologists, faculty, and students through talks, posters, and collaborative discussions.

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.

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.

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.

Illustrated lecture on the natural history, ecology, and conservation of regional salamanders, covering habitat threats, monitoring methods, and community science opportunities for adult learners with practical guidance for local stewardship.

Illustrated lecture on the natural history, ecology, and conservation of regional salamanders, covering habitat threats, monitoring methods, and community science opportunities for adult learners with practical guidance for local stewardship.
Illustrated lecture on the natural history, ecology, and conservation of regional salamanders, covering habitat threats, monitoring methods, and community science opportunities for adult learners with practical guidance for local stewardship.
Practical strategies for greenway design that reduce flooding, strengthen neighborhood connections, and preserve natural corridors; local residents and experts share case studies, funding tips, and next step planning for Swannanoa area resilience.
Practical strategies for greenway design that reduce flooding, strengthen neighborhood connections, and preserve natural corridors; local residents and experts share case studies, funding tips, and next step planning for Swannanoa area resilience.
Practical strategies for greenway design that reduce flooding, strengthen neighborhood connections, and preserve natural corridors; local residents and experts share case studies, funding tips, and next step planning for Swannanoa area resilience.

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.

Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.

Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.
Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.

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.

Regional resilience leaders and community partners convene for collaborative capacity-building sessions focused on emergency preparedness, mutual aid coordination, and network-building best practices to strengthen local response systems.

Regional resilience leaders and community partners convene for collaborative capacity-building sessions focused on emergency preparedness, mutual aid coordination, and network-building best practices to strengthen local response systems.
Regional resilience leaders and community partners convene for collaborative capacity-building sessions focused on emergency preparedness, mutual aid coordination, and network-building best practices to strengthen local response systems.

Interactive, nontechnical workshop unpacking AI trajectories over the next 1–5 years and their implications for jobs, crime, regulation, and everyday life, with practical discussion and audience Q&A.

Interactive, nontechnical workshop unpacking AI trajectories over the next 1–5 years and their implications for jobs, crime, regulation, and everyday life, with practical discussion and audience Q&A.
Interactive, nontechnical workshop unpacking AI trajectories over the next 1–5 years and their implications for jobs, crime, regulation, and everyday life, with practical discussion and audience Q&A.
Practical workshops on mountain property stewardship cover forest health diagnostics, landslide prevention techniques, invasive plant identification and control. Hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension Madison County for landowners and natural resource professionals.
Practical workshops on mountain property stewardship cover forest health diagnostics, landslide prevention techniques, invasive plant identification and control. Hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension Madison County for landowners and natural resource professionals.
Practical workshops on mountain property stewardship cover forest health diagnostics, landslide prevention techniques, invasive plant identification and control. Hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension Madison County for landowners and natural resource professionals.
Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.
Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.
Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.

Scientists and engineers present how new, cheaper renewable technologies and advancing energy storage make intermittent sources viable to replace fossil fuels, with practical international implications for decarbonization and climate hope.

Scientists and engineers present how new, cheaper renewable technologies and advancing energy storage make intermittent sources viable to replace fossil fuels, with practical international implications for decarbonization and climate hope.
Scientists and engineers present how new, cheaper renewable technologies and advancing energy storage make intermittent sources viable to replace fossil fuels, with practical international implications for decarbonization and climate hope.

Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.

Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.
Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.

Guided winter bird walk across Hickory Nut Gap’s farm pastures and woodlots, spotting sparrows, raptors, and winter migrants while learning binocular techniques, field identification tips, and habitat cues from experienced naturalists.

Guided winter bird walk across Hickory Nut Gap’s farm pastures and woodlots, spotting sparrows, raptors, and winter migrants while learning binocular techniques, field identification tips, and habitat cues from experienced naturalists.
Guided winter bird walk across Hickory Nut Gap’s farm pastures and woodlots, spotting sparrows, raptors, and winter migrants while learning binocular techniques, field identification tips, and habitat cues from experienced naturalists.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.

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.

Beginner friendly hands-on field workshop focused on nature photography in Linville, combining outdoor composition techniques, natural light mastery, and landscape and close-up shots across forests and overlooks over a weekend.

Beginner friendly hands-on field workshop focused on nature photography in Linville, combining outdoor composition techniques, natural light mastery, and landscape and close-up shots across forests and overlooks over a weekend.
Beginner friendly hands-on field workshop focused on nature photography in Linville, combining outdoor composition techniques, natural light mastery, and landscape and close-up shots across forests and overlooks over a weekend.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on mountain microclimates, soil preparation, and seasonal plant selection for Western North Carolina gardens. Led by Cooperative Extension educators with practical tips for starting raised beds, containers, and timing.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on mountain microclimates, soil preparation, and seasonal plant selection for Western North Carolina gardens. Led by Cooperative Extension educators with practical tips for starting raised beds, containers, and timing.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on mountain microclimates, soil preparation, and seasonal plant selection for Western North Carolina gardens. Led by Cooperative Extension educators with practical tips for starting raised beds, containers, and timing.