
Spring Wildflower Walk with Dr. David Clarke
A guided springtime stroll through Asheville Botanical Garden focused on wildflower identification and local plant ecology with Dr. David Clarke. Expect slow-paced trail walking, field naturalist insights, and plenty of time for questions and close-up viewing.
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