
Stream Monitoring Information Exchange (SMIE) Training
Learn hands-on macroinvertebrate sampling methods, using aquatic bugs, snails, and crayfish to assess pollution and habitat health. Adults train for community stream monitoring across five western North Carolina counties.
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Learn hands-on stream monitoring and water-quality assessment by observing aquatic invertebrates in local waterways. This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes adults ages 16 and older; RSVP is required.

Learn hands-on stream monitoring and water-quality assessment by observing aquatic invertebrates in local waterways. This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes adults ages 16 and older; RSVP is required.
Learn hands-on stream monitoring and water-quality assessment by observing aquatic invertebrates in local waterways. This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes adults ages 16 and older; RSVP is required.
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.
Practical beekeeping basics for beginners, covering how to start and maintain a healthy hive of pollinators. Expect step by step guidance on equipment, hive setup, and early season care at the Cooperative Extension center.
Practical beekeeping basics for beginners, covering how to start and maintain a healthy hive of pollinators. Expect step by step guidance on equipment, hive setup, and early season care at the Cooperative Extension center.
Practical beekeeping basics for beginners, covering how to start and maintain a healthy hive of pollinators. Expect step by step guidance on equipment, hive setup, and early season care at the Cooperative Extension center.

Learn to identify Western North Carolina’s native trees as autumn leaves fall, using bark, twigs, and other clues to recognize dormant species. This practical naturalist lesson builds seasonal observation skills outdoors.

Learn to identify Western North Carolina’s native trees as autumn leaves fall, using bark, twigs, and other clues to recognize dormant species. This practical naturalist lesson builds seasonal observation skills outdoors.
Learn to identify Western North Carolina’s native trees as autumn leaves fall, using bark, twigs, and other clues to recognize dormant species. This practical naturalist lesson builds seasonal observation skills outdoors.

Hands-on field class focused on identifying wild edible plants and mushrooms with practical safety tips for responsible harvesting. Guided nature walk blends seasonal Appalachian ecology, tasting notes, and take-home foraging skills.

Hands-on field class focused on identifying wild edible plants and mushrooms with practical safety tips for responsible harvesting. Guided nature walk blends seasonal Appalachian ecology, tasting notes, and take-home foraging skills.
Hands-on field class focused on identifying wild edible plants and mushrooms with practical safety tips for responsible harvesting. Guided nature walk blends seasonal Appalachian ecology, tasting notes, and take-home foraging skills.

Guided community walk focused on identifying seasonal wild edibles and learning safe, practical foraging techniques. Expect an easy-paced nature stroll with hands-on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local ecology context.

Guided community walk focused on identifying seasonal wild edibles and learning safe, practical foraging techniques. Expect an easy-paced nature stroll with hands-on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local ecology context.
Guided community walk focused on identifying seasonal wild edibles and learning safe, practical foraging techniques. Expect an easy-paced nature stroll with hands-on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local ecology context.

Hands-on bicycle skills and street-smart riding instruction focused on traffic positioning, intersections, and hazard awareness. A practical class for building confidence on Asheville roads with guided practice and local cycling community support.

Hands-on bicycle skills and street-smart riding instruction focused on traffic positioning, intersections, and hazard awareness. A practical class for building confidence on Asheville roads with guided practice and local cycling community support.
Hands-on bicycle skills and street-smart riding instruction focused on traffic positioning, intersections, and hazard awareness. A practical class for building confidence on Asheville roads with guided practice and local cycling community support.

Hands-on demonstration of hemlock treatment methods focused on hemlock woolly adelgid management and tree health. Learn practical application steps and best practices in a botanical garden setting with local experts.

Hands-on demonstration of hemlock treatment methods focused on hemlock woolly adelgid management and tree health. Learn practical application steps and best practices in a botanical garden setting with local experts.
Hands-on demonstration of hemlock treatment methods focused on hemlock woolly adelgid management and tree health. Learn practical application steps and best practices in a botanical garden setting with local experts.
Practical homesteading class focused on raising backyard chickens for daily eggs and learning the basics of producing your own milk. Expect down to earth instruction geared toward getting started with small scale home food production.
Practical homesteading class focused on raising backyard chickens for daily eggs and learning the basics of producing your own milk. Expect down to earth instruction geared toward getting started with small scale home food production.
Practical homesteading class focused on raising backyard chickens for daily eggs and learning the basics of producing your own milk. Expect down to earth instruction geared toward getting started with small scale home food production.

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.
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.

A practical bike-skills clinic focused on safer, more confident riding streets and greenways. Expect hands-on coaching in traffic awareness, route choice, and everyday cycling fundamentals for new and returning riders.

A practical bike-skills clinic focused on safer, more confident riding streets and greenways. Expect hands-on coaching in traffic awareness, route choice, and everyday cycling fundamentals for new and returning riders.
A practical bike-skills clinic focused on safer, more confident riding streets and greenways. Expect hands-on coaching in traffic awareness, route choice, and everyday cycling fundamentals for new and returning riders.

Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.

Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.

Nonpartisan voter education workshop breaking down the fall ballot, from local races to what each office actually does. Walk through bonds and ballot amendments so you know what to expect before voting.

Nonpartisan voter education workshop breaking down the fall ballot, from local races to what each office actually does. Walk through bonds and ballot amendments so you know what to expect before voting.
Nonpartisan voter education workshop breaking down the fall ballot, from local races to what each office actually does. Walk through bonds and ballot amendments so you know what to expect before voting.

Hands-on guidance in ethical native seed collecting, plus practical tips for cleaning, storing, and propagating seeds to match local ecoregions. Focus centers on building stronger pollinator habitat through regionally sourced native plants.

Hands-on guidance in ethical native seed collecting, plus practical tips for cleaning, storing, and propagating seeds to match local ecoregions. Focus centers on building stronger pollinator habitat through regionally sourced native plants.
Hands-on guidance in ethical native seed collecting, plus practical tips for cleaning, storing, and propagating seeds to match local ecoregions. Focus centers on building stronger pollinator habitat through regionally sourced native plants.
A beginner beekeeping primer covering hive life, bee behavior, and the practical ins and outs of starting your own setup. Learn from Feral Farms Beekeeping in a community tool library workshop geared to first-time keepers.
A beginner beekeeping primer covering hive life, bee behavior, and the practical ins and outs of starting your own setup. Learn from Feral Farms Beekeeping in a community tool library workshop geared to first-time keepers.
A beginner beekeeping primer covering hive life, bee behavior, and the practical ins and outs of starting your own setup. Learn from Feral Farms Beekeeping in a community tool library workshop geared to first-time keepers.

Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.

Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.
Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.

Explore competitive 2026 midterm races and the political climate across the nation, North Carolina, and local communities. Examine potential environmental impacts and practical ways to participate in civic action.

Explore competitive 2026 midterm races and the political climate across the nation, North Carolina, and local communities. Examine potential environmental impacts and practical ways to participate in civic action.
Explore competitive 2026 midterm races and the political climate across the nation, North Carolina, and local communities. Examine potential environmental impacts and practical ways to participate in civic action.

Learn practical methods for documenting, preserving, and sharing Hendersonville’s historic buildings, resources, and community stories. The free training welcomes residents, property owners, neighborhood leaders, and local history enthusiasts.

Learn practical methods for documenting, preserving, and sharing Hendersonville’s historic buildings, resources, and community stories. The free training welcomes residents, property owners, neighborhood leaders, and local history enthusiasts.
Learn practical methods for documenting, preserving, and sharing Hendersonville’s historic buildings, resources, and community stories. The free training welcomes residents, property owners, neighborhood leaders, and local history enthusiasts.

A nonpartisan workshop explains November ballot races, the responsibilities of elected positions, and proposed measures and bonds. Build practical voter knowledge without focusing on individual candidates.

A nonpartisan workshop explains November ballot races, the responsibilities of elected positions, and proposed measures and bonds. Build practical voter knowledge without focusing on individual candidates.
A nonpartisan workshop explains November ballot races, the responsibilities of elected positions, and proposed measures and bonds. Build practical voter knowledge without focusing on individual candidates.

An intensive two-week, hands-on bootcamp focused on traditional seat weaving and chair caning techniques. Build practical repair skills with guided instruction in a dedicated weaving studio in Weaverville.

An intensive two-week, hands-on bootcamp focused on traditional seat weaving and chair caning techniques. Build practical repair skills with guided instruction in a dedicated weaving studio in Weaverville.
An intensive two-week, hands-on bootcamp focused on traditional seat weaving and chair caning techniques. Build practical repair skills with guided instruction in a dedicated weaving studio in Weaverville.