
The Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas: Intro & Volunteer Training, with Bryan Tompkins
Hands-on volunteer training for the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas pairs a naturalist-led intro with practical skills for spotting, identifying, and recording bumble bees. Learn survey protocols in the botanical garden and support regional pollinator conservation research.
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An ecology focused talk in a botanical garden on how pesticides affect bees and other pollinators, with practical strategies for creating safer habitats. Expect science based guidance for gardeners and local environmental stewards.

An ecology focused talk in a botanical garden on how pesticides affect bees and other pollinators, with practical strategies for creating safer habitats. Expect science based guidance for gardeners and local environmental stewards.
An ecology focused talk in a botanical garden on how pesticides affect bees and other pollinators, with practical strategies for creating safer habitats. Expect science based guidance for gardeners and local environmental stewards.
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 guided pollinator safari through the Asheville Botanical Garden with naturalist Florrie Funk, focusing on bees, butterflies, and native plants in bloom. Expect an easy-paced outdoor walk with hands-on nature interpretation and garden ecology insights.

A guided pollinator safari through the Asheville Botanical Garden with naturalist Florrie Funk, focusing on bees, butterflies, and native plants in bloom. Expect an easy-paced outdoor walk with hands-on nature interpretation and garden ecology insights.
A guided pollinator safari through the Asheville Botanical Garden with naturalist Florrie Funk, focusing on bees, butterflies, and native plants in bloom. Expect an easy-paced outdoor walk with hands-on nature interpretation and garden ecology insights.

Hands on intro to rain gardens focused on capturing stormwater runoff while creating native plant habitat for birds and pollinators. Practical tips on site selection, soil and drainage, plant choices, and long term maintenance.

Hands on intro to rain gardens focused on capturing stormwater runoff while creating native plant habitat for birds and pollinators. Practical tips on site selection, soil and drainage, plant choices, and long term maintenance.
Hands on intro to rain gardens focused on capturing stormwater runoff while creating native plant habitat for birds and pollinators. Practical tips on site selection, soil and drainage, plant choices, and long term maintenance.

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.

An evening garden lecture on using native groundcovers to solve landscape challenges while adding seasonal texture and color. Learn practical plant picks and design strategies for low maintenance beds that support local wildlife and pollinators.

An evening garden lecture on using native groundcovers to solve landscape challenges while adding seasonal texture and color. Learn practical plant picks and design strategies for low maintenance beds that support local wildlife and pollinators.
An evening garden lecture on using native groundcovers to solve landscape challenges while adding seasonal texture and color. Learn practical plant picks and design strategies for low maintenance beds that support local wildlife and pollinators.
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.

Hands-on wildflower gardening workshop paired with Land Trust Day community celebration, focused on native plant basics and conservation. Learn simple steps to start a pollinator-friendly garden while connecting with local land stewardship efforts.

Hands-on wildflower gardening workshop paired with Land Trust Day community celebration, focused on native plant basics and conservation. Learn simple steps to start a pollinator-friendly garden while connecting with local land stewardship efforts.
Hands-on wildflower gardening workshop paired with Land Trust Day community celebration, focused on native plant basics and conservation. Learn simple steps to start a pollinator-friendly garden while connecting with local land stewardship efforts.

Hands-on adult field course exploring Grandfather Mountain’s distinct natural communities, with guided observation of plant life, habitats, and ecological patterns. Expect outdoor learning on the landscape through focused field study and discussion.

Hands-on adult field course exploring Grandfather Mountain’s distinct natural communities, with guided observation of plant life, habitats, and ecological patterns. Expect outdoor learning on the landscape through focused field study and discussion.
Hands-on adult field course exploring Grandfather Mountain’s distinct natural communities, with guided observation of plant life, habitats, and ecological patterns. Expect outdoor learning on the landscape through focused field study and discussion.

Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.

Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.
Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.

Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.

Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.
Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.

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.

A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.

A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.
A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.

Practical educator training focused on environmental education methods, blending curriculum design with outdoor, place based activities. Ideal for teachers and facilitators seeking classroom ready tools for ecological literacy and field learning.

Practical educator training focused on environmental education methods, blending curriculum design with outdoor, place based activities. Ideal for teachers and facilitators seeking classroom ready tools for ecological literacy and field learning.
Practical educator training focused on environmental education methods, blending curriculum design with outdoor, place based activities. Ideal for teachers and facilitators seeking classroom ready tools for ecological literacy and field learning.

A Sierra Club presentation on how urban tree canopies deliver ecosystem services, from carbon sequestration and heat island reduction to lower energy costs. Explores stormwater runoff control, mental well being gains, and neighborhood home value impacts.

A Sierra Club presentation on how urban tree canopies deliver ecosystem services, from carbon sequestration and heat island reduction to lower energy costs. Explores stormwater runoff control, mental well being gains, and neighborhood home value impacts.
A Sierra Club presentation on how urban tree canopies deliver ecosystem services, from carbon sequestration and heat island reduction to lower energy costs. Explores stormwater runoff control, mental well being gains, and neighborhood home value impacts.

A guided stroll along the botanical garden’s half mile loop trail, pausing to identify what’s in bloom and explore each plant’s astrological and planetary associations. Set in a shaded 10 acre wooded enclave near UNC Asheville.

A guided stroll along the botanical garden’s half mile loop trail, pausing to identify what’s in bloom and explore each plant’s astrological and planetary associations. Set in a shaded 10 acre wooded enclave near UNC Asheville.
A guided stroll along the botanical garden’s half mile loop trail, pausing to identify what’s in bloom and explore each plant’s astrological and planetary associations. Set in a shaded 10 acre wooded enclave near UNC Asheville.

Bonsai-focused experience in the Blue Ridge setting of the North Carolina Arboretum, blending garden immersion with practical instruction. Expect up-close viewing of miniature trees plus guidance on pruning, wiring, and long-term plant care.

Bonsai-focused experience in the Blue Ridge setting of the North Carolina Arboretum, blending garden immersion with practical instruction. Expect up-close viewing of miniature trees plus guidance on pruning, wiring, and long-term plant care.
Bonsai-focused experience in the Blue Ridge setting of the North Carolina Arboretum, blending garden immersion with practical instruction. Expect up-close viewing of miniature trees plus guidance on pruning, wiring, and long-term plant care.

Practical bear safety guidance for living and recreating in Western North Carolina, with strategies to prevent conflicts and protect wildlife. Learn BearWise habits for trash, food storage, and neighborhood awareness in bear country.

Practical bear safety guidance for living and recreating in Western North Carolina, with strategies to prevent conflicts and protect wildlife. Learn BearWise habits for trash, food storage, and neighborhood awareness in bear country.
Practical bear safety guidance for living and recreating in Western North Carolina, with strategies to prevent conflicts and protect wildlife. Learn BearWise habits for trash, food storage, and neighborhood awareness in bear country.

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 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.
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.