Wild Food Community Walks
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
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A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
Field-based foraging instruction focused on identifying edible Appalachian plants and fungi, emphasizing safety, ethics, and seasonal harvesting. Expect hands-on ID practice outdoors with practical tips for cooking and home use.
Field-based foraging instruction focused on identifying edible Appalachian plants and fungi, emphasizing safety, ethics, and seasonal harvesting. Expect hands-on ID practice outdoors with practical tips for cooking and home use.
Field-based foraging instruction focused on identifying edible Appalachian plants and fungi, emphasizing safety, ethics, and seasonal harvesting. Expect hands-on ID practice outdoors with practical tips for cooking and home use.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Explore woodland trails in small groups with trained volunteer guides, learning to identify wildflowers, trees, and plants while discovering seasonal forest types and local natural history.
Explore woodland trails in small groups with trained volunteer guides, learning to identify wildflowers, trees, and plants while discovering seasonal forest types and local natural history.
Explore woodland trails in small groups with trained volunteer guides, learning to identify wildflowers, trees, and plants while discovering seasonal forest types and local natural history.
Explore the world of fall fungi through an outdoor nature adventure focused on mushrooms and seasonal ecology. The program welcomes participants ages 14 and up; registration is required.
Explore the world of fall fungi through an outdoor nature adventure focused on mushrooms and seasonal ecology. The program welcomes participants ages 14 and up; registration is required.
Explore the world of fall fungi through an outdoor nature adventure focused on mushrooms and seasonal ecology. The program welcomes participants ages 14 and up; registration is required.
Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
Slow, sensory nature immersion along arboretum trails using shinrin yoku style prompts to unwind and reset. A guided outdoor wellness walk focused on mindful breathing, quiet observation, and stress relief in scenic gardens.
Slow, sensory nature immersion along arboretum trails using shinrin yoku style prompts to unwind and reset. A guided outdoor wellness walk focused on mindful breathing, quiet observation, and stress relief in scenic gardens.
Slow, sensory nature immersion along arboretum trails using shinrin yoku style prompts to unwind and reset. A guided outdoor wellness walk focused on mindful breathing, quiet observation, and stress relief in scenic gardens.
A relaxed beginner birdwatching walk explores garden paths and wooded trails in search of Asheville’s most colorful resident birds. Learn to observe local wildlife while enjoying the Arboretum’s landscapes.
A relaxed beginner birdwatching walk explores garden paths and wooded trails in search of Asheville’s most colorful resident birds. Learn to observe local wildlife while enjoying the Arboretum’s landscapes.
A relaxed beginner birdwatching walk explores garden paths and wooded trails in search of Asheville’s most colorful resident birds. Learn to observe local wildlife while enjoying the Arboretum’s landscapes.
Trace Asheville’s past on a historian-led walking tour, discovering the stories and landmarks that shaped the city. Hear local history and gain context for downtown architecture and neighborhoods.
Trace Asheville’s past on a historian-led walking tour, discovering the stories and landmarks that shaped the city. Hear local history and gain context for downtown architecture and neighborhoods.
Trace Asheville’s past on a historian-led walking tour, discovering the stories and landmarks that shaped the city. Hear local history and gain context for downtown architecture and neighborhoods.
Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Immersive wildcrafting apprenticeship centered on Appalachian biodiversity, with most class time spent outdoors learning plant and fungal identification and seasonal harvesting. Emphasis on ethical foraging, responsible apothecary skills, and relationship-based herbal medicine practice.
Immersive wildcrafting apprenticeship centered on Appalachian biodiversity, with most class time spent outdoors learning plant and fungal identification and seasonal harvesting. Emphasis on ethical foraging, responsible apothecary skills, and relationship-based herbal medicine practice.
Immersive wildcrafting apprenticeship centered on Appalachian biodiversity, with most class time spent outdoors learning plant and fungal identification and seasonal harvesting. Emphasis on ethical foraging, responsible apothecary skills, and relationship-based herbal medicine practice.
Explore Arboretum trails with staff naturalists, observing flora, fauna, and intriguing natural phenomena. This guided outdoor learning walk invites curious participants to notice ecological details and ask questions.
Explore Arboretum trails with staff naturalists, observing flora, fauna, and intriguing natural phenomena. This guided outdoor learning walk invites curious participants to notice ecological details and ask questions.
Explore Arboretum trails with staff naturalists, observing flora, fauna, and intriguing natural phenomena. This guided outdoor learning walk invites curious participants to notice ecological details and ask questions.
A midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a steady, moderate pace and plenty of waterfall-viewing stops. Expect crisp fall foliage, trail camaraderie, and an easy meet-up point in downtown Asheville before heading out.
A midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a steady, moderate pace and plenty of waterfall-viewing stops. Expect crisp fall foliage, trail camaraderie, and an easy meet-up point in downtown Asheville before heading out.
A midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a steady, moderate pace and plenty of waterfall-viewing stops. Expect crisp fall foliage, trail camaraderie, and an easy meet-up point in downtown Asheville before heading out.
A guided evening walk out at Lake Junaluska starting from the Asheville Visitor Center, built around an easy pace, lake views, and local storytelling. Ideal for visitors seeking a scenic stroll and casual community connection.
A guided evening walk out at Lake Junaluska starting from the Asheville Visitor Center, built around an easy pace, lake views, and local storytelling. Ideal for visitors seeking a scenic stroll and casual community connection.
A guided evening walk out at Lake Junaluska starting from the Asheville Visitor Center, built around an easy pace, lake views, and local storytelling. Ideal for visitors seeking a scenic stroll and casual community connection.
Seasonal plant-based eats, artisan crafts, and sustainable shopping bring a family-friendly harvest celebration to downtown Asheville, with crisp fall air and Blue Ridge mountain atmosphere in a lively park gathering.
Seasonal plant-based eats, artisan crafts, and sustainable shopping bring a family-friendly harvest celebration to downtown Asheville, with crisp fall air and Blue Ridge mountain atmosphere in a lively park gathering.
Seasonal plant-based eats, artisan crafts, and sustainable shopping bring a family-friendly harvest celebration to downtown Asheville, with crisp fall air and Blue Ridge mountain atmosphere in a lively park gathering.
A guided mountaintop yoga hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains designed for unplugging, unwinding, and reconnecting with nature. Expect scenic trail time paired with grounding movement and mindful relaxation at the summit.
A guided mountaintop yoga hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains designed for unplugging, unwinding, and reconnecting with nature. Expect scenic trail time paired with grounding movement and mindful relaxation at the summit.
A guided mountaintop yoga hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains designed for unplugging, unwinding, and reconnecting with nature. Expect scenic trail time paired with grounding movement and mindful relaxation at the summit.
Slow, mindful wandering in the Blue Ridge Mountains invites nature connection and reflection on the wisdom of the Winter Solstice. An immersive afternoon retreat centered on seasonal awareness and time outdoors.
Slow, mindful wandering in the Blue Ridge Mountains invites nature connection and reflection on the wisdom of the Winter Solstice. An immersive afternoon retreat centered on seasonal awareness and time outdoors.
Slow, mindful wandering in the Blue Ridge Mountains invites nature connection and reflection on the wisdom of the Winter Solstice. An immersive afternoon retreat centered on seasonal awareness and time outdoors.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
A short guided hike into a mature Appalachian mountainside forest in Weaverville blends forest bathing, quiet presence with trees, and nature-based reflection. Expect periods of silence plus gentle sharing focused on roots, grounding, and reconnecting with Mother Earth.
A short guided hike into a mature Appalachian mountainside forest in Weaverville blends forest bathing, quiet presence with trees, and nature-based reflection. Expect periods of silence plus gentle sharing focused on roots, grounding, and reconnecting with Mother Earth.
A short guided hike into a mature Appalachian mountainside forest in Weaverville blends forest bathing, quiet presence with trees, and nature-based reflection. Expect periods of silence plus gentle sharing focused on roots, grounding, and reconnecting with Mother Earth.
Free food and essential community resources are available at a neighborhood outreach market, welcoming Buncombe County residents for practical support and connection in an accessible community setting.
Free food and essential community resources are available at a neighborhood outreach market, welcoming Buncombe County residents for practical support and connection in an accessible community setting.
Free food and essential community resources are available at a neighborhood outreach market, welcoming Buncombe County residents for practical support and connection in an accessible community setting.