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 foraging stroll focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foods while learning safe harvesting basics. Social, beginner friendly walk that builds local nature knowledge through hands on observation.
A guided foraging stroll focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foods while learning safe harvesting basics. Social, beginner friendly walk that builds local nature knowledge through hands on observation.
A guided foraging stroll focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foods while learning safe harvesting basics. Social, beginner friendly walk that builds local nature knowledge through hands on observation.
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.
Field-based instruction on identifying edible Appalachian plants and fungi, with safety tips and ethical harvesting practices. Practical outdoor lessons emphasize seasonal wild foods, habitat awareness, and confident identification skills.
Field-based instruction on identifying edible Appalachian plants and fungi, with safety tips and ethical harvesting practices. Practical outdoor lessons emphasize seasonal wild foods, habitat awareness, and confident identification skills.
Field-based instruction on identifying edible Appalachian plants and fungi, with safety tips and ethical harvesting practices. Practical outdoor lessons emphasize seasonal wild foods, habitat awareness, and confident identification 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.
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.
Hands-on mushroom identification class with specimen study indoors, then a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to spot common Southern Appalachian fungi. Covers safety, edible and medicinal uses, regional species ID, and bring-your-own finds for discussion.
Hands-on mushroom identification class with specimen study indoors, then a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to spot common Southern Appalachian fungi. Covers safety, edible and medicinal uses, regional species ID, and bring-your-own finds for discussion.
Hands-on mushroom identification class with specimen study indoors, then a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to spot common Southern Appalachian fungi. Covers safety, edible and medicinal uses, regional species ID, and bring-your-own finds for discussion.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
Hands-on wildflower identification walk through the Arboretum with practical tips for spotting plant families and narrowing tricky species. Practice using easy field tools and Newcomb’s guide to key out less common blooms.
Hands-on wildflower identification walk through the Arboretum with practical tips for spotting plant families and narrowing tricky species. Practice using easy field tools and Newcomb’s guide to key out less common blooms.
Hands-on wildflower identification walk through the Arboretum with practical tips for spotting plant families and narrowing tricky species. Practice using easy field tools and Newcomb’s guide to key out less common blooms.
Hands-on autumn plant walk through the Arboretum focused on identifying wildflowers by key traits, flower families, and lookalike clues. Learn practical field methods and tools for narrowing down tricky species in real time.
Hands-on autumn plant walk through the Arboretum focused on identifying wildflowers by key traits, flower families, and lookalike clues. Learn practical field methods and tools for narrowing down tricky species in real time.
Hands-on autumn plant walk through the Arboretum focused on identifying wildflowers by key traits, flower families, and lookalike clues. Learn practical field methods and tools for narrowing down tricky species in real time.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Small-group guided hike through The North Carolina Arboretum’s woodland trails, exploring botanically diverse forest types. Seasonal naturalist-style interpretation covers wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.
Small-group guided hike through The North Carolina Arboretum’s woodland trails, exploring botanically diverse forest types. Seasonal naturalist-style interpretation covers wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.
Small-group guided hike through The North Carolina Arboretum’s woodland trails, exploring botanically diverse forest types. Seasonal naturalist-style interpretation covers wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
A relaxed neighborhood garden walk through West Asheville, with chances to see locally grown flowers, shrubs, and creative yard landscapes up close. Wander at your own pace and chat with neighbors while exploring different garden styles.
A relaxed neighborhood garden walk through West Asheville, with chances to see locally grown flowers, shrubs, and creative yard landscapes up close. Wander at your own pace and chat with neighbors while exploring different garden styles.
A relaxed neighborhood garden walk through West Asheville, with chances to see locally grown flowers, shrubs, and creative yard landscapes up close. Wander at your own pace and chat with neighbors while exploring different garden styles.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.
Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.
Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.
Creative, practical instruction on preserving apples for year round use, with tips on storage methods and kitchen friendly techniques. A beginner friendly, hands on workshop in a local gardening and homesteading shop.
Creative, practical instruction on preserving apples for year round use, with tips on storage methods and kitchen friendly techniques. A beginner friendly, hands on workshop in a local gardening and homesteading shop.
Creative, practical instruction on preserving apples for year round use, with tips on storage methods and kitchen friendly techniques. A beginner friendly, hands on workshop in a local gardening and homesteading shop.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience of housing and income insecurity. Learn about systemic barriers and local resources while moving through real world locations.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience of housing and income insecurity. Learn about systemic barriers and local resources while moving through real world locations.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience of housing and income insecurity. Learn about systemic barriers and local resources while moving through real world locations.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A restorative afternoon retreat on quieter Arboretum trails blends mindfulness, breathwork, and Shinrin Yoku nature therapy among towering trees and fresh mountain air. Slow-paced walking and reflective practices wrap up with a shared community celebration.
A restorative afternoon retreat on quieter Arboretum trails blends mindfulness, breathwork, and Shinrin Yoku nature therapy among towering trees and fresh mountain air. Slow-paced walking and reflective practices wrap up with a shared community celebration.
A restorative afternoon retreat on quieter Arboretum trails blends mindfulness, breathwork, and Shinrin Yoku nature therapy among towering trees and fresh mountain air. Slow-paced walking and reflective practices wrap up with a shared community celebration.
A guided group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, built for easy conversation and fresh air. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a low key outing and local connection.
A guided group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, built for easy conversation and fresh air. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a low key outing and local connection.
A guided group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, built for easy conversation and fresh air. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a low key outing and local connection.