
Wolf Howl Tour
Trek after dark to observe North America’s red and gray wolves while learning about their habitats and behavior. This immersive nighttime wildlife experience welcomes participants ages 13 and older.
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Sample Highland Brewing’s seasonal Cold Mountain beer before a guided nighttime tour to see red and gray wolves. The 21+ experience includes two bottles to take home and wolf-inspired artwork.

Sample Highland Brewing’s seasonal Cold Mountain beer before a guided nighttime tour to see red and gray wolves. The 21+ experience includes two bottles to take home and wolf-inspired artwork.
Sample Highland Brewing’s seasonal Cold Mountain beer before a guided nighttime tour to see red and gray wolves. The 21+ experience includes two bottles to take home and wolf-inspired artwork.
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.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
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.

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.

A local naturalist guides children through Western North Carolina’s mammals, exploring habitats, behavior, and survival adaptations. This free, registration-required learning program is designed for ages 5–13.

A local naturalist guides children through Western North Carolina’s mammals, exploring habitats, behavior, and survival adaptations. This free, registration-required learning program is designed for ages 5–13.
A local naturalist guides children through Western North Carolina’s mammals, exploring habitats, behavior, and survival adaptations. This free, registration-required learning program is designed for ages 5–13.
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 nighttime walk through Asheville’s darker past traces true crime stories and shadowed local history, blending historical exploration with a suspenseful, eerie atmosphere across downtown streets.
A nighttime walk through Asheville’s darker past traces true crime stories and shadowed local history, blending historical exploration with a suspenseful, eerie atmosphere across downtown streets.
A nighttime walk through Asheville’s darker past traces true crime stories and shadowed local history, blending historical exploration with a suspenseful, eerie atmosphere across downtown streets.

After-dark treetop climbing and zipline-style challenges under the forest canopy, guided by headlamps and safety gear. A high-energy, adrenaline-forward ropes course experience geared toward adventurous adults and older teens.

After-dark treetop climbing and zipline-style challenges under the forest canopy, guided by headlamps and safety gear. A high-energy, adrenaline-forward ropes course experience geared toward adventurous adults and older teens.
After-dark treetop climbing and zipline-style challenges under the forest canopy, guided by headlamps and safety gear. A high-energy, adrenaline-forward ropes course experience geared toward adventurous adults and older teens.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife signs, with close-up examination of skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen-science program.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife signs, with close-up examination of skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen-science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife signs, with close-up examination of skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen-science program.
An expert-led winter woods walk teaches tree identification through bark, branching, and other leafless clues. Naturalists explore seasonal forest ecology and sharpen their field observation skills near Waynesville.
An expert-led winter woods walk teaches tree identification through bark, branching, and other leafless clues. Naturalists explore seasonal forest ecology and sharpen their field observation skills near Waynesville.
An expert-led winter woods walk teaches tree identification through bark, branching, and other leafless clues. Naturalists explore seasonal forest ecology and sharpen their field observation skills near Waynesville.
Trace Asheville’s past on a historian-led excursion through the city, uncovering local stories, landmark history, and downtown context in an engaging guided walking tour.
Trace Asheville’s past on a historian-led excursion through the city, uncovering local stories, landmark history, and downtown context in an engaging guided walking tour.
Trace Asheville’s past on a historian-led excursion through the city, uncovering local stories, landmark history, and downtown context in an engaging guided walking tour.

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.

Mammals of WNC
MoreExplore Western North Carolina mammal ecology, from hibernation habits to clues that reveal wildlife visitors. Examine animal skulls and skins while learning about the ecoEXPLORE program.

Explore Western North Carolina mammal ecology, from hibernation habits to clues that reveal wildlife visitors. Examine animal skulls and skins while learning about the ecoEXPLORE program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammal ecology, from hibernation habits to clues that reveal wildlife visitors. Examine animal skulls and skins while learning about the ecoEXPLORE program.
Examine winter buds and bark on common trees along the Arboretum trails, learning the distinctive visual characteristics that help identify Asheville-area species.
Examine winter buds and bark on common trees along the Arboretum trails, learning the distinctive visual characteristics that help identify Asheville-area species.
Examine winter buds and bark on common trees along the Arboretum trails, learning the distinctive visual characteristics that help identify Asheville-area species.
Take a festive trolley ride to view Winter Lights, then explore Biltmore Park Town Square. A seasonal outing centered on illuminated displays and holiday atmosphere.
Take a festive trolley ride to view Winter Lights, then explore Biltmore Park Town Square. A seasonal outing centered on illuminated displays and holiday atmosphere.
Take a festive trolley ride to view Winter Lights, then explore Biltmore Park Town Square. A seasonal outing centered on illuminated displays and holiday atmosphere.

A guided walk to Lake Junaluska with an easy pace geared toward sightseeing and light exercise. Expect lake views, seasonal mountain scenery, and local guide commentary for a relaxed group outing.

A guided walk to Lake Junaluska with an easy pace geared toward sightseeing and light exercise. Expect lake views, seasonal mountain scenery, and local guide commentary for a relaxed group outing.
A guided walk to Lake Junaluska with an easy pace geared toward sightseeing and light exercise. Expect lake views, seasonal mountain scenery, and local guide commentary for a relaxed group outing.

Hands-on foraging instruction focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe harvesting practices. Expect practical field-based learning that blends local ecology, seasonal food knowledge, and outdoors exploration around Asheville.

Hands-on foraging instruction focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe harvesting practices. Expect practical field-based learning that blends local ecology, seasonal food knowledge, and outdoors exploration around Asheville.
Hands-on foraging instruction focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe harvesting practices. Expect practical field-based learning that blends local ecology, seasonal food knowledge, and outdoors exploration around Asheville.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and animal signs, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins. Discover how to identify the wild visitors around us.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and animal signs, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins. Discover how to identify the wild visitors around us.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and animal signs, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins. Discover how to identify the wild visitors around us.
