2026 Lunch and Learn - Mapping the Mountains
A virtual midday talk dives into land conservation through the lens of land surveying, stream restoration, and measurement tools. Expect a practical look at historical maps and modern monitoring technology used to protect mountain landscapes.
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A moderately strenuous 5-mile guided hike along Beaver Creek Trail through a protected watershed at SAHC’s South Yellow Mountain Preserve. Expect interpretive stops on local human history, ecology, and geology over about 5.5 hours.
A moderately strenuous 5-mile guided hike along Beaver Creek Trail through a protected watershed at SAHC’s South Yellow Mountain Preserve. Expect interpretive stops on local human history, ecology, and geology over about 5.5 hours.
A moderately strenuous 5-mile guided hike along Beaver Creek Trail through a protected watershed at SAHC’s South Yellow Mountain Preserve. Expect interpretive stops on local human history, ecology, and geology over about 5.5 hours.
A future-focused talk on Appalachian forest health with keynote author Ethan Tapper (How to Love a Forest) plus regional forestry experts. Conversation centers on challenges, ecological recovery, and on-the-ground conservation work.
A future-focused talk on Appalachian forest health with keynote author Ethan Tapper (How to Love a Forest) plus regional forestry experts. Conversation centers on challenges, ecological recovery, and on-the-ground conservation work.
A future-focused talk on Appalachian forest health with keynote author Ethan Tapper (How to Love a Forest) plus regional forestry experts. Conversation centers on challenges, ecological recovery, and on-the-ground conservation work.
A moderately strenuous 5 mile inner loop hike winds through Rough Creek Watershed’s near pristine forest ecosystem. Built as a community outing tied to a seasonal pale ale release, with free preregistration required.
A moderately strenuous 5 mile inner loop hike winds through Rough Creek Watershed’s near pristine forest ecosystem. Built as a community outing tied to a seasonal pale ale release, with free preregistration required.
A moderately strenuous 5 mile inner loop hike winds through Rough Creek Watershed’s near pristine forest ecosystem. Built as a community outing tied to a seasonal pale ale release, with free preregistration required.
Symposium-style panel talks and keynote presentations on Masonic history and fraternal topics, paired with communal catered food and convivial socializing for members and the curious public at an open Asheville meetup.
Symposium-style panel talks and keynote presentations on Masonic history and fraternal topics, paired with communal catered food and convivial socializing for members and the curious public at an open Asheville meetup.
Symposium-style panel talks and keynote presentations on Masonic history and fraternal topics, paired with communal catered food and convivial socializing for members and the curious public at an open Asheville meetup.
Interactive lunchtime talk exploring DISC personality styles and how AI tools can complement different communication and work habits. Expect practical examples, discussion, and networking geared toward team dynamics and workplace productivity.
Interactive lunchtime talk exploring DISC personality styles and how AI tools can complement different communication and work habits. Expect practical examples, discussion, and networking geared toward team dynamics and workplace productivity.
Interactive lunchtime talk exploring DISC personality styles and how AI tools can complement different communication and work habits. Expect practical examples, discussion, and networking geared toward team dynamics and workplace productivity.
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.
Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.
Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.
Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.
Interdisciplinary sessions and data-driven presentations on Southern Appalachian weather patterns, climate variability, forecasting techniques, and resilience strategies, connecting researchers, operational meteorologists, faculty, and students through talks, posters, and collaborative discussions.
Interdisciplinary sessions and data-driven presentations on Southern Appalachian weather patterns, climate variability, forecasting techniques, and resilience strategies, connecting researchers, operational meteorologists, faculty, and students through talks, posters, and collaborative discussions.
Interdisciplinary sessions and data-driven presentations on Southern Appalachian weather patterns, climate variability, forecasting techniques, and resilience strategies, connecting researchers, operational meteorologists, faculty, and students through talks, posters, and collaborative discussions.
Interactive workshop exploring mountain microclimates, extreme weather drivers, and regional climate trends with forecasting demos, data analysis, and community science activities geared toward students and local stakeholders.
Interactive workshop exploring mountain microclimates, extreme weather drivers, and regional climate trends with forecasting demos, data analysis, and community science activities geared toward students and local stakeholders.
Interactive workshop exploring mountain microclimates, extreme weather drivers, and regional climate trends with forecasting demos, data analysis, and community science activities geared toward students and local stakeholders.
Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.
Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.
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Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.
Hands on community workshop tackling the device gap through e waste collection, refurbishment, and free device distribution to expand digital equity in rural WNC; technical volunteers help connect residents to broadband and hardware.
Hands on community workshop tackling the device gap through e waste collection, refurbishment, and free device distribution to expand digital equity in rural WNC; technical volunteers help connect residents to broadband and hardware.
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Accessible, nontechnical workshop explaining the AGI transition and its likely impacts on jobs, daily life, and policy; includes intuitive frameworks, discussion of societal risks, and practical preparedness for community members.
Accessible, nontechnical workshop explaining the AGI transition and its likely impacts on jobs, daily life, and policy; includes intuitive frameworks, discussion of societal risks, and practical preparedness for community members.
Accessible, nontechnical workshop explaining the AGI transition and its likely impacts on jobs, daily life, and policy; includes intuitive frameworks, discussion of societal risks, and practical preparedness for community members.
Citywide humanities festival with panels, guided walks, workshops, films, and music spread across UNC Asheville, A-B Tech, the River Arts District, and downtown. Expect Appalachian foodways, Blue Ridge trail explorations, art making, storytelling, and local history tours with many free sessions.
Citywide humanities festival with panels, guided walks, workshops, films, and music spread across UNC Asheville, A-B Tech, the River Arts District, and downtown. Expect Appalachian foodways, Blue Ridge trail explorations, art making, storytelling, and local history tours with many free sessions.
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Earn 4 HSW credits through AIA North Carolina continuing education sessions focused on practical strategies for designing lower carbon, better performing buildings. Includes peer networking and a catered lunch for architects and design professionals.
Earn 4 HSW credits through AIA North Carolina continuing education sessions focused on practical strategies for designing lower carbon, better performing buildings. Includes peer networking and a catered lunch for architects and design professionals.
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A curated lineup of short paddling films and river adventure shorts celebrating waterways and conservation, screened seated for all ages on Earth Day with proceeds benefiting MountainTrue and discounted standing tickets for children.
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Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.
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