
Adventure Programs- Outdoor Cooking Workshop
Hands-on outdoor stove skills practiced during a peaceful sunset walk to Dogwood Pasture, followed by communal cooking and a free, nutritious warm meal; bring a bowl, utensil, and water bottle for a beginner friendly evening.
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Breath-centered outdoor yoga on Bearwallow Mountain Trail, practicing gentle stretches and balance postures amid fresh forest air and panoramic ridge views. All levels welcome; bring a mat, water, and dress for trail conditions.

Breath-centered outdoor yoga on Bearwallow Mountain Trail, practicing gentle stretches and balance postures amid fresh forest air and panoramic ridge views. All levels welcome; bring a mat, water, and dress for trail conditions.
Breath-centered outdoor yoga on Bearwallow Mountain Trail, practicing gentle stretches and balance postures amid fresh forest air and panoramic ridge views. All levels welcome; bring a mat, water, and dress for trail conditions.
Liberating, beat-driven freeform movement to a resonant pulse that helps shake off winter blues while fostering embodied connection and community; no experience necessary and all are welcome in a casual gym setting.
Liberating, beat-driven freeform movement to a resonant pulse that helps shake off winter blues while fostering embodied connection and community; no experience necessary and all are welcome in a casual gym setting.
Liberating, beat-driven freeform movement to a resonant pulse that helps shake off winter blues while fostering embodied connection and community; no experience necessary and all are welcome in a casual gym setting.

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.
Hands-on class teaching easy sheet pan recipes for healthy weeknight meals, focusing on balanced nutrition, simple seasoning, and efficient meal prep techniques in a community extension kitchen.
Hands-on class teaching easy sheet pan recipes for healthy weeknight meals, focusing on balanced nutrition, simple seasoning, and efficient meal prep techniques in a community extension kitchen.
Hands-on class teaching easy sheet pan recipes for healthy weeknight meals, focusing on balanced nutrition, simple seasoning, and efficient meal prep techniques in a community extension kitchen.

Practical, scenario based instruction in wilderness first aid and outdoor emergency response, emphasizing hands on skills and certification preparation for beginner to intermediate outdoor leaders and backcountry travelers.

Practical, scenario based instruction in wilderness first aid and outdoor emergency response, emphasizing hands on skills and certification preparation for beginner to intermediate outdoor leaders and backcountry travelers.
Practical, scenario based instruction in wilderness first aid and outdoor emergency response, emphasizing hands on skills and certification preparation for beginner to intermediate outdoor leaders and backcountry travelers.

Gentle guided group sessions to center peace amid chaos, using contemplative practices and peer sharing to cultivate personal refuge and relational resilience; led by LCMHC-A Genjo Williams in a quiet wellness office.

Gentle guided group sessions to center peace amid chaos, using contemplative practices and peer sharing to cultivate personal refuge and relational resilience; led by LCMHC-A Genjo Williams in a quiet wellness office.
Gentle guided group sessions to center peace amid chaos, using contemplative practices and peer sharing to cultivate personal refuge and relational resilience; led by LCMHC-A Genjo Williams in a quiet wellness office.

Sunset lit mountaintop yoga micro retreat at an energy vortex with gentle guided flow, breathwork, and grounding meditation overlooking Blue Ridge panoramas. Suitable for all levels with barefoot practice and quiet reflection during golden hour.

Sunset lit mountaintop yoga micro retreat at an energy vortex with gentle guided flow, breathwork, and grounding meditation overlooking Blue Ridge panoramas. Suitable for all levels with barefoot practice and quiet reflection during golden hour.
Sunset lit mountaintop yoga micro retreat at an energy vortex with gentle guided flow, breathwork, and grounding meditation overlooking Blue Ridge panoramas. Suitable for all levels with barefoot practice and quiet reflection during golden hour.

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.

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.
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.
Guided mindful walk through forested trails practicing forest bathing techniques for quiet reflection, intention setting, and sensory awareness; perfect for beginners seeking slow-paced nature immersion and contemplative connection.
Guided mindful walk through forested trails practicing forest bathing techniques for quiet reflection, intention setting, and sensory awareness; perfect for beginners seeking slow-paced nature immersion and contemplative connection.
Guided mindful walk through forested trails practicing forest bathing techniques for quiet reflection, intention setting, and sensory awareness; perfect for beginners seeking slow-paced nature immersion and contemplative connection.

Weekly Wednesday drop-in herb sessions 4–6pm for hands-on herbal workshops — tincture making, iron syrup, cough drop, and basic folk medicine — plus tea, cookies and peer-led skill sharing in a community cabin.

Weekly Wednesday drop-in herb sessions 4–6pm for hands-on herbal workshops — tincture making, iron syrup, cough drop, and basic folk medicine — plus tea, cookies and peer-led skill sharing in a community cabin.
Weekly Wednesday drop-in herb sessions 4–6pm for hands-on herbal workshops — tincture making, iron syrup, cough drop, and basic folk medicine — plus tea, cookies and peer-led skill sharing in a community cabin.

Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.

Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.
Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.
Interactive cooking session exploring hearty dishes and bold flavors, geared toward men at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center for practical recipe techniques, nutrition tips, and community learning.
Interactive cooking session exploring hearty dishes and bold flavors, geared toward men at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center for practical recipe techniques, nutrition tips, and community learning.
Interactive cooking session exploring hearty dishes and bold flavors, geared toward men at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center for practical recipe techniques, nutrition tips, and community learning.

Guided winter bird walk across Hickory Nut Gap’s farm pastures and woodlots, spotting sparrows, raptors, and winter migrants while learning binocular techniques, field identification tips, and habitat cues from experienced naturalists.

Guided winter bird walk across Hickory Nut Gap’s farm pastures and woodlots, spotting sparrows, raptors, and winter migrants while learning binocular techniques, field identification tips, and habitat cues from experienced naturalists.
Guided winter bird walk across Hickory Nut Gap’s farm pastures and woodlots, spotting sparrows, raptors, and winter migrants while learning binocular techniques, field identification tips, and habitat cues from experienced naturalists.

Scenic group hike to cascading waterfalls along a moderate forest trail with rocky pools and short elevation gains; participants meet downtown for a neighborhood meetup and typically carpool to the trailhead.

Scenic group hike to cascading waterfalls along a moderate forest trail with rocky pools and short elevation gains; participants meet downtown for a neighborhood meetup and typically carpool to the trailhead.
Scenic group hike to cascading waterfalls along a moderate forest trail with rocky pools and short elevation gains; participants meet downtown for a neighborhood meetup and typically carpool to the trailhead.

Guided evening foraging walks through Asheville green spaces exploring seasonal wild edible plants, hands-on identification and sustainable harvest techniques for beginners, with a focus on community connection and low impact practices.

Guided evening foraging walks through Asheville green spaces exploring seasonal wild edible plants, hands-on identification and sustainable harvest techniques for beginners, with a focus on community connection and low impact practices.
Guided evening foraging walks through Asheville green spaces exploring seasonal wild edible plants, hands-on identification and sustainable harvest techniques for beginners, with a focus on community connection and low impact practices.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshops teach plant identification, seasonal foraging, and crafting simple remedies like infused oils and teas. Casual outdoor classes emphasize sustainable plant medicine, home apothecary skills, and community learning.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshops teach plant identification, seasonal foraging, and crafting simple remedies like infused oils and teas. Casual outdoor classes emphasize sustainable plant medicine, home apothecary skills, and community learning.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshops teach plant identification, seasonal foraging, and crafting simple remedies like infused oils and teas. Casual outdoor classes emphasize sustainable plant medicine, home apothecary skills, and community learning.

Twilight lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska along gentle paved paths, highlighting reflective water views and mountain backdrops; community guided walk suitable for all fitness levels and casual photographers.

Twilight lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska along gentle paved paths, highlighting reflective water views and mountain backdrops; community guided walk suitable for all fitness levels and casual photographers.
Twilight lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska along gentle paved paths, highlighting reflective water views and mountain backdrops; community guided walk suitable for all fitness levels and casual photographers.

Communal potluck dinner around an intimate table in a Zen studio, with oak roasted salmon and vegetarian dishes; bring a dish to share and respond to the prompt “What has captured your imagination lately?”.

Communal potluck dinner around an intimate table in a Zen studio, with oak roasted salmon and vegetarian dishes; bring a dish to share and respond to the prompt “What has captured your imagination lately?”.
Communal potluck dinner around an intimate table in a Zen studio, with oak roasted salmon and vegetarian dishes; bring a dish to share and respond to the prompt “What has captured your imagination lately?”.

Twilight forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) among Blue Ridge mountain hemlocks and rhododendron at The North Carolina Arboretum, guided slow walks emphasizing sensory awareness, breathwork, and grounding to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.

Twilight forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) among Blue Ridge mountain hemlocks and rhododendron at The North Carolina Arboretum, guided slow walks emphasizing sensory awareness, breathwork, and grounding to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Twilight forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) among Blue Ridge mountain hemlocks and rhododendron at The North Carolina Arboretum, guided slow walks emphasizing sensory awareness, breathwork, and grounding to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.

Hands-on cooking and learning focused on Blue Zones longevity diets, with plant forward, legume rich, affordable recipes and practical techniques for home cooks taught by NC Cooperative Extension at the Madison County Center.

Hands-on cooking and learning focused on Blue Zones longevity diets, with plant forward, legume rich, affordable recipes and practical techniques for home cooks taught by NC Cooperative Extension at the Madison County Center.
Hands-on cooking and learning focused on Blue Zones longevity diets, with plant forward, legume rich, affordable recipes and practical techniques for home cooks taught by NC Cooperative Extension at the Madison County Center.