Appalachian Foraging School
Hands-on forest and field immersion in Southern Appalachia focused on foraging skills, including wild plant and mushroom identification. Learn wild cooking, preserving, crafting, and herbal medicine making in a small cohort setting.
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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.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Twilight community foraging walks through Asheville green spaces, teaching hands-on plant identification and harvesting of wild edibles and medicinal plants; beginner friendly, seasonal guidance focused on safe, sustainable harvesting and local ecology.
Twilight community foraging walks through Asheville green spaces, teaching hands-on plant identification and harvesting of wild edibles and medicinal plants; beginner friendly, seasonal guidance focused on safe, sustainable harvesting and local ecology.
Twilight community foraging walks through Asheville green spaces, teaching hands-on plant identification and harvesting of wild edibles and medicinal plants; beginner friendly, seasonal guidance focused on safe, sustainable harvesting and local ecology.
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.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on plant magic and herbalism workshop blending seasonal plant medicine, outdoor ritual, and nature based witchcraft practices; experiential immersion suited for beginners seeking forest based craft, ceremonial practice, and practical herbal skills.
Hands on plant magic and herbalism workshop blending seasonal plant medicine, outdoor ritual, and nature based witchcraft practices; experiential immersion suited for beginners seeking forest based craft, ceremonial practice, and practical herbal skills.
Hands on plant magic and herbalism workshop blending seasonal plant medicine, outdoor ritual, and nature based witchcraft practices; experiential immersion suited for beginners seeking forest based craft, ceremonial practice, and practical herbal skills.
Hands-on beginner class on identifying Blue Ridge Mountain mushrooms with certified wild foragers, focusing on key field marks and local species. Ideal for new foragers wanting practical, safety-minded ID skills.
Hands-on beginner class on identifying Blue Ridge Mountain mushrooms with certified wild foragers, focusing on key field marks and local species. Ideal for new foragers wanting practical, safety-minded ID skills.
Hands-on beginner class on identifying Blue Ridge Mountain mushrooms with certified wild foragers, focusing on key field marks and local species. Ideal for new foragers wanting practical, safety-minded ID 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.
A guided spring wildflower walk through the NC Arboretum focused on spotting blooms and learning plant identification by flower families. Expect an easy-paced outdoor stroll with hands-on botany tips in a garden setting.
A guided spring wildflower walk through the NC Arboretum focused on spotting blooms and learning plant identification by flower families. Expect an easy-paced outdoor stroll with hands-on botany tips in a garden setting.
A guided spring wildflower walk through the NC Arboretum focused on spotting blooms and learning plant identification by flower families. Expect an easy-paced outdoor stroll with hands-on botany tips in a garden setting.
Hands-on Earth Day workshop inoculating sustainably sourced cherry, oak, hickory, and birch logs to grow Lion’s Mane, Shiitake, and Oyster mushrooms. Includes beginner-friendly cultivation basics and flavor notes led by NC USDA certified mushroom experts.
Hands-on Earth Day workshop inoculating sustainably sourced cherry, oak, hickory, and birch logs to grow Lion’s Mane, Shiitake, and Oyster mushrooms. Includes beginner-friendly cultivation basics and flavor notes led by NC USDA certified mushroom experts.
Hands-on Earth Day workshop inoculating sustainably sourced cherry, oak, hickory, and birch logs to grow Lion’s Mane, Shiitake, and Oyster mushrooms. Includes beginner-friendly cultivation basics and flavor notes led by NC USDA certified mushroom experts.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Spring work sessions on the land with bed prep, planting, weeding, harvesting, and beginner friendly foraging practice. Casual midweek cabin meetup for learning herbal growing basics while working outdoors together.
Spring work sessions on the land with bed prep, planting, weeding, harvesting, and beginner friendly foraging practice. Casual midweek cabin meetup for learning herbal growing basics while working outdoors together.
Spring work sessions on the land with bed prep, planting, weeding, harvesting, and beginner friendly foraging practice. Casual midweek cabin meetup for learning herbal growing basics while working outdoors together.
Weeklong creative retreat on a college campus with hands on workshops, jam sessions, and peer learning across multiple instruments and arts disciplines. Built around communal meals, late night picking circles, and skill building in a camp like setting.
Weeklong creative retreat on a college campus with hands on workshops, jam sessions, and peer learning across multiple instruments and arts disciplines. Built around communal meals, late night picking circles, and skill building in a camp like setting.
Weeklong creative retreat on a college campus with hands on workshops, jam sessions, and peer learning across multiple instruments and arts disciplines. Built around communal meals, late night picking circles, and skill building in a camp like setting.
Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Hands-on intro to the iNaturalist app and website with guided practice identifying plants and wildlife from your photos. Step outside on the Arboretum grounds to submit observations and learn real-time ID tips.
Hands-on intro to the iNaturalist app and website with guided practice identifying plants and wildlife from your photos. Step outside on the Arboretum grounds to submit observations and learn real-time ID tips.
Hands-on intro to the iNaturalist app and website with guided practice identifying plants and wildlife from your photos. Step outside on the Arboretum grounds to submit observations and learn real-time ID tips.
Hands on wilderness first aid training focused on backcountry injury response, patient assessment, splinting, wound care, and improvised transports during realistic field scenarios led by experienced outdoor instructors.
Hands on wilderness first aid training focused on backcountry injury response, patient assessment, splinting, wound care, and improvised transports during realistic field scenarios led by experienced outdoor instructors.
Hands on wilderness first aid training focused on backcountry injury response, patient assessment, splinting, wound care, and improvised transports during realistic field scenarios led by experienced outdoor instructors.
Hands-on outdoor service-learning field course focused on identifying and managing non-native invasive species in local habitats. Expect practical habitat management techniques, ecological context, and guided stewardship work in the field.
Hands-on outdoor service-learning field course focused on identifying and managing non-native invasive species in local habitats. Expect practical habitat management techniques, ecological context, and guided stewardship work in the field.
Hands-on outdoor service-learning field course focused on identifying and managing non-native invasive species in local habitats. Expect practical habitat management techniques, ecological context, and guided stewardship work in the field.
Transformative earthskills immersion in the Blue Ridge Mountains with 300+ hands on classes, nightly communal music, and intergenerational camping at Wild Human Preserve for skill building, nature connection, and community.
Transformative earthskills immersion in the Blue Ridge Mountains with 300+ hands on classes, nightly communal music, and intergenerational camping at Wild Human Preserve for skill building, nature connection, and community.
Transformative earthskills immersion in the Blue Ridge Mountains with 300+ hands on classes, nightly communal music, and intergenerational camping at Wild Human Preserve for skill building, nature connection, and community.
Hands-on Appalachian folk singing with call and response melodies, rich harmonies, and regional storytelling traditions. Learn vocal techniques and song styles in a supportive group setting focused on Blue Ridge heritage and community singing.
Hands-on Appalachian folk singing with call and response melodies, rich harmonies, and regional storytelling traditions. Learn vocal techniques and song styles in a supportive group setting focused on Blue Ridge heritage and community singing.
Hands-on Appalachian folk singing with call and response melodies, rich harmonies, and regional storytelling traditions. Learn vocal techniques and song styles in a supportive group setting focused on Blue Ridge heritage and community singing.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.