Appalachian Foraging School
Hands-on foraging instruction focused on identifying edible plants and mushrooms in Western North Carolina. A guided nature walk blends safety, seasonal ecology, and practical harvesting tips for confident wild food exploration.
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Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
Guided foraging walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal fungi in the Asheville area. Hands-on tips cover safe harvesting, sustainability, and how to use finds in everyday cooking.
Guided foraging walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal fungi in the Asheville area. Hands-on tips cover safe harvesting, sustainability, and how to use finds in everyday cooking.
Guided foraging walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal fungi in the Asheville area. Hands-on tips cover safe harvesting, sustainability, and how to use finds in everyday cooking.
An immersive herbalism foundations session focused on plant identification, basic preparations like teas and tinctures, and safe use guidelines. Expect hands-on learning geared toward building practical home apothecary skills and confidence.
An immersive herbalism foundations session focused on plant identification, basic preparations like teas and tinctures, and safe use guidelines. Expect hands-on learning geared toward building practical home apothecary skills and confidence.
An immersive herbalism foundations session focused on plant identification, basic preparations like teas and tinctures, and safe use guidelines. Expect hands-on learning geared toward building practical home apothecary skills and confidence.
Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.
Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.
Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.
A weeklong herbalism immersion in the mountains near Asheville centered on learning directly from medicinal plants in forests and meadows. Expect daily field study in Appalachian botany and hands-on plant identification in a living outdoor classroom.
A weeklong herbalism immersion in the mountains near Asheville centered on learning directly from medicinal plants in forests and meadows. Expect daily field study in Appalachian botany and hands-on plant identification in a living outdoor classroom.
A weeklong herbalism immersion in the mountains near Asheville centered on learning directly from medicinal plants in forests and meadows. Expect daily field study in Appalachian botany and hands-on plant identification in a living outdoor classroom.
Mindful foraging practice that blends gentle yoga philosophy with hands-on plant identification and ethical harvesting tips. Expect a nature-focused learning session grounded in local ecology and practical takeaways for safe, respectful wildcrafting.
Mindful foraging practice that blends gentle yoga philosophy with hands-on plant identification and ethical harvesting tips. Expect a nature-focused learning session grounded in local ecology and practical takeaways for safe, respectful wildcrafting.
Mindful foraging practice that blends gentle yoga philosophy with hands-on plant identification and ethical harvesting tips. Expect a nature-focused learning session grounded in local ecology and practical takeaways for safe, respectful wildcrafting.
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.
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.
Hands-on soil ecology class exploring soil biology, the soil food web, and what makes a healthy soil ecosystem. Examine microscope slide images of real living soil samples and learn how to interpret what you see through guided demonstrations.
Hands-on soil ecology class exploring soil biology, the soil food web, and what makes a healthy soil ecosystem. Examine microscope slide images of real living soil samples and learn how to interpret what you see through guided demonstrations.
Hands-on soil ecology class exploring soil biology, the soil food web, and what makes a healthy soil ecosystem. Examine microscope slide images of real living soil samples and learn how to interpret what you see through guided demonstrations.
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.
A free, small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, with volunteer naturalists pointing out wildflowers and distinct forest types. Learn plant and tree identification plus local natural history as you walk.
A free, small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, with volunteer naturalists pointing out wildflowers and distinct forest types. Learn plant and tree identification plus local natural history as you walk.
A free, small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, with volunteer naturalists pointing out wildflowers and distinct forest types. Learn plant and tree identification plus local natural history as you walk.
Hands-on shiitake mushroom cultivation workshop using drilled hardwood logs and plug spawn inoculation techniques. Leave with a freshly inoculated log and practical tips for fruiting, watering, and long term log care at home.
Hands-on shiitake mushroom cultivation workshop using drilled hardwood logs and plug spawn inoculation techniques. Leave with a freshly inoculated log and practical tips for fruiting, watering, and long term log care at home.
Hands-on shiitake mushroom cultivation workshop using drilled hardwood logs and plug spawn inoculation techniques. Leave with a freshly inoculated log and practical tips for fruiting, watering, and long term log care at home.
Guided farm stops across Western North Carolina pair hands on demonstrations with fresh tastings, letting visitors see how vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber are grown and raised. A family friendly agritourism outing centered on local food and sustainable agriculture.
Guided farm stops across Western North Carolina pair hands on demonstrations with fresh tastings, letting visitors see how vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber are grown and raised. A family friendly agritourism outing centered on local food and sustainable agriculture.
Guided farm stops across Western North Carolina pair hands on demonstrations with fresh tastings, letting visitors see how vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber are grown and raised. A family friendly agritourism outing centered on local food and sustainable agriculture.
Hands on field study in a high elevation cloud forest focused on mushroom ecology and fungi identification. Expect guided observation, note taking, and practical ID techniques while hiking and exploring damp, mossy microhabitats.
Hands on field study in a high elevation cloud forest focused on mushroom ecology and fungi identification. Expect guided observation, note taking, and practical ID techniques while hiking and exploring damp, mossy microhabitats.
Hands on field study in a high elevation cloud forest focused on mushroom ecology and fungi identification. Expect guided observation, note taking, and practical ID techniques while hiking and exploring damp, mossy microhabitats.
Hands-on guidance for stocking a fall and winter home apothecary as indoor season begins, focusing on practical home health essentials and simple remedies. Expect wellness education geared toward preparedness for colds and seasonal shifts.
Hands-on guidance for stocking a fall and winter home apothecary as indoor season begins, focusing on practical home health essentials and simple remedies. Expect wellness education geared toward preparedness for colds and seasonal shifts.
Hands-on guidance for stocking a fall and winter home apothecary as indoor season begins, focusing on practical home health essentials and simple remedies. Expect wellness education geared toward preparedness for colds and seasonal shifts.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.
Hands-on adult field course teaching Appalachian woodcraft skills and traditional backwoods techniques. Practical learning outdoors with guided instruction focused on making useful items from wood and natural materials.
Hands-on adult field course teaching Appalachian woodcraft skills and traditional backwoods techniques. Practical learning outdoors with guided instruction focused on making useful items from wood and natural materials.
Hands-on adult field course teaching Appalachian woodcraft skills and traditional backwoods techniques. Practical learning outdoors with guided instruction focused on making useful items from wood and natural materials.
A slow, sensory forest bathing experience unfolds on the Arboretum’s lush trails, blending mindful walking with quiet reflection and deep nature connection. Expect a calm, restorative afternoon outdoors guided by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing experience unfolds on the Arboretum’s lush trails, blending mindful walking with quiet reflection and deep nature connection. Expect a calm, restorative afternoon outdoors guided by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing experience unfolds on the Arboretum’s lush trails, blending mindful walking with quiet reflection and deep nature connection. Expect a calm, restorative afternoon outdoors guided by Asheville Wellness Tours.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Hands-on apprenticeship blending plant walks with ethical wildcrafting, identification, and seasonal harvesting. Learn to craft small-batch herbal remedies and apothecary products with practical technique, safety, and sourcing guidance.
Hands-on apprenticeship blending plant walks with ethical wildcrafting, identification, and seasonal harvesting. Learn to craft small-batch herbal remedies and apothecary products with practical technique, safety, and sourcing guidance.
Hands-on apprenticeship blending plant walks with ethical wildcrafting, identification, and seasonal harvesting. Learn to craft small-batch herbal remedies and apothecary products with practical technique, safety, and sourcing guidance.