
Appalachian Foraging School
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.
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A queer-led forest foraging walk that blends mushroom spotting with playful songs, rhythmic chants, and a communal “mushroom dance.” Expect a nature-focused, all-level outdoor gathering centered on joy, connection, and woodland exploration.
A queer-led forest foraging walk that blends mushroom spotting with playful songs, rhythmic chants, and a communal “mushroom dance.” Expect a nature-focused, all-level outdoor gathering centered on joy, connection, and woodland exploration.
A queer-led forest foraging walk that blends mushroom spotting with playful songs, rhythmic chants, and a communal “mushroom dance.” Expect a nature-focused, all-level outdoor gathering centered on joy, connection, and woodland exploration.

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.

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.
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.

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 herbalism apprenticeship centered on wildcrafting, plant identification, and ethical foraging. Learn to craft small-batch apothecary products and build practical skills for making remedies from locally gathered botanicals.

Hands-on herbalism apprenticeship centered on wildcrafting, plant identification, and ethical foraging. Learn to craft small-batch apothecary products and build practical skills for making remedies from locally gathered botanicals.
Hands-on herbalism apprenticeship centered on wildcrafting, plant identification, and ethical foraging. Learn to craft small-batch apothecary products and build practical skills for making remedies from locally gathered botanicals.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.

Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

A heart-opening raw cacao ritual centered on sweet remembrance, reflection, and honoring the untamable soul. Expect a grounding, introspective evening with guided intention-setting and community-held ceremonial space.

A heart-opening raw cacao ritual centered on sweet remembrance, reflection, and honoring the untamable soul. Expect a grounding, introspective evening with guided intention-setting and community-held ceremonial space.
A heart-opening raw cacao ritual centered on sweet remembrance, reflection, and honoring the untamable soul. Expect a grounding, introspective evening with guided intention-setting and community-held ceremonial space.

A monthly in-person circle for connection and inner transformation, blending earth-based traditions, practical magic, and manifestation practices. Expect reflective prompts to unmask repeating patterns and “break the loop,” guided by intuitive, self-trust centered discussion.

A monthly in-person circle for connection and inner transformation, blending earth-based traditions, practical magic, and manifestation practices. Expect reflective prompts to unmask repeating patterns and “break the loop,” guided by intuitive, self-trust centered discussion.
A monthly in-person circle for connection and inner transformation, blending earth-based traditions, practical magic, and manifestation practices. Expect reflective prompts to unmask repeating patterns and “break the loop,” guided by intuitive, self-trust centered discussion.

Guided shamatha silent sitting practice with periods of walking meditation, welcoming complete beginners and experienced meditators alike. A quiet, in person evening sit focused on steadiness, breath, and mindful movement in a dedicated dharma space.

Guided shamatha silent sitting practice with periods of walking meditation, welcoming complete beginners and experienced meditators alike. A quiet, in person evening sit focused on steadiness, breath, and mindful movement in a dedicated dharma space.
Guided shamatha silent sitting practice with periods of walking meditation, welcoming complete beginners and experienced meditators alike. A quiet, in person evening sit focused on steadiness, breath, and mindful movement in a dedicated dharma space.

Free community Reiki share in Triangle Park with a Reiki Master and local practitioners offering short, first come first served mini sessions. Outdoor, drop in energy healing support for beginners, regulars, and skeptics alike.

Free community Reiki share in Triangle Park with a Reiki Master and local practitioners offering short, first come first served mini sessions. Outdoor, drop in energy healing support for beginners, regulars, and skeptics alike.
Free community Reiki share in Triangle Park with a Reiki Master and local practitioners offering short, first come first served mini sessions. Outdoor, drop in energy healing support for beginners, regulars, and skeptics alike.
A welcoming weekly circle blending guided reflection, quiet meditation, and shared silence in a calm community setting. Expect gentle pacing, an inclusive vibe, and space to reset and connect with others.
A welcoming weekly circle blending guided reflection, quiet meditation, and shared silence in a calm community setting. Expect gentle pacing, an inclusive vibe, and space to reset and connect with others.
A welcoming weekly circle blending guided reflection, quiet meditation, and shared silence in a calm community setting. Expect gentle pacing, an inclusive vibe, and space to reset and connect with others.

A gentle, circle-style practice for telling personal stories with clarity and listening with acceptance and empathy. Builds practical communication skills for deeper self-understanding and more connected relationships in everyday life.

A gentle, circle-style practice for telling personal stories with clarity and listening with acceptance and empathy. Builds practical communication skills for deeper self-understanding and more connected relationships in everyday life.
A gentle, circle-style practice for telling personal stories with clarity and listening with acceptance and empathy. Builds practical communication skills for deeper self-understanding and more connected relationships in everyday life.

Facilitated storytelling practice focused on shaping personal narratives with concise, effective communication while others listen with acceptance and empathy. A morning session centered on deep listening, connection building, and self understanding in a supportive circle.

Facilitated storytelling practice focused on shaping personal narratives with concise, effective communication while others listen with acceptance and empathy. A morning session centered on deep listening, connection building, and self understanding in a supportive circle.
Facilitated storytelling practice focused on shaping personal narratives with concise, effective communication while others listen with acceptance and empathy. A morning session centered on deep listening, connection building, and self understanding in a supportive circle.
Hands-on natural dyeing workshop in a community garden setting, making two one-of-a-kind bandannas with plant-based colors. A relaxed, beginner-friendly afternoon of textile craft and creative experimentation outdoors.
Hands-on natural dyeing workshop in a community garden setting, making two one-of-a-kind bandannas with plant-based colors. A relaxed, beginner-friendly afternoon of textile craft and creative experimentation outdoors.
Hands-on natural dyeing workshop in a community garden setting, making two one-of-a-kind bandannas with plant-based colors. A relaxed, beginner-friendly afternoon of textile craft and creative experimentation outdoors.

Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered ritual with breathwork and intention setting, followed by a guided shamanic journey into trance-like visualization. A grounding, soulful late-evening gathering oriented around healing and inner insight.

Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered ritual with breathwork and intention setting, followed by a guided shamanic journey into trance-like visualization. A grounding, soulful late-evening gathering oriented around healing and inner insight.
Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered ritual with breathwork and intention setting, followed by a guided shamanic journey into trance-like visualization. A grounding, soulful late-evening gathering oriented around healing and inner insight.

Hands-on presentations and workshops explore community-held death care, autonomous funeral practices, and green burial. Expect willow casket weaving, grief tending, ritual, and candid conversations on caring for the dead and each other.

Hands-on presentations and workshops explore community-held death care, autonomous funeral practices, and green burial. Expect willow casket weaving, grief tending, ritual, and candid conversations on caring for the dead and each other.
Hands-on presentations and workshops explore community-held death care, autonomous funeral practices, and green burial. Expect willow casket weaving, grief tending, ritual, and candid conversations on caring for the dead and each other.

A gentle storytelling and listening ritual focused on sharing personal stories concisely and practicing attentive, empathetic listening. Builds communication skills and deeper self understanding while fostering connection and acceptance in a small group setting.

A gentle storytelling and listening ritual focused on sharing personal stories concisely and practicing attentive, empathetic listening. Builds communication skills and deeper self understanding while fostering connection and acceptance in a small group setting.
A gentle storytelling and listening ritual focused on sharing personal stories concisely and practicing attentive, empathetic listening. Builds communication skills and deeper self understanding while fostering connection and acceptance in a small group setting.

A casual tarot-focused hangout centered on intuitive practice and shared readings in a cozy community setting. Expect deck talk, spreads, and supportive conversation that works for both curious beginners and regular readers.

A casual tarot-focused hangout centered on intuitive practice and shared readings in a cozy community setting. Expect deck talk, spreads, and supportive conversation that works for both curious beginners and regular readers.
A casual tarot-focused hangout centered on intuitive practice and shared readings in a cozy community setting. Expect deck talk, spreads, and supportive conversation that works for both curious beginners and regular readers.