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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An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.
An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.
An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.
An evening guided mushroom walk through Masters Park focused on spotting seasonal fungi and learning practical mycology and foraging basics. Queer-led, community-forward outing with beginner-friendly identification tips and nature exploration.
An evening guided mushroom walk through Masters Park focused on spotting seasonal fungi and learning practical mycology and foraging basics. Queer-led, community-forward outing with beginner-friendly identification tips and nature exploration.
An evening guided mushroom walk through Masters Park focused on spotting seasonal fungi and learning practical mycology and foraging basics. Queer-led, community-forward outing with beginner-friendly identification tips and nature exploration.
A queer led nighttime forest forage with songs, rhythmic chants, and a playful mushroom dance woven into the walk. Gather in the woods for nature connection, movement, and community under the trees.
A queer led nighttime forest forage with songs, rhythmic chants, and a playful mushroom dance woven into the walk. Gather in the woods for nature connection, movement, and community under the trees.
A queer led nighttime forest forage with songs, rhythmic chants, and a playful mushroom dance woven into the walk. Gather in the woods for nature connection, movement, and community under the trees.
Hands-on field learning focused on identifying wild edible plants and responsible harvest practices in the Asheville area. Expect practical tips on seasonality, safe identification, and how to use foraged finds in everyday cooking.
Hands-on field learning focused on identifying wild edible plants and responsible harvest practices in the Asheville area. Expect practical tips on seasonality, safe identification, and how to use foraged finds in everyday cooking.
Hands-on field learning focused on identifying wild edible plants and responsible harvest practices in the Asheville area. Expect practical tips on seasonality, safe identification, and how to use foraged finds in everyday cooking.
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.
A laid-back outdoor gathering for nature journaling, quiet reflection, and unhurried time among trees and mountain air. Expect a friendly, low-pressure vibe focused on connecting with nature and meeting new people.
A laid-back outdoor gathering for nature journaling, quiet reflection, and unhurried time among trees and mountain air. Expect a friendly, low-pressure vibe focused on connecting with nature and meeting new people.
A laid-back outdoor gathering for nature journaling, quiet reflection, and unhurried time among trees and mountain air. Expect a friendly, low-pressure vibe focused on connecting with nature and meeting new people.
Hands-on mushroom identification class with specimen study indoors, then a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to spot common Southern Appalachian fungi. Covers safety, edible and medicinal uses, regional species ID, and bring-your-own finds for discussion.
Hands-on mushroom identification class with specimen study indoors, then a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to spot common Southern Appalachian fungi. Covers safety, edible and medicinal uses, regional species ID, and bring-your-own finds for discussion.
Hands-on mushroom identification class with specimen study indoors, then a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to spot common Southern Appalachian fungi. Covers safety, edible and medicinal uses, regional species ID, and bring-your-own finds for discussion.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor 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.
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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.
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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.
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Ceremonial cacao opens the evening with heart-centered intention setting, followed by a guided shamanic journey into trance states for inner insight and energetic clearing. A monthly ritual space emphasizing grounded embodiment, reflection, and community connection.
Ceremonial cacao opens the evening with heart-centered intention setting, followed by a guided shamanic journey into trance states for inner insight and energetic clearing. A monthly ritual space emphasizing grounded embodiment, reflection, and community connection.
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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.
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Guided shamatha practice blends silent sitting with periods of walking meditation in a calm Urban Dharma setting. Beginner friendly and free, with all levels welcome for an in person evening of focused mindfulness.
Guided shamatha practice blends silent sitting with periods of walking meditation in a calm Urban Dharma setting. Beginner friendly and free, with all levels welcome for an in person evening of focused mindfulness.
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