Appalachian Foraging School
Field-based instruction on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms around Asheville. Emphasis on safe ID practices, sustainable harvesting ethics, and practical tips for finding, collecting, and using local forage.
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Field-based instruction in Appalachian plant identification and responsible wild harvesting, with hands-on practice spotting seasonal edibles. Expect practical safety guidance, habitat awareness, and take-home foraging know-how for local trails and woods.
Field-based instruction in Appalachian plant identification and responsible wild harvesting, with hands-on practice spotting seasonal edibles. Expect practical safety guidance, habitat awareness, and take-home foraging know-how for local trails and woods.
Field-based instruction in Appalachian plant identification and responsible wild harvesting, with hands-on practice spotting seasonal edibles. Expect practical safety guidance, habitat awareness, and take-home foraging know-how for local trails and woods.
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.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 bicycle skills and street-smart riding instruction focused on traffic positioning, intersections, and hazard awareness. A practical class for building confidence on Asheville roads with guided practice and local cycling community support.
Hands-on bicycle skills and street-smart riding instruction focused on traffic positioning, intersections, and hazard awareness. A practical class for building confidence on Asheville roads with guided practice and local cycling community support.
Hands-on bicycle skills and street-smart riding instruction focused on traffic positioning, intersections, and hazard awareness. A practical class for building confidence on Asheville roads with guided practice and local cycling community support.
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 practical bike-skills clinic focused on safer, more confident riding streets and greenways. Expect hands-on coaching in traffic awareness, route choice, and everyday cycling fundamentals for new and returning riders.
A practical bike-skills clinic focused on safer, more confident riding streets and greenways. Expect hands-on coaching in traffic awareness, route choice, and everyday cycling fundamentals for new and returning riders.
A practical bike-skills clinic focused on safer, more confident riding streets and greenways. Expect hands-on coaching in traffic awareness, route choice, and everyday cycling fundamentals for new and returning riders.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on soil science learning focused on how soil functions and practical ways to build healthier, more productive garden beds and crop ground. Ideal for gardeners and growers interested in sustainable soil health at the arboretum.
Hands-on soil science learning focused on how soil functions and practical ways to build healthier, more productive garden beds and crop ground. Ideal for gardeners and growers interested in sustainable soil health at the arboretum.
Hands-on soil science learning focused on how soil functions and practical ways to build healthier, more productive garden beds and crop ground. Ideal for gardeners and growers interested in sustainable soil health at the arboretum.
Volunteer-led woodland hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, exploring multiple trail habitats. Seasonal naturalist talks may cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history in a small-group walk.
Volunteer-led woodland hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, exploring multiple trail habitats. Seasonal naturalist talks may cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history in a small-group walk.
Volunteer-led woodland hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, exploring multiple trail habitats. Seasonal naturalist talks may cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history in a small-group walk.
Hands-on wreath-making and holiday centerpiece crafting with greenery and seasonal materials for a long-lasting table top display. A beginner-friendly workshop at a local garden center with guided instruction and take-home décor.
Hands-on wreath-making and holiday centerpiece crafting with greenery and seasonal materials for a long-lasting table top display. A beginner-friendly workshop at a local garden center with guided instruction and take-home décor.
Hands-on wreath-making and holiday centerpiece crafting with greenery and seasonal materials for a long-lasting table top display. A beginner-friendly workshop at a local garden center with guided instruction and take-home décor.
Practical composting basics for turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich soil, with clear guidance on bins, browns vs greens, moisture, and troubleshooting odors and pests. A beginner friendly, community focused session geared toward home gardens.
Practical composting basics for turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich soil, with clear guidance on bins, browns vs greens, moisture, and troubleshooting odors and pests. A beginner friendly, community focused session geared toward home gardens.
Practical composting basics for turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich soil, with clear guidance on bins, browns vs greens, moisture, and troubleshooting odors and pests. A beginner friendly, community focused session geared toward home gardens.
Hands-on composting workshop covering the science and practice behind multiple DIY techniques, from kitchen scraps to backyard piles. Learn practical steps for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting compost systems for home gardens.
Hands-on composting workshop covering the science and practice behind multiple DIY techniques, from kitchen scraps to backyard piles. Learn practical steps for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting compost systems for home gardens.
Hands-on composting workshop covering the science and practice behind multiple DIY techniques, from kitchen scraps to backyard piles. Learn practical steps for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting compost systems for home gardens.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
Hands-on Traffic Skills 101 training for safer city riding, covering predictable street positioning, hazard awareness, and confident lane navigation. League of American Bicyclists curriculum geared to beginners and riders polishing urban cycling habits.
Hands-on Traffic Skills 101 training for safer city riding, covering predictable street positioning, hazard awareness, and confident lane navigation. League of American Bicyclists curriculum geared to beginners and riders polishing urban cycling habits.
Hands-on Traffic Skills 101 training for safer city riding, covering predictable street positioning, hazard awareness, and confident lane navigation. League of American Bicyclists curriculum geared to beginners and riders polishing urban cycling habits.
Creative holiday gift ideas made straight from the kitchen, focused on tasty, affordable homemade treats and pantry-style presents. Learn practical techniques and packaging tips in a hands-on class setting.
Creative holiday gift ideas made straight from the kitchen, focused on tasty, affordable homemade treats and pantry-style presents. Learn practical techniques and packaging tips in a hands-on class setting.
Creative holiday gift ideas made straight from the kitchen, focused on tasty, affordable homemade treats and pantry-style presents. Learn practical techniques and packaging tips in a hands-on class setting.