Asheville Botanical Gardens nature walk
Morning eco walk through the Asheville Botanical Gardens led by Blue Ridge Naturalist and landscape designer Drew Lathin, focusing on native plants in built landscapes and practical ecological principles. Meet in the parking lot and follow RFAR signs for an active retirees group outing.
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A relaxed 1.5 hour group walk on easy NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center by the covered benches. Comfortable shoes, water, and a walking stick recommended; carpooling can help offset the per car admission fee.
A relaxed 1.5 hour group walk on easy NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center by the covered benches. Comfortable shoes, water, and a walking stick recommended; carpooling can help offset the per car admission fee.
A relaxed 1.5 hour group walk on easy NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center by the covered benches. Comfortable shoes, water, and a walking stick recommended; carpooling can help offset the per car admission fee.
A relaxed morning walk through Biltmore’s blooming sunflower lagoon area, with a mostly flat 3 mile round trip on paved paths plus a short gravel stretch. Meet at Antler Village parking lot #2, bring water, and optionally picnic afterward near the playground pavilion.
A relaxed morning walk through Biltmore’s blooming sunflower lagoon area, with a mostly flat 3 mile round trip on paved paths plus a short gravel stretch. Meet at Antler Village parking lot #2, bring water, and optionally picnic afterward near the playground pavilion.
A relaxed morning walk through Biltmore’s blooming sunflower lagoon area, with a mostly flat 3 mile round trip on paved paths plus a short gravel stretch. Meet at Antler Village parking lot #2, bring water, and optionally picnic afterward near the playground pavilion.
A gentle two mile out and back hike through serene woods along Bull Creek and the Swannanoa River, meeting across from Berea Baptist Church on Riceville Road. Bring water, a walking stick, and rain gear; optional picnic lunch afterward with no restrooms available.
A gentle two mile out and back hike through serene woods along Bull Creek and the Swannanoa River, meeting across from Berea Baptist Church on Riceville Road. Bring water, a walking stick, and rain gear; optional picnic lunch afterward with no restrooms available.
A gentle two mile out and back hike through serene woods along Bull Creek and the Swannanoa River, meeting across from Berea Baptist Church on Riceville Road. Bring water, a walking stick, and rain gear; optional picnic lunch afterward with no restrooms available.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.
Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.
Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.
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.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walk along high elevation Blue Ridge trails, offering paced mindful breathing, sensory immersion among old growth pines, grounding barefoot moments, and nature based stress reduction techniques.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walk along high elevation Blue Ridge trails, offering paced mindful breathing, sensory immersion among old growth pines, grounding barefoot moments, and nature based stress reduction techniques.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walk along high elevation Blue Ridge trails, offering paced mindful breathing, sensory immersion among old growth pines, grounding barefoot moments, and nature based stress reduction techniques.
A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska with scenic lakeside views and time to explore the grounds at a moderate pace. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community outing centered on fresh air and local nature.
A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska with scenic lakeside views and time to explore the grounds at a moderate pace. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community outing centered on fresh air and local nature.
A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska with scenic lakeside views and time to explore the grounds at a moderate pace. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community outing centered on fresh air and local nature.
Docent-guided walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with WNC native plantings, roses, cottage beds, dye plants, vegetables, and sun and shade plots. Learn practical horticulture tips on pollinator habitat and composting while exploring seasonal highlights.
Docent-guided walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with WNC native plantings, roses, cottage beds, dye plants, vegetables, and sun and shade plots. Learn practical horticulture tips on pollinator habitat and composting while exploring seasonal highlights.
Docent-guided walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with WNC native plantings, roses, cottage beds, dye plants, vegetables, and sun and shade plots. Learn practical horticulture tips on pollinator habitat and composting while exploring seasonal highlights.
Outdoor pollinator safari through blooming garden patches, learning to spot and identify bees, butterflies, and other insects with a smartphone. Hands-on practice using the iNaturalist app to document observations in the Asheville Botanical Garden.
Outdoor pollinator safari through blooming garden patches, learning to spot and identify bees, butterflies, and other insects with a smartphone. Hands-on practice using the iNaturalist app to document observations in the Asheville Botanical Garden.
Outdoor pollinator safari through blooming garden patches, learning to spot and identify bees, butterflies, and other insects with a smartphone. Hands-on practice using the iNaturalist app to document observations in the Asheville Botanical Garden.
Silent morning hours invite slow walking and stillness on garden paths and wooded trails, creating a calm, self guided window for reflection. Ideal for mindful nature immersion in a peaceful arboretum setting.
Silent morning hours invite slow walking and stillness on garden paths and wooded trails, creating a calm, self guided window for reflection. Ideal for mindful nature immersion in a peaceful arboretum setting.
Silent morning hours invite slow walking and stillness on garden paths and wooded trails, creating a calm, self guided window for reflection. Ideal for mindful nature immersion in a peaceful arboretum setting.
Docent-led walk through themed plots like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, dye and vegetable beds, plus pollinator and compost areas. Expect practical horticulture insights on seasonal planting, sun vs shade, and garden maintenance.
Docent-led walk through themed plots like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, dye and vegetable beds, plus pollinator and compost areas. Expect practical horticulture insights on seasonal planting, sun vs shade, and garden maintenance.
Docent-led walk through themed plots like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, dye and vegetable beds, plus pollinator and compost areas. Expect practical horticulture insights on seasonal planting, sun vs shade, and garden maintenance.
A brisk morning walk on The North Carolina Arboretum’s wooded trails with gentle elevation and stair sections for a cardio boost. Expect fresh mountain air, leafy scenery, and an easygoing pace focused on movement and balance.
A brisk morning walk on The North Carolina Arboretum’s wooded trails with gentle elevation and stair sections for a cardio boost. Expect fresh mountain air, leafy scenery, and an easygoing pace focused on movement and balance.
A brisk morning walk on The North Carolina Arboretum’s wooded trails with gentle elevation and stair sections for a cardio boost. Expect fresh mountain air, leafy scenery, and an easygoing pace focused on movement and balance.
A mostly flat 2 mile perimeter loop around Beaver Lake with a relaxed pace and stops to take in the sights and point out interesting nature along the way. Meet at the trailhead at 10 AM; dogs aren’t allowed without a Beaver Lake HOA permit.
A mostly flat 2 mile perimeter loop around Beaver Lake with a relaxed pace and stops to take in the sights and point out interesting nature along the way. Meet at the trailhead at 10 AM; dogs aren’t allowed without a Beaver Lake HOA permit.
A mostly flat 2 mile perimeter loop around Beaver Lake with a relaxed pace and stops to take in the sights and point out interesting nature along the way. Meet at the trailhead at 10 AM; dogs aren’t allowed without a Beaver Lake HOA permit.
Hands-on adult field course exploring Grandfather Mountain’s distinct natural communities, with guided observation of plant life, habitats, and ecological patterns. Expect outdoor learning on the landscape through focused field study and discussion.
Hands-on adult field course exploring Grandfather Mountain’s distinct natural communities, with guided observation of plant life, habitats, and ecological patterns. Expect outdoor learning on the landscape through focused field study and discussion.
Hands-on adult field course exploring Grandfather Mountain’s distinct natural communities, with guided observation of plant life, habitats, and ecological patterns. Expect outdoor learning on the landscape through focused field study and discussion.
An illustrated naturalist talk dives into local butterflies and moths, covering identification, life cycles, and habitat needs. Expect nature focused learning in a botanical garden setting with plenty of practical tips for spotting species outdoors.
An illustrated naturalist talk dives into local butterflies and moths, covering identification, life cycles, and habitat needs. Expect nature focused learning in a botanical garden setting with plenty of practical tips for spotting species outdoors.
An illustrated naturalist talk dives into local butterflies and moths, covering identification, life cycles, and habitat needs. Expect nature focused learning in a botanical garden setting with plenty of practical tips for spotting species outdoors.
A workout-paced hike from the Folk Art Center to Lunch Rock, with rolling ups and downs for about 1–1.5 hours each way. Pack potluck food to share and eat atop a boulder overlook with big views and a steep drop-off.
A workout-paced hike from the Folk Art Center to Lunch Rock, with rolling ups and downs for about 1–1.5 hours each way. Pack potluck food to share and eat atop a boulder overlook with big views and a steep drop-off.
A workout-paced hike from the Folk Art Center to Lunch Rock, with rolling ups and downs for about 1–1.5 hours each way. Pack potluck food to share and eat atop a boulder overlook with big views and a steep drop-off.
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.
Slow, sensory forest bathing on Grandfather Mountain with guided mindfulness prompts, quiet observation, and gentle walking through cool evergreen trails. Expect grounding breathing, nature connection, and stress relief in a scenic high-elevation setting.
Slow, sensory forest bathing on Grandfather Mountain with guided mindfulness prompts, quiet observation, and gentle walking through cool evergreen trails. Expect grounding breathing, nature connection, and stress relief in a scenic high-elevation setting.
Slow, sensory forest bathing on Grandfather Mountain with guided mindfulness prompts, quiet observation, and gentle walking through cool evergreen trails. Expect grounding breathing, nature connection, and stress relief in a scenic high-elevation setting.