BearWise and FireWise: Coexistence with Nature in the Southern Appalachians
Practical, science-based guidance on living safely alongside black bears and reducing wildfire risk in the Southern Appalachians. Learn local best practices for food storage, habitat awareness, and FireWise home landscaping in a garden setting.
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An ecology-focused talk on preventing mosquito outbreaks while protecting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in garden habitats. Science-based prevention strategies and local conservation context in a botanical garden setting.
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An interactive afternoon exploring how the Broad River shifts from headwaters through the Piedmont, reshaping the Blue Ridge landscape through erosion, sediment transport, and flood events. Expect science-forward discussion with place-based watershed insights.
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Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.
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A multidisciplinary astronomy talk on how dark night skies have shaped Appalachian identity and why growing artificial light pollution threatens this regional resource. Covers cultural meaning, environmental impacts, and preservation efforts along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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