Cherokee History Tour- In a way the books won’t ever tell
An immersive Cherokee history tour centered on lived stories, cultural heritage, and perspectives often left out of textbooks. Expect guided storytelling with contextual stops that connect place, memory, and identity.
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A literary history walk through downtown Asheville framed by Thomas Wolfe’s perspective, weaving storytelling and local landmarks into context about his life, influences, and the city settings that shaped his work.

A literary history walk through downtown Asheville framed by Thomas Wolfe’s perspective, weaving storytelling and local landmarks into context about his life, influences, and the city settings that shaped his work.
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Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.

Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.
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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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Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.

Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
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Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.

Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.
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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.
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A guided walk highlighting Asheville’s Art Deco design, with close-up looks at geometric ornament, stonework, and period details around a historic school campus. Ideal for architecture lovers and local history nerds.

A guided walk highlighting Asheville’s Art Deco design, with close-up looks at geometric ornament, stonework, and period details around a historic school campus. Ideal for architecture lovers and local history nerds.
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Guided outdoor walk to a historic local gravesite with museum interpreters, pairing biographical storytelling and archival photographs to illuminate Black Mountain's 19th-century settlers and valley life; suitable for history buffs and families.

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A lively one hour storytelling program dives into North Carolina’s strangest history, eccentric characters, and dark folklore. Expect bizarre local legends and delightfully macabre tales in an intimate library setting.

A lively one hour storytelling program dives into North Carolina’s strangest history, eccentric characters, and dark folklore. Expect bizarre local legends and delightfully macabre tales in an intimate library setting.
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Guided tour exploring the Montreat Hydroelectric plant's historic turbines, dam infrastructure, and impact on Swannanoa Valley's industrial development and rural electrification; museum educators deliver hands on interpretation and archival storytelling.

Guided tour exploring the Montreat Hydroelectric plant's historic turbines, dam infrastructure, and impact on Swannanoa Valley's industrial development and rural electrification; museum educators deliver hands on interpretation and archival storytelling.
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Hands-on Appalachian folk singing with call and response melodies, rich harmonies, and regional storytelling traditions. Learn vocal techniques and song styles in a supportive group setting focused on Blue Ridge heritage and community singing.

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Hands on plant magic and herbalism workshop blending seasonal plant medicine, outdoor ritual, and nature based witchcraft practices; experiential immersion suited for beginners seeking forest based craft, ceremonial practice, and practical herbal skills.

Hands on plant magic and herbalism workshop blending seasonal plant medicine, outdoor ritual, and nature based witchcraft practices; experiential immersion suited for beginners seeking forest based craft, ceremonial practice, and practical herbal skills.
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Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.
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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.

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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A guided pasture hike at a historic farm that ends with an up close Highland cow meet and greet. Learn about the breed, pet and take photos with the cows, and browse Highland cow merchandise on site.
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