C.P.A. Series - Pollinator Safari with Florrie Funk
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.
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Hands on guidance for turning a traditional lawn into a thriving native meadow, with practical tips on site prep, planting, and long term maintenance. Learn plant choices that support pollinators and boost biodiversity in a botanical garden setting.
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Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.
Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.
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Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.
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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.
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Nature photographers gather to explore Western North Carolina’s superlative landscapes—towering peaks, deep canyons, high waterfalls, sheer cliffs, and rich botanical diversity. Part club meetup, part learning session for swapping techniques and inspiration.
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