
EmBark Orientation
Summer orientation sessions that kick off the UNC Asheville Bulldog experience with peer meetups, campus resource introductions, and practical info for the semester ahead. Designed for incoming first year and transfer students to ask questions and build community.
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A required UNC Asheville orientation session that blends campus tours, student meetups, and practical info to kick off the Bulldog experience. Expect resource connections, Q and A, and community building for first year and transfer students.

A required UNC Asheville orientation session that blends campus tours, student meetups, and practical info to kick off the Bulldog experience. Expect resource connections, Q and A, and community building for first year and transfer students.
A required UNC Asheville orientation session that blends campus tours, student meetups, and practical info to kick off the Bulldog experience. Expect resource connections, Q and A, and community building for first year and transfer students.

Nonpartisan door to door canvassing in West Asheville focused on voter outreach and engagement. Starts with thorough training plus walk lists, talking points, safety tips, and voter handouts before heading into neighborhoods.

Nonpartisan door to door canvassing in West Asheville focused on voter outreach and engagement. Starts with thorough training plus walk lists, talking points, safety tips, and voter handouts before heading into neighborhoods.
Nonpartisan door to door canvassing in West Asheville focused on voter outreach and engagement. Starts with thorough training plus walk lists, talking points, safety tips, and voter handouts before heading into neighborhoods.

Weeklong STEAM summer camp built around hands-on exploration of the natural world, chemistry activities, and introductory computer programming. Designed to support youth development and classroom success with age-range sessions including rising kindergarteners at a downtown science museum.

Weeklong STEAM summer camp built around hands-on exploration of the natural world, chemistry activities, and introductory computer programming. Designed to support youth development and classroom success with age-range sessions including rising kindergarteners at a downtown science museum.
Weeklong STEAM summer camp built around hands-on exploration of the natural world, chemistry activities, and introductory computer programming. Designed to support youth development and classroom success with age-range sessions including rising kindergarteners at a downtown science museum.

Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.

Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.
Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.

Low cost pet vaccination clinic with optional timeslot sign ups and first come service at a neighborhood cultural center. Reduced pricing is available for Emma and Deaverview residents, with vaccines and add on services per pet.

Low cost pet vaccination clinic with optional timeslot sign ups and first come service at a neighborhood cultural center. Reduced pricing is available for Emma and Deaverview residents, with vaccines and add on services per pet.
Low cost pet vaccination clinic with optional timeslot sign ups and first come service at a neighborhood cultural center. Reduced pricing is available for Emma and Deaverview residents, with vaccines and add on services per pet.

A 200 hour yoga teacher training focused on foundational asana, anatomy, sequencing, and the art of cueing with confidence. Expect a supportive studio setting with practice teaching, philosophy, and tools for building an authentic voice.

A 200 hour yoga teacher training focused on foundational asana, anatomy, sequencing, and the art of cueing with confidence. Expect a supportive studio setting with practice teaching, philosophy, and tools for building an authentic voice.
A 200 hour yoga teacher training focused on foundational asana, anatomy, sequencing, and the art of cueing with confidence. Expect a supportive studio setting with practice teaching, philosophy, and tools for building an authentic voice.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.
Practical walkthrough of local health care coverage options with guidance on eligibility, plans, and next steps. A county social services setting with staff support geared toward Buncombe residents who want clearer answers and resources.
Practical walkthrough of local health care coverage options with guidance on eligibility, plans, and next steps. A county social services setting with staff support geared toward Buncombe residents who want clearer answers and resources.
Practical walkthrough of local health care coverage options with guidance on eligibility, plans, and next steps. A county social services setting with staff support geared toward Buncombe residents who want clearer answers and resources.

Convenient bike valet service at Pack Square Park during Downtown After 5, providing secure bicycle parking and an easy way to arrive car free. A friendly advocacy hub for local cycling connections in the heart of downtown.

Convenient bike valet service at Pack Square Park during Downtown After 5, providing secure bicycle parking and an easy way to arrive car free. A friendly advocacy hub for local cycling connections in the heart of downtown.
Convenient bike valet service at Pack Square Park during Downtown After 5, providing secure bicycle parking and an easy way to arrive car free. A friendly advocacy hub for local cycling connections in the heart of downtown.

Intentional Leo-season sun circle with astrology discussion on current zodiac transits and how they may show up in your life, with a birth chart encouraged. Grounding, body-based ritual and intention setting outdoors at Beaver Lake in North Asheville.

Intentional Leo-season sun circle with astrology discussion on current zodiac transits and how they may show up in your life, with a birth chart encouraged. Grounding, body-based ritual and intention setting outdoors at Beaver Lake in North Asheville.
Intentional Leo-season sun circle with astrology discussion on current zodiac transits and how they may show up in your life, with a birth chart encouraged. Grounding, body-based ritual and intention setting outdoors at Beaver Lake in North Asheville.

Grand opening open house with meet and greets, behind the scenes facility tours, and a first look at a new pet urgent care clinic designed for the Asheville community. Drop in anytime during the afternoon to connect with the care team and explore the space.

Grand opening open house with meet and greets, behind the scenes facility tours, and a first look at a new pet urgent care clinic designed for the Asheville community. Drop in anytime during the afternoon to connect with the care team and explore the space.
Grand opening open house with meet and greets, behind the scenes facility tours, and a first look at a new pet urgent care clinic designed for the Asheville community. Drop in anytime during the afternoon to connect with the care team and explore the space.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.

Countywide creek and watershed activities centered on hands on stewardship, cleanup efforts, and learning about local waterways. A community focused outdoor initiative across Buncombe County that highlights environmental education and neighborhood connection.

Countywide creek and watershed activities centered on hands on stewardship, cleanup efforts, and learning about local waterways. A community focused outdoor initiative across Buncombe County that highlights environmental education and neighborhood connection.
Countywide creek and watershed activities centered on hands on stewardship, cleanup efforts, and learning about local waterways. A community focused outdoor initiative across Buncombe County that highlights environmental education and neighborhood connection.
Hands-on career exploration summer camp highlighting local, in-demand jobs and pathways to employment. A free afternoon program at the Goodwill Workforce Development Center focused on workforce training, job readiness, and community opportunity.
Hands-on career exploration summer camp highlighting local, in-demand jobs and pathways to employment. A free afternoon program at the Goodwill Workforce Development Center focused on workforce training, job readiness, and community opportunity.
Hands-on career exploration summer camp highlighting local, in-demand jobs and pathways to employment. A free afternoon program at the Goodwill Workforce Development Center focused on workforce training, job readiness, and community opportunity.

Weeklong creative retreat on a college campus with hands on workshops, jam sessions, and peer learning across multiple instruments and arts disciplines. Built around communal meals, late night picking circles, and skill building in a camp like setting.

Weeklong creative retreat on a college campus with hands on workshops, jam sessions, and peer learning across multiple instruments and arts disciplines. Built around communal meals, late night picking circles, and skill building in a camp like setting.
Weeklong creative retreat on a college campus with hands on workshops, jam sessions, and peer learning across multiple instruments and arts disciplines. Built around communal meals, late night picking circles, and skill building in a camp like setting.
Hands-on summer career camp introducing pathways in the healthcare field, with guided exploration of roles, training options, and local job routes. Hosted at a workforce development center with a practical, career-ready focus.
Hands-on summer career camp introducing pathways in the healthcare field, with guided exploration of roles, training options, and local job routes. Hosted at a workforce development center with a practical, career-ready focus.
Hands-on summer career camp introducing pathways in the healthcare field, with guided exploration of roles, training options, and local job routes. Hosted at a workforce development center with a practical, career-ready focus.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Practical discussion on bullying and cyberbullying’s effects on mental health, with tools for building belonging and safer peer culture. Focuses on digital age challenges, prevention strategies, and creating supportive environments at school and online.
Practical discussion on bullying and cyberbullying’s effects on mental health, with tools for building belonging and safer peer culture. Focuses on digital age challenges, prevention strategies, and creating supportive environments at school and online.
Practical discussion on bullying and cyberbullying’s effects on mental health, with tools for building belonging and safer peer culture. Focuses on digital age challenges, prevention strategies, and creating supportive environments at school and online.

Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.

Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.
Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.

High-energy outdoor day camps centered on aerial-park ziplines, rope-course challenges, and mountain-bike trail skills in forested terrain. Youth build confidence, teamwork, and practical outdoor adventure skills with certified guides.

High-energy outdoor day camps centered on aerial-park ziplines, rope-course challenges, and mountain-bike trail skills in forested terrain. Youth build confidence, teamwork, and practical outdoor adventure skills with certified guides.
High-energy outdoor day camps centered on aerial-park ziplines, rope-course challenges, and mountain-bike trail skills in forested terrain. Youth build confidence, teamwork, and practical outdoor adventure skills with certified guides.