
Free EOV & Ecology Farm Tour with Mikey
A guided farm walk at Hickory Nut Gap focused on EOV (Ecological Outcome Verification) and ecology practices in a working agricultural landscape. Expect real-world land stewardship insights, pasture and habitat talk, and plenty of Q&A.
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A casual walk through nursery pollinator gardens with plant picks for bees and butterflies, plus practical garden design considerations for layout, bloom timing, and habitat. Ideal for home gardeners looking for native friendly ideas and inspiration.
A casual walk through nursery pollinator gardens with plant picks for bees and butterflies, plus practical garden design considerations for layout, bloom timing, and habitat. Ideal for home gardeners looking for native friendly ideas and inspiration.
A casual walk through nursery pollinator gardens with plant picks for bees and butterflies, plus practical garden design considerations for layout, bloom timing, and habitat. Ideal for home gardeners looking for native friendly ideas and inspiration.

Late-spring stargazing on a working farm in Fairview with wide-open views for constellations and planets. A laid-back nighttime hang for neighbors and visitors who want fresh air, dark skies, and quiet conversation.

Late-spring stargazing on a working farm in Fairview with wide-open views for constellations and planets. A laid-back nighttime hang for neighbors and visitors who want fresh air, dark skies, and quiet conversation.
Late-spring stargazing on a working farm in Fairview with wide-open views for constellations and planets. A laid-back nighttime hang for neighbors and visitors who want fresh air, dark skies, and quiet conversation.
Guided wisdom walk through Doug Elliott’s home landscape, blending wild plant identification with rich woodslore, weeds knowledge, and nature stories. A rare, slow paced ramble on Painters Gap Road focused on wonder, learning, and place based ecology.
Guided wisdom walk through Doug Elliott’s home landscape, blending wild plant identification with rich woodslore, weeds knowledge, and nature stories. A rare, slow paced ramble on Painters Gap Road focused on wonder, learning, and place based ecology.
Guided wisdom walk through Doug Elliott’s home landscape, blending wild plant identification with rich woodslore, weeds knowledge, and nature stories. A rare, slow paced ramble on Painters Gap Road focused on wonder, learning, and place based ecology.

A guided group walk around Lake Junaluska with relaxed pacing and conversation-friendly stops for scenic overlooks and local nature history. Ideal for visitors seeking an easy outdoor outing and community connection.

A guided group walk around Lake Junaluska with relaxed pacing and conversation-friendly stops for scenic overlooks and local nature history. Ideal for visitors seeking an easy outdoor outing and community connection.
A guided group walk around Lake Junaluska with relaxed pacing and conversation-friendly stops for scenic overlooks and local nature history. Ideal for visitors seeking an easy outdoor outing and community connection.

A morning deep dive into mushroom cultivation with local grower Greg Carter, blending ancient techniques with modern methods. Learn how Western North Carolina’s ecosystem supports fungi farming through an educational, nature rooted farm tour.

A morning deep dive into mushroom cultivation with local grower Greg Carter, blending ancient techniques with modern methods. Learn how Western North Carolina’s ecosystem supports fungi farming through an educational, nature rooted farm tour.
A morning deep dive into mushroom cultivation with local grower Greg Carter, blending ancient techniques with modern methods. Learn how Western North Carolina’s ecosystem supports fungi farming through an educational, nature rooted farm tour.

Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.

Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.
Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.

A group bike ride through Chestnut Mountain Nature Park paired with a short talk on conserving the park, the Hominy Creek Expansion, and stream restoration work. Meet at the entrance arch for National Trails Day and land trust celebration energy.

A group bike ride through Chestnut Mountain Nature Park paired with a short talk on conserving the park, the Hominy Creek Expansion, and stream restoration work. Meet at the entrance arch for National Trails Day and land trust celebration energy.
A group bike ride through Chestnut Mountain Nature Park paired with a short talk on conserving the park, the Hominy Creek Expansion, and stream restoration work. Meet at the entrance arch for National Trails Day and land trust celebration energy.

Guided pollinator safari through the Asheville Botanical Garden, spotting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects while learning how native plants support local ecosystems. Expect an easy-paced outdoor walk with hands-on observation and seasonal blooms.

Guided pollinator safari through the Asheville Botanical Garden, spotting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects while learning how native plants support local ecosystems. Expect an easy-paced outdoor walk with hands-on observation and seasonal blooms.
Guided pollinator safari through the Asheville Botanical Garden, spotting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects while learning how native plants support local ecosystems. Expect an easy-paced outdoor walk with hands-on observation and seasonal blooms.

A guided pollinator safari through the Asheville Botanical Garden with naturalist Florrie Funk, focusing on bees, butterflies, and native plants in bloom. Expect an easy-paced outdoor walk with hands-on nature interpretation and garden ecology insights.

A guided pollinator safari through the Asheville Botanical Garden with naturalist Florrie Funk, focusing on bees, butterflies, and native plants in bloom. Expect an easy-paced outdoor walk with hands-on nature interpretation and garden ecology insights.
A guided pollinator safari through the Asheville Botanical Garden with naturalist Florrie Funk, focusing on bees, butterflies, and native plants in bloom. Expect an easy-paced outdoor walk with hands-on nature interpretation and garden ecology insights.

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.
Hands-on build session creating a take-home bee hotel while learning about Western North Carolina’s native bee species and their habitat needs. Limited-capacity workshop at a local nursery focused on pollinator support and backyard conservation.
Hands-on build session creating a take-home bee hotel while learning about Western North Carolina’s native bee species and their habitat needs. Limited-capacity workshop at a local nursery focused on pollinator support and backyard conservation.
Hands-on build session creating a take-home bee hotel while learning about Western North Carolina’s native bee species and their habitat needs. Limited-capacity workshop at a local nursery focused on pollinator support and backyard conservation.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of architecture, culture, and turning-point moments. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening deep dive into city history.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of architecture, culture, and turning-point moments. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening deep dive into city history.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of architecture, culture, and turning-point moments. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening deep dive into city history.

Guided bike ride along Asheville’s Butterfly Trail, weaving through pollinator gardens and habitat hotspots while learning about native butterflies and local ecology. A casual-paced outdoor tour starting from the Asheville Visitor Center.

Guided bike ride along Asheville’s Butterfly Trail, weaving through pollinator gardens and habitat hotspots while learning about native butterflies and local ecology. A casual-paced outdoor tour starting from the Asheville Visitor Center.
Guided bike ride along Asheville’s Butterfly Trail, weaving through pollinator gardens and habitat hotspots while learning about native butterflies and local ecology. A casual-paced outdoor tour starting from the Asheville Visitor Center.

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.

A science focused ecology talk on how plants, animals, and other organisms spread, with case studies of invasive species impacting the Blue Ridge region. Expect practical natural history context in an arboretum learning setting.

A science focused ecology talk on how plants, animals, and other organisms spread, with case studies of invasive species impacting the Blue Ridge region. Expect practical natural history context in an arboretum learning setting.
A science focused ecology talk on how plants, animals, and other organisms spread, with case studies of invasive species impacting the Blue Ridge region. Expect practical natural history context in an arboretum learning 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.

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.

A behind the scenes distillery walkthrough paired with a guided spirits tasting that highlights local craft production. Expect a casual, educational vibe with time to sample and learn about the distilling process.

A behind the scenes distillery walkthrough paired with a guided spirits tasting that highlights local craft production. Expect a casual, educational vibe with time to sample and learn about the distilling process.
A behind the scenes distillery walkthrough paired with a guided spirits tasting that highlights local craft production. Expect a casual, educational vibe with time to sample and learn about the distilling process.

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.

Hands-on training in bumble bee surveying for pollinator conservation, with indoor instruction on the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas and volunteer-collected data. Practice identification and survey techniques outdoors in the Asheville Botanical Garden.

Hands-on training in bumble bee surveying for pollinator conservation, with indoor instruction on the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas and volunteer-collected data. Practice identification and survey techniques outdoors in the Asheville Botanical Garden.
Hands-on training in bumble bee surveying for pollinator conservation, with indoor instruction on the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas and volunteer-collected data. Practice identification and survey techniques outdoors in the Asheville Botanical Garden.