Friends of Pisgah View State Park Speaker Series
An afternoon speaker talk centered on Pisgah View State Park, with park-focused stories, updates, and conservation context. Gather at a Candler ranch venue for community learning and outdoor stewardship conversation.
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A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.
A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.
A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.
A women focused talk on bird friendly gardening with practical tips for creating habitat using native plants. The evening wraps with casual mingling and community conversation after the speaker.
A women focused talk on bird friendly gardening with practical tips for creating habitat using native plants. The evening wraps with casual mingling and community conversation after the speaker.
A women focused talk on bird friendly gardening with practical tips for creating habitat using native plants. The evening wraps with casual mingling and community conversation after the speaker.
Casual hangout at Camp Grier designed for reconnecting with old friends and meeting new neighbors. Learn about the Community Land Trust of WNC and its community-based approach to local housing and land stewardship.
Casual hangout at Camp Grier designed for reconnecting with old friends and meeting new neighbors. Learn about the Community Land Trust of WNC and its community-based approach to local housing and land stewardship.
Casual hangout at Camp Grier designed for reconnecting with old friends and meeting new neighbors. Learn about the Community Land Trust of WNC and its community-based approach to local housing and land stewardship.
A practical deep-dive into Southern Appalachian soil types, what makes them thrive, and how to improve structure and fertility for healthier gardens and landscapes. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with region-specific tips for local growing conditions.
A practical deep-dive into Southern Appalachian soil types, what makes them thrive, and how to improve structure and fertility for healthier gardens and landscapes. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with region-specific tips for local growing conditions.
A practical deep-dive into Southern Appalachian soil types, what makes them thrive, and how to improve structure and fertility for healthier gardens and landscapes. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with region-specific tips for local growing conditions.
A centennial deep-dive into the Grove Park Inn’s golf legacy, blending course history, landmark moments, and behind-the-scenes stories in a historic resort setting. Expect archival anecdotes and context for Asheville’s long-running golf tradition.
A centennial deep-dive into the Grove Park Inn’s golf legacy, blending course history, landmark moments, and behind-the-scenes stories in a historic resort setting. Expect archival anecdotes and context for Asheville’s long-running golf tradition.
A centennial deep-dive into the Grove Park Inn’s golf legacy, blending course history, landmark moments, and behind-the-scenes stories in a historic resort setting. Expect archival anecdotes and context for Asheville’s long-running golf tradition.
A Sierra Club presentation on how urban tree canopies deliver ecosystem services, from carbon sequestration and heat island reduction to lower energy costs. Explores stormwater runoff control, mental well being gains, and neighborhood home value impacts.
A Sierra Club presentation on how urban tree canopies deliver ecosystem services, from carbon sequestration and heat island reduction to lower energy costs. Explores stormwater runoff control, mental well being gains, and neighborhood home value impacts.
A Sierra Club presentation on how urban tree canopies deliver ecosystem services, from carbon sequestration and heat island reduction to lower energy costs. Explores stormwater runoff control, mental well being gains, and neighborhood home value impacts.
An ecology focused talk in a botanical garden on how pesticides affect bees and other pollinators, with practical strategies for creating safer habitats. Expect science based guidance for gardeners and local environmental stewards.
An ecology focused talk in a botanical garden on how pesticides affect bees and other pollinators, with practical strategies for creating safer habitats. Expect science based guidance for gardeners and local environmental stewards.
An ecology focused talk in a botanical garden on how pesticides affect bees and other pollinators, with practical strategies for creating safer habitats. Expect science based guidance for gardeners and local environmental stewards.
Practical bear safety guidance for living and recreating in Western North Carolina, with strategies to prevent conflicts and protect wildlife. Learn BearWise habits for trash, food storage, and neighborhood awareness in bear country.
Practical bear safety guidance for living and recreating in Western North Carolina, with strategies to prevent conflicts and protect wildlife. Learn BearWise habits for trash, food storage, and neighborhood awareness in bear country.
Practical bear safety guidance for living and recreating in Western North Carolina, with strategies to prevent conflicts and protect wildlife. Learn BearWise habits for trash, food storage, and neighborhood awareness in bear country.
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.
An evening garden lecture on using native groundcovers to solve landscape challenges while adding seasonal texture and color. Learn practical plant picks and design strategies for low maintenance beds that support local wildlife and pollinators.
An evening garden lecture on using native groundcovers to solve landscape challenges while adding seasonal texture and color. Learn practical plant picks and design strategies for low maintenance beds that support local wildlife and pollinators.
An evening garden lecture on using native groundcovers to solve landscape challenges while adding seasonal texture and color. Learn practical plant picks and design strategies for low maintenance beds that support local wildlife and pollinators.
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.
A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic shoreline views and an easy, social pace. Expect light local history and nature interpretation while stretching your legs with fellow visitors and locals.
A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic shoreline views and an easy, social pace. Expect light local history and nature interpretation while stretching your legs with fellow visitors and locals.
A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic shoreline views and an easy, social pace. Expect light local history and nature interpretation while stretching your legs with fellow visitors and locals.
Hands-on wildflower gardening workshop paired with Land Trust Day community celebration, focused on native plant basics and conservation. Learn simple steps to start a pollinator-friendly garden while connecting with local land stewardship efforts.
Hands-on wildflower gardening workshop paired with Land Trust Day community celebration, focused on native plant basics and conservation. Learn simple steps to start a pollinator-friendly garden while connecting with local land stewardship efforts.
Hands-on wildflower gardening workshop paired with Land Trust Day community celebration, focused on native plant basics and conservation. Learn simple steps to start a pollinator-friendly garden while connecting with local land stewardship efforts.
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.
An afternoon storytime for kids set at a historic homestead in Weaverville, blending read aloud tales with fresh air and hands on learning about local history. Ideal for families looking for a relaxed, educational outing.
An afternoon storytime for kids set at a historic homestead in Weaverville, blending read aloud tales with fresh air and hands on learning about local history. Ideal for families looking for a relaxed, educational outing.
An afternoon storytime for kids set at a historic homestead in Weaverville, blending read aloud tales with fresh air and hands on learning about local history. Ideal for families looking for a relaxed, educational outing.
A guided group conversation tackles the modern crisis of truthfulness, exploring how people with diverse perspectives can build shared criteria for what’s true beyond tradition, superstition, and personal belief. Expect reflective dialogue and community listening.
A guided group conversation tackles the modern crisis of truthfulness, exploring how people with diverse perspectives can build shared criteria for what’s true beyond tradition, superstition, and personal belief. Expect reflective dialogue and community listening.
A guided group conversation tackles the modern crisis of truthfulness, exploring how people with diverse perspectives can build shared criteria for what’s true beyond tradition, superstition, and personal belief. Expect reflective dialogue and community listening.
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.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville’s past, highlighting local landmarks and stories with expert context. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an easy meet-up and community-focused learning.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville’s past, highlighting local landmarks and stories with expert context. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an easy meet-up and community-focused learning.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville’s past, highlighting local landmarks and stories with expert context. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an easy meet-up and community-focused learning.
A free, ticketed conversation circle exploring true friendship and meaningful connection in a Southside community center setting. Expect reflective dialogue, shared stories, and practical insights for building supportive relationships.
A free, ticketed conversation circle exploring true friendship and meaningful connection in a Southside community center setting. Expect reflective dialogue, shared stories, and practical insights for building supportive relationships.
A free, ticketed conversation circle exploring true friendship and meaningful connection in a Southside community center setting. Expect reflective dialogue, shared stories, and practical insights for building supportive relationships.
A workout-paced hike from the Folk Art Center to Lunch Rock, with rolling ups and downs for about 1–1.5 hours each way. Pack potluck food to share and eat atop a boulder overlook with big views and a steep drop-off.
A workout-paced hike from the Folk Art Center to Lunch Rock, with rolling ups and downs for about 1–1.5 hours each way. Pack potluck food to share and eat atop a boulder overlook with big views and a steep drop-off.
A workout-paced hike from the Folk Art Center to Lunch Rock, with rolling ups and downs for about 1–1.5 hours each way. Pack potluck food to share and eat atop a boulder overlook with big views and a steep drop-off.