Gear Up: The Science of Bikes
Hands-on investigations into bicycle mechanics and balance that demonstrate gears, torque, friction, and gyroscopic effects through interactive demos and tinkering stations for families and curious learners.
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Street focused cycling training teaching predictable lane positioning, quick bike handling drills, and traffic negotiation to boost commuter confidence; Asheville on Bikes coaches aligned with the League emphasize hands on skills for city riding.
Hands-on spinning demonstrations and community circle performances with skill showcases and audience participation, tailored as a family-friendly afternoon school assembly featuring touring performers and student involvement.
Hands-on spinning demonstrations and community circle performances with skill showcases and audience participation, tailored as a family-friendly afternoon school assembly featuring touring performers and student involvement.
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Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.
Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.
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Pedal through blossoming neighborhoods and scenic greenways on a relaxed, all-abilities spring group ride with family friendly stops, coffee and snack breaks, and brief advocacy highlights promoting safer streets.
Pedal through blossoming neighborhoods and scenic greenways on a relaxed, all-abilities spring group ride with family friendly stops, coffee and snack breaks, and brief advocacy highlights promoting safer streets.
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Microscope exploration meets impressionistic landscape painting, spanning microscopic to broad natural scales. Campers use microscopes and impressionistic painting techniques in a one day interdisciplinary workshop focused on nature observation and science art interpretation.
Microscope exploration meets impressionistic landscape painting, spanning microscopic to broad natural scales. Campers use microscopes and impressionistic painting techniques in a one day interdisciplinary workshop focused on nature observation and science art interpretation.
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Casual and organized group rides across Asheville's streets and scenic greenways with routes for all skill levels, community focused bike advocacy, and family friendly outdoor camaraderie promoting safer streets.
Casual and organized group rides across Asheville's streets and scenic greenways with routes for all skill levels, community focused bike advocacy, and family friendly outdoor camaraderie promoting safer streets.
Casual and organized group rides across Asheville's streets and scenic greenways with routes for all skill levels, community focused bike advocacy, and family friendly outdoor camaraderie promoting safer streets.
Moonlit guided exploration of the WNC Nature Center spotlighting nocturnal animals and adaptations; families engage in sensory challenges, interactive games, and close-up nighttime encounters along dimly lit trails.
Moonlit guided exploration of the WNC Nature Center spotlighting nocturnal animals and adaptations; families engage in sensory challenges, interactive games, and close-up nighttime encounters along dimly lit trails.
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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.
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Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Close, contemplative looking at artworks guided by a volunteer educator fosters relaxation and group connection in the Asheville Art Museum galleries, encouraging slow observation, quiet discussion, and mindful engagement with paintings and objects.
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Monthly science salon delivering expert-led talks with vivid research visuals and a lively Q and A, followed by taproom mingling over beer, wine, or soda. Cultivates curiosity and community through enthusiastic, accessible presentations.
Monthly science salon delivering expert-led talks with vivid research visuals and a lively Q and A, followed by taproom mingling over beer, wine, or soda. Cultivates curiosity and community through enthusiastic, accessible presentations.
Slow-paced memorial group bicycle procession departing Asheville City Hall for a silent, candlelit remembrance and traffic awareness ride honoring cyclists injured or killed; community riders of all ages encouraged to participate.
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Slow-paced memorial group bicycle procession departing Asheville City Hall for a silent, candlelit remembrance and traffic awareness ride honoring cyclists injured or killed; community riders of all ages encouraged to participate.
Docent led exploration of the museum's current featured exhibition, guiding small groups through gallery flow, close readings of significant artworks, curatorial insights, and a short Q&A to deepen visual and historical understanding.
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Docent led exploration of the museum's current featured exhibition, guiding small groups through gallery flow, close readings of significant artworks, curatorial insights, and a short Q&A to deepen visual and historical understanding.
Casual community bike meetup for riders of all levels that gathers for a relaxed coffee stop and social ride around Asheville. Low pace routes emphasize conversation and local coffee stops.
Casual community bike meetup for riders of all levels that gathers for a relaxed coffee stop and social ride around Asheville. Low pace routes emphasize conversation and local coffee stops.
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Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.
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Curated survey of studio ceramics—earthenware, stoneware, and functional pottery—from the Gail & Brian McCarthy collection, honoring 45 years of Highwater Clays' influence on WNC craft and ceramics education.
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Curated survey of studio ceramics—earthenware, stoneware, and functional pottery—from the Gail & Brian McCarthy collection, honoring 45 years of Highwater Clays' influence on WNC craft and ceramics education.
Interactive guided tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff explore rotating collection highlights and the museum’s history, pairing selected objects from current exhibitions with interpretive stories; walk up friendly, no reservations required.
Interactive guided tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff explore rotating collection highlights and the museum’s history, pairing selected objects from current exhibitions with interpretive stories; walk up friendly, no reservations required.
Interactive guided tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff explore rotating collection highlights and the museum’s history, pairing selected objects from current exhibitions with interpretive stories; walk up friendly, no reservations required.