Geology of the Blue Ridge Field Class
Hands-on geology field experience interpreting rock and landscape clues from Appalachian mountain-building in the Blue Ridge. Outdoor learning focused on reading evidence in the terrain and discussing regional geologic history.
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Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Two-session class on landscape design principles, site assessment, and planning with an emphasis on creating sustainable, visually appealing home landscapes. Expect practical frameworks for evaluating a site and building a cohesive planting and layout plan.
Two-session class on landscape design principles, site assessment, and planning with an emphasis on creating sustainable, visually appealing home landscapes. Expect practical frameworks for evaluating a site and building a cohesive planting and layout plan.
Two-session class on landscape design principles, site assessment, and planning with an emphasis on creating sustainable, visually appealing home landscapes. Expect practical frameworks for evaluating a site and building a cohesive planting and layout plan.
A mountaintop yoga flow paired with fresh air and panoramic Blue Ridge views on Bearwallow Mountain. Expect a grounding outdoor practice that blends light hiking access with mindful movement in a natural setting.
A mountaintop yoga flow paired with fresh air and panoramic Blue Ridge views on Bearwallow Mountain. Expect a grounding outdoor practice that blends light hiking access with mindful movement in a natural setting.
A mountaintop yoga flow paired with fresh air and panoramic Blue Ridge views on Bearwallow Mountain. Expect a grounding outdoor practice that blends light hiking access with mindful movement in a natural setting.
Sky-scanning birdwatch day focused on migratory raptors, guided by Arboretum and Grandfather Mountain staff with tips on identification and observation. A relaxed outdoor hang for nature lovers tracking seasonal hawk movement.
Sky-scanning birdwatch day focused on migratory raptors, guided by Arboretum and Grandfather Mountain staff with tips on identification and observation. A relaxed outdoor hang for nature lovers tracking seasonal hawk movement.
Sky-scanning birdwatch day focused on migratory raptors, guided by Arboretum and Grandfather Mountain staff with tips on identification and observation. A relaxed outdoor hang for nature lovers tracking seasonal hawk movement.
Hands-on mushroom identification class with specimen study indoors, then a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to spot common Southern Appalachian fungi. Covers safety, edible and medicinal uses, regional species ID, and bring-your-own finds for discussion.
Hands-on mushroom identification class with specimen study indoors, then a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to spot common Southern Appalachian fungi. Covers safety, edible and medicinal uses, regional species ID, and bring-your-own finds for discussion.
Hands-on mushroom identification class with specimen study indoors, then a guided walk through the Botanical Garden to spot common Southern Appalachian fungi. Covers safety, edible and medicinal uses, regional species ID, and bring-your-own finds for discussion.
A science and humanities talk blending flood hydrology with Appalachian storytelling, unpacking how steep ridges, narrow valleys, and limited buildable land intensify regional flood risk. Research insights connect changing floods to community history and literary representations.
A science and humanities talk blending flood hydrology with Appalachian storytelling, unpacking how steep ridges, narrow valleys, and limited buildable land intensify regional flood risk. Research insights connect changing floods to community history and literary representations.
A science and humanities talk blending flood hydrology with Appalachian storytelling, unpacking how steep ridges, narrow valleys, and limited buildable land intensify regional flood risk. Research insights connect changing floods to community history and literary representations.
Dusk guided sensory immersion through Blue Ridge oak and hemlock, combining slow mindful walking, breathwork, and nature attunement prompts to reduce stress and deepen somatic connection to the forest.
Dusk guided sensory immersion through Blue Ridge oak and hemlock, combining slow mindful walking, breathwork, and nature attunement prompts to reduce stress and deepen somatic connection to the forest.
Dusk guided sensory immersion through Blue Ridge oak and hemlock, combining slow mindful walking, breathwork, and nature attunement prompts to reduce stress and deepen somatic connection to the forest.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
Hands-on foraging instruction in the Asheville area focused on identifying wild edible plants, mushrooms, and seasonal ingredients. Expect guided walks with safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and practical take-home skills.
Hands-on foraging instruction in the Asheville area focused on identifying wild edible plants, mushrooms, and seasonal ingredients. Expect guided walks with safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and practical take-home skills.
Hands-on foraging instruction in the Asheville area focused on identifying wild edible plants, mushrooms, and seasonal ingredients. Expect guided walks with safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and practical take-home skills.
Night-sky viewing on a working farm in Fairview with telescope time and guidance on autumn constellations. A relaxed, community hang under open skies ideal for first-time stargazers and curious nature lovers.
Night-sky viewing on a working farm in Fairview with telescope time and guidance on autumn constellations. A relaxed, community hang under open skies ideal for first-time stargazers and curious nature lovers.
Night-sky viewing on a working farm in Fairview with telescope time and guidance on autumn constellations. A relaxed, community hang under open skies ideal for first-time stargazers and curious nature lovers.
Naturalist-led deep dive into the reptiles of the Southern Appalachian region, spotlighting local snakes, turtles, and lizards and how they thrive in Western North Carolina habitats. Great for curious nature lovers looking to learn identification and ecology in an arboretum setting.
Naturalist-led deep dive into the reptiles of the Southern Appalachian region, spotlighting local snakes, turtles, and lizards and how they thrive in Western North Carolina habitats. Great for curious nature lovers looking to learn identification and ecology in an arboretum setting.
Naturalist-led deep dive into the reptiles of the Southern Appalachian region, spotlighting local snakes, turtles, and lizards and how they thrive in Western North Carolina habitats. Great for curious nature lovers looking to learn identification and ecology in an arboretum setting.
Mountaintop yoga flow on the Blue Ridge Parkway designed as a short, retreat style reset with expansive mountain views and fresh air. Expect grounding movement and mindful breathing that blends outdoor adventure with gentle wellness vibes.
Mountaintop yoga flow on the Blue Ridge Parkway designed as a short, retreat style reset with expansive mountain views and fresh air. Expect grounding movement and mindful breathing that blends outdoor adventure with gentle wellness vibes.
Mountaintop yoga flow on the Blue Ridge Parkway designed as a short, retreat style reset with expansive mountain views and fresh air. Expect grounding movement and mindful breathing that blends outdoor adventure with gentle wellness vibes.
A practical bike-skills clinic focused on safer, more confident riding streets and greenways. Expect hands-on coaching in traffic awareness, route choice, and everyday cycling fundamentals for new and returning riders.
A practical bike-skills clinic focused on safer, more confident riding streets and greenways. Expect hands-on coaching in traffic awareness, route choice, and everyday cycling fundamentals for new and returning riders.
A practical bike-skills clinic focused on safer, more confident riding streets and greenways. Expect hands-on coaching in traffic awareness, route choice, and everyday cycling fundamentals for new and returning riders.
A sunset mountaintop yoga micro retreat blending guided flow with a “vortex” energy theme on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Expect expansive ridge views, cool evening air, and a grounding reset that bridges fitness and mindful self care.
A sunset mountaintop yoga micro retreat blending guided flow with a “vortex” energy theme on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Expect expansive ridge views, cool evening air, and a grounding reset that bridges fitness and mindful self care.
A sunset mountaintop yoga micro retreat blending guided flow with a “vortex” energy theme on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Expect expansive ridge views, cool evening air, and a grounding reset that bridges fitness and mindful self care.
An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.
An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.
An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.
A docent led woodland hike through botanically diverse Arboretum trails, moving across multiple forest types. Seasonal interpretation covers wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and natural history in a small group setting.
A docent led woodland hike through botanically diverse Arboretum trails, moving across multiple forest types. Seasonal interpretation covers wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and natural history in a small group setting.
A docent led woodland hike through botanically diverse Arboretum trails, moving across multiple forest types. Seasonal interpretation covers wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and natural history in a small group setting.
Guided hike along the Coker Trail through a hemlock conservation area and old growth forest, spotlighting the oldest eastern hemlock and other massive native trees. Learn hemlock ecology, threats driving their decline, and why these forests matter.
Guided hike along the Coker Trail through a hemlock conservation area and old growth forest, spotlighting the oldest eastern hemlock and other massive native trees. Learn hemlock ecology, threats driving their decline, and why these forests matter.
Guided hike along the Coker Trail through a hemlock conservation area and old growth forest, spotlighting the oldest eastern hemlock and other massive native trees. Learn hemlock ecology, threats driving their decline, and why these forests matter.