Guided Trail Walk
Small group woodland hike through the North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, guided by trained volunteers. Seasonal discussions cover wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and natural history across multiple forest types.
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Small group guided hike through the North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring different forest types. Volunteer naturalists share seasonal highlights like wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.
Small group guided hike through the North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring different forest types. Volunteer naturalists share seasonal highlights like wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.
Small group guided hike through the North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring different forest types. Volunteer naturalists share seasonal highlights like wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
Immersive summer forest bathing in the Blue Ridge invites slow, sensory attention in lush verdant woodland. A gentle guided walk explores connection with self, community, and the more than human world at The North Carolina Arboretum.
Immersive summer forest bathing in the Blue Ridge invites slow, sensory attention in lush verdant woodland. A gentle guided walk explores connection with self, community, and the more than human world at The North Carolina Arboretum.
Immersive summer forest bathing in the Blue Ridge invites slow, sensory attention in lush verdant woodland. A gentle guided walk explores connection with self, community, and the more than human world at The North Carolina Arboretum.
Beginner-friendly foraging class blending a short indoor primer on plant identification and responsible harvesting with an outdoor walk through garden habitats. Learn to spot and name edible summer plants found across Western North Carolina.
Beginner-friendly foraging class blending a short indoor primer on plant identification and responsible harvesting with an outdoor walk through garden habitats. Learn to spot and name edible summer plants found across Western North Carolina.
Beginner-friendly foraging class blending a short indoor primer on plant identification and responsible harvesting with an outdoor walk through garden habitats. Learn to spot and name edible summer plants found across Western North Carolina.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Quiet, equipment-free morning hours create a hush across gardens and forest trails for self-guided mindfulness and reflection. Wander in near-silence without leaf blowers or mowers, ideal for slow walking and nature listening.
Quiet, equipment-free morning hours create a hush across gardens and forest trails for self-guided mindfulness and reflection. Wander in near-silence without leaf blowers or mowers, ideal for slow walking and nature listening.
Quiet, equipment-free morning hours create a hush across gardens and forest trails for self-guided mindfulness and reflection. Wander in near-silence without leaf blowers or mowers, ideal for slow walking and nature listening.
A family friendly NC Moth Week night of self paced discovery with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close viewing and ID practice. Learn moth ecology and take guided night tours to spot nocturnal wildlife.
A family friendly NC Moth Week night of self paced discovery with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close viewing and ID practice. Learn moth ecology and take guided night tours to spot nocturnal wildlife.
A family friendly NC Moth Week night of self paced discovery with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close viewing and ID practice. Learn moth ecology and take guided night tours to spot nocturnal wildlife.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, spotlighting pivotal people, architecture, and local stories with expert context. Expect a steady-paced stroll with time for questions and deeper historical detail.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, spotlighting pivotal people, architecture, and local stories with expert context. Expect a steady-paced stroll with time for questions and deeper historical detail.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, spotlighting pivotal people, architecture, and local stories with expert context. Expect a steady-paced stroll with time for questions and deeper historical detail.
Two hours of uninterrupted quiet in the gardens and on the trails, with the working crew pausing leaf blowers, mowers, and other equipment. Ideal for mindful walking, reflection, and birdsong-filled stillness in the arboretum.
Two hours of uninterrupted quiet in the gardens and on the trails, with the working crew pausing leaf blowers, mowers, and other equipment. Ideal for mindful walking, reflection, and birdsong-filled stillness in the arboretum.
Two hours of uninterrupted quiet in the gardens and on the trails, with the working crew pausing leaf blowers, mowers, and other equipment. Ideal for mindful walking, reflection, and birdsong-filled stillness in the arboretum.
Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.
Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.
Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.
Guided evening walk centered on the Lake Junaluska shoreline, blending gentle movement with local context and group conversation. Ideal for visitors seeking a scenic, low intensity outing and community connection.
Guided evening walk centered on the Lake Junaluska shoreline, blending gentle movement with local context and group conversation. Ideal for visitors seeking a scenic, low intensity outing and community connection.
Guided evening walk centered on the Lake Junaluska shoreline, blending gentle movement with local context and group conversation. Ideal for visitors seeking a scenic, low intensity outing and community connection.
A brisk morning walk on The North Carolina Arboretum’s wooded trails with gentle elevation and stair sections for a cardio boost. Expect fresh mountain air, leafy scenery, and an easygoing pace focused on movement and balance.
A brisk morning walk on The North Carolina Arboretum’s wooded trails with gentle elevation and stair sections for a cardio boost. Expect fresh mountain air, leafy scenery, and an easygoing pace focused on movement and balance.
A brisk morning walk on The North Carolina Arboretum’s wooded trails with gentle elevation and stair sections for a cardio boost. Expect fresh mountain air, leafy scenery, and an easygoing pace focused on movement and balance.
Slow, sensory forest bathing on Grandfather Mountain with guided mindfulness prompts, quiet observation, and gentle walking through cool evergreen trails. Expect grounding breathing, nature connection, and stress relief in a scenic high-elevation setting.
Slow, sensory forest bathing on Grandfather Mountain with guided mindfulness prompts, quiet observation, and gentle walking through cool evergreen trails. Expect grounding breathing, nature connection, and stress relief in a scenic high-elevation setting.
Slow, sensory forest bathing on Grandfather Mountain with guided mindfulness prompts, quiet observation, and gentle walking through cool evergreen trails. Expect grounding breathing, nature connection, and stress relief in a scenic high-elevation setting.
A moderate 3.3 mile trail walk from the NC Arboretum greenhouse parking lot toward the Lake Powhatan area, led by a guest hike leader. Expect about 2.5 hours on forested paths; bring water, sturdy shoes, and consider a walking stick.
A moderate 3.3 mile trail walk from the NC Arboretum greenhouse parking lot toward the Lake Powhatan area, led by a guest hike leader. Expect about 2.5 hours on forested paths; bring water, sturdy shoes, and consider a walking stick.
A moderate 3.3 mile trail walk from the NC Arboretum greenhouse parking lot toward the Lake Powhatan area, led by a guest hike leader. Expect about 2.5 hours on forested paths; bring water, sturdy shoes, and consider a walking stick.
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 backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.
Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.
Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.
A social-paced 6-mile forest walk linking varied Bent Creek trails and one-lane gravel roads, with gradual hills plus a couple moderately strenuous pushes (3.5 difficulty). Includes a 15-minute midway rest and about 900 feet of elevation gain.
A social-paced 6-mile forest walk linking varied Bent Creek trails and one-lane gravel roads, with gradual hills plus a couple moderately strenuous pushes (3.5 difficulty). Includes a 15-minute midway rest and about 900 feet of elevation gain.
A social-paced 6-mile forest walk linking varied Bent Creek trails and one-lane gravel roads, with gradual hills plus a couple moderately strenuous pushes (3.5 difficulty). Includes a 15-minute midway rest and about 900 feet of elevation gain.
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.