Guided Trail Walk
A free, volunteer led hike through the Arboretum’s woodland trails explores botanically diverse forest types. Expect seasonal wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and natural history insights in a small group setting.
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A free, volunteer led woodland walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, exploring shifting forest types. Seasonal natural history chats cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local ecology in small groups.
A free, volunteer led woodland walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, exploring shifting forest types. Seasonal natural history chats cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local ecology in small groups.
A free, volunteer led woodland walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, exploring shifting forest types. Seasonal natural history chats cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local ecology in small groups.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A relaxed 90 minute group walk on the NC Arboretum’s easy trails, meeting at 10 AM by the lobby benches and led by an RFAR host in an RFAR shirt. Expect a low key, social pace with tips to bring water, comfy shoes, and optional walking sticks; car entry fee applies.
A relaxed 90 minute group walk on the NC Arboretum’s easy trails, meeting at 10 AM by the lobby benches and led by an RFAR host in an RFAR shirt. Expect a low key, social pace with tips to bring water, comfy shoes, and optional walking sticks; car entry fee applies.
A relaxed 90 minute group walk on the NC Arboretum’s easy trails, meeting at 10 AM by the lobby benches and led by an RFAR host in an RFAR shirt. Expect a low key, social pace with tips to bring water, comfy shoes, and optional walking sticks; car entry fee applies.
Introductory mycology workshop centered on commonly encountered fleshy fungi in Western North Carolina. A lecture-style session on the Arboretum event lawn builds foundational identification knowledge for curious hikers, gardeners, and nature nerds.
Introductory mycology workshop centered on commonly encountered fleshy fungi in Western North Carolina. A lecture-style session on the Arboretum event lawn builds foundational identification knowledge for curious hikers, gardeners, and nature nerds.
Introductory mycology workshop centered on commonly encountered fleshy fungi in Western North Carolina. A lecture-style session on the Arboretum event lawn builds foundational identification knowledge for curious hikers, gardeners, and nature nerds.
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.
Early-morning quiet hours bring a low-noise pause to the gardens and trails, with maintenance equipment silenced for a calmer soundscape. Wander, sit, and breathe in a slow-paced nature immersion designed for mindful reflection.
Early-morning quiet hours bring a low-noise pause to the gardens and trails, with maintenance equipment silenced for a calmer soundscape. Wander, sit, and breathe in a slow-paced nature immersion designed for mindful reflection.
Early-morning quiet hours bring a low-noise pause to the gardens and trails, with maintenance equipment silenced for a calmer soundscape. Wander, sit, and breathe in a slow-paced nature immersion designed for mindful reflection.
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.
Hands-on outdoor foraging field class focused on identifying edible Appalachian plants, seasonal mushrooms, and safe harvest practices. Learn local ecology and practical tips for sourcing wild foods responsibly in the Asheville area.
Hands-on outdoor foraging field class focused on identifying edible Appalachian plants, seasonal mushrooms, and safe harvest practices. Learn local ecology and practical tips for sourcing wild foods responsibly in the Asheville area.
Hands-on outdoor foraging field class focused on identifying edible Appalachian plants, seasonal mushrooms, and safe harvest practices. Learn local ecology and practical tips for sourcing wild foods responsibly in the Asheville area.
A relaxed, small-group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, ideal for an easy pace and casual conversation. Expect a low-key outdoor outing with photo-worthy views and local guide-style context.
A relaxed, small-group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, ideal for an easy pace and casual conversation. Expect a low-key outdoor outing with photo-worthy views and local guide-style context.
A relaxed, small-group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, ideal for an easy pace and casual conversation. Expect a low-key outdoor outing with photo-worthy views and local guide-style context.
Immersive sound bath set among botanical gardens, blending resonant tones and calming vibration with an outdoor nature backdrop. A midafternoon reset geared toward deep relaxation, mindful breathing, and gentle restoration.
Immersive sound bath set among botanical gardens, blending resonant tones and calming vibration with an outdoor nature backdrop. A midafternoon reset geared toward deep relaxation, mindful breathing, and gentle restoration.
Immersive sound bath set among botanical gardens, blending resonant tones and calming vibration with an outdoor nature backdrop. A midafternoon reset geared toward deep relaxation, mindful breathing, and gentle restoration.
A relaxed neighborhood garden walk through West Asheville, with chances to see locally grown flowers, shrubs, and creative yard landscapes up close. Wander at your own pace and chat with neighbors while exploring different garden styles.
A relaxed neighborhood garden walk through West Asheville, with chances to see locally grown flowers, shrubs, and creative yard landscapes up close. Wander at your own pace and chat with neighbors while exploring different garden styles.
A relaxed neighborhood garden walk through West Asheville, with chances to see locally grown flowers, shrubs, and creative yard landscapes up close. Wander at your own pace and chat with neighbors while exploring different garden styles.
Interactive docent led walkthrough of a current featured exhibition, with guided looking prompts and discussion led by volunteer educators or museum staff. Drop in format makes it easy to explore highlights, context, and techniques without reservations.
Interactive docent led walkthrough of a current featured exhibition, with guided looking prompts and discussion led by volunteer educators or museum staff. Drop in format makes it easy to explore highlights, context, and techniques without reservations.
Interactive docent led walkthrough of a current featured exhibition, with guided looking prompts and discussion led by volunteer educators or museum staff. Drop in format makes it easy to explore highlights, context, and techniques without reservations.
Docent-led walk through themed garden beds like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, Pollinator and Vegetable gardens, plus the compost area and sun and shade plantings. Practical horticulture tips and seasonal growing insights throughout the tour.
Docent-led walk through themed garden beds like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, Pollinator and Vegetable gardens, plus the compost area and sun and shade plantings. Practical horticulture tips and seasonal growing insights throughout the tour.
Docent-led walk through themed garden beds like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, Pollinator and Vegetable gardens, plus the compost area and sun and shade plantings. Practical horticulture tips and seasonal growing insights throughout the tour.
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.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
Golden-hour garden strolls across The North Carolina Arboretum paired with rotating local and regional artists playing live sets. A relaxed Wednesday/Thursday evening hangout with on-site drinks only (no outside alcohol allowed).
Golden-hour garden strolls across The North Carolina Arboretum paired with rotating local and regional artists playing live sets. A relaxed Wednesday/Thursday evening hangout with on-site drinks only (no outside alcohol allowed).
Golden-hour garden strolls across The North Carolina Arboretum paired with rotating local and regional artists playing live sets. A relaxed Wednesday/Thursday evening hangout with on-site drinks only (no outside alcohol allowed).
A guided Pisgah Forest trek to scenic waterfalls with trail storytelling and local natural history along the way. Expect a moderate-pace hike on rugged mountain paths with time for photos and creekside breaks.
A guided Pisgah Forest trek to scenic waterfalls with trail storytelling and local natural history along the way. Expect a moderate-pace hike on rugged mountain paths with time for photos and creekside breaks.
A guided Pisgah Forest trek to scenic waterfalls with trail storytelling and local natural history along the way. Expect a moderate-pace hike on rugged mountain paths with time for photos and creekside breaks.
Hands-on garden demonstration in the PPLG garden focused on correct plant installation techniques, from digging and placement to watering and soil care. Ideal for beginner gardeners wanting practical tips in an arboretum setting.
Hands-on garden demonstration in the PPLG garden focused on correct plant installation techniques, from digging and placement to watering and soil care. Ideal for beginner gardeners wanting practical tips in an arboretum setting.
Hands-on garden demonstration in the PPLG garden focused on correct plant installation techniques, from digging and placement to watering and soil care. Ideal for beginner gardeners wanting practical tips in an arboretum setting.