If You Plant It, They Will Come!
Practical native plant and invasive removal guidance to attract and sustain songbirds, with plant lists, seasonal planting tips, and backyard habitat planning in a hands on workshop at Wild Birds Unlimited.
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Hands-on workshop focused on creating a vibrant, sustainable garden that supports rebounding songbird populations through habitat and planting tips. Finish with a make and take session crafting bird nesting balls to take home.
Hands-on workshop focused on creating a vibrant, sustainable garden that supports rebounding songbird populations through habitat and planting tips. Finish with a make and take session crafting bird nesting balls to take home.
Hands-on workshop focused on creating a vibrant, sustainable garden that supports rebounding songbird populations through habitat and planting tips. Finish with a make and take session crafting bird nesting balls to take home.

Hands-on outdoor class covering plant ID strategies to recognize invasive plants common in Western North Carolina. Learn ecological impacts plus practical management and control tactics for home landscapes and public spaces.

Hands-on outdoor class covering plant ID strategies to recognize invasive plants common in Western North Carolina. Learn ecological impacts plus practical management and control tactics for home landscapes and public spaces.
Hands-on outdoor class covering plant ID strategies to recognize invasive plants common in Western North Carolina. Learn ecological impacts plus practical management and control tactics for home landscapes and public spaces.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.

Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.
Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.

Hands-on field identification of common native cool and warm season grasses using dry samples and habitat observations, with practical tips for choosing species for home landscapes and supporting grass skippers and other butterflies.

Hands-on field identification of common native cool and warm season grasses using dry samples and habitat observations, with practical tips for choosing species for home landscapes and supporting grass skippers and other butterflies.
Hands-on field identification of common native cool and warm season grasses using dry samples and habitat observations, with practical tips for choosing species for home landscapes and supporting grass skippers and other butterflies.

A fast-paced 2-hour gardening crash course focused on maximizing limited time in the yard with practical, efficient routines and planning tips. Set at an arboretum for hands-on inspiration and seasonal takeaways.

A fast-paced 2-hour gardening crash course focused on maximizing limited time in the yard with practical, efficient routines and planning tips. Set at an arboretum for hands-on inspiration and seasonal takeaways.
A fast-paced 2-hour gardening crash course focused on maximizing limited time in the yard with practical, efficient routines and planning tips. Set at an arboretum for hands-on inspiration and seasonal takeaways.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.

Hands-on Appalachian foraging instruction in the field, focusing on safe plant identification and ethical harvesting. Learn to spot seasonal wild edibles and build confidence navigating local woods and trails.

Hands-on Appalachian foraging instruction in the field, focusing on safe plant identification and ethical harvesting. Learn to spot seasonal wild edibles and build confidence navigating local woods and trails.
Hands-on Appalachian foraging instruction in the field, focusing on safe plant identification and ethical harvesting. Learn to spot seasonal wild edibles and build confidence navigating local woods and trails.

Plant focused happy hour with hands on horticulture tips and casual Q and A on keeping houseplants and garden starts thriving. Relaxed after work social vibe at a Sweeten Creek Road venue.

Plant focused happy hour with hands on horticulture tips and casual Q and A on keeping houseplants and garden starts thriving. Relaxed after work social vibe at a Sweeten Creek Road venue.
Plant focused happy hour with hands on horticulture tips and casual Q and A on keeping houseplants and garden starts thriving. Relaxed after work social vibe at a Sweeten Creek Road venue.

Guided birding walks through the Swannanoa Valley blend springtime wildlife spotting with place based storytelling. An experienced Blue Ridge Audubon guide helps you identify local species while exploring the region’s natural and historical landmarks.

Guided birding walks through the Swannanoa Valley blend springtime wildlife spotting with place based storytelling. An experienced Blue Ridge Audubon guide helps you identify local species while exploring the region’s natural and historical landmarks.
Guided birding walks through the Swannanoa Valley blend springtime wildlife spotting with place based storytelling. An experienced Blue Ridge Audubon guide helps you identify local species while exploring the region’s natural and historical landmarks.

Up close looks inside active bluebird nest boxes with longtime protector Joe Sanders, focusing on population recovery and threats to survival. Includes an outdoor walk to multiple nesting sites, so wear sturdy shoes and weather ready clothing.

Up close looks inside active bluebird nest boxes with longtime protector Joe Sanders, focusing on population recovery and threats to survival. Includes an outdoor walk to multiple nesting sites, so wear sturdy shoes and weather ready clothing.
Up close looks inside active bluebird nest boxes with longtime protector Joe Sanders, focusing on population recovery and threats to survival. Includes an outdoor walk to multiple nesting sites, so wear sturdy shoes and weather ready clothing.

Hands-on outdoor service-learning field course focused on identifying and managing non-native invasive species in local habitats. Expect practical habitat management techniques, ecological context, and guided stewardship work in the field.

Hands-on outdoor service-learning field course focused on identifying and managing non-native invasive species in local habitats. Expect practical habitat management techniques, ecological context, and guided stewardship work in the field.
Hands-on outdoor service-learning field course focused on identifying and managing non-native invasive species in local habitats. Expect practical habitat management techniques, ecological context, and guided stewardship work in the field.

Guided bird walks through the Swannanoa Valley blend birdwatching with local history, with an experienced Blue Ridge Audubon leader helping you spot and identify regional species. Rotating natural areas create a low key, curiosity driven outing for nature lovers.

Guided bird walks through the Swannanoa Valley blend birdwatching with local history, with an experienced Blue Ridge Audubon leader helping you spot and identify regional species. Rotating natural areas create a low key, curiosity driven outing for nature lovers.
Guided bird walks through the Swannanoa Valley blend birdwatching with local history, with an experienced Blue Ridge Audubon leader helping you spot and identify regional species. Rotating natural areas create a low key, curiosity driven outing for nature lovers.

Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.

Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.

Guided birding walks through the Swannanoa Valley blend springtime wildlife spotting with storytelling about regional landmarks and past events. Learn to identify local species with an experienced Blue Ridge Audubon guide across multiple outdoor locations.

Guided birding walks through the Swannanoa Valley blend springtime wildlife spotting with storytelling about regional landmarks and past events. Learn to identify local species with an experienced Blue Ridge Audubon guide across multiple outdoor locations.
Guided birding walks through the Swannanoa Valley blend springtime wildlife spotting with storytelling about regional landmarks and past events. Learn to identify local species with an experienced Blue Ridge Audubon guide across multiple outdoor locations.

Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.

Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.
Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.
Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.
Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.
Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Hands-on training for EOV monitoring with field practice in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape. Learn data collection protocols, observation skills, and how volunteers contribute to community science and environmental stewardship.

Hands-on training for EOV monitoring with field practice in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape. Learn data collection protocols, observation skills, and how volunteers contribute to community science and environmental stewardship.
Hands-on training for EOV monitoring with field practice in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape. Learn data collection protocols, observation skills, and how volunteers contribute to community science and environmental stewardship.

Hands on terrarium building workshop with demonstrations of terrarium tools and step by step instruction for creating your own mini glass ecosystem; ideal for beginners learning plant selection, layering techniques, and basic care.

Hands on terrarium building workshop with demonstrations of terrarium tools and step by step instruction for creating your own mini glass ecosystem; ideal for beginners learning plant selection, layering techniques, and basic care.
Hands on terrarium building workshop with demonstrations of terrarium tools and step by step instruction for creating your own mini glass ecosystem; ideal for beginners learning plant selection, layering techniques, and basic care.