Invasive Plants
Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.
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Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.
Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.
Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.
Explore gardens across literature, film, and social media, from beloved classics like The Secret Garden to macabre mysteries. Discover fresh reading and viewing favorites alongside inspiration for creating your own garden.
Explore gardens across literature, film, and social media, from beloved classics like The Secret Garden to macabre mysteries. Discover fresh reading and viewing favorites alongside inspiration for creating your own garden.
Explore gardens across literature, film, and social media, from beloved classics like The Secret Garden to macabre mysteries. Discover fresh reading and viewing favorites alongside inspiration for creating your own garden.
Hands-on demonstration of hemlock treatment methods focused on hemlock woolly adelgid management and tree health. Learn practical application steps and best practices in a botanical garden setting with local experts.
Hands-on demonstration of hemlock treatment methods focused on hemlock woolly adelgid management and tree health. Learn practical application steps and best practices in a botanical garden setting with local experts.
Hands-on demonstration of hemlock treatment methods focused on hemlock woolly adelgid management and tree health. Learn practical application steps and best practices in a botanical garden setting with local experts.
Explore the fascinating lives of North Carolina’s bats, their role in controlling insect populations, and the challenges threatening these misunderstood nighttime neighbors. Learn practical ways to support local bat conservation.
Explore the fascinating lives of North Carolina’s bats, their role in controlling insect populations, and the challenges threatening these misunderstood nighttime neighbors. Learn practical ways to support local bat conservation.
Explore the fascinating lives of North Carolina’s bats, their role in controlling insect populations, and the challenges threatening these misunderstood nighttime neighbors. Learn practical ways to support local bat conservation.
Explore the science behind fireflies, glowworms, and luminous fungi, with stories of Southern Appalachian biodiversity and fragile nighttime ecosystems. Learn how conservation protects these living light shows and regional ecological wonder.
Explore the science behind fireflies, glowworms, and luminous fungi, with stories of Southern Appalachian biodiversity and fragile nighttime ecosystems. Learn how conservation protects these living light shows and regional ecological wonder.
Explore the science behind fireflies, glowworms, and luminous fungi, with stories of Southern Appalachian biodiversity and fragile nighttime ecosystems. Learn how conservation protects these living light shows and regional ecological wonder.
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.
Explore Western North Carolina’s spiders and other arachnids through a lively natural history program covering identifying traits, habitats, web-making myths, and ecoEXPLORE citizen science for curious learners.
Explore Western North Carolina’s spiders and other arachnids through a lively natural history program covering identifying traits, habitats, web-making myths, and ecoEXPLORE citizen science for curious learners.
Explore Western North Carolina’s spiders and other arachnids through a lively natural history program covering identifying traits, habitats, web-making myths, and ecoEXPLORE citizen science for curious learners.
Meet live native birds of prey and discover their distinctive adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation needs. Rangers share ways children and families can help protect these winged ambassadors.
Meet live native birds of prey and discover their distinctive adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation needs. Rangers share ways children and families can help protect these winged ambassadors.
Meet live native birds of prey and discover their distinctive adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation needs. Rangers share ways children and families can help protect these winged ambassadors.
Explore raccoon behavior, nighttime habits, and adaptations with a North Carolina Park Ranger through an engaging nature program. A children’s book reading and hands-on activity welcome families and curious learners of all ages.
Explore raccoon behavior, nighttime habits, and adaptations with a North Carolina Park Ranger through an engaging nature program. A children’s book reading and hands-on activity welcome families and curious learners of all ages.
Explore raccoon behavior, nighttime habits, and adaptations with a North Carolina Park Ranger through an engaging nature program. A children’s book reading and hands-on activity welcome families and curious learners of all ages.
Learn how trees benefit properties, how to spot health concerns and structural risks, and which care practices support healthy growth while reducing the likelihood of tree failure.
Learn how trees benefit properties, how to spot health concerns and structural risks, and which care practices support healthy growth while reducing the likelihood of tree failure.
Learn how trees benefit properties, how to spot health concerns and structural risks, and which care practices support healthy growth while reducing the likelihood of tree failure.
A lunchtime presentation explores the American chestnut’s ecological and cultural importance and efforts to save this once-dominant tree, with an engaging conservation perspective for curious community members.
A lunchtime presentation explores the American chestnut’s ecological and cultural importance and efforts to save this once-dominant tree, with an engaging conservation perspective for curious community members.
A lunchtime presentation explores the American chestnut’s ecological and cultural importance and efforts to save this once-dominant tree, with an engaging conservation perspective for curious community members.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Learn seed-saving basics, then get hands-on processing perennial seeds to take home for your garden. This practical gardening workshop welcomes adult learners; bring garden gloves for the hands-on work.
Learn seed-saving basics, then get hands-on processing perennial seeds to take home for your garden. This practical gardening workshop welcomes adult learners; bring garden gloves for the hands-on work.
Learn seed-saving basics, then get hands-on processing perennial seeds to take home for your garden. This practical gardening workshop welcomes adult learners; bring garden gloves for the hands-on work.
Learn to interpret and prepare wills, durable and health care powers of attorney, and other support documents. The presentation emphasizes informed decision-making, personal rights, and planning for future needs.
Learn to interpret and prepare wills, durable and health care powers of attorney, and other support documents. The presentation emphasizes informed decision-making, personal rights, and planning for future needs.
Learn to interpret and prepare wills, durable and health care powers of attorney, and other support documents. The presentation emphasizes informed decision-making, personal rights, and planning for future needs.
Learn to identify Western North Carolina’s native trees as autumn leaves fall, using bark, twigs, and other clues to recognize dormant species. This practical naturalist lesson builds seasonal observation skills outdoors.
Learn to identify Western North Carolina’s native trees as autumn leaves fall, using bark, twigs, and other clues to recognize dormant species. This practical naturalist lesson builds seasonal observation skills outdoors.
Learn to identify Western North Carolina’s native trees as autumn leaves fall, using bark, twigs, and other clues to recognize dormant species. This practical naturalist lesson builds seasonal observation skills outdoors.
Practical garden talk on winter habitat tips that support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators through cold months. Learn native plant choices, mulching and cleanup strategies, and simple backyard actions in a botanical garden setting.
Practical garden talk on winter habitat tips that support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators through cold months. Learn native plant choices, mulching and cleanup strategies, and simple backyard actions in a botanical garden setting.
Practical garden talk on winter habitat tips that support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators through cold months. Learn native plant choices, mulching and cleanup strategies, and simple backyard actions in a botanical garden setting.
Hands-on guidance for starting a productive home vegetable garden, from soil prep and planting schedules to growing fresh, flavorful produce. Practical tips tailored to Western North Carolina conditions with Cooperative Extension expertise.
Hands-on guidance for starting a productive home vegetable garden, from soil prep and planting schedules to growing fresh, flavorful produce. Practical tips tailored to Western North Carolina conditions with Cooperative Extension expertise.
Hands-on guidance for starting a productive home vegetable garden, from soil prep and planting schedules to growing fresh, flavorful produce. Practical tips tailored to Western North Carolina conditions with Cooperative Extension expertise.
Practical beekeeping basics for beginners, covering how to start and maintain a healthy hive of pollinators. Expect step by step guidance on equipment, hive setup, and early season care at the Cooperative Extension center.
Practical beekeeping basics for beginners, covering how to start and maintain a healthy hive of pollinators. Expect step by step guidance on equipment, hive setup, and early season care at the Cooperative Extension center.
Practical beekeeping basics for beginners, covering how to start and maintain a healthy hive of pollinators. Expect step by step guidance on equipment, hive setup, and early season care at the Cooperative Extension center.
Seasonal foraging walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying autumn edible plants and their uses. Learn safe ID tips, harvest ethics, and local ecology while exploring trails with Roots Marshall.
Seasonal foraging walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying autumn edible plants and their uses. Learn safe ID tips, harvest ethics, and local ecology while exploring trails with Roots Marshall.
Seasonal foraging walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on identifying autumn edible plants and their uses. Learn safe ID tips, harvest ethics, and local ecology while exploring trails with Roots Marshall.