Junior Wild Walk
Children meet a live animal ambassador and practice keeper duties like feeding and enrichment, hands on animal care learning for ages 5 to 12 with an adult required.
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Pasture side guided hike with hands-on encounters with shaggy highland cows, chances to pet and photograph the herd, learn about their care and history, plus on site highland cow merchandise and photo ops.
Pasture side guided hike with hands-on encounters with shaggy highland cows, chances to pet and photograph the herd, learn about their care and history, plus on site highland cow merchandise and photo ops.
Pasture side guided hike with hands-on encounters with shaggy highland cows, chances to pet and photograph the herd, learn about their care and history, plus on site highland cow merchandise and photo ops.
Up close encounters with colorful parrots paired with short talks on rescue, adoption steps, and avian conservation. Prospective adopters and volunteers can meet the birds, ask care questions, and learn hands on involvement opportunities.
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Up close encounters with colorful parrots paired with short talks on rescue, adoption steps, and avian conservation. Prospective adopters and volunteers can meet the birds, ask care questions, and learn hands on involvement opportunities.
Lauren leads a guided nature walk along forested streams and creeks, examining aquatic life, erosion dynamics, and riparian plants to reveal how waterways support the arboretum’s biodiversity and overall park ecology.
Lauren leads a guided nature walk along forested streams and creeks, examining aquatic life, erosion dynamics, and riparian plants to reveal how waterways support the arboretum’s biodiversity and overall park ecology.
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Foundational kids kung fu training emphasizing discipline and confidence through basic stances, forms, and partner drills at Dragon Phoenix dojo in Woodfin; beginner friendly class builds coordination and respectful martial habits.
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Costumed princess characters lead interactive storytime, sing-alongs, simple dances, crafts, photo-ops, and party games in a hotel ballroom, creating a playful, family-friendly afternoon for young children and caregivers.
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Gentle guided nature immersion among Blue Ridge pines, using sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and silent pauses to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in an unhurried outdoor setting.
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Action-packed single-day camps filled with outdoor games, nature-based activities, and hands-on crafts for school-aged kids, guided by trained staff to build confidence, friendships, and new adventure skills.
Action-packed single-day camps filled with outdoor games, nature-based activities, and hands-on crafts for school-aged kids, guided by trained staff to build confidence, friendships, and new adventure skills.
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Arts-integrated hybrid middle school program invites families to a virtual open house to meet school leaders, ask questions, and learn enrollment details for the inaugural Fall 2026 grades 6 to 8 class serving Buncombe and nearby counties.
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