
Southern Appalachian Weather and Climate Workshop 2026
Interdisciplinary sessions and data-driven presentations on Southern Appalachian weather patterns, climate variability, forecasting techniques, and resilience strategies, connecting researchers, operational meteorologists, faculty, and students through talks, posters, and collaborative discussions.
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Interactive workshop exploring mountain microclimates, extreme weather drivers, and regional climate trends with forecasting demos, data analysis, and community science activities geared toward students and local stakeholders.

Interactive workshop exploring mountain microclimates, extreme weather drivers, and regional climate trends with forecasting demos, data analysis, and community science activities geared toward students and local stakeholders.
Interactive workshop exploring mountain microclimates, extreme weather drivers, and regional climate trends with forecasting demos, data analysis, and community science activities geared toward students and local stakeholders.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.
Symposium-style panel talks and keynote presentations on Masonic history and fraternal topics, paired with communal catered food and convivial socializing for members and the curious public at an open Asheville meetup.
Symposium-style panel talks and keynote presentations on Masonic history and fraternal topics, paired with communal catered food and convivial socializing for members and the curious public at an open Asheville meetup.
Symposium-style panel talks and keynote presentations on Masonic history and fraternal topics, paired with communal catered food and convivial socializing for members and the curious public at an open Asheville meetup.

Half-day healthcare career forum connecting students with Western North Carolina professionals for candid conversations about clinical realities and rewards. Expect interactive mini-sessions on communication, teamwork, career readiness, and personal growth, plus structured networking.

Half-day healthcare career forum connecting students with Western North Carolina professionals for candid conversations about clinical realities and rewards. Expect interactive mini-sessions on communication, teamwork, career readiness, and personal growth, plus structured networking.
Half-day healthcare career forum connecting students with Western North Carolina professionals for candid conversations about clinical realities and rewards. Expect interactive mini-sessions on communication, teamwork, career readiness, and personal growth, plus structured networking.

Hands-on bike maintenance workshop in the UNCA Bikeshop focused on essential tune-up skills for safer, smoother rides. Beginner-friendly instruction covers practical basics to keep bicycles in reliable condition for commuting or recreation.

Hands-on bike maintenance workshop in the UNCA Bikeshop focused on essential tune-up skills for safer, smoother rides. Beginner-friendly instruction covers practical basics to keep bicycles in reliable condition for commuting or recreation.
Hands-on bike maintenance workshop in the UNCA Bikeshop focused on essential tune-up skills for safer, smoother rides. Beginner-friendly instruction covers practical basics to keep bicycles in reliable condition for commuting or recreation.
Urban sketchers gather for a sketchbook meetup focused on drawing the River Arts District streetscape and sharpening on location techniques. Expect relaxed plein air pacing, skill sharing, and easy conversation with regional USk chapters.
Urban sketchers gather for a sketchbook meetup focused on drawing the River Arts District streetscape and sharpening on location techniques. Expect relaxed plein air pacing, skill sharing, and easy conversation with regional USk chapters.
Urban sketchers gather for a sketchbook meetup focused on drawing the River Arts District streetscape and sharpening on location techniques. Expect relaxed plein air pacing, skill sharing, and easy conversation with regional USk chapters.

An electric mobility expo spotlighting EVs as backup power sources, including Vehicle to Load demonstrations from models like the Ioniq 6, Silverado EV, and F150. Hands-on displays set up in campus parking spots alongside the annual Student GreenFest.

An electric mobility expo spotlighting EVs as backup power sources, including Vehicle to Load demonstrations from models like the Ioniq 6, Silverado EV, and F150. Hands-on displays set up in campus parking spots alongside the annual Student GreenFest.
An electric mobility expo spotlighting EVs as backup power sources, including Vehicle to Load demonstrations from models like the Ioniq 6, Silverado EV, and F150. Hands-on displays set up in campus parking spots alongside the annual Student GreenFest.

Citywide humanities festival with panels, guided walks, workshops, films, and music spread across UNC Asheville, A-B Tech, the River Arts District, and downtown. Expect Appalachian foodways, Blue Ridge trail explorations, art making, storytelling, and local history tours with many free sessions.

Citywide humanities festival with panels, guided walks, workshops, films, and music spread across UNC Asheville, A-B Tech, the River Arts District, and downtown. Expect Appalachian foodways, Blue Ridge trail explorations, art making, storytelling, and local history tours with many free sessions.
Citywide humanities festival with panels, guided walks, workshops, films, and music spread across UNC Asheville, A-B Tech, the River Arts District, and downtown. Expect Appalachian foodways, Blue Ridge trail explorations, art making, storytelling, and local history tours with many free sessions.

A moderately strenuous 5-mile guided hike along Beaver Creek Trail through a protected watershed at SAHC’s South Yellow Mountain Preserve. Expect interpretive stops on local human history, ecology, and geology over about 5.5 hours.

A moderately strenuous 5-mile guided hike along Beaver Creek Trail through a protected watershed at SAHC’s South Yellow Mountain Preserve. Expect interpretive stops on local human history, ecology, and geology over about 5.5 hours.
A moderately strenuous 5-mile guided hike along Beaver Creek Trail through a protected watershed at SAHC’s South Yellow Mountain Preserve. Expect interpretive stops on local human history, ecology, and geology over about 5.5 hours.

Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.

Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.
Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.

Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.

Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.

Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.

Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.
Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.

Timed, focused writing sprints in a relaxed coffeehouse setting with brief introductions and quiet co-working; writers of all levels bring laptops or notebooks, grab a drink, and meet local peers.

Timed, focused writing sprints in a relaxed coffeehouse setting with brief introductions and quiet co-working; writers of all levels bring laptops or notebooks, grab a drink, and meet local peers.
Timed, focused writing sprints in a relaxed coffeehouse setting with brief introductions and quiet co-working; writers of all levels bring laptops or notebooks, grab a drink, and meet local peers.
Rugged 250 mile ADV off road endurance weekend over dirt roads and technical singletrack, pairing group rides, rider clinics, and campground camaraderie for the adventure motorcycle community hosted by Eurosport Asheville.
Rugged 250 mile ADV off road endurance weekend over dirt roads and technical singletrack, pairing group rides, rider clinics, and campground camaraderie for the adventure motorcycle community hosted by Eurosport Asheville.
Rugged 250 mile ADV off road endurance weekend over dirt roads and technical singletrack, pairing group rides, rider clinics, and campground camaraderie for the adventure motorcycle community hosted by Eurosport Asheville.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.

Weeklong creative retreat on a college campus with hands on workshops, jam sessions, and peer learning across multiple instruments and arts disciplines. Built around communal meals, late night picking circles, and skill building in a camp like setting.

Weeklong creative retreat on a college campus with hands on workshops, jam sessions, and peer learning across multiple instruments and arts disciplines. Built around communal meals, late night picking circles, and skill building in a camp like setting.
Weeklong creative retreat on a college campus with hands on workshops, jam sessions, and peer learning across multiple instruments and arts disciplines. Built around communal meals, late night picking circles, and skill building in a camp like setting.
Weeklong spring break program for youth exploring forest trails, gardens, and hands-on nature activities—wildlife observation, plant identification, and basic outdoor skills. Includes creative nature journaling, team games, and stewardship projects.
Weeklong spring break program for youth exploring forest trails, gardens, and hands-on nature activities—wildlife observation, plant identification, and basic outdoor skills. Includes creative nature journaling, team games, and stewardship projects.
Weeklong spring break program for youth exploring forest trails, gardens, and hands-on nature activities—wildlife observation, plant identification, and basic outdoor skills. Includes creative nature journaling, team games, and stewardship projects.

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.

Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.

Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.
Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.

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.