Spring Into The Arb!
A springtime celebration across the Arboretum’s blooming gardens with self paced exploring, nature walks, and hands on activities. Expect botanical displays and family friendly outdoor fun in a scenic park setting.
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A free, volunteer-led woodland hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, moving across varied trail habitats. Seasonal discussion highlights wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and natural history in a small-group format.
A free, volunteer-led woodland hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, moving across varied trail habitats. Seasonal discussion highlights wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and natural history in a small-group format.
A free, volunteer-led woodland hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, moving across varied trail habitats. Seasonal discussion highlights wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and natural history in a small-group format.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
High-energy, kid-friendly music on the Arboretum grounds with playful rhythms and interactive tunes that get families moving. An outdoor morning set designed for young listeners, dancing, and community hang time in the gardens.
High-energy, kid-friendly music on the Arboretum grounds with playful rhythms and interactive tunes that get families moving. An outdoor morning set designed for young listeners, dancing, and community hang time in the gardens.
High-energy, kid-friendly music on the Arboretum grounds with playful rhythms and interactive tunes that get families moving. An outdoor morning set designed for young listeners, dancing, and community hang time in the gardens.
Morning tunes spill across an arboretum garden setting with a relaxed outdoor concert atmosphere. Expect a community-forward performance vibe ideal for strolling the grounds, picnicking, and enjoying live sets in the fresh air.
Morning tunes spill across an arboretum garden setting with a relaxed outdoor concert atmosphere. Expect a community-forward performance vibe ideal for strolling the grounds, picnicking, and enjoying live sets in the fresh air.
Morning tunes spill across an arboretum garden setting with a relaxed outdoor concert atmosphere. Expect a community-forward performance vibe ideal for strolling the grounds, picnicking, and enjoying live sets in the fresh air.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
Lively Celtic folk tunes and upbeat pub-style melodies drift through the Arboretum’s outdoor setting for a relaxed daytime concert. Expect a community-friendly vibe with plenty of room to wander the gardens between sets.
Lively Celtic folk tunes and upbeat pub-style melodies drift through the Arboretum’s outdoor setting for a relaxed daytime concert. Expect a community-friendly vibe with plenty of room to wander the gardens between sets.
Lively Celtic folk tunes and upbeat pub-style melodies drift through the Arboretum’s outdoor setting for a relaxed daytime concert. Expect a community-friendly vibe with plenty of room to wander the gardens between sets.
Silent morning hours invite slow walking and stillness on garden paths and wooded trails, creating a calm, self guided window for reflection. Ideal for mindful nature immersion in a peaceful arboretum setting.
Silent morning hours invite slow walking and stillness on garden paths and wooded trails, creating a calm, self guided window for reflection. Ideal for mindful nature immersion in a peaceful arboretum setting.
Silent morning hours invite slow walking and stillness on garden paths and wooded trails, creating a calm, self guided window for reflection. Ideal for mindful nature immersion in a peaceful arboretum setting.
A brisk morning walk on The North Carolina Arboretum’s wooded trails with gentle elevation and stair sections for a cardio boost. Expect fresh mountain air, leafy scenery, and an easygoing pace focused on movement and balance.
A brisk morning walk on The North Carolina Arboretum’s wooded trails with gentle elevation and stair sections for a cardio boost. Expect fresh mountain air, leafy scenery, and an easygoing pace focused on movement and balance.
A brisk morning walk on The North Carolina Arboretum’s wooded trails with gentle elevation and stair sections for a cardio boost. Expect fresh mountain air, leafy scenery, and an easygoing pace focused on movement and balance.
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.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walk along high elevation Blue Ridge trails, offering paced mindful breathing, sensory immersion among old growth pines, grounding barefoot moments, and nature based stress reduction techniques.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walk along high elevation Blue Ridge trails, offering paced mindful breathing, sensory immersion among old growth pines, grounding barefoot moments, and nature based stress reduction techniques.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walk along high elevation Blue Ridge trails, offering paced mindful breathing, sensory immersion among old growth pines, grounding barefoot moments, and nature based stress reduction techniques.
A relaxed 1.5 hour group walk on easy NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center by the covered benches. Comfortable shoes, water, and a walking stick recommended; carpooling can help offset the per car admission fee.
A relaxed 1.5 hour group walk on easy NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center by the covered benches. Comfortable shoes, water, and a walking stick recommended; carpooling can help offset the per car admission fee.
A relaxed 1.5 hour group walk on easy NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center by the covered benches. Comfortable shoes, water, and a walking stick recommended; carpooling can help offset the per car admission fee.
Two hours of uninterrupted quiet in the gardens and on the trails, with the working crew pausing leaf blowers, mowers, and other equipment. Ideal for mindful walking, reflection, and birdsong-filled stillness in the arboretum.
Two hours of uninterrupted quiet in the gardens and on the trails, with the working crew pausing leaf blowers, mowers, and other equipment. Ideal for mindful walking, reflection, and birdsong-filled stillness in the arboretum.
Two hours of uninterrupted quiet in the gardens and on the trails, with the working crew pausing leaf blowers, mowers, and other equipment. Ideal for mindful walking, reflection, and birdsong-filled stillness in the arboretum.
A family friendly NC Moth Week evening with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close up viewing and identification. Hands on activities and guided nocturnal wildlife tours highlight moth ecology and nighttime nature center discoveries.
A family friendly NC Moth Week evening with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close up viewing and identification. Hands on activities and guided nocturnal wildlife tours highlight moth ecology and nighttime nature center discoveries.
A family friendly NC Moth Week evening with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close up viewing and identification. Hands on activities and guided nocturnal wildlife tours highlight moth ecology and nighttime nature center discoveries.
Sunset lawn listening in a scenic arboretum as Seth & Sara play an intimate acoustic set amid garden paths and mountain air. A relaxed summer evening built for picnics, stargazing, and low-key community hangouts.
Sunset lawn listening in a scenic arboretum as Seth & Sara play an intimate acoustic set amid garden paths and mountain air. A relaxed summer evening built for picnics, stargazing, and low-key community hangouts.
Sunset lawn listening in a scenic arboretum as Seth & Sara play an intimate acoustic set amid garden paths and mountain air. A relaxed summer evening built for picnics, stargazing, and low-key community hangouts.
Countywide creek and watershed activities centered on hands on stewardship, cleanup efforts, and learning about local waterways. A community focused outdoor initiative across Buncombe County that highlights environmental education and neighborhood connection.
Countywide creek and watershed activities centered on hands on stewardship, cleanup efforts, and learning about local waterways. A community focused outdoor initiative across Buncombe County that highlights environmental education and neighborhood connection.
Countywide creek and watershed activities centered on hands on stewardship, cleanup efforts, and learning about local waterways. A community focused outdoor initiative across Buncombe County that highlights environmental education and neighborhood connection.
A Fourth of July community celebration at the Montreat Conference Center with a patriotic, small-town festival feel and outdoor gathering atmosphere. Ideal for families looking for daytime holiday festivities in Montreat.
A Fourth of July community celebration at the Montreat Conference Center with a patriotic, small-town festival feel and outdoor gathering atmosphere. Ideal for families looking for daytime holiday festivities in Montreat.
A Fourth of July community celebration at the Montreat Conference Center with a patriotic, small-town festival feel and outdoor gathering atmosphere. Ideal for families looking for daytime holiday festivities in Montreat.
Cajun two-steps, zydeco grooves, and old school country tunes fill the Arboretum on Wednesday and Thursday nights through Sept. 17, with rotating local and regional artists in an open-air garden setting.
Cajun two-steps, zydeco grooves, and old school country tunes fill the Arboretum on Wednesday and Thursday nights through Sept. 17, with rotating local and regional artists in an open-air garden setting.
Cajun two-steps, zydeco grooves, and old school country tunes fill the Arboretum on Wednesday and Thursday nights through Sept. 17, with rotating local and regional artists in an open-air garden setting.
Morning live sets by Jacob Donham and Allie Fox unfold in an arboretum setting, with music carried across gardens and tree-lined paths. A relaxed outdoor concert vibe invites strolling, picnicking, and lingering in the nature backdrop.
Morning live sets by Jacob Donham and Allie Fox unfold in an arboretum setting, with music carried across gardens and tree-lined paths. A relaxed outdoor concert vibe invites strolling, picnicking, and lingering in the nature backdrop.
Morning live sets by Jacob Donham and Allie Fox unfold in an arboretum setting, with music carried across gardens and tree-lined paths. A relaxed outdoor concert vibe invites strolling, picnicking, and lingering in the nature backdrop.
Hands-on outdoor science and nature-skills programming for youth at Linville, featuring guided trail exploration, wildlife identification, and habitat investigations designed for beginner naturalists and family participation.
Hands-on outdoor science and nature-skills programming for youth at Linville, featuring guided trail exploration, wildlife identification, and habitat investigations designed for beginner naturalists and family participation.
Hands-on outdoor science and nature-skills programming for youth at Linville, featuring guided trail exploration, wildlife identification, and habitat investigations designed for beginner naturalists and family participation.
A large-scale gardening marketplace with 150+ vendors selling annuals, perennials, trees, herbs, and veggie starts for home gardens. Browse garden-inspired artwork, outdoor furniture, and tools in a bustling Main Street festival atmosphere.
A large-scale gardening marketplace with 150+ vendors selling annuals, perennials, trees, herbs, and veggie starts for home gardens. Browse garden-inspired artwork, outdoor furniture, and tools in a bustling Main Street festival atmosphere.
A large-scale gardening marketplace with 150+ vendors selling annuals, perennials, trees, herbs, and veggie starts for home gardens. Browse garden-inspired artwork, outdoor furniture, and tools in a bustling Main Street festival atmosphere.