The Future of Our Forests Community Roundtable
Community roundtable conversation on the future of local forests, centered on conservation challenges, land use, and practical next steps. An informal evening for residents to share perspectives, ask questions, and connect around environmental stewardship.
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Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
A laid-back spring garden party vibe at a craft cocktail bar, built for mingling and lingering outdoors. Expect a casual social scene with drinks in a greenery-filled patio setting.
A laid-back spring garden party vibe at a craft cocktail bar, built for mingling and lingering outdoors. Expect a casual social scene with drinks in a greenery-filled patio setting.
A laid-back spring garden party vibe at a craft cocktail bar, built for mingling and lingering outdoors. Expect a casual social scene with drinks in a greenery-filled patio setting.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.
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.
Hands on spring planting of native seeds and seedlings to restore a neighborhood garden, combining community volunteerism with family friendly outdoor education and skill sharing at the Verner Center for Early Learning.
Hands on spring planting of native seeds and seedlings to restore a neighborhood garden, combining community volunteerism with family friendly outdoor education and skill sharing at the Verner Center for Early Learning.
Hands on spring planting of native seeds and seedlings to restore a neighborhood garden, combining community volunteerism with family friendly outdoor education and skill sharing at the Verner Center for Early Learning.
Late night community study hall focused on Election 2026 with Chris Cooper leading a data driven discussion and strategy session; informal civic conversation for local residents to analyze candidates, policies, and turnout planning.
Late night community study hall focused on Election 2026 with Chris Cooper leading a data driven discussion and strategy session; informal civic conversation for local residents to analyze candidates, policies, and turnout planning.
Late night community study hall focused on Election 2026 with Chris Cooper leading a data driven discussion and strategy session; informal civic conversation for local residents to analyze candidates, policies, and turnout planning.
Bingo night in a brewery taproom where winners score plant-themed prizes from Sprout & Bloom. Expect a relaxed, social game-night vibe with pints in hand and plenty of cheering between rounds.
Bingo night in a brewery taproom where winners score plant-themed prizes from Sprout & Bloom. Expect a relaxed, social game-night vibe with pints in hand and plenty of cheering between rounds.
Bingo night in a brewery taproom where winners score plant-themed prizes from Sprout & Bloom. Expect a relaxed, social game-night vibe with pints in hand and plenty of cheering between rounds.
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.
Practical, science-based guidance on living safely alongside black bears and reducing wildfire risk in the Southern Appalachians. Learn local best practices for food storage, habitat awareness, and FireWise home landscaping in a garden setting.
Practical, science-based guidance on living safely alongside black bears and reducing wildfire risk in the Southern Appalachians. Learn local best practices for food storage, habitat awareness, and FireWise home landscaping in a garden setting.
Practical, science-based guidance on living safely alongside black bears and reducing wildfire risk in the Southern Appalachians. Learn local best practices for food storage, habitat awareness, and FireWise home landscaping in a garden setting.
Hands-on workshop teaching shiitake mushroom inoculation on hardwood logs, covering sterile techniques and spawn placement; participants inoculate and take home their own log to fruit at home.
Hands-on workshop teaching shiitake mushroom inoculation on hardwood logs, covering sterile techniques and spawn placement; participants inoculate and take home their own log to fruit at home.
Hands-on workshop teaching shiitake mushroom inoculation on hardwood logs, covering sterile techniques and spawn placement; participants inoculate and take home their own log to fruit at home.
Guided group hikes and trail excursions along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, paired with community meetups and volunteer friendly programming for local hikers, trail supporters, and outdoor minded neighbors.
Guided group hikes and trail excursions along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, paired with community meetups and volunteer friendly programming for local hikers, trail supporters, and outdoor minded neighbors.
Guided group hikes and trail excursions along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, paired with community meetups and volunteer friendly programming for local hikers, trail supporters, and outdoor minded neighbors.
An interactive afternoon exploring how the Broad River shifts from headwaters through the Piedmont, reshaping the Blue Ridge landscape through erosion, sediment transport, and flood events. Expect science-forward discussion with place-based watershed insights.
An interactive afternoon exploring how the Broad River shifts from headwaters through the Piedmont, reshaping the Blue Ridge landscape through erosion, sediment transport, and flood events. Expect science-forward discussion with place-based watershed insights.
An interactive afternoon exploring how the Broad River shifts from headwaters through the Piedmont, reshaping the Blue Ridge landscape through erosion, sediment transport, and flood events. Expect science-forward discussion with place-based watershed insights.
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.
A laid-back Thursday night built around golden-hour ambiance in a cozy cocktail lounge setting. Expect a social, after-dark hangout atmosphere with bar vibes geared toward unwinding and mingling.
A laid-back Thursday night built around golden-hour ambiance in a cozy cocktail lounge setting. Expect a social, after-dark hangout atmosphere with bar vibes geared toward unwinding and mingling.
A laid-back Thursday night built around golden-hour ambiance in a cozy cocktail lounge setting. Expect a social, after-dark hangout atmosphere with bar vibes geared toward unwinding and mingling.
A hands-on lecture and listening session focused on identifying Western North Carolina frogs by visual traits and distinct breeding calls. Learn seasonal calling patterns and how monitoring changes can signal climate impacts for citizen-science reporting.
A hands-on lecture and listening session focused on identifying Western North Carolina frogs by visual traits and distinct breeding calls. Learn seasonal calling patterns and how monitoring changes can signal climate impacts for citizen-science reporting.
A hands-on lecture and listening session focused on identifying Western North Carolina frogs by visual traits and distinct breeding calls. Learn seasonal calling patterns and how monitoring changes can signal climate impacts for citizen-science reporting.
Late-night performance at a barroom taproom setting inside Devil’s Foot Beverage, with an intimate crowd and drinks-forward atmosphere. Ideal for a casual night out centered on a single live set and social energy.
Late-night performance at a barroom taproom setting inside Devil’s Foot Beverage, with an intimate crowd and drinks-forward atmosphere. Ideal for a casual night out centered on a single live set and social energy.
Late-night performance at a barroom taproom setting inside Devil’s Foot Beverage, with an intimate crowd and drinks-forward atmosphere. Ideal for a casual night out centered on a single live set and social energy.
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.
Intimate Saturday salon fostering conversation among local artists and neighbors with pop-up displays, short artist talks, and casual networking in a bright studio setting—drop-in friendly with coffee and light refreshments.
Intimate Saturday salon fostering conversation among local artists and neighbors with pop-up displays, short artist talks, and casual networking in a bright studio setting—drop-in friendly with coffee and light refreshments.
Intimate Saturday salon fostering conversation among local artists and neighbors with pop-up displays, short artist talks, and casual networking in a bright studio setting—drop-in friendly with coffee and light refreshments.
Guided vertical tasting of barrel-proof spirits exploring how climate shapes maturation, flavor, and proof across multiple releases. Expect cask-strength pours, nerdy production talk, and a late-evening craft distillery atmosphere.
Guided vertical tasting of barrel-proof spirits exploring how climate shapes maturation, flavor, and proof across multiple releases. Expect cask-strength pours, nerdy production talk, and a late-evening craft distillery atmosphere.
Guided vertical tasting of barrel-proof spirits exploring how climate shapes maturation, flavor, and proof across multiple releases. Expect cask-strength pours, nerdy production talk, and a late-evening craft distillery atmosphere.
A speaker talk and community Q&A on Asheville’s housing crisis, digging into lived stories, systemic drivers, and practical community solutions. Hosted by the Ethical Humanist Society with in-person seating and a hybrid Zoom option for broad participation.
A speaker talk and community Q&A on Asheville’s housing crisis, digging into lived stories, systemic drivers, and practical community solutions. Hosted by the Ethical Humanist Society with in-person seating and a hybrid Zoom option for broad participation.
A speaker talk and community Q&A on Asheville’s housing crisis, digging into lived stories, systemic drivers, and practical community solutions. Hosted by the Ethical Humanist Society with in-person seating and a hybrid Zoom option for broad participation.