Trail Smarts & Social
An interactive trail-safety talk with a local park ranger covering the 10 Essentials, emergency decision-making, and how to handle bears, snakes, off leash dogs, and unpredictable people. Practical outdoor preparedness tips for both new hikers and seasoned adventurers in a casual taproom setting.
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An evening field trip blending a guided salt cave session for deep relaxation with a botanical walk highlighting Asheville’s healing plants. Built for connection, with a welcome circle and time to unwind alongside fellow adventurers.
An evening field trip blending a guided salt cave session for deep relaxation with a botanical walk highlighting Asheville’s healing plants. Built for connection, with a welcome circle and time to unwind alongside fellow adventurers.
An evening field trip blending a guided salt cave session for deep relaxation with a botanical walk highlighting Asheville’s healing plants. Built for connection, with a welcome circle and time to unwind alongside fellow adventurers.
A leisurely community paddle on Lake Adger—bring a kayak, paddleboard, or other personal watercraft—followed by a laid-back picnic and summer swim vibes. Meet at White Labs Brewing to caravan together before launching.
A leisurely community paddle on Lake Adger—bring a kayak, paddleboard, or other personal watercraft—followed by a laid-back picnic and summer swim vibes. Meet at White Labs Brewing to caravan together before launching.
A leisurely community paddle on Lake Adger—bring a kayak, paddleboard, or other personal watercraft—followed by a laid-back picnic and summer swim vibes. Meet at White Labs Brewing to caravan together before launching.
An evening group hike to the Fryingpan Fire Tower timed for golden-hour light and sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views. Carpool meet-up at Enka Candler Library sets a low-key, unplugged social vibe for fresh air and shared trail time.
An evening group hike to the Fryingpan Fire Tower timed for golden-hour light and sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views. Carpool meet-up at Enka Candler Library sets a low-key, unplugged social vibe for fresh air and shared trail time.
An evening group hike to the Fryingpan Fire Tower timed for golden-hour light and sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views. Carpool meet-up at Enka Candler Library sets a low-key, unplugged social vibe for fresh air and shared trail time.
Learn about Western North Carolina’s wild bees and their life cycle, then build a DIY bee hotel to support local pollinators. A hands on, beginner friendly conservation workshop in a cozy taproom setting.
Learn about Western North Carolina’s wild bees and their life cycle, then build a DIY bee hotel to support local pollinators. A hands on, beginner friendly conservation workshop in a cozy taproom setting.
Learn about Western North Carolina’s wild bees and their life cycle, then build a DIY bee hotel to support local pollinators. A hands on, beginner friendly conservation workshop in a cozy taproom setting.
Hands-on tarot basics in a cozy cat lounge, with a quick history lesson and practical one and three card pulls for daily guidance. Playful witchy atmosphere includes “resident panthers” as feline familiars and purr powered company.
Hands-on tarot basics in a cozy cat lounge, with a quick history lesson and practical one and three card pulls for daily guidance. Playful witchy atmosphere includes “resident panthers” as feline familiars and purr powered company.
Hands-on tarot basics in a cozy cat lounge, with a quick history lesson and practical one and three card pulls for daily guidance. Playful witchy atmosphere includes “resident panthers” as feline familiars and purr powered company.
Fast-paced panel conversation on turning a social media presence into a recognizable brand, loyal community, and sustainable business. Hear candid wins, challenges, and practical lessons from content creators, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and storytellers.
Fast-paced panel conversation on turning a social media presence into a recognizable brand, loyal community, and sustainable business. Hear candid wins, challenges, and practical lessons from content creators, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and storytellers.
Fast-paced panel conversation on turning a social media presence into a recognizable brand, loyal community, and sustainable business. Hear candid wins, challenges, and practical lessons from content creators, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and storytellers.
After-dark mothing with a naturalist photographer, spotlighting National Moth Week and the surprising diversity of local species. Expect hands-on learning, close-up observation, and community nature exploration at a signup-only location.
After-dark mothing with a naturalist photographer, spotlighting National Moth Week and the surprising diversity of local species. Expect hands-on learning, close-up observation, and community nature exploration at a signup-only location.
After-dark mothing with a naturalist photographer, spotlighting National Moth Week and the surprising diversity of local species. Expect hands-on learning, close-up observation, and community nature exploration at a signup-only location.
Hands-on forestry stewardship training focused on snag creation and management to support healthy forests and wildlife habitat. Field-based learning with practical conservation techniques and peer connection in the Mountains Region.
Hands-on forestry stewardship training focused on snag creation and management to support healthy forests and wildlife habitat. Field-based learning with practical conservation techniques and peer connection in the Mountains Region.
Hands-on forestry stewardship training focused on snag creation and management to support healthy forests and wildlife habitat. Field-based learning with practical conservation techniques and peer connection in the Mountains Region.
Hands-on herbalism workshop focused on learning plant properties one herb at a time while crafting your own tincture. Relaxed brewery setting for practical self-care skills, questions, and take-home remedies.
Hands-on herbalism workshop focused on learning plant properties one herb at a time while crafting your own tincture. Relaxed brewery setting for practical self-care skills, questions, and take-home remedies.
Hands-on herbalism workshop focused on learning plant properties one herb at a time while crafting your own tincture. Relaxed brewery setting for practical self-care skills, questions, and take-home remedies.
A guided LGBTQ+ friendly hike that blends forest trail walking with mushroom identification and foraging basics. Expect hands on spotting tips, seasonal fungi talk, and a welcoming group pace at the Rice Pinnacle Trailhead.
A guided LGBTQ+ friendly hike that blends forest trail walking with mushroom identification and foraging basics. Expect hands on spotting tips, seasonal fungi talk, and a welcoming group pace at the Rice Pinnacle Trailhead.
A guided LGBTQ+ friendly hike that blends forest trail walking with mushroom identification and foraging basics. Expect hands on spotting tips, seasonal fungi talk, and a welcoming group pace at the Rice Pinnacle Trailhead.
Hands on wilderness first aid training focused on backcountry injury response, patient assessment, splinting, wound care, and improvised transports during realistic field scenarios led by experienced outdoor instructors.
Hands on wilderness first aid training focused on backcountry injury response, patient assessment, splinting, wound care, and improvised transports during realistic field scenarios led by experienced outdoor instructors.
Hands on wilderness first aid training focused on backcountry injury response, patient assessment, splinting, wound care, and improvised transports during realistic field scenarios led by experienced outdoor instructors.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
A late-evening study hall on creative meandering and how wandering attention can spark better ideas. Set in a working distillery, expect a conversational mini-lecture with guided reflection and optional craft cocktails.
A late-evening study hall on creative meandering and how wandering attention can spark better ideas. Set in a working distillery, expect a conversational mini-lecture with guided reflection and optional craft cocktails.
A late-evening study hall on creative meandering and how wandering attention can spark better ideas. Set in a working distillery, expect a conversational mini-lecture with guided reflection and optional craft cocktails.
A practical coaching style workshop that turns personal or organizational values alignment into clear next steps, with guided reflection and action planning. Expect discussion based learning, leadership tools, and connection with other growth minded locals.
A practical coaching style workshop that turns personal or organizational values alignment into clear next steps, with guided reflection and action planning. Expect discussion based learning, leadership tools, and connection with other growth minded locals.
A practical coaching style workshop that turns personal or organizational values alignment into clear next steps, with guided reflection and action planning. Expect discussion based learning, leadership tools, and connection with other growth minded locals.
Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.
Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.
Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.
Casual happy hour plant gathering centered on horticulture chats, swapping cuttings, and trading local growing tips. A laid-back social meetup for plant lovers to connect over greenery and community.
Casual happy hour plant gathering centered on horticulture chats, swapping cuttings, and trading local growing tips. A laid-back social meetup for plant lovers to connect over greenery and community.
Casual happy hour plant gathering centered on horticulture chats, swapping cuttings, and trading local growing tips. A laid-back social meetup for plant lovers to connect over greenery and community.
A beginner friendly terpene talk breaks down cannabis and plant aromatics, explaining what terpenes are, how they shape scent and flavor, and why they matter. Hosted in a local dispensary with an approachable Q and A learning vibe.
A beginner friendly terpene talk breaks down cannabis and plant aromatics, explaining what terpenes are, how they shape scent and flavor, and why they matter. Hosted in a local dispensary with an approachable Q and A learning vibe.
A beginner friendly terpene talk breaks down cannabis and plant aromatics, explaining what terpenes are, how they shape scent and flavor, and why they matter. Hosted in a local dispensary with an approachable Q and A learning vibe.
Hands-on field day at the NC Arboretum testing tree ID skills for the Adventure Scientists Butternut Tree Project. Work alongside FHNC and arboretum staff on citizen-science data collection and species verification outdoors.
Hands-on field day at the NC Arboretum testing tree ID skills for the Adventure Scientists Butternut Tree Project. Work alongside FHNC and arboretum staff on citizen-science data collection and species verification outdoors.
Hands-on field day at the NC Arboretum testing tree ID skills for the Adventure Scientists Butternut Tree Project. Work alongside FHNC and arboretum staff on citizen-science data collection and species verification outdoors.
Hands-on stargazing at a dark-sky observatory with telescope views of planets, the moon, constellations, and deep-sky targets like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Expect astronomy fun facts, meteor spotting, and an easygoing community night outdoors.
Hands-on stargazing at a dark-sky observatory with telescope views of planets, the moon, constellations, and deep-sky targets like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Expect astronomy fun facts, meteor spotting, and an easygoing community night outdoors.
Hands-on stargazing at a dark-sky observatory with telescope views of planets, the moon, constellations, and deep-sky targets like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Expect astronomy fun facts, meteor spotting, and an easygoing community night outdoors.