Western Forestry Summit
Practical workshops on mountain property stewardship cover forest health diagnostics, landslide prevention techniques, invasive plant identification and control. Hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension Madison County for landowners and natural resource professionals.
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Hands-on workshop covering native plant selection, soil health, water-wise planting, and pollinator habitat creation, equipping home gardeners with practical, low-maintenance techniques to build resilient, wildlife-friendly landscapes.
Hands-on workshop covering native plant selection, soil health, water-wise planting, and pollinator habitat creation, equipping home gardeners with practical, low-maintenance techniques to build resilient, wildlife-friendly landscapes.
Interactive monthly workshops covering seasonal vegetable and herb production, soil building, and succession planting for home gardeners. Sessions emphasize practical techniques, beginner friendly demonstrations, and local extension resources.
Interactive monthly workshops covering seasonal vegetable and herb production, soil building, and succession planting for home gardeners. Sessions emphasize practical techniques, beginner friendly demonstrations, and local extension resources.
Interactive monthly workshops covering seasonal vegetable and herb production, soil building, and succession planting for home gardeners. Sessions emphasize practical techniques, beginner friendly demonstrations, and local extension resources.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on mountain microclimates, soil preparation, and seasonal plant selection for Western North Carolina gardens. Led by Cooperative Extension educators with practical tips for starting raised beds, containers, and timing.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on mountain microclimates, soil preparation, and seasonal plant selection for Western North Carolina gardens. Led by Cooperative Extension educators with practical tips for starting raised beds, containers, and timing.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on mountain microclimates, soil preparation, and seasonal plant selection for Western North Carolina gardens. Led by Cooperative Extension educators with practical tips for starting raised beds, containers, and timing.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Practical workshop on landscape design principles—scale, balance, perspective, rhythm, and proportion—tailored to mountain home gardens. N.C. Cooperative Extension educators guide planning strategies and layout considerations at the Haywood County center in Waynesville.
Practical workshop on landscape design principles—scale, balance, perspective, rhythm, and proportion—tailored to mountain home gardens. N.C. Cooperative Extension educators guide planning strategies and layout considerations at the Haywood County center in Waynesville.
Practical workshop on landscape design principles—scale, balance, perspective, rhythm, and proportion—tailored to mountain home gardens. N.C. Cooperative Extension educators guide planning strategies and layout considerations at the Haywood County center in Waynesville.
Hands-on workshop teaching homemade, effective non-toxic cleaning recipes using common ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils; practical tips for safer, sustainable household cleaning and toxin reduction.
Hands-on workshop teaching homemade, effective non-toxic cleaning recipes using common ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils; practical tips for safer, sustainable household cleaning and toxin reduction.
Hands-on workshop teaching homemade, effective non-toxic cleaning recipes using common ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils; practical tips for safer, sustainable household cleaning and toxin reduction.

Practical two-part primer on home gardening in Transylvania County with seasonal planting guidance, soil care, and basic maintenance for beginner and returning gardeners at the N.C. Cooperative Extension.

Practical two-part primer on home gardening in Transylvania County with seasonal planting guidance, soil care, and basic maintenance for beginner and returning gardeners at the N.C. Cooperative Extension.
Practical two-part primer on home gardening in Transylvania County with seasonal planting guidance, soil care, and basic maintenance for beginner and returning gardeners at the N.C. Cooperative Extension.
Practical guidance for home gardeners on selecting and caring for small fruits and tree fruit, covering planting, pruning, pest prevention, and maintenance basics from N.C. Cooperative Extension educators in Waynesville.
Practical guidance for home gardeners on selecting and caring for small fruits and tree fruit, covering planting, pruning, pest prevention, and maintenance basics from N.C. Cooperative Extension educators in Waynesville.
Practical guidance for home gardeners on selecting and caring for small fruits and tree fruit, covering planting, pruning, pest prevention, and maintenance basics from N.C. Cooperative Extension educators in Waynesville.

Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.

Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.
Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.
Classroom style recertification workshop providing V and X credits for licensed pesticide applicators, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension in Buncombe County; focuses on pesticide safety, label compliance, and updated regulatory requirements.
Classroom style recertification workshop providing V and X credits for licensed pesticide applicators, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension in Buncombe County; focuses on pesticide safety, label compliance, and updated regulatory requirements.
Classroom style recertification workshop providing V and X credits for licensed pesticide applicators, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension in Buncombe County; focuses on pesticide safety, label compliance, and updated regulatory requirements.

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.
Hands on pruning workshop teaching late winter techniques to shape and rejuvenate rose bushes in the learning garden. N.C. Cooperative Extension instructors demonstrate pruning cuts, sanitation, and seasonal care for healthier spring blooms.
Hands on pruning workshop teaching late winter techniques to shape and rejuvenate rose bushes in the learning garden. N.C. Cooperative Extension instructors demonstrate pruning cuts, sanitation, and seasonal care for healthier spring blooms.
Hands on pruning workshop teaching late winter techniques to shape and rejuvenate rose bushes in the learning garden. N.C. Cooperative Extension instructors demonstrate pruning cuts, sanitation, and seasonal care for healthier spring blooms.

Weekly hands on classes decode Blue Zones eating patterns and teach how to prepare delicious, affordable, plant forward meals suitable for beginners and families, led by NC Cooperative Extension educators in a community learning kitchen.

Weekly hands on classes decode Blue Zones eating patterns and teach how to prepare delicious, affordable, plant forward meals suitable for beginners and families, led by NC Cooperative Extension educators in a community learning kitchen.
Weekly hands on classes decode Blue Zones eating patterns and teach how to prepare delicious, affordable, plant forward meals suitable for beginners and families, led by NC Cooperative Extension educators in a community learning kitchen.
Hands-on workshop teaching low-tech dehydration methods to transform fruits, vegetables, and herbs into chewy fruit leather, crisp veggie chips, and aromatic dried herbs for shelf-stable snacks and pantry storage.
Hands-on workshop teaching low-tech dehydration methods to transform fruits, vegetables, and herbs into chewy fruit leather, crisp veggie chips, and aromatic dried herbs for shelf-stable snacks and pantry storage.
Hands-on workshop teaching low-tech dehydration methods to transform fruits, vegetables, and herbs into chewy fruit leather, crisp veggie chips, and aromatic dried herbs for shelf-stable snacks and pantry storage.

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.
Practical native plant and invasive removal guidance to attract and sustain songbirds, with plant lists, seasonal planting tips, and backyard habitat planning in a hands on workshop at Wild Birds Unlimited.
Practical native plant and invasive removal guidance to attract and sustain songbirds, with plant lists, seasonal planting tips, and backyard habitat planning in a hands on workshop at Wild Birds Unlimited.
Practical native plant and invasive removal guidance to attract and sustain songbirds, with plant lists, seasonal planting tips, and backyard habitat planning in a hands on workshop at Wild Birds Unlimited.
Hands-on class teaching easy sheet pan recipes for healthy weeknight meals, focusing on balanced nutrition, simple seasoning, and efficient meal prep techniques in a community extension kitchen.
Hands-on class teaching easy sheet pan recipes for healthy weeknight meals, focusing on balanced nutrition, simple seasoning, and efficient meal prep techniques in a community extension kitchen.
Hands-on class teaching easy sheet pan recipes for healthy weeknight meals, focusing on balanced nutrition, simple seasoning, and efficient meal prep techniques in a community extension kitchen.

Regional resilience leaders and community partners convene for collaborative capacity-building sessions focused on emergency preparedness, mutual aid coordination, and network-building best practices to strengthen local response systems.

Regional resilience leaders and community partners convene for collaborative capacity-building sessions focused on emergency preparedness, mutual aid coordination, and network-building best practices to strengthen local response systems.
Regional resilience leaders and community partners convene for collaborative capacity-building sessions focused on emergency preparedness, mutual aid coordination, and network-building best practices to strengthen local response systems.

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.
Hands on class teaching seed to table skills for culinary herbs, including planting, harvesting, drying, freezing, and simple herb infused recipes for sauces, butters, and oils. Suited for home gardeners and beginning cooks.
Hands on class teaching seed to table skills for culinary herbs, including planting, harvesting, drying, freezing, and simple herb infused recipes for sauces, butters, and oils. Suited for home gardeners and beginning cooks.
Hands on class teaching seed to table skills for culinary herbs, including planting, harvesting, drying, freezing, and simple herb infused recipes for sauces, butters, and oils. Suited for home gardeners and beginning cooks.