Wild Food Community Walk
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.
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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 wildcrafting apprenticeship focused on ethical foraging, plant identification, and seasonal harvesting. Create small-batch herbal remedies and apothecary products while learning safe preparation methods and traditional herbal practice.
Hands-on wildcrafting apprenticeship focused on ethical foraging, plant identification, and seasonal harvesting. Create small-batch herbal remedies and apothecary products while learning safe preparation methods and traditional herbal practice.
Hands-on wildcrafting apprenticeship focused on ethical foraging, plant identification, and seasonal harvesting. Create small-batch herbal remedies and apothecary products while learning safe preparation methods and traditional herbal practice.
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 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.
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.
Explore spring fungi on shaded trails during a guided beginner friendly hike that focuses on mushroom identification, seasonal ecology, and spotting unique caps and gills in a hands on outdoor learning experience.
Explore spring fungi on shaded trails during a guided beginner friendly hike that focuses on mushroom identification, seasonal ecology, and spotting unique caps and gills in a hands on outdoor learning experience.
Explore spring fungi on shaded trails during a guided beginner friendly hike that focuses on mushroom identification, seasonal ecology, and spotting unique caps and gills in a hands on outdoor learning experience.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
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.
Hands on plant magic and herbalism workshop blending seasonal plant medicine, outdoor ritual, and nature based witchcraft practices; experiential immersion suited for beginners seeking forest based craft, ceremonial practice, and practical herbal skills.
Hands on plant magic and herbalism workshop blending seasonal plant medicine, outdoor ritual, and nature based witchcraft practices; experiential immersion suited for beginners seeking forest based craft, ceremonial practice, and practical herbal skills.
Hands on plant magic and herbalism workshop blending seasonal plant medicine, outdoor ritual, and nature based witchcraft practices; experiential immersion suited for beginners seeking forest based craft, ceremonial practice, and practical herbal skills.
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.
Hands-on basket weaving sessions using freshly harvested garden materials to create a sturdy harvest basket by semester’s end. Weekly Tuesday evening meetups in a cozy garden cabin with tools provided and flexible drop-in attendance.
Hands-on basket weaving sessions using freshly harvested garden materials to create a sturdy harvest basket by semester’s end. Weekly Tuesday evening meetups in a cozy garden cabin with tools provided and flexible drop-in attendance.
Hands-on basket weaving sessions using freshly harvested garden materials to create a sturdy harvest basket by semester’s end. Weekly Tuesday evening meetups in a cozy garden cabin with tools provided and flexible drop-in attendance.
Hands-on frame drumming immersion that teaches fundamental strokes, ensemble rhythms, and somatic practices for beginners, tapping the sacred pulse to cultivate healing arts community in a women focused circle.
Hands-on frame drumming immersion that teaches fundamental strokes, ensemble rhythms, and somatic practices for beginners, tapping the sacred pulse to cultivate healing arts community in a women focused circle.
Hands-on frame drumming immersion that teaches fundamental strokes, ensemble rhythms, and somatic practices for beginners, tapping the sacred pulse to cultivate healing arts community in a women focused circle.
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.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for communal healing and reflection, offering a judgement-free online space to reset and reflect together; free with registration for participants seeking gentle group support.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for communal healing and reflection, offering a judgement-free online space to reset and reflect together; free with registration for participants seeking gentle group support.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for communal healing and reflection, offering a judgement-free online space to reset and reflect together; free with registration for participants seeking gentle group support.
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.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Gentle guided silent sitting with intermittent walking practice, paced for beginners and experienced meditators; sessions focus on breath-based shamatha awareness and communal stillness. In-person drop-in, free and open to all.
Gentle guided silent sitting with intermittent walking practice, paced for beginners and experienced meditators; sessions focus on breath-based shamatha awareness and communal stillness. In-person drop-in, free and open to all.
Gentle guided silent sitting with intermittent walking practice, paced for beginners and experienced meditators; sessions focus on breath-based shamatha awareness and communal stillness. In-person drop-in, free and open to all.
Twilight forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) among Blue Ridge mountain hemlocks and rhododendron at The North Carolina Arboretum, guided slow walks emphasizing sensory awareness, breathwork, and grounding to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Twilight forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) among Blue Ridge mountain hemlocks and rhododendron at The North Carolina Arboretum, guided slow walks emphasizing sensory awareness, breathwork, and grounding to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Twilight forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) among Blue Ridge mountain hemlocks and rhododendron at The North Carolina Arboretum, guided slow walks emphasizing sensory awareness, breathwork, and grounding to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
A gentle guided meditation paired with a soothing sound bath to support self care, inner peace, and quiet presence. Free monthly community gathering with no experience required, welcoming newcomers and regular practitioners alike.
A gentle guided meditation paired with a soothing sound bath to support self care, inner peace, and quiet presence. Free monthly community gathering with no experience required, welcoming newcomers and regular practitioners alike.
A gentle guided meditation paired with a soothing sound bath to support self care, inner peace, and quiet presence. Free monthly community gathering with no experience required, welcoming newcomers and regular practitioners alike.
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.