
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Course
Practical 16 hour Wilderness and Remote First Aid training combining classroom lecture and hands on practice for managing injuries in delayed-help outdoor scenarios. Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED can be added Saturday evening; optional overnight lodging available.
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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.

Rocky trail to multi-tiered Catawba Falls with cascading pools and viewpoints. Moderate pace group hike for hikers seeking waterfall views, nature photography, and social outdoor connection.

Rocky trail to multi-tiered Catawba Falls with cascading pools and viewpoints. Moderate pace group hike for hikers seeking waterfall views, nature photography, and social outdoor connection.
Rocky trail to multi-tiered Catawba Falls with cascading pools and viewpoints. Moderate pace group hike for hikers seeking waterfall views, nature photography, and social outdoor connection.

Practical educator training focused on environmental education methods, blending curriculum design with outdoor, place based activities. Ideal for teachers and facilitators seeking classroom ready tools for ecological literacy and field learning.

Practical educator training focused on environmental education methods, blending curriculum design with outdoor, place based activities. Ideal for teachers and facilitators seeking classroom ready tools for ecological literacy and field learning.
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Hands-on Skywarn storm spotter course led by a National Weather Service meteorologist, focused on severe weather identification, safe field practices, and how to report storms effectively. Free two-hour training in a university classroom setting.

Hands-on Skywarn storm spotter course led by a National Weather Service meteorologist, focused on severe weather identification, safe field practices, and how to report storms effectively. Free two-hour training in a university classroom setting.
Hands-on Skywarn storm spotter course led by a National Weather Service meteorologist, focused on severe weather identification, safe field practices, and how to report storms effectively. Free two-hour training in a university classroom setting.

Hands-on outdoor service-learning field course focused on identifying and managing non-native invasive species in local habitats. Expect practical habitat management techniques, ecological context, and guided stewardship work in the field.

Hands-on outdoor service-learning field course focused on identifying and managing non-native invasive species in local habitats. Expect practical habitat management techniques, ecological context, and guided stewardship work in the field.
Hands-on outdoor service-learning field course focused on identifying and managing non-native invasive species in local habitats. Expect practical habitat management techniques, ecological context, and guided stewardship work in the field.
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 infant CPR and basic first aid training geared toward new parents and caregivers. Practical safety skills and emergency-response basics are taught in a doula-led setting focused on newborn care confidence.
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Interactive online training for formal and informal community leaders navigating post crisis support. Learn simple, practical strategies for reconnecting with others, offering steady help, and strengthening community resilience during hard times.

Interactive online training for formal and informal community leaders navigating post crisis support. Learn simple, practical strategies for reconnecting with others, offering steady help, and strengthening community resilience during hard times.
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Immersive wildcrafting apprenticeship centered on Appalachian biodiversity, with most class time spent outdoors learning plant and fungal identification and seasonal harvesting. Emphasis on ethical foraging, responsible apothecary skills, and relationship-based herbal medicine practice.

Immersive wildcrafting apprenticeship centered on Appalachian biodiversity, with most class time spent outdoors learning plant and fungal identification and seasonal harvesting. Emphasis on ethical foraging, responsible apothecary skills, and relationship-based herbal medicine practice.
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Hands-on Appalachian foraging instruction in the field, focusing on safe plant identification and ethical harvesting. Learn to spot seasonal wild edibles and build confidence navigating local woods and trails.

Hands-on Appalachian foraging instruction in the field, focusing on safe plant identification and ethical harvesting. Learn to spot seasonal wild edibles and build confidence navigating local woods and trails.
Hands-on Appalachian foraging instruction in the field, focusing on safe plant identification and ethical harvesting. Learn to spot seasonal wild edibles and build confidence navigating local woods and trails.

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.

Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.

Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.
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Community roundtable on protecting roadless lands, with discussion of the Roadless Rule and concrete ways to support local conservation efforts. Free, all-welcome gathering geared toward forest stewardship and civic action.

Community roundtable on protecting roadless lands, with discussion of the Roadless Rule and concrete ways to support local conservation efforts. Free, all-welcome gathering geared toward forest stewardship and civic action.
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Hands-on naloxone instruction and harm reduction basics with community context, questions, and local overdose trend discussion; free quarterly noon training available both in-person and via Zoom for public safety and outreach.

Hands-on naloxone instruction and harm reduction basics with community context, questions, and local overdose trend discussion; free quarterly noon training available both in-person and via Zoom for public safety and outreach.
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Spring work sessions on the land with bed prep, planting, weeding, harvesting, and beginner friendly foraging practice. Casual midweek cabin meetup for learning herbal growing basics while working outdoors together.
Spring work sessions on the land with bed prep, planting, weeding, harvesting, and beginner friendly foraging practice. Casual midweek cabin meetup for learning herbal growing basics while working outdoors together.

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.

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Midday yoga practice on Bearwallow Mountain with fresh-air movement and panoramic ridge views. A nature-forward flow blending gentle stretching and mindful breathing, ideal for anyone wanting outdoor fitness and a reset.
Midday yoga practice on Bearwallow Mountain with fresh-air movement and panoramic ridge views. A nature-forward flow blending gentle stretching and mindful breathing, ideal for anyone wanting outdoor fitness and a reset.
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A father son wilderness expedition centered on bushcraft and survival training, with dads leading and sons stepping into responsibility. Expect hands on outdoor skills practice in a structured, rite of passage style setting.
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Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training with practical overdose response steps plus a harm reduction primer and local context on substance use trends. Community-focused learning at a wellness center with resources and Q&A.
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Hands-on professional development for educators using Project Learning Tree’s environmental education curriculum. Expect activity-based lesson practice and outdoor learning strategies designed for classroom and field use.
Hands-on professional development for educators using Project Learning Tree’s environmental education curriculum. Expect activity-based lesson practice and outdoor learning strategies designed for classroom and field use.