Wildlife Tracking Webinar
Hands-on style wildlife tracking instruction focused on reading footprints, scat, and other field signs to infer animal behavior and movement patterns. Live online webinar with Smokies Life Branch Out; paid registration with optional Park Keeper membership.
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Hands-on entomology course exploring Southern Appalachian insect diversity, life cycles, and regional history. Spend time outdoors practicing insect-finding and identification skills while discussing ecological roles and human impacts.
Hands-on entomology course exploring Southern Appalachian insect diversity, life cycles, and regional history. Spend time outdoors practicing insect-finding and identification skills while discussing ecological roles and human impacts.
Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
Seasonal birding walk focused on September fall migration, spotting warblers, hawks, and other songbirds moving through the Hickory Nut Gap landscape. Expect binocular-friendly wildlife viewing, field ID tips, and a relaxed pace for all levels.
Seasonal birding walk focused on September fall migration, spotting warblers, hawks, and other songbirds moving through the Hickory Nut Gap landscape. Expect binocular-friendly wildlife viewing, field ID tips, and a relaxed pace for all levels.
Seasonal birding walk focused on September fall migration, spotting warblers, hawks, and other songbirds moving through the Hickory Nut Gap landscape. Expect binocular-friendly wildlife viewing, field ID tips, and a relaxed pace for all levels.
Natural history class diving into Southern Appalachian amphibian species, from salamanders to frogs, with a focus on habitat niches and life cycle stages. Covers local conservation pressures and threats to survival in the region’s ecosystems.
Natural history class diving into Southern Appalachian amphibian species, from salamanders to frogs, with a focus on habitat niches and life cycle stages. Covers local conservation pressures and threats to survival in the region’s ecosystems.
Natural history class diving into Southern Appalachian amphibian species, from salamanders to frogs, with a focus on habitat niches and life cycle stages. Covers local conservation pressures and threats to survival in the region’s ecosystems.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on capturing wildlife outdoors, with practical camera basics and field tips for getting sharp shots. Emphasis on working with natural lighting and composing landscapes in real-world conditions.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on capturing wildlife outdoors, with practical camera basics and field tips for getting sharp shots. Emphasis on working with natural lighting and composing landscapes in real-world conditions.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on capturing wildlife outdoors, with practical camera basics and field tips for getting sharp shots. Emphasis on working with natural lighting and composing landscapes in real-world conditions.
Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.
Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.
Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.
Hands-on wildflower ID walk across the Arboretum property with Lauren Lampley, focusing on plant families, key field marks, and practical tools for narrowing tricky species. Covers both easy lookalikes and hard-to-pinpoint blooms on summer trails.
Hands-on wildflower ID walk across the Arboretum property with Lauren Lampley, focusing on plant families, key field marks, and practical tools for narrowing tricky species. Covers both easy lookalikes and hard-to-pinpoint blooms on summer trails.
Hands-on wildflower ID walk across the Arboretum property with Lauren Lampley, focusing on plant families, key field marks, and practical tools for narrowing tricky species. Covers both easy lookalikes and hard-to-pinpoint blooms on summer trails.
Mountain-focused gardening workshop that turns curious onlookers into confident growers with practical, hands-on guidance. Expect local growing tips for Asheville’s elevation and climate, including soil basics, seasonal planting, and native plant-friendly strategies.
Mountain-focused gardening workshop that turns curious onlookers into confident growers with practical, hands-on guidance. Expect local growing tips for Asheville’s elevation and climate, including soil basics, seasonal planting, and native plant-friendly strategies.
Mountain-focused gardening workshop that turns curious onlookers into confident growers with practical, hands-on guidance. Expect local growing tips for Asheville’s elevation and climate, including soil basics, seasonal planting, and native plant-friendly strategies.
A late-summer birdwatching outing at Hickory Nut Gap focused on identification skills and seasonal species activity. Expect a guided nature walk with binocular-friendly wildlife spotting and habitat-based learning in the Fairview landscape.
A late-summer birdwatching outing at Hickory Nut Gap focused on identification skills and seasonal species activity. Expect a guided nature walk with binocular-friendly wildlife spotting and habitat-based learning in the Fairview landscape.
A late-summer birdwatching outing at Hickory Nut Gap focused on identification skills and seasonal species activity. Expect a guided nature walk with binocular-friendly wildlife spotting and habitat-based learning in the Fairview landscape.
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.
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.
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.
In-the-field birdwatching course at Grandfather Mountain centered on the wonders of seasonal migration. Expect naturalist-led identification practice, migration ecology insights, and time outdoors scanning ridgelines and forests for traveling species.
In-the-field birdwatching course at Grandfather Mountain centered on the wonders of seasonal migration. Expect naturalist-led identification practice, migration ecology insights, and time outdoors scanning ridgelines and forests for traveling species.
In-the-field birdwatching course at Grandfather Mountain centered on the wonders of seasonal migration. Expect naturalist-led identification practice, migration ecology insights, and time outdoors scanning ridgelines and forests for traveling species.
Hands on herbalism sessions centered on summer plants, with practical plant identification and simple remedy making techniques. An outdoor backyard setting keeps it casual and beginner friendly while building seasonal self care skills.
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Hands-on garden stewardship at the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on ecological management of wild garden areas. Expect practical guidance on native plants, invasive control, and habitat restoration while working outdoors alongside local gardeners and conservation-minded neighbors.
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Hands-on garden stewardship at the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on ecological management of wild garden areas. Expect practical guidance on native plants, invasive control, and habitat restoration while working outdoors alongside local gardeners and conservation-minded neighbors.
After-dark naturalist program exploring Grandfather Mountain’s forests and trails with a focus on nocturnal wildlife, ecology, and night-sky observation. Expect guided interpretation, low-light walking, and hands-on nature learning in a mountain setting.
After-dark naturalist program exploring Grandfather Mountain’s forests and trails with a focus on nocturnal wildlife, ecology, and night-sky observation. Expect guided interpretation, low-light walking, and hands-on nature learning in a mountain setting.
After-dark naturalist program exploring Grandfather Mountain’s forests and trails with a focus on nocturnal wildlife, ecology, and night-sky observation. Expect guided interpretation, low-light walking, and hands-on nature learning in a mountain setting.
Nature photography gathering centered on Western North Carolina’s dramatic mountains, waterfalls, cliffs, old growth trees, and rich botanical diversity. Expect a community meetup vibe with inspiration, learning, and shared appreciation for Appalachian landscapes and wildlife.
Nature photography gathering centered on Western North Carolina’s dramatic mountains, waterfalls, cliffs, old growth trees, and rich botanical diversity. Expect a community meetup vibe with inspiration, learning, and shared appreciation for Appalachian landscapes and wildlife.
Nature photography gathering centered on Western North Carolina’s dramatic mountains, waterfalls, cliffs, old growth trees, and rich botanical diversity. Expect a community meetup vibe with inspiration, learning, and shared appreciation for Appalachian landscapes and wildlife.
A beginner-friendly watercolor class inspired by late-summer gardens and meadows, using loose strokes, layered washes, and drybrush details. Take home a finished painting with instructor tips and all materials provided (optional sketchbook).
A beginner-friendly watercolor class inspired by late-summer gardens and meadows, using loose strokes, layered washes, and drybrush details. Take home a finished painting with instructor tips and all materials provided (optional sketchbook).
A beginner-friendly watercolor class inspired by late-summer gardens and meadows, using loose strokes, layered washes, and drybrush details. Take home a finished painting with instructor tips and all materials provided (optional sketchbook).
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.
Practical beekeeping basics for beginners, covering how to start and maintain a healthy hive of pollinators. Expect step by step guidance on equipment, hive setup, and early season care at the Cooperative Extension center.
Practical beekeeping basics for beginners, covering how to start and maintain a healthy hive of pollinators. Expect step by step guidance on equipment, hive setup, and early season care at the Cooperative Extension center.
Practical beekeeping basics for beginners, covering how to start and maintain a healthy hive of pollinators. Expect step by step guidance on equipment, hive setup, and early season care at the Cooperative Extension center.
Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.
Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.
Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.
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.
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.