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SUMMARY:April Birding at the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Farm and surrounding forest with birder Clifton Avery of Venture Birding Tours(@bigbaldbirder on IG) to spot the various species of birds that can be found in WNC!\nEdge habitat birding\, learn how planned grazing benefits the local avian population.\nWe will be hiking in uneven and sometimes steep terrain\, so please wear sturdy shoes and be dressed for the weather.\nLearn about our Holistic Land Management from Farm Director Virginia\, and how this practice works in tandem with the local flora and fauna. \nSpotted on the farm by our farm crew\, staff & neighbors: bluebirds\, a rainbow of finches\, downy & hairy woodpeckers\, vultures\, cardinals\, mourning doves\, robins\, red-shouldered hawks\, swifts\, egrets\, blue herons\, hermit thrush\, golden-winged warblers and this last year we’ve had a resident Bald Eagle! \nSpring migration is just starting and on this walk we hope to see some of the first arrivals to our region such as blue-headed vireo\, black-throated green warbler\, Louisiana waterthrush\, and a variety of sparrows. \nAttendees will break for an included biscuit brunch* from butcher Brian’s kitchen\, as birding is hungry work. When attending classes\, you will receive a 5% discount in the Farm Store & Butchery\, just ask for the Savory Student Discount! \nBirding courses are part of our Savory Naturalist Series! A portion of the proceeds for these events and classes support our activities as a Savory Hub\, and further the reach of regenerative agriculture. \nDate: Sunday\, April 6th\, 2025\nTime: 8am-11am\nCost: $30/person\, biscuit brunch is included. \n*If you have dietary restrictions\, please reach out to Megan.auten@hickorynutgap.com and we can accommodate. \nABOUT CLIFTON: Clifton Avery is a wildlife biologist and professional bird watching guide. He was born and raised in the foothills of western North Carolina. He has always had a passion for nature and the outdoors but did not discover his love for birds until he saw a Painted Bunting off the coast of North Carolina on an early summer morning. Soon after this eye-opening experience\, Clifton had the opportunity to participate in a National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) course in Brazil where he was overwhelmed by the beauty and diversity of the birds of the Amazon Rainforest. Following this experience\, Clifton went to Appalachian State University where he majored in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology with a focus in Ornithology. \nClifton worked for various ornithological research projects after college where he banded and nest searched for a wide range of avian species in Peru\, Colombia\, and Nicaragua. He also worked a couple seasons for the NC Audubon Society studying the Golden-winged Warbler on its breeding grounds in northwestern NC. For the past 7 years Clifton has worked for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission as the Mountain Wildlife Diversity Technician. His duties include conducting surveying\, monitoring\, habitat management\, and public outreach for wildlife conservation projects focusing on species of greatest conservation need that occur in western North Carolina. He mostly focuses on birds\, flying squirrels\, and Hellbender salamanders. He also works for Ventures Birding Tours\, a birding and natural history tour company based out of Asheville\, NC as a bird watching guide. He leads tours in western NC but also all over North and South America. He currently lives in Asheville\, NC with his girlfriend and is the father of 7-year-old son\, Banks. He does not have any inside pets but the bears and turkeys that pass through his yard regularly suffice.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/april-birding-at-the-farm/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
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SUMMARY:Roots So Deep Screening at UNC Asheville
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin Hickory Nut Gap and UNC-Asheville’s Environmental Science Department alongside filmmaker Peter Byck for a screening of Roots So Deep (you can see the devil down there.) in the Blue Ridge Room at UNC-Asheville on Wednesday\, April 9\, 2025. \nThis event will include opportunities for networking\, dinner\, screenings of parts one and four of the docuseries\, followed by a panel discussion around building climate resiliency with Peter Byck\, local farmers\, and faculty from UNC-Asheville’s Environmental Science Department. The $20 ticket includes the screening and panel discussion\, as well as a dinner featuring Hickory Nut Gap’s “Possible Burger” and uncured\, 100% grassfed beef hot dogs. Please consider modifying your ticket to donate to Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s (ASAP) Farmer Relief Fund. Please note that this ticket price is inclusive of tax so that additional donations made to ASAP are not taxed at checkout. \n5:00pm: Networking\, meet & greet\, food & drink\n6:00pm: Part 1 Screening\n7:00pm: Intermission with Snacks\n7:20pm: Part 4 Screening\n8:30pm: Panel Discussion \nPanelists:\nPeter Byck\, Documentary Filmmaker\nJamie Ager\, Hickory Nut Gap Co-Founder\nJake Hagedorn\, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies\, UNC-Asheville\nAllen Williams\, sixth-generation family farmer and a founding partner of Grass Fed Insights\, LLC\, Understanding Ag\, LLC\, and the Soil Health Academy.\nModerator tbc \nMore about the documentary:\n“Roots So Deep” is a four-part documentary series all about inventive farmers and maverick scientists asking if an underutilized way to graze cattle\, that mimics the way bison once roamed the land\, can help get farmers out of debt\, restore our depleted soils\, rebuild wildlife habitat and draw down carbon? Cattle have been seen as eco-villains for a long time. What if they can help save us from catastrophic climate change? \nSee the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PpPmkSAiEw \nMore about Hickory Nut Gap:\nAbout Hickory Nut Gap: Hickory Nut Gap Meats is a pioneering provider of regeneratively raised meats\, sourcing from family farms across the southeastern United States. Hickory Nut Gap values and respects the complex relationships between humans and nature\, supplying 100% grassfed\, grass-finished beef\, and pasture raised\, heritage breed pork to retailers\, restaurants\, and caring customers. All Hickory Nut Gap meats are humanely raised and never given antibiotics or added hormones. Hickory Nut Gap products are available at Whole Foods Markets regionally\, in addition to Ingles Markets\, Harris Teeter\, Earth Fare\, FreshDirect\, local and regional grocery cooperatives\, restaurants\, and specialty food stores across the Southeastern US. Visitors are welcome at Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, located at 57 Sugar Hollow Road in Fairview\, North Carolina\, which features a farm store\, events\, and opportunities to learn more about regenerative agriculture. \nEarly Praise for Roots So Deep:\n“What I like so much about these films is the genuine compassion and understanding shown for farmers\, no matter how they farm. Peter Byck is a terrific interviewer\, even of people who view the world from different perspectives. Anyone who wants to know what regenerative agriculture can do\, in theory and in practice\, will watch these films with pleasure and admiration for the hard work that goes into producing food.” –Marion Nestle\, Professor of Nutrition\, Food Studies\, and Public Health\, Emerita\, New York University\, and author of books about food politics. \n“This is\, hands-down\, the best agriculture filmmaking I’ve ever seen. The characters are all so likable and captivating\, the graphics are stunning\, and I learned a ton about ecology… but none of that would matter without Peter Byck’s soul and empathy as storyteller.” –Bill Weir\, CNN \nLocal to Asheville? Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in a Farm Tour at Hickory Nut Gap Farm the morning after the event. Meet at the farm at 9am for the free tour.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/roots-so-deep-screening-at-unc-asheville/
LOCATION:UNC-Asheville\, 1 University Heights\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804\, United States
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Yoga in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:🌿 Outdoor Yoga in the Garden! 🌿\n🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\n📍 Where: The Ten Acre Garden \n🌞 Breathe\, stretch\, and flow in nature’s embrace! 🌞\nJoin us for a blissful outdoor yoga session\, where you’ll connect breath\, body\, and nature under the open sky. Feel the gentle breeze\, hear the leaves rustling\, and take in the sweet scent of blooming flowers as you move through rejuvenating poses. 🌾🌸✨ \n💛 Donation-Based: Give what you can! Suggested $5 – $20. No one turned away for lack of funds.\n💵 Cash Preferred: Helps keep things simple\, but other payments accepted.\n🌿Mats Provided: 10 available\, first-come\, first-served—bring your own if preferred.\n🌍 All Levels Welcome! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi\, this session is for everyone! \n💫 Let’s unite in movement and mindfulness! 💫 Bring your friends & family and enjoy this nourishing experience together! 🌿💛✨\n#haywoodcountync #cantonnc #828isgreat #thetenacregarden #yogainthegarden #outdooryoga #breatheinbreatheout #movewithnature
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/outdoor-yoga-in-the-garden-2/
LOCATION:The Ten Acre Garden\, 276 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pizza Saturdays at The Ten Acre Garden
DESCRIPTION:🍕🌿 Pizza Saturdays at Ten Acre Garden 🌿🍕\nJoin us EVERY Saturday beginning April 19th through October 25th\, 2025 from 12 PM to 6 PM at The Ten Acre Garden for a delightful culinary adventure! Our “Pizza Saturdays” are the perfect way to enjoy the weekend\, with a unique and delicious pizza menu that changes each week. \nHand-tossed\, Freshly Made Pizzas with Farm to Oven Ingredients\nEach Saturday\, we feature two special pizzas\, crafted from scratch with love.\nMade with our homemade dough: Hand-prepped and baked to perfection.\nTopped with homemade pizza sauce: Bursting with the rich flavors of sun-ripened tomatoes and a secret blend of herbs.\nFarm-fresh ingredients: Sourced directly from our farm or other local farms to ensure the freshest and most flavorful toppings.\nWhether you’re a veggie lover or just love great pizza\, you’ll be thrilled with our ever-changing specials! \nSuggested Donation\nWe believe in making good food accessible to all while supporting our community. We suggest a donation of $20 – $25 per pizza\, which helps us continue to offer fresh\, locally sourced meals and support our local farming community. \nLive Music Saturdays 3-6pm\nJoin us each Pizza Saturday and experience the perfect blend of great food and live music in our gorgeous Garden! Every Saturday\, we serve up delicious\, handcrafted pizzas alongside an incredible lineup of bands playing everything from bluegrass to rock\, folk to Celtic\, and so much more. Whether you’re a music lover\, a foodie\, or both\, our Garden is the place to be for an evening of tasty pizza\, stellar music\, and unforgettable vibes.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/pizza-saturdays-at-the-ten-acre-garden/
LOCATION:The Ten Acre Garden\, 276 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Yoga in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:🌿 Outdoor Yoga in the Garden! 🌿\n🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\n📍 Where: The Ten Acre Garden \n🌞 Breathe\, stretch\, and flow in nature’s embrace! 🌞\nJoin us for a blissful outdoor yoga session\, where you’ll connect breath\, body\, and nature under the open sky. Feel the gentle breeze\, hear the leaves rustling\, and take in the sweet scent of blooming flowers as you move through rejuvenating poses. 🌾🌸✨ \n💛 Donation-Based: Give what you can! Suggested $5 – $20. No one turned away for lack of funds.\n💵 Cash Preferred: Helps keep things simple\, but other payments accepted.\n🌿Mats Provided: 10 available\, first-come\, first-served—bring your own if preferred.\n🌍 All Levels Welcome! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi\, this session is for everyone! \n💫 Let’s unite in movement and mindfulness! 💫 Bring your friends & family and enjoy this nourishing experience together! 🌿💛✨\n#haywoodcountync #cantonnc #828isgreat #thetenacregarden #yogainthegarden #outdooryoga #breatheinbreatheout #movewithnature
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/outdoor-yoga-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:The Ten Acre Garden\, 276 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Pizza Saturdays in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:🍕🌿 Pizza Saturdays at Ten Acre Garden 🌿🍕\nJoin us EVERY Saturday beginning April 19th through October 25th\, 2025 from 12 PM to 6 PM at The Ten Acre Garden for a delightful culinary adventure! Our “Pizza Saturdays” are the perfect way to enjoy the weekend\, with a unique and delicious pizza menu that changes each week. \nHand-tossed\, Freshly Made Pizzas with Farm to Oven Ingredients\nEach Saturday\, we feature two special pizzas\, crafted from scratch with love.\nMade with our homemade dough: Hand-prepped and baked to perfection.\nTopped with homemade pizza sauce: Bursting with the rich flavors of sun-ripened tomatoes and a secret blend of herbs.\nFarm-fresh ingredients: Sourced directly from our farm or other local farms to ensure the freshest and most flavorful toppings.\nWhether you’re a veggie lover or just love great pizza\, you’ll be thrilled with our ever-changing specials! \nSuggested Donation\nWe believe in making good food accessible to all while supporting our community. We suggest a donation of $20 – $25 per pizza\, which helps us continue to offer fresh\, locally sourced meals and support our local farming community. \nLive Music Saturdays 3-6pm\nJoin us each Pizza Saturday and experience the perfect blend of great food and live music in our gorgeous Garden! Every Saturday\, we serve up delicious\, handcrafted pizzas alongside an incredible lineup of bands playing everything from bluegrass to rock\, folk to Celtic\, and so much more. Whether you’re a music lover\, a foodie\, or both\, our Garden is the place to be for an evening of tasty pizza\, stellar music\, and unforgettable vibes.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/pizza-saturdays-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:The Ten Acre Garden\, 276 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Family Music & Crafts in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:🎨🎶 FAMILY MUSIC & PIPE CLEANER CRAFTS AT THE TEN ACRE GARDEN! 🎶🎨\n📅 Date: Saturday\, April 26\, 2025\n🕐 Time: 1:00 PM\n📍 Location: The Ten Acre Garden\, 148 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC 28716\n💰 Cost: $20 per child\, siblings $10 each \n🎟️🎟️Tickets: Click HERE! (1 ticket per child.)🎟️🎟️: https://buytickets.at/thetenacregarden/1623326\n👧 All ages welcome (children must be with a guardian) \n🌟 JOIN BECCA WITH STUDIO BLYNNE FOR A MAGICAL DAY OF CREATIVITY & MUSIC! 🌟\n🎤 Sing-alongs with live family-favorite tunes\nBubble-wand dance party—twirl\, spin & boogie in a sea of bubbles!\n🎭 Craft your own headpiece—create fun animal ears or a unique crown!\n🔮 Design your own bubble wand—then test it out with giant\, floating bubbles! \n🌿 MAKE A DAY OF IT! 🌿\n🔥 Farm-to-oven pizzas available from 12 PM – 6 PM\n🍅 Hand-tossed & fired in our wood-fired pizza oven—made with fresh farm ingredients!\n🌸 Wander the fields & pick fresh strawberries and wildflowers\n🌄 Enjoy breathtaking mountain views and a family-friendly atmosphere \nCome for the crafts\, stay for the pizza and unforgettable family fun on the farm! 🎶🫧🍕✨ \n#thetenacregarden #familyfun #musicandcrafts #bubbleboogie #farmtoovenpizza #ashevillenc
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/family-music-crafts-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:The Ten Acre Garden\, 276 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Family Yoga in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Family Yoga at Ten Acre Garden! \nStretch\, Breathe & Bond – A Yoga Experience for All Ages! \nLocation: Ten Acre Garden – 148 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC 28716\nDate: Sunday\nTime: 1:00 – 2:00 PM\nCost: Donation-Based with a recommended donation of $15-20 per family \nBring the whole family for a fun and relaxing outdoor yoga session! This class is designed for all ages and includes breathing exercises\, simple yoga poses\, and playful activities to help families connect\, move\, and unwind together. \nWhat’s Included:\nYoga mats provided (or bring your own!)\nA peaceful\, scenic farm setting\nFun\, engaging activities for kids\, teens\, and parents alike! \nWhy Join?\nStrengthen family bonds\nImprove flexibility & mindfulness\nEnjoy a healthy\, outdoor activity \nNo registration needed – just show up & flow with us!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/family-yoga-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:The Ten Acre Garden\, 276 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
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