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Explore the Farm and surrounding forest with birder and farmer Noah Poulos to spot the various species of birds that can be found in WNC. Edge habitat birding, learn how planned grazing benefits the local avian population. We will be hiking in uneven and sometimes steep terrain, so please wear sturdy shoes and be dressed ... Read more
Please join us for a volunteer work weekend at our new farm and community in Sandymush, NC -- Spiral Mountain. Spiral Mountain is a 34-acre farm with five cabins. We envision people living in community together here and growing much of our own food, including both annual vegetables and permaculture perennials. We also envision growing ... Read more
Our Trial to Table events are a chance for us to showcase crops and varieties from our farm trials via the talented hands of local chefs. We challenge our chefs to be inspired by our farm trials and to be creative with their dishes. The food is always delicious and our hope is that you ... Read more
Wild East Farm is a small regenerative farm focused on pastured livestock and perennial foods. We are inviting volunteers to participating in processing meat chickens here at the farm on May 27 at 8:30am. We expect to wrap up by 1:30pm. We take every effort to process our animals efficiently, safely, and with respect for the ... Read more
Our 9th Annual EmpTea Bowls…Tea Party in the Garden on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 4:00-7:30 PM This is our annual non-profit fundraiser in support of the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden located at 99 White Pine Drive, Black Mountain, NC 28711 These funds go to help support our Interns that work with the Garden ... Read more
Farm to Fork is Coming Back to the Triangle! Held in the Triangle for more than 15 years, the Farm to Fork Picnic is a showcase of North Carolina chefs, artisans, and farmers paired together to create sips and nibbles of the region’s best flavors and seasonal ingredients! Grab your friends and family, a blanket, ... Read more
Our Summer Celebration will focus on all the flavors of summer! We’ll have okra and tomatoes and southern peas and all sorts of experimental summer greens. Expect something creative and delicious. Ticket price includes two small plates from each chef (8 plates total) a popsicle from Sam’s Pop Shop and a drink ticket. We’ll also ... Read more
Join us at Olivette’s Riverside Park on Sunday, August 27th for our second annual HarvestFest, presented by Olivette Community and Chatt Hills Music. Join us in celebrating farmers, community, and music while raising funds for ASAP's Double SNAP for Fruits & Vegetables. Doors open at 3pm with family games and activities. BareFoot Movement will kick off ... Read more
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Shiloh Community Association Legacy Gala! This in-person event will be held at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Asheville - Biltmore, located on Hendersonville Road in beautiful Asheville, NC, USA. Get ready to mingle, and have a blast with fellow neighbors and community members. Our gala promises an evening ... Read more
Southside Community Farm is in urgent need of funding to support our farmers, our markets, and our free fridge program. Your donations help us sustain vital community resources—and, until Sept. 16, they can get you a ticket to our Pig Roast and enter you in a raffle to win prizes from local artists and businesses! ... Read more