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SUMMARY:Youth Programming Summerpalooza
DESCRIPTION:Join Resourceful Communities for our Youth Programming Summerpalooza\, a “train the trainer” event where community organizations will learn about available resources and curriculums to enhance their environmental summer programming. Throughout this free\, day-long workshop participants will attend a youth safety training\, experience youth environmental summer curriculums through hands-on stations\, and network with other youth-focused community organizations in the state. This event will be held on Thursday\, June 2nd at Oak Hill UMC in Morganton from 10 AM to 4 PM with lunch provided. Attendance is free and mileage reimbursement is available but registration is required.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/youth-programming-summerpalooza/
LOCATION:Oak Hill United Methodist Church\, 2239 NC Hwy 181\, Morganton\, NC\, 28655
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Spring Plant Shows at MR Gardens
DESCRIPTION:M R Gardens’ sustainable nursery hosts open houses\, showcasing our native wildflowers\, groundcovers\, herbs\, vegetable seedlings and more. For spring 2022\, plant shows are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on select Thursdays through Sundays: \n\nMarch 17 to 20\nApril 7 to 10\nApril 14 to 17\nMay 12 to 15\nJune 2 to 5\n\nFind M R Gardens at 441 Onteora Blvd.\, Asheville. Look for the green sign. The event is typically outdoors. \nView the available varieties at nativeplantsasheville.com. Customers are also encouraged to order plants online and pick them up at an arranged time\, regardless if the nursery is open to the public that day. Customers also have the option of contacting megan@mrgardens.net to order plants. Or leave a voicemail at 828.333.4151. \nM R Gardens focuses on pollinator plants and other species that benefit the ecosystem\, and aims to propagate plants in the most sustainable way possible. The nursery’s passive solar greenhouse requires no extra heat other than solar gain in winter. The roof is also slanted at just the right angle to keep it from overheating so that large exhaust fans are not needed. M R Gardens uses renewable resources in its potting soil and encourages customers to wash and return their plastic pots\, which are sanitized and reused. Plants are grown on a small scale so that individual attention is given to plants\, ensuring high quality.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/spring-plant-shows-at-mr-gardens/
LOCATION:MR Gardens\, 441 Onteora Blvd.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Asheville Honey Festival and International Honey Contest
DESCRIPTION:Come on out to Salvage Station on Sunday\, June 5th\, and join the Center for Honeybee Research (CHBR) and Shanti Elixirs in celebrating all things bees\, pollinators\, and honey with music\, food\, drink\, and more! Doors open at 12PM and the music starts at 1PM. Tickets are now on sale ($12 General Admission)! Children under 12 are admitted for free; tickets otherwise required. FREE PARKING! \nThis event also includes the 11th Annual International Honey Tasting Contest. Watch as local celebrity judges determine the world’s best tasting honey from beekeepers across the globe. There will be honey tasting stations for guests to sample these entries and worldwide honey for sale. \nVendors will be set up with their own unique offerings for purchase including honey and other bee products\, beautifully made handicrafts\, arts\, and more. There will be a silent auction featuring dozens of fantastic items and opportunities for you to bid on. We will also have a raffle and live trivia throughout the day with amazing prizes. \nThis family-friendly event will also host kids’ activities and learning opportunities about honeybees\, pollinators\, and our world. We highly encourage guests to wear bee and pollinator costumes to help celebrate these important creatures at this fun festival. \nCHBR is a local non-profit located in West Asheville. All proceeds benefit our work protecting the bees\, the environment\, and the world’s food supply through education\, research\, safeguarding habitats\, and advocacy.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/asheville-honey-festival-and-international-honey-contest/
LOCATION:Salvage Station\, 468 Riverside Dr.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair
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SUMMARY:WNC Forest Farming Series: June Class
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the world of forest farming during farm tours and workshops to develop an understanding of the wealth and history of woodland botanicals and forest products. Participants will dive into plant propagation and production\, forest stewardship and observation\, and alternative & value-added products. These tours will include hands-on workshops and site visits to offer beginning and advanced forest farmers valuable learning opportunities. \nWorkshop 1: Integrating Forest Farming into Existing Farm Enterprises\nDate & Location: June 5th\, 2022\, in Leicester\, NC\, 2-6 pm. \nOrganic Growers School offers this series of forest farm tours and workshops in partnership with the Appalachian Beginning Forest Farmer Coalition (ABFFC). ABFFC is dedicated to increasing opportunities for farmers and forestland owners in Appalachia and beyond. \nLearn more and register today:\nhttps://organicgrowersschool.org/farmers/forest-farming/
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-forest-farming-series-june-class/
LOCATION:Thatchmore Farm\, 153 Dix Creek One Rd \, Leicester \, 28748
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Carbon Harvest Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Carbon Harvest is a new\, regional carbon offsets platform based in Asheville\, focused on agroforestry. Our application for farmers to participate in our first phase of projects is open until June 20. This informational webinar is an opportunity for farmers and community members to ask questions about carbon offsets and learn how to participate with Carbon Harvest. (www.carbonharvest.co) \nRegistration is free but required using the link in this calendar listing. Join us for this exciting new chapter in incentivizing the stewardship of our WNC working lands.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/carbon-harvest-informational-webinar/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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SUMMARY:The Making of a Meadow for Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to open our historic Echo Hill Farm to the public for the very first time to host “The Making of a Meadow for Pollinators”. This Pollinator Month Awareness event\, coordinated with the help of Hendersonville Bee City USA\, will focus on our efforts to transition our farm to a more ecologically friendly\, sustainable\, and ultimately more beautiful model. \nJoin us\, and together we will explore our emerging meadow reconstruction\, growing more abundant with life every day. We’ll look for natives\, and identify problematic invasives. \nMeet David Foti of Sandy Bee Mine Honey Company (www.sandybeemine.com) and learn about beekeeping\, enjoy a local honey tasting\, and see bees in action through a glass-walled exhibition hive! \nSay hello to our mischievous little herd of Pygora fiber goats\, and see if you can catch a glimpse of our heritage Lincoln Longwool ewes (so sweet\, but very shy). Echoview Fiber Mill (www.echoviewnc.com) will be joining us for the day to showcase their fine clothing\, yarn\, accessories and gifts. We’ve admired Echoview Fiber Mill’s philosophy for years and we are thrilled and honored they will be a part of this awareness event. \nIn the New York Times Bestseller\, Nature’s Best Hope\, renowned entomologist\, ecologist and conservationist\, Douglas Tallamy challenges all of us to realize that conservation starts in your own yard. We’ll explore some ideas with the help of Snow Creek Landscaping. Snow Creek is on the cutting edge of green landscape and design here in Western North Carolina. Tim Boone\, President of Snow Creek\, has been recognized by documentarian Catherine Zimmerman of The Meadow Project (www.themeadowproject.com). Tim’s knowledge of native pants and ecosystems stems from his childhood\, growing up right here in the mountains. \nScreenings of Catherine’s documentary\, Hometown Habitat – Stories of Bringing Nature Home\, will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and the sweet harmonies of local musicians Sunlight Drive Acoustic Duo will keep us all singing from 11 s.m.to 2 p.m. \nWe’re thrilled with the level of response to this event and we’ll continue to expand the scope as best we can accommodate\, but for now\, let me just say thank you to The Meadow Project\, Sandy Bee Mine Honey Company\, Echoview Fiber Mill\, Bullington Gardens\, Bee City USA\, Bridgeside Books\, HomeSource Builders\, eARThly Minds Gallery\, Brew Naturals Elderberry Syrup\, Imladris Farm\, Sunlight Drive Acoustic Duo\, HomeTrust Bank\, VETS- Veterans Engaging Through Service\, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office Volunteers in Partnership\, and all our friends and volunteers. \nSee you all in the meadow!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/the-making-of-a-meadow-for-pollinators/
LOCATION:Echo Hill Farm\, 529 Pace Rd.\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Garden & Rabbit Play Date - Kids Event
DESCRIPTION:Kiddos will learn gardening from seed to harvest\, all about composting with rabbit manure and taking care of rabbits\, plant care\, types of growing systems\, and much more! Children will also come home with their own pumpkin plant to care for and bring to a harvest for their families. Everything is free! Come join us and enjoy 2 hours with your family.\nLunch will be provided.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/garden-rabbit-play-date-kids-event/
LOCATION:Yellow Mountain Garden\, 2222 Clark Chapel Rd\, Franklin\, NC\, 28734\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:2022 NC Foothills Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:The NC Foothills Farm Tour is back with a fantastic lineup on June 25th\, 2022. The event is open to everyone and will feature six locations throughout Polk and Rutherford counties. The June farm tour is self-guided\, so you can look into all of the options ahead of time and decide where you want to visit based on your interests. On your visit producers will share their passion and knowledge for as long as you’d like. \nTickets are sold per vehicle on Eventbrite\, so you only need one for your whole car. More information and the link to tickets can be found at www.ncfoothillsfarmtour.com. We can’t wait to see you\, your family\, and friends supporting our local food producers and community builders. \nLearn more\, check out the locations that you’ll be able to visit\, order tickets through our website\, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ncfoothillsfarmtour. \nWe are also looking for volunteers to help out with the farm tour on the day of the event. We ask volunteers to work for a half-day\, and then receive a free ticket to participate in the tour for the other half of the day. If you are interested in volunteering\, please contact us at info@ncfoothillsfarmtour.com. \nDo you want to go on a farm tour but don’t think you’ll be able to make the June 25th date? Stay tuned for more information about our October 15th event\, which will be structured as a small group tour with in-depth looks at other farms in Polk and Rutherford counties. \nThe October tour will be more structured and scheduled ahead of time\, rather than the style of choosing your own adventure that the June event will feature. \nOne of our favorite aspects of visiting a farm is getting to spend some time with the farmers themselves\, and really getting a close-up view of how their farm operations work. It’s all about the community connections we make. \nAnd so for 2022\, we are offering more ways to learn\, share\, and engage with your local farms. \nTickets are now available.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2022-nc-foothills-farm-tour/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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SUMMARY:Grower Buyer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:WCU office of sustainability and EmPOWERing Mountian Food Systems invite you to a grower buyer event on June 28th. \nGrowers and food artisans who are interested in selling to regional restaurants and other local establishments are invited to share their product availability and meet buyers. Buyers who are seeking to learn about local products and procurement are invited to attend and learn about the abundance of local products available. Join us in the beautiful Health and Human Sciences Building in Cullowhee for a reception and one on one meetings to learn about specific procurement and product availability. We expect matchmaking magic! There is no cost to register but must have your RSVP.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/grower-buyer-meeting/
LOCATION:Western Carolina Universiry\, Health and Human Services Building\, 4121 Little Savannah Rd\, Cullowhee\, 28723
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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