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X-WR-CALNAME:Asheville · outdoors · Thursday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hawk Watch DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTSTAMP:20260916T000251Z UID:10000237-1788220800-1790812799@www.blueridgeheritage.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:All throughout September\, guests are invited to join the moun tain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of f all raptor migration. Participants can observe the migration from viewing locations on Linville Peak (across the Mile High Swinging Bridge) and Half Moon Overlook (the first major overlook when entering the park). Included with admission. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T000251Z LOCATION:NC URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/hawk-watch/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Blue Ridge National Heritage Area X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/destinations/asheville-art- museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Connecting to Place II: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T000422Z UID:10001867-1789642800-1789664400@www.blueridgeheritage.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Connecting to Place II: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2 026 will be on view at Mars Landing Arts Center in Mars Hill\, NC. The exh ibition features works by artists from the Blue Ridge Craft Trails. Curato r M. Anna Fariello created the exhibition with the vision of tying today ’s living traditions back to the region’s history and nature. \nPartic ipants are from the Far West region of Western North Carolina\, representi ng seven towns and the Qualla Boundary: Franklin\, Waynesville\, Dillsboro \, Bryson City\, Cullowhee\, Canton\, Cherokee\, Maggie Valley\, and Brass town. The artwork consists of different mediums including clay\, fiber\, m etal\, paper\, and wood. \nArtists:  \nMyron Carter\, Susan Coe\, Laurey Faye Dean\, Brad Dodson\, Gayle R. Haynie\, Karen H. Hovis\, Carol Lynn Jo hnson\, Ilene Kay\, Joe Frank McKee\, Mike McKinney\, Paul Hornbuckle\, Ja nlyn Messina\, Davy Arch\, Caden Painter\, Terance Painter\, Paul Pieringe r\, William S. Rogers\, Desmond Suarez\, Gayle Barker Woody LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T000422Z LOCATION:Mars Landing Arts Center\, 37 Library Street\, Mars Hill\, NC\, 2 8754\, United States URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/connecting-to-place-ii-blue-ri dge-craft-trails-invitational/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medi um=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Blue Ridge National Heritage Area X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/destinations/asheville-art- museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tour des Trees DTSTART:20260917T180000Z DTEND:20260917T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T183454Z UID:1778780019776-1789653600-1789662600@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Tour des Trees\nSeptember 17\, 2026 from 2 pm to 4:30 pm\nTree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund) in celebration of the e nd of the week-long bike ride\, the Tour des Trees\, has partnered with th e North Carolina Arboretum to create a Community Day event where locals ca n learn more about trees and urban forests. \nEvents will kick-off with an “Ask an Arborist” session from 2-3pm at the Education Center\, where people can learn about how to take care of the trees on their property and ask questions to arborists about how to keep their trees healthy and stro ng. At 2:15\, Mycology students from UNC-Asheville will lead Mushroom Walk s throughout the grounds. At 3:45\, children can learn all about why trees are important and how they grow by attending a PEP Rally featuring author and YouTube star\, Professor Elwood Pricklethorn. \nProfessor Pricklethor n’s presentations are perfect for grade school children that want to lea rn more about trees in an exciting and sometimes comical way. He will also be visiting three different elementary schools during the week in western North Carolina\, as a part of the Tour des Trees’ outreach events. “W e are looking forward to ending this year’s ride in Asheville and we are very pleased to be able to work with the North Carolina Arboretum on thes e events where we can help grow the knowledge of local residents about the importance of tree research\,” said Jonathan Cain\, Communication and E ngagement Manager at TREE Fund. “An important part of this ride and the reason why our riders join us year in and year out is because we are able to get out into the communities we ride through and talk trees.” The Tou r des Trees bike ride is a week-long ride that takes place in different lo cations every year with riders traveling in from all over the world. This year\, 95 riders will participate. “Asheville will be a wonderful city t o end this year’s ride and having a place like the North Carolina Arbore tum in town where we can interact with people that appreciate being outsid e and appreciate trees is a great way to cap off the week\,” said Cain. \nMore information on where the riders will be going and the events throug hout the week at TREE Fund’s website\, www.treefund.org. \nThese program s will take place in the Auditorium within the Education Center. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T183454Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/tourdestrees/?utm_source=caldiscovery&ut m_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Arbor Evenings DTSTART:20260917T213000Z DTEND:20260918T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019710-1789666200-1789677000@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:free,music,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Arbor Evenings 2026\nJune 10 – September 17\, 2026\nBaker Ev ent Lawn\nSip and stroll through the gardens in the glow of the golden hou r\, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! Arbor Evenings runs Wednesdays and Thursdays June 10 through Sep tember 17\, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n**Please not e: Outside alcohol is prohibited on the campus of The North Carolina Arbor etum.** \nThere is no additional cost to attend ArborEvenings beyond our s tandard parking fee. As always\, Arboretum Society members and their accom panying guests can enter for FREE (guests must be in member vehicles to re ceive free entry). Proceeds from Arbor Evenings help support The North Car olina Arboretum Society and further advance the Arboretum’s mission. \n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:30 – 8:30: The Fabulous DB Cooper (Americana\, Classic Ro ck\, and Classic Country)\nScheduled performances are subject to change.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nView upcoming dates here. \nSupport for this event series is generously provided by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z LOCATION:Baker Event Lawn URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/arbor-evenings-39/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Arbor Evenings 2026 DTSTART:20260917T213000Z DTEND:20260918T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T062009Z UID:10069120-1789666200-1789677000@livemusicasheville.com CATEGORIES:free,music,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Sip and stroll through the Arboretum’s gardens in the glow o f the golden hour\, all while listening to live music from a variety of lo cal and regional artists! Arbor Evenings runs Wednesdays and Thursdays Jun e 10 through September 18 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. There is no additional co st to attend ArborEvenings beyond our standard parking fee. As always\, Ar boretum Society members and their accompanying guests can enter for FREE ( guests must be in member vehicles to receive free entry). Proceeds from Ar bor Evenings help support the The North Carolina Arboretum Society and fur ther advance the Arboretum’s mission. \nFood is available for purchase f rom a rotating selection of local food trucks. See Performance Schedule c lick here! \nBeer\, Wine\, and soft drinks will be for sale onsite at the Green Gardener’s Shed from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. each night of the event. O utside alcohol is strictly prohibited\, but guests are welcome to bring in water or a favorite non-alcoholic beverage. \nArborEvenings is a rain or shine event. In the event of rain\, Arbor Evenings will relocate indoors t o the Baker Visitor Center. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T062009Z LOCATION:The North Carolina Arboretum URL:https://livemusicasheville.com/calendar/arbor-evenings-2025-2/2026-09- 17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:LiveMusicAsheville.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://livemusicasheville.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Song Swap with Paddle Faster DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260907T062411Z UID:69451-1789668000-1789675200@www.blueridgemusicnc.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Got a song (or three) to share? Come to the Cedar Mountain Can teen’s Song Swap. \nPrepare your songs to bring to the group\, and help lead those who want to join you. All acoustic genres and instruments welco me. LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T062411Z LOCATION:Cedar Mountain Canteen Public House & Appalachian Cultural Center \, 10771 Greenville Hwy\, Cedar Mountain\, NC\, 28718\, United States URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/song-swap-with-paddle-faster/20 26-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Blue Ridge Music Trails X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR