Calendar of Events

This year’s election will be won by mobilizing voters who want to preserve our democracy and protect the rights of our citizens. Our phone bankers will be reaching out to likely supporters in your precincts who don’t vote on a regular basis. We will also be making separate calls in your precincts to recruit more volunteers for our efforts.

IF YOU HAVE A LAPTOP, PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING IT TO THE PHONE BANK. If you don’t have one, just be sure you bring your personal email login information (User ID & password) and you can use one of our Chromebooks. If you’ve canvassed or phone banked for Democrats in the past, you likely have an Action ID account, so please be sure to bring that login information as well. Of course, you will also need your cell phone.

Phone banking remains one of the best practices for winning elections and our phone banks are designed to reach those voters who rarely pick up their calls. We’ll leave a message on their voice mail, then also text them the same message. When someone does pick up their call, you’ll possibly have a lively conversation because we are targeting supporters!

Baker Exhibit Center

Where can you see a butterfly with a five foot wingspan, or a longhorn beetle with antennae more than twelve feet across? The answers can be found amongst the enormous sculptures on display in BUGS: Outside the Box!

Scientifically exact, with a keen attention to detail, the exhibit features a virtual army of giant bugs with one aim in mind – educating the public and shining a light on museum collections, taxonomy, and the power of magnification.

Among the highlights of the exhibit is a rarely seen long-arm beetle more than ten feet in height, a collection of heavily armored stag beetles with impressive jaws and horns as long as your arm, and an insight into the amazing intricacy of the physiology of each insect on display. Alongside these impressive works of art is the insect in question represented at life size,  and detailed information on the life habits, location, and other facts unique to each insect and its family.

Hit the trails and learn more about The North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest with a guided trail walk! April through October, this free hiking program is led by trained volunteer guides who take small groups of participants along woodland trails and through a variety of forest types. Depending on the season and each guide’s area of expertise, topics of discussion may include wildflowers, plant and tree identification, natural history and more.

Guided trail walks are limited to 15 people, including the guide, and are not recommended for guests under 16 years of age. Groups depart from the Baker Visitor Center Lobby on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m..

Walks last 1.5 – 2.5 hours, are approximately one to two miles in length. As this program is held rain or shine, all participants should dress appropriately for the weather.

There is no pre-registration; walks are first-come first served and sign up sheets are located in the Baker Visitors Center.

Walks are FREE; however, donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are appreciated. Regular parking fees apply. Arboretum Society Members always park free.

Know Before You Go

• Guided Trail Walks are not recommended for guests under 16 years of age.
• Guided Trail Walks are rain or shine and all participants should be dressed comfortably and for the weather.
• Hikes cover 1-2 miles and last 1.5-2 hours.
• Well-behaved leashed pets are welcome to accompany their owners. In the rare case that a pet is disruptive or negatively impacts the experience, the pet and its owner may be asked to excuse themselves from the guided walk.

Baker Exhibit Center

Where can you see a butterfly with a five foot wingspan, or a longhorn beetle with antennae more than twelve feet across? The answers can be found amongst the enormous sculptures on display in BUGS: Outside the Box!

Scientifically exact, with a keen attention to detail, the exhibit features a virtual army of giant bugs with one aim in mind – educating the public and shining a light on museum collections, taxonomy, and the power of magnification.

Among the highlights of the exhibit is a rarely seen long-arm beetle more than ten feet in height, a collection of heavily armored stag beetles with impressive jaws and horns as long as your arm, and an insight into the amazing intricacy of the physiology of each insect on display. Alongside these impressive works of art is the insect in question represented at life size,  and detailed information on the life habits, location, and other facts unique to each insect and its family.

Maximum Class Size: 16

About the Class:  *Keep in mind*** This is an open time, 3-day workshop. Come and go as often and as long as you please!
Open studio time- 9 am-2 pm
One of the most important items to have in your house when you have a Little One, is certainly the step stool, or three!
In this class, you will learn a method of upcycling wooden furniture with your child’s artwork!
At this time, this class is a three-day drop-in class. As a parent, I understand how your day does not always go according to plan. The classroom will be reserved for three days for you to come when you can. Come one day, come all three. Stay an hour or stay the whole time. Your young one is welcome to come and participate with you. Please, keep an eye on them, especially around the beautiful open art studios in the building. Whatever works for you! Creative time is a wonderful way to de-stress and relax from the busyness of life.

Supplies: Bring a few of your child’s artworks for inspiration.
If you already have a wooden stool and you would like to give it a makeover, you are welcome to bring it. Otherwise, if you would like the instructor to provide a stool for painting, you must reserve one. Note-these are stools bought second hand. The cleaning and prep work will occur during class. Students should bring their favorite medium to class, old magazines for cutting out pictures, one of their personal artworks, and a mixed media sketchbook (size optional). Bring paint clothes and snacks/drinks. Some of the classes will be outside so sunscreen, hats and appropriate layers of clothing.
Instructor provided stools are an additional 25.00 payable to the instructor.
Artist Bio:  Kadie Sanders marks 1999 as the year she began teaching art and the creative process to children. She enjoys meeting artists of all ages. She is currently working on her graduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Sustainable Art Practice. Tradition wisdom informs Kadie’s art-based research. Her most recent project is working with Eastern Band of Cherokee artist, Laura Walkingstick, on learning the cornhusk dollmaking tradition.

This year’s election will be won by mobilizing voters who want to preserve our democracy and protect the rights of our citizens. Our phone bankers will be reaching out to likely supporters in your precincts who don’t vote on a regular basis. We will also be making separate calls in your precincts to recruit more volunteers for our efforts.

IF YOU HAVE A LAPTOP, PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING IT TO THE PHONE BANK. If you don’t have one, just be sure you bring your personal email login information (User ID & password) and you can use one of our Chromebooks. If you’ve canvassed or phone banked for Democrats in the past, you likely have an Action ID account, so please be sure to bring that login information as well. Of course, you will also need your cell phone.

Phone banking remains one of the best practices for winning elections and our phone banks are designed to reach those voters who rarely pick up their calls. We’ll leave a message on their voice mail, then also text them the same message. When someone does pick up their call, you’ll possibly have a lively conversation because we are targeting supporters!

The Asheville Downtown Association is thrilled to announce the return of the beloved Pritchard Park Arts and Culture Series, made possible through a generous partnership with the Trina Mullen Foundation, City of Asheville Parks and Recreation, ArtsAVL, and Explore Asheville. This summer series will run from May 28 through August 30, featuring exciting activations every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

Wednesdays: Asheville Museum of Science

Dive into a world of discovery with interactive science activities, including bubbles and noise machines. This family-friendly event promises to engage and entertain all ages with hands-on experiments and demonstrations.

Explore hands on activities and experiments while we learn about the Science of Bubbles or the Science of Sound. Every other week we will play and learn together using a variety of tools, instruments, and toys. AMOS has a plethora of science to intrigue the zeal of every learner!

Sing songs that celebrate Peace & Community, with Resident Teaching Artist Melissa McKinney. Sing, play, drum, and dance while learning songs from the Justice Choir Songbook.

Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
$15 drop-in class
All ages welcome.

Baker Exhibit Center

Where can you see a butterfly with a five foot wingspan, or a longhorn beetle with antennae more than twelve feet across? The answers can be found amongst the enormous sculptures on display in BUGS: Outside the Box!

Scientifically exact, with a keen attention to detail, the exhibit features a virtual army of giant bugs with one aim in mind – educating the public and shining a light on museum collections, taxonomy, and the power of magnification.

Among the highlights of the exhibit is a rarely seen long-arm beetle more than ten feet in height, a collection of heavily armored stag beetles with impressive jaws and horns as long as your arm, and an insight into the amazing intricacy of the physiology of each insect on display. Alongside these impressive works of art is the insect in question represented at life size,  and detailed information on the life habits, location, and other facts unique to each insect and its family.

Maximum Class Size: 16

About the Class:  *Keep in mind*** This is an open time, 3-day workshop. Come and go as often and as long as you please!
Open studio time- 9 am-2 pm
One of the most important items to have in your house when you have a Little One, is certainly the step stool, or three!
In this class, you will learn a method of upcycling wooden furniture with your child’s artwork!
At this time, this class is a three-day drop-in class. As a parent, I understand how your day does not always go according to plan. The classroom will be reserved for three days for you to come when you can. Come one day, come all three. Stay an hour or stay the whole time. Your young one is welcome to come and participate with you. Please, keep an eye on them, especially around the beautiful open art studios in the building. Whatever works for you! Creative time is a wonderful way to de-stress and relax from the busyness of life.

Supplies: Bring a few of your child’s artworks for inspiration.
If you already have a wooden stool and you would like to give it a makeover, you are welcome to bring it. Otherwise, if you would like the instructor to provide a stool for painting, you must reserve one. Note-these are stools bought second hand. The cleaning and prep work will occur during class. Students should bring their favorite medium to class, old magazines for cutting out pictures, one of their personal artworks, and a mixed media sketchbook (size optional). Bring paint clothes and snacks/drinks. Some of the classes will be outside so sunscreen, hats and appropriate layers of clothing.
Instructor provided stools are an additional 25.00 payable to the instructor.
Artist Bio:  Kadie Sanders marks 1999 as the year she began teaching art and the creative process to children. She enjoys meeting artists of all ages. She is currently working on her graduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Sustainable Art Practice. Tradition wisdom informs Kadie’s art-based research. Her most recent project is working with Eastern Band of Cherokee artist, Laura Walkingstick, on learning the cornhusk dollmaking tradition.