by Whitney Smith | Nov 27, 2019 | Community
Thanksgiving is just around the corner (tomorrow, actually!) and there is so much to be thankful for this year. In Western North Carolina, the fall season shined brightly with beautiful, colorful foliage, and Asheville kicked off the holiday season last weekend with...
by Whitney Smith | May 22, 2019 | Horticulture & Landscape
As Memorial Day approaches, we can think of many activities, traditions and events that will take place over the three-day weekend. A retreat to the lake, a family cookout, the opening of the community pool, these are just some of the memories that come to my mind...
by Whitney Smith | Apr 22, 2019 | Community, Nature
Calling all nature (smart phone) lovers! Do you love Western North Carolina and all of its natural beauty? Do you find yourself taking photos of plants or animals that you encounter on your hikes? Do you love to WIN competitions while also supporting scientific...
by Whitney Smith | Dec 12, 2018 | Community, The Arboretum
The holidays have always been a popular time here in Asheville and WNC. This is when George Vanderbilt officially opened his grand Biltmore Estate to family and friends with a lavish party on Christmas Eve in 1895. That tradition of hospitality continues through the...
by Whitney Smith | Sep 19, 2018 | Nature, The Arboretum
As fall officially begins this Saturday, I can’t help but reminisce on the many adventures my family and I had over the summer. From hiking to swimming to berry picking, there are a variety of things to do in the Asheville area over the summer. Recently, I came across...
