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Summer Field Trips Recap (and what do you want to see this fall?)
It’s hard to believe that we’re rounding the corner on summer and moving towards back-to-school and fall. Just a few months ago, I was wondering whether it might be possible to convince my social media followers to meet up in person for “field trips”. And here we are, four amazing field trips behind us (Swannanoa,…
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Summer in WNC: Festivals and Events I’ve Loved
Summer 2026 in Western North Carolina feels like it is flying by. I had great plans for keeping this blog updated but if you follow me on social media, you know that I’ve been steady on the move.
I attended several events over the last few months, including: Old Fort Trails & Trains Festival,…
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Sign Up: Field Trip to Marion – August 1, 2026
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, I’m hosting a field trip in Marion, NC and you’re invited! All ages are welcome and although there is a schedule, dropping in and out is okay – we’d rather have ya some of the time rather than none of the time.
There’s a sidewalk sale, downtown shops, and lots…
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Sign Up: Downtown Old Fort and Hike Catawba Falls – July 18, 2026
On Saturday, July 18th, 2026, I’m hosting a field trip in Old Fort, NC in collaboration with Artemis Rising Collective and you’re invited! All ages are welcome.
Field Trip Agenda
10 AM-10:30 AM Gather at Seeker Coffee – led by Runda
Come early and meet fellow field trip participants. We’ll learn more about each…
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Asheville Wellness Day – Sunday, August 9th
On Thursday, July 2nd, 2026, I’m hosting a field trip in Asheville, NC in collaboration with Artemis Rising Collective and you’re invited! All ages are welcome.
Field Trip Agenda
9 AM-10 AM Gathering at Asheville Salt Cave – led by Runda
Come early and meet fellow field trip participants. We’ll learn more about…
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Sign Up: Field Trip to Black Mountain – July 1, 2026
On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, I’m hosting a field trip in Black Mountain, NC and you’re invited! All ages are welcome and although there is a schedule, dropping in and out is okay – we’d rather have ya some of the time rather than none of the time…
9:45 AM-10 AM Arrivals at Peri Social…
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Let’s talk about memberships – WNC Nature Center, NC Arboretum, Asheville Museum of Science, & Asheville Art Museum
I think our big attractions in Asheville are underselling a major part of their membership programs – reciprocity. The WNC Nature Center, the North Carolina Arboretum, the Asheville Museum of Science, and the Asheville Art Museum all belong to different reciprocity programs, which means that if you’re a member of one, you can go to…
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Field Trip to Canton – June 27, 2026
The next Runda in WNC Community Field Trip will be on Saturday, June 27th, 2026 in Canton, NC and you’re invited! All ages are welcome and although there is a schedule, dropping in and out is okay – we’d rather have ya some of the time rather than none of the time.
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Grovemont Park – Community-Owned Park in Swannanoa, NC
Tucked away in Swannanoa, there’s a sweet little area called Grovemont. It’s home to Grovemont Park and Fox Creek Park, two community-owned green spaces. They are maintained by the Swannanoa Community Council, a completely volunteer body. If you’ve ever been to the Swannanoa Library, you’ve been to Grovemont! [keep reading on the blog]
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7 New Small Businesses in the Swannanoa Valley to Check Out
In the last few months, many new small businesses have opened in the Swannanoa Valley! I’ve been having a great time checking them out and can’t wait for you to see them too. [Keep reading for quick highlights and video tours]
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