02/09/2026
Upcoming Winter Walks with Luke Cannon:
Sunday February 15th, 9 am to Noon
Bird Walk - Hard Times Trailhead
From great hawks and herons to tiny winter wrens, the winter landscape hosts a surprising number of feathered friends. Let’s get out and meet, observe, and learn about the resplendent birds that live in our winter forests.
Wednesday, February 18th, 1 to 4 pm
Winter-lands Nature Ramble - Boyd Branch
Our Winter Woods are full of unexpected beauty and treasures. Join us for an afternoon walk uncovering and discovering the incredible living world within our winter forests and the amazing ways our wildlife adapts to life in the cold!
Sunday, February 22nd, 1 to 4 pm
Winter Tree Walk - Bull Mountain Trailhead
The southern Appalachians have an amazing diversity of trees worth getting to know. Come and join us for a walk amongst the Tall Standing Ones. We will discuss the I.D. techniques and tricks, edible, medicinal and other uses, wood qualities, ecological connections and more!
Wednesday, February 25th, 9 am to Noon
Bird Walk - Boyd Branch (see Feb. 15th for description)
Sunday, March 8, 1:30 to 4:30 pm
Botanical Gardens Tree Walk
Asheville Botanical Gardens
Details/Sign up for this walk via the Botanical Gardens website
March 4, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wonders of Winter Ecology - Asheville area
Join us for a full day of exploring the hidden life of the winter landscape. We will learn about magnificent trees, birds and bird language, fungi, animal tracking, and how wildlife responds and adapts to the pressures of winter. Email Luke at to save your place, and for details and directions. Suggested donation $25-75
The Winter Walks are free and open to the public. Donations to Astounding Earth are always welcome and appreciated. For more info, email Luke at [email protected]
In case of inclement weather, check the class page at Astoundingearth.com for potential cancellations.
