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Walks and Talks on the Wilds of Appalachia:
Plant Walks, Bird Walks, Mushroom Walks, Tree Walks, Nature and Ecology Walks, Wild Foods,Wild Foraging, Medicinal Plants and Mushrooms, Southern Appalachian Ecology Talks, and More....
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Cultivating Eco-literacy, Sense of Place and deep Nature Connection through Experiential Education and Mentoring.
Discover the life all around you...

Luke offers Private and Group Plant, Bird, Mushroom and Ecology Walks, Custom Experiential and Survival Skills Classes, Plant and Bird Surveys and more.... 




Luke Cannon, one of Western North Carolina’s premier naturalists and ethnobotanist is now available to bring a dynamic ecological experience to your school, company, group event, family, or home.  Luke offers bird, plant, mushroom and ecology walks, lectures, group classes and one-on-one teaching, as well as plant and bird surveys.  

Luke brings decades of experience to a wide range of classes from beginner-appropriate to expert level and delivers exceptional content and experiential learning every time.  An accomplished mentor,  Luke tailors each class with thoroughness and care,  bringing his fervor for learning to all.   Luke has taught alongside Sandor Katz, Frank Cook, Natalie Bogwalker, 7Song and Alan Muscat, among others.



Example Offerings include:

A half or full day Naturalist Walk at your home or favorite WNC natural area.


A hands
on Workshop learning the skills of ancient fire making, lean-to survival shelters, or spoon carving. 


An afternoon of fun Forest Awareness Games and experiential activities: for adults, families or youngsters.


A detailed Inventory of the plants, birds and other wild beings on your property
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Luke's central passion:  "Helping people everywhere to deepen their connections, understandings and love for our astounding Earth."

To book Luke for your group, event, or survey call 804-384-290eight or email [email protected]



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Contact:   Luke Cannon      *       [email protected]      *       804-384-290eight     *      Asheville, NC