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Resources For Resilience is an Asheville-based nonprofit organization sharing practical tools and research-based resources for individuals, teams, and communities to manage stress and prevent burnout.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we are offering FREE educational programming, workshops, and trainings.

These events are offered both in person across WNC- and online!

Virtual Events for WNC Residents, Professionals, and Leaders:
-Community Listening Circles: Every Wednesday, 12-1 pm
-‘Reconnecting Through Hard Times’ 1-hour Webinar: Every Thursday, 12-1 pm
-'Reconnect for Better Days' 1-hour Webinar: First Friday of the month, 12-1pm

In-Person AND Virtual Events for WNC Residents, Professionals, and Leaders:
-'Reconnect for Resilience' 2-Day Personal & Professional Development Training
-'Recharging Resilience' 1-Day Community Training
-'Leading Through Hard Times' 1-Day Professional Development Training

Space is limited and these no-cost opportunities ends in June, so visit our Events Calendar to register today, or sign up for our newsletter to stay connected.

Resources For Resilience is an Asheville-based nonprofit organization sharing practical tools and research-based resources for individuals, teams, and communities to manage stress and prevent burnout.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we are offering FREE educational programming, workshops, and trainings.

These events are offered both in person across WNC- and online!

Virtual Events for WNC Residents, Professionals, and Leaders:
-Community Listening Circles: Every Wednesday, 12-1 pm
-‘Reconnecting Through Hard Times’ 1-hour Webinar: Every Thursday, 12-1 pm
-'Reconnect for Better Days' 1-hour Webinar: First Friday of the month, 12-1pm

In-Person AND Virtual Events for WNC Residents, Professionals, and Leaders:
-'Reconnect for Resilience' 2-Day Personal & Professional Development Training
-'Recharging Resilience' 1-Day Community Training
-'Leading Through Hard Times' 1-Day Professional Development Training

Space is limited and these no-cost opportunities ends in June, so visit our Events Calendar to register today, or sign up for our newsletter to stay connected.

Max Ribner's Resilient Beings Workshop

Thursday, May 28th, 2026

AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

Doors 11:30 AM || Workshop Noon

Join the Choir!!! ( for all levels and ages )

Ready to come SING with us??!!

Max Ribner and local artists welcome you to an immersive experience/workshop where we all become part of the orchestra. As a collective, we will journey into a prayerful space of connectivity, belonging, and coming home as we will learn a few songs to learn that will lead to the evening performance!!! We will be writing a song that presents itself in the moment while learning basic rhythms, choir parts, deep listening, and creative lyric writing.

Here’s a song, ‘North Star’ that we will learn and create a new section: https://youtu.be/uObTq7tk-qM

All voices, ages, backgrounds, and levels of experience are welcome.

The Project Learning Tree Educator Workshop is organized by N.C. State University and hosted at Grandfather Mountain. This workshop will take place in the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery.

Join Grandfather Mountain’s Interpretation and Education staff and Matt Robinson from the Town of Beech Mountain Parks and Recreation as we explore activities in the Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide. This workshop is geared toward K-5th educators, though all educators, formal and nonformal, are welcome. Every participant will leave the workshop with a copy of this guide that includes 50 hands-on, multidisciplinary activities to connect children to nature and increase young people’s awareness and knowledge about their environment. The activities in this resource are supported by a robust Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) correlation guide, building durable STEM Skills, and differentiated instruction. This workshop qualifies for Criteria I or II in the EE Certification Program. CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop has a $20 registration fee.

Join us for Songwriting Monday! On the First Monday of each month between February and October, join renowned instructor Lauren Hayworth for this class aimed at both beginner and intermediate level students at the Watauga Arts Council in Boone, NC.

Students will explore song structure and fundamentals, as well as learn basic music theory. Techniques for creating effective lyrics will also be explored with writing prompts. Some knowledge of music (especially on a chord-based instrument like guitar, piano, or ukulele) is helpful, but NOT required. Singing ability is useful but not required.

Students are encouraged to bring their own notebooks and instruments.

Resources For Resilience is an Asheville-based nonprofit organization sharing practical tools and research-based resources for individuals, teams, and communities to manage stress and prevent burnout.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we are offering FREE educational programming, workshops, and trainings.

These events are offered both in person across WNC- and online!

Virtual Events for WNC Residents, Professionals, and Leaders:
-Community Listening Circles: Every Wednesday, 12-1 pm
-‘Reconnecting Through Hard Times’ 1-hour Webinar: Every Thursday, 12-1 pm
-'Reconnect for Better Days' 1-hour Webinar: First Friday of the month, 12-1pm

In-Person AND Virtual Events for WNC Residents, Professionals, and Leaders:
-'Reconnect for Resilience' 2-Day Personal & Professional Development Training
-'Recharging Resilience' 1-Day Community Training
-'Leading Through Hard Times' 1-Day Professional Development Training

Space is limited and these no-cost opportunities ends in June, so visit our Events Calendar to register today, or sign up for our newsletter to stay connected.

Resources For Resilience is an Asheville-based nonprofit organization sharing practical tools and research-based resources for individuals, teams, and communities to manage stress and prevent burnout.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we are offering FREE educational programming, workshops, and trainings.

These events are offered both in person across WNC- and online!

Virtual Events for WNC Residents, Professionals, and Leaders:
-Community Listening Circles: Every Wednesday, 12-1 pm
-‘Reconnecting Through Hard Times’ 1-hour Webinar: Every Thursday, 12-1 pm
-'Reconnect for Better Days' 1-hour Webinar: First Friday of the month, 12-1pm

In-Person AND Virtual Events for WNC Residents, Professionals, and Leaders:
-'Reconnect for Resilience' 2-Day Personal & Professional Development Training
-'Recharging Resilience' 1-Day Community Training
-'Leading Through Hard Times' 1-Day Professional Development Training

Space is limited and these no-cost opportunities ends in June, so visit our Events Calendar to register today, or sign up for our newsletter to stay connected.

This popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on field courses, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery before and after regular business hours.

This popular weekend welcomes all levels of photographers, making it fun and engaging no matter what your skill level is – while better connecting participants with the wonders and unique ecology of Grandfather Mountain. This year, more than ever, we hope to not only help participants learn about photography, but to also inspire them to preserve the natural world. Activities begin Friday evening and conclude Sunday midday. Registration opens April 9 at 10 a.m. and closes June 4 at 12 p.m. or when the event sells out. Advance registration required.

This popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on field courses, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery before and after regular business hours.

This popular weekend welcomes all levels of photographers, making it fun and engaging no matter what your skill level is – while better connecting participants with the wonders and unique ecology of Grandfather Mountain. This year, more than ever, we hope to not only help participants learn about photography, but to also inspire them to preserve the natural world. Activities begin Friday evening and conclude Sunday midday. Registration opens April 9 at 10 a.m. and closes June 4 at 12 p.m. or when the event sells out. Advance registration required.

This popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on field courses, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery before and after regular business hours.

This popular weekend welcomes all levels of photographers, making it fun and engaging no matter what your skill level is – while better connecting participants with the wonders and unique ecology of Grandfather Mountain. This year, more than ever, we hope to not only help participants learn about photography, but to also inspire them to preserve the natural world. Activities begin Friday evening and conclude Sunday midday. Registration opens April 9 at 10 a.m. and closes June 4 at 12 p.m. or when the event sells out. Advance registration required.