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SUMMARY:Ecology of Insects
DESCRIPTION:On a single mountainside in the Southern Appalachians\, a careful observer might identify more than 1\,200 species of moths during the course of a year. This fascinating series provides an intensive look at the seemingly limitless diversity of insects and the important roles they play from pollinator to pathogen in the ecosystems of the Blue Ridge. Naturalist Dan Lazar covers the life cycles of the more common local insects and discusses threats to these important elements of biodiversity. Registration will be open to students in the class for a culminating field experience to see the Blue Ghost Fireflies. \nONLINE | Three Sessions: Thursdays\, May 5\, 19 & 26\, 1:30 – 3 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/ecology-of-insects/2022-05-05/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Experience the deep peace and simple joy of slow walking meditation in the Arboretum gardens. Each walking meditation practice begins with a series of very gentle Qigong movements. Qigong is an easy\, mindful movement practice that supports the body’s natural healing processes\, promotes healthy circulation\, invites a sense of inner calm\, and releases tension from the body. Designed to be accessible to all ages and bodies in this small group practice. \nONSITE | Fridays\, Through May 27\, 9 – 10 a.m. \nIndividual Friday Sessions in May Open for registration below. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong/2022-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Devotion Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mignon Durham\, a self-taught gardener and author of the just published book DEVOTION: Diary of an Appalachian Garden\, took the COVID sequestering days to reflect on her garden\, which she calls Devotion. During those many months\, she gathered the many stories of how the garden came to life\, how gardening became much more than collecting beautiful plants\, and how one garden at a time can change the world. \nFIELD* Thursday\, May 12\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/devotion-garden-tour/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Photography & The Enveloping Landscape in Spring
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your intimacy with your surroundings and the natural world through photography. Award-winning documentary photographer Susan Patrice offers a heartfelt photography workshop that combines contemplative practices with ways to document a closer and more intimate focus on nature and your surroundings. Through this simple photographic practice\, a nearby green space can become an oasis of beauty and connection and your own backyard can come alive with extraordinary photographic opportunities. \nFive class meetings include photographic assignments\, rich sharing and discussion\, and supportive critiques. With appropriate conditions\, we will schedule one session onsite at the Arboretum or an online critique / curatorial session. \nTools: Zoom\, Google account for sharing images. \nONLINE | Five Sessions: Thursdays\, May 12 – June 9\, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/contemplative-photography-the-enveloping-landscape-in-spring/2022-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Experience the deep peace and simple joy of slow walking meditation in the Arboretum gardens. Each walking meditation practice begins with a series of very gentle Qigong movements. Qigong is an easy\, mindful movement practice that supports the body’s natural healing processes\, promotes healthy circulation\, invites a sense of inner calm\, and releases tension from the body. Designed to be accessible to all ages and bodies in this small group practice. \nONSITE | Fridays\, Through May 27\, 9 – 10 a.m. \nIndividual Friday Sessions in May Open for registration below. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong/2022-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Photography & The Enveloping Landscape in Spring
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your intimacy with your surroundings and the natural world through photography. Award-winning documentary photographer Susan Patrice offers a heartfelt photography workshop that combines contemplative practices with ways to document a closer and more intimate focus on nature and your surroundings. Through this simple photographic practice\, a nearby green space can become an oasis of beauty and connection and your own backyard can come alive with extraordinary photographic opportunities. \nFive class meetings include photographic assignments\, rich sharing and discussion\, and supportive critiques. With appropriate conditions\, we will schedule one session onsite at the Arboretum or an online critique / curatorial session. \nTools: Zoom\, Google account for sharing images. \nONLINE | Five Sessions: Thursdays\, May 12 – June 9\, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/contemplative-photography-the-enveloping-landscape-in-spring/2022-05-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Ecology of Insects
DESCRIPTION:On a single mountainside in the Southern Appalachians\, a careful observer might identify more than 1\,200 species of moths during the course of a year. This fascinating series provides an intensive look at the seemingly limitless diversity of insects and the important roles they play from pollinator to pathogen in the ecosystems of the Blue Ridge. Naturalist Dan Lazar covers the life cycles of the more common local insects and discusses threats to these important elements of biodiversity. Registration will be open to students in the class for a culminating field experience to see the Blue Ghost Fireflies. \nONLINE | Three Sessions: Thursdays\, May 5\, 19 & 26\, 1:30 – 3 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/ecology-of-insects/2022-05-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Experience the deep peace and simple joy of slow walking meditation in the Arboretum gardens. Each walking meditation practice begins with a series of very gentle Qigong movements. Qigong is an easy\, mindful movement practice that supports the body’s natural healing processes\, promotes healthy circulation\, invites a sense of inner calm\, and releases tension from the body. Designed to be accessible to all ages and bodies in this small group practice. \nONSITE | Fridays\, Through May 27\, 9 – 10 a.m. \nIndividual Friday Sessions in May Open for registration below. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong/2022-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Meet the Eastern Box Turtle
DESCRIPTION:Box turtles are familiar to just about anyone who spends time outdoors\, but many people are unaware of their ongoing decline in the wild. In this class\, students will learn all about box turtles\, including their feeding\, nesting and breeding habits\, legal status\, threats to their survival\, and how they fit into the ecological community of woodland wildlife. Naturalist Carlton Burke introduces some of these gentle reptiles\, and we learn what can be done to ensure their continued well-being in the wild. \nONSITE | Saturday\, May 21\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/meet-the-eastern-box-turtle/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Photography & The Enveloping Landscape in Spring
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your intimacy with your surroundings and the natural world through photography. Award-winning documentary photographer Susan Patrice offers a heartfelt photography workshop that combines contemplative practices with ways to document a closer and more intimate focus on nature and your surroundings. Through this simple photographic practice\, a nearby green space can become an oasis of beauty and connection and your own backyard can come alive with extraordinary photographic opportunities. \nFive class meetings include photographic assignments\, rich sharing and discussion\, and supportive critiques. With appropriate conditions\, we will schedule one session onsite at the Arboretum or an online critique / curatorial session. \nTools: Zoom\, Google account for sharing images. \nONLINE | Five Sessions: Thursdays\, May 12 – June 9\, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/contemplative-photography-the-enveloping-landscape-in-spring/2022-05-26/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Ecology of Insects
DESCRIPTION:On a single mountainside in the Southern Appalachians\, a careful observer might identify more than 1\,200 species of moths during the course of a year. This fascinating series provides an intensive look at the seemingly limitless diversity of insects and the important roles they play from pollinator to pathogen in the ecosystems of the Blue Ridge. Naturalist Dan Lazar covers the life cycles of the more common local insects and discusses threats to these important elements of biodiversity. Registration will be open to students in the class for a culminating field experience to see the Blue Ghost Fireflies. \nONLINE | Three Sessions: Thursdays\, May 5\, 19 & 26\, 1:30 – 3 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/ecology-of-insects/2022-05-26/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Experience the deep peace and simple joy of slow walking meditation in the Arboretum gardens. Each walking meditation practice begins with a series of very gentle Qigong movements. Qigong is an easy\, mindful movement practice that supports the body’s natural healing processes\, promotes healthy circulation\, invites a sense of inner calm\, and releases tension from the body. Designed to be accessible to all ages and bodies in this small group practice. \nONSITE | Fridays\, Through May 27\, 9 – 10 a.m. \nIndividual Friday Sessions in May Open for registration below. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong/2022-05-27/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Forest-Qigong-e1624463951889-1.jpg
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