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SUMMARY:Contemplative Photography & The Enveloping Landscape: A Makers Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your intimacy with the natural world through photography. Teachings in traditional ecological wisdom combine in this workshop with guided contemplative practice\, time photographing in the Arboretum forest and sharing of supportive critiques. Led by documentary photographer Susan Patrice\, the retreat includes a Friday evening artist talk and meeting of participants. A full day at the Arboretum follows on Saturday with plenty of opportunities for seeing beauty in the enveloping landscape. \nAll levels of experience and equipment are welcome. Film and film cameras are available on loan for those who are interested. \nONSITE | Two Sessions: Artist Talk – Friday\, September 30\, 6 – 7:30 p.m.; Workshop – Saturday\, October 1\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/contemplative-photography-the-enveloping-landscape-a-makers-retreat/2022-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T120000
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SUMMARY:Silent Hike & Forest Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Let’s enjoy a quiet\, mindful stroll through the woods together. A silent hike takes us to scenic treasures on the arboretum property where we will do a restorative qigong practice. Qigong is a series of simple movements that supports the body’s natural healing processes\, promotes healthy circulation\, invites inner calm\, and releases tension from the body. Hikes will be mindfully-paced and qigong practices easy and accessible. \nONSITE | Sunday\, October 9\, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/silent-hike-forest-qigong-3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T130000
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SUMMARY:Tree Trek 2022: The Rarest Tree in the Southern Appalachians
DESCRIPTION:The Mountain Paper Birch\, Betula cordifolia\, is the rarest tree native to the Southern Appalachian Mountains. A remnant of the ice age\, it is found only on the upper slopes of our highest mountain peaks\, where its distribution is restricted to recently cleared areas exposing bare mineral soil\, such as recent landslide scars in the Great Smoky Mountains or areas opened up by fire or disturbance\, such as the summit of Mt. Mitchell. \nFIELD | Monday\, October 10\, 1 – 5 p.m. \nThis field-based class is one of three meetings with a remarkable tree planned for our annual Tree Trek! \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/tree-trek-2022-the-rarest-tree-in-the-southern-appalachians/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T190000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073153Z
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SUMMARY:All About Hawk Migration
DESCRIPTION:Feel the lift under your wings as we explore the amazing phenomenon of Hawk Migration in Western North Carolina. Would you believe that we have up to 14 species of Raptors that pass through our area during the months of September through November? Learn where they go\, how far\, some great ID tips for Hawks in flight\, and how to predict the peak of our most numerous species – the Broad-winged Hawk\, which can be seen passing through in numbers as high as several thousand in one day. \nONLINE | Thursday\, October 13\, 6 – 7 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/all-about-hawk-migration/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T123000
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SUMMARY:Healing Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Gardens have been associated throughout history with restoration and healing. This class examines their role in health and wellness\, and will cover current research on positive impacts. Students will learn the essentials for creating a successful therapeutic garden and how to apply them in residential\, community and institutional settings. \nONSITE | Saturday\, October 15\, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/healing-gardens-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T153000
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SUMMARY:Native Seed Collecting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Spend time with two expert native plant growers in this onsite workshop covering collecting\, storing\, and propagating seed from native plant species.Participants will have the rare opportunity — with permission — to take an assortment of seeds home with them for their own landscapes. \nONSITE | Saturday\, October 15\, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/native-seed-collecting-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T160000
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SUMMARY:Tree Trek 2022: A Naturalized Population of Big Leaf Magnolias
DESCRIPTION:We will meet a newly naturalized population of Bigleaf Magnolias growing in the Haw Creek Valley. This amazing plant is noted for having the largest simple leaves (up to 30 inches in length) and flowers (up to 12 inches in diameter) of any dicotyledonous tree native to North America. Join us for this short hike to learn about the ecology and natural history of this fascinating new member of the local flora. \nFIELD | Monday\, October 17\, 1 – 4 p.m. \nThis field-based class is one of three meetings with a remarkable tree planned for our annual Tree Trek! \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/tree-trek-2022-a-naturalized-population-of-big-leaf-magnolias/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T120000
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SUMMARY:Know Your Oaks
DESCRIPTION:The various species of oak trees are among our most beautiful and stately native tree species. They can also be difficult to distinguish from each other. In this online class\, Carlton Burke will share helpful tips to identify many of our mountain oak species and learn more about the uses both by humans and wildlife of these valuable trees. \nONLINE | Wednesday\, October 19\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/know-your-oaks/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T120000
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SUMMARY:Know Your Oaks Field Practice
DESCRIPTION:The various species of Oak trees are among our most beautiful and stately native tree species. They can also be difficult to distinguish from each other. In this field-based class\, participants will learn and apply helpful tips to identify many of our mountain oak species and learn more about the uses both by humans and wildlife of these valuable trees. \nONSITE | Friday\, October 21\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/know-your-oaks-field-practice/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T180000
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SUMMARY:UNC Press\, TNCA & Malaprop's Presents: Climate Change Gardening for the South: Planet-Friendly Solutions for Thriving Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Gardeners are becoming increasingly committed to learning about climate change — both how it will affect them and what they can do in response. Starting with a basic outline of climate change and the naturally occurring ecoregions in the Southeast\, the book goes on to address dozens of ways in which readers can make their gardens more climate-friendly and ways of dealing with increased threats of flooding\, drought\, heat waves and other climate-related challenges. Sullivan presents detailed\, easy-to-follow information on climate-friendly garden design\, wise water use\, soil health and how to attract songbirds and pollinators to the garden. \nONLINE | Friday\, October 21\, 6 – 7 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/unc-press-tnca-malaprops-presents-climate-change-gardening-for-the-south-planet-friendly-solutions-for-thriving-gardens/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T160000
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SUMMARY:Tree Trek 2022: Chestnut Sprouts and the Future of the American Chestnut
DESCRIPTION:A hundred years ago\, the American Chestnut was the dominant tree on many low to mid-elevation slopes and ridges in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Then during the first half of the twentieth century the Chestnut Blight\, caused by an introduced fungus\, killed virtually every mature Chestnut tree in Eastern North America. But the American Chestnut is not gone. We will hike a short section of the Mountains to Sea Trail through a forest formerly dominated by American Chestnut\, stopping to examine some of these Chestnut sprouts while discussing the history and biology of the Chestnut Blight disease\, assessing the current status of the American Chestnut in the forest ecosystem\, and speculating on the possible return of this remarkable native tree to our Southern Appalachian forests. \nFIELD | Monday\, October 24\, 1 – 4 p.m. \nThis field-based class is one of three meetings with a remarkable tree planned for our annual Tree Trek! \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/tree-trek-2022-chestnut-sprouts-and-the-future-of-the-american-chestnut/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T120000
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SUMMARY:Fall Color & Native Tree Identification
DESCRIPTION:Many trees in Western North Carolina combine to create a spectacular foliage color show during the autumn months. This online class covers the biology of what causes seasonal color change and the basics of identifying trees by their leaves\, bark\, fruit and other characteristics. \nONLINE | Wednesday\, October 26\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/fall-color-native-tree-identification/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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