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SUMMARY:Meditative Morning Birding Walk
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Tuesday\, September 3\, 9 – 10:30 am\n \nThe Blue Ridge Mountains is one of the best places to see migrating songbirds\, especially Warblers\, and they are sure to be moving in September. Bring your binoculars to explore the area’s avian bounty. Open to beginning and experienced birders alike. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/meditative-morning-birding-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T153000
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SUMMARY:Mysteries & Wonders of the Moon
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Two Sessions: Thursdays\, September 5 and 12\, 2 – 3:30 pm\n \nContrary to Shakespeare’s popular saying of the “inconstant moon\,” the Moon has been a remarkably stable and a faithful companion for the Earth for most of its history. It’s added light to our nights\, influenced ocean tides\, and created essential behavioral patterns in the living natural world all around us. In this class\, we’ll look at the patterns in the Moon’s movement through the sky\, including phases\, tidal effects\, and diurnal motion\, then examine its influences on the natural world and biological life\, and finally explore the modern scientific understanding on the nature\, origin\, and structure of the moon. We’ll also learn about the wonderful array of features on the surface of the moon visible with our eyes\, binoculars\, and telescopes and how to best observe them. Weather permitting\, we’ll go outside during each class session to practice identifying and appreciating features on the Moon with a small telescope\, provided by the instructor. No science background is required\, and participants are welcome to bring their own binoculars\, spotting scopes\, or other visual aids for the evening observing sessions. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/mysteries-wonders-of-the-moon/2024-09-05/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T180000
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SUMMARY:Wild\, Tamed\, Lost & Revived Book Talk with UNC Press and Malaprops
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Thursday\, September 5\, 6-7:30 pm\n \nDuring this book talk\, participants will have the opportunity to listen to Diane read portions of her book\, ask questions\, and have their book signed. Book sales will be available before and after the event and participants are welcome to bring their own book from home as well. \nIn this comprehensive food history\, Diane Flynt takes readers on a surprising journey through time and the American South\, all through the lens of the humble apple\, beginning in the colonial era and leading to present day\, highlighting Indigenous and enslaved peoples’ contributions to Southern apples and ending with her own experiences as a James Beard-nominated cider maker. For anyone who’s ever picked an apple fresh from the tree or enjoyed a glass of cider\, writer and orchardist Diane Flynt offers a new history of the apple and how it changed the South and the nation. Showing how southerners cultivated over 2\,000 apple varieties from Virginia to Mississippi\, Flynt shares surprising stories of a fruit that was central to the region for over 200 years. Alongside unexpected apple history\, Flynt traces the arc of her own journey as a pioneering farmer in the southern Appalachians who planted cider apples never grown in the region and founded the first modern cidery in the South. Flynt threads her own story with archival research and interviews with orchardists\, farmers\, cidermakers\, and more. The result is not only the definitive story of apples in the South but also a new way to challenge our notions of history. \nRegister for this book talk here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/wild-tamed-lost-revived-book-talk-with-unc-press-and-malaprops/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T100000
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SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong (six sessions)
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Six sessions: Fridays\, September 6 – October 11\, 9 – 10 am\n \nEach practice begins with a series of gentle Qigong movements. The easy movements of Qigong support the body’s natural healing processes\, promote healthy circulation\, invite a sense of inner calm\, and releases tension. This practice is accessible to all ages and all bodies. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong-six-sessions/2024-09-06/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T130000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073458Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Retreat Amidst the Harvest Season
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Saturday\, September 7\, 10 am – 1 pm\n \nCelebrate abundance\, balance and equilibrium during this immersive morning nature connection retreat! During this seasonal transition\, we’ll mark the threshold between summer and fall\, honoring the Earth’s bountiful harvest while slowing our pace\, awakening our senses\, and practicing embodied acts of gratitude. Honoring this liminal 5th season connecting with ourselves\, each-other\, and the more-than-human-world\, nourishing the relationships that sustain and connect us. \nYour guide\, Christa Hebal\, will lead you on a colorful journey through the early autumn forest\, weaving mindfulness\, breathwork\, forest bathing and nature therapy together for a restorative morning on some of the trails less traveled at the North Carolina Arboretum. We’ll celebrate the experience in community with a wild-foraged tea ceremony and snacks. Bring an open mind and an open heart. All are welcome. Presented through Adult & Continuing Education Programs in collaboration with Asheville Wellness Tours. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/forest-bathing-retreat-amidst-the-harvest-season/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T120000
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SUMMARY:World Trends in Ecological Gardening
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Wednesday\, September 11\, 10 am – 12 pm\n \nAmerican gardeners and nature lovers are not the only people hoping to address through plants climate change and biodiversity loss on our planet. There are conversations\, debates\, research\, and actions taking place on every continent. This class offers a sampler of efforts from people and organizations around the world who are focusing on such topics as restoring damaged ecologies\, capturing carbon\, promoting pollinators\, mitigating the effects of climate change\, and many\, many more. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/world-trends-in-ecological-gardening/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T153000
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SUMMARY:Mysteries & Wonders of the Moon
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Two Sessions: Thursdays\, September 5 and 12\, 2 – 3:30 pm\n \nContrary to Shakespeare’s popular saying of the “inconstant moon\,” the Moon has been a remarkably stable and a faithful companion for the Earth for most of its history. It’s added light to our nights\, influenced ocean tides\, and created essential behavioral patterns in the living natural world all around us. In this class\, we’ll look at the patterns in the Moon’s movement through the sky\, including phases\, tidal effects\, and diurnal motion\, then examine its influences on the natural world and biological life\, and finally explore the modern scientific understanding on the nature\, origin\, and structure of the moon. We’ll also learn about the wonderful array of features on the surface of the moon visible with our eyes\, binoculars\, and telescopes and how to best observe them. Weather permitting\, we’ll go outside during each class session to practice identifying and appreciating features on the Moon with a small telescope\, provided by the instructor. No science background is required\, and participants are welcome to bring their own binoculars\, spotting scopes\, or other visual aids for the evening observing sessions. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/mysteries-wonders-of-the-moon/2024-09-12/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073457Z
CREATED:20260710T073457Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong (six sessions)
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Six sessions: Fridays\, September 6 – October 11\, 9 – 10 am\n \nEach practice begins with a series of gentle Qigong movements. The easy movements of Qigong support the body’s natural healing processes\, promote healthy circulation\, invite a sense of inner calm\, and releases tension. This practice is accessible to all ages and all bodies. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong-six-sessions/2024-09-13/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T153000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073458Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Photography: Creating Compelling Abstracts & Impressions
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Two Sessions: Saturdays\, September 14 and 21\, 9 am – 3:30 pm\n \nMove beyond the traditional nature photos by learning and practicing how to create stunning impressions and abstracts. We will explore a dozen techniques that will take you from “nice” photographs to exceptional and creative images. We will use both in-camera and post-processing techniques. We will photograph both at the Arboretum and beyond. This workshop is for intermediate and advanced photographers. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/nature-photography-creating-compelling-abstracts-impressions/2024-09-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T160000
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SUMMARY:Hemlock Restoration Initiative Fall Hike at the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Saturday\, September 14\, 1 – 4 pm\n \nJoin staff from the Hemlock Restoration Initiative on a 2.5-mile hike showcasing the hemlock trees along the Arboretum trails. We’ll discuss the importance of our native hemlocks and the threat they face from the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid. We’ll also cover what strategies are being used at the Arboretum and across the region to deal with the adelgid. This hike is a great opportunity to learn about hemlock conservation in the region and see the natural and recreational value that hemlocks provide. \nThis hike is free with entry to the park. Pre-registration required. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/hemlock-restoration-initiative-fall-hike-at-the-arboretum/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073457Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong (six sessions)
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Six sessions: Fridays\, September 6 – October 11\, 9 – 10 am\n \nEach practice begins with a series of gentle Qigong movements. The easy movements of Qigong support the body’s natural healing processes\, promote healthy circulation\, invite a sense of inner calm\, and releases tension. This practice is accessible to all ages and all bodies. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong-six-sessions/2024-09-20/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T153000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073458Z
CREATED:20260710T073458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073458Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Photography: Creating Compelling Abstracts & Impressions
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Two Sessions: Saturdays\, September 14 and 21\, 9 am – 3:30 pm\n \nMove beyond the traditional nature photos by learning and practicing how to create stunning impressions and abstracts. We will explore a dozen techniques that will take you from “nice” photographs to exceptional and creative images. We will use both in-camera and post-processing techniques. We will photograph both at the Arboretum and beyond. This workshop is for intermediate and advanced photographers. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/nature-photography-creating-compelling-abstracts-impressions/2024-09-21/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073457Z
CREATED:20260710T073457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073457Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong (six sessions)
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Six sessions: Fridays\, September 6 – October 11\, 9 – 10 am\n \nEach practice begins with a series of gentle Qigong movements. The easy movements of Qigong support the body’s natural healing processes\, promote healthy circulation\, invite a sense of inner calm\, and releases tension. This practice is accessible to all ages and all bodies. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong-six-sessions/2024-09-27/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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