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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Retreat: New Year in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing Retreat: New Year in Nature\nwith Asheville Wellness Tours \nSaturday\, January 3  |  1:30 – 4:30 pm \nREGISTER HERE \nWelcome in the New Year by connecting to the mountains of old for an afternoon nature connection retreat. A gentle new start to enliven your senses\, close the holiday season\, quiet your weary mind\, and linger in liminality. Together\, we will explore natural pathways to equanimity that will help us begin the 2026 journey. \nYour guide\, Christa Hebal\, will lead you on a gentle journey through the spring forest\, weaving mindfulness\, breathwork\, forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku) and nature therapy together for a restorative afternoon on some of the trails less traveled at the North Carolina Arboretum. We’ll celebrate the experience in community\, enjoying 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. \nThis program will take place outside and will follow easy trails and paved walkways. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time. \nChrista Hebal is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. Born and raised in the mountains of northeast Tennessee\, she has lived in Asheville for 24 years. Christa has an adventurous heart\, and loves to help others encounter wholeness through embodiment and nature connection practices. She has had a professional bodywork practice for 18 years as a nationally certified Massage Therapist\, and is also a practitioner of Ortho-Bionomy®\, Usui Reiki Master\, Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist\, Clinical Aromatherapist\, and Certified Traditional Herbalist. She is also certified in CPR and Wilderness First Aid. \n\nMembers: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions.\nSee a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.\nWe are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide.\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/forest-bathing-retreat-new-year-in-nature/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Birding for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Birding for Beginners\nwith Lauren Lampley \nTuesday\, January 6 |  9 – 10:30 am \nBRN – Elective \nREGISTER HERE \nJoin us on this birding walk around the NC Arboretum gardens and trails in search of our most colorful residents. We will go over best practices for using binoculars\, recommendations for purchasing your own binoculars\, and popular field guides to use. Bring your own binoculars but if you do not have a pair we have some loaner binoculars available to use during the program. \nThis program will take place outside and will follow easy trails and paved walkways. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time. \nLauren Lampley began her career at Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation as a Park Naturalist which solidified Lauren’s interests in ecology and a passion for teaching others. She has led walks and hikes in a variety of subjects from Geology to Birding and especially enjoys learning and teaching about our local ecology. She currently works at the NC Arboretum as the Adult Education Coordinator managing all the programming hosted through the Adult Education Department. \n\nMembers: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions.\nSee a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.\nWe are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide.\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/birding-for-beginners-9/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Botanical Drawing for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Botanical Drawing for Beginners \nwith Camille Daunno  \nTuesday\, January 6 |  10:30 am – 1 pm and/or  \nTuesday\, January 13  | 10:30 am – 1 pm  \nREGISTER HERE \n(Register for both sessions or a single session)  \n In this beginner level class\, learn several drawing techniques including line shading and pen and ink. Students will also experiment with different techniques to improve your own personal style as well as discussing contour\, contrast\, and texture in Botanical Drawing. All materials and supplies will be provided for this class and students will take home their in-progress or finished artwork.  \n Camille Daunno is a retired Art Teacher with an undergraduate degree in Fine Art with graduate work in Textile Design. She worked in NYC as a designer for 10 years designing Fabric and wallpaper. Camille studied Art in NJ\, NYC and Italy and studied Botanical Illustration and Painting at the NY Botanical Gardens with a certified instructor. Her favorite audience to share her love of Botanical art with is her children and grandchildren.  \n\nMembers: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n\n\nSee a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n\n\nWe are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n\n\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n\n\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n\n\nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/botanical-drawing-for-beginners-5/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Winter Buds & Bark Tree ID
DESCRIPTION:Winter Buds & Bark Tree ID\nwith Lauren Lampley \nFriday\, January 9  |  1 – 4pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Elective \nREGISTER HERE \nEver wondered how you can identify a tree without its leaves? All tree species have different patterns of bark and leaf/flower buds that can be used to identify them even in wintertime. In this program\, we will look closely at the common trees around the NC Arboretum trails and point out specific characteristics of their buds and bark so you can identify them even without their leaves. \nThis program will take place outside and will follow easy trails and paved walkways. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time. \nLauren Lampley began her career at Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation as a Park Naturalist which solidified Lauren’s interests in ecology and a passion for teaching others. She has led walks and hikes in a variety of subjects from Geology to Birding and especially enjoys learning and teaching about our local ecology. She currently works at the NC Arboretum as the Adult Education Coordinator managing all the programming hosted through the Adult Education Department. \n\nMembers: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions.\nSee a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.\nWe are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide.\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/winter-buds-bark-tree-id/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Environmental Conservation and Thomas Dambo's Trolls (full)
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Conservation and Thomas Dambo’s Trolls\nwith Lauren Lampley \nThursday\, January 15 | 1 – 3 pm \nBRN – Elective \nREGISTER HERE \nThe amazing Thomas Dambo Trolls that we are currently playing host to at the NC Arboretum all represent different Environmental Education topics. Join Lauren on this tour of all 12 of the statues and enjoy deep discussions about the Environmental Topics they represent. \nThis program will take place outside and will follow easy trails and paved walkways. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time. \nLauren Lampley began her career at Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation as a Park Naturalist which solidified Lauren’s interests in ecology and a passion for teaching others. She has led walks and hikes in a variety of subjects from Geology to Birding and especially enjoys learning and teaching about our local ecology. She currently works at the NC Arboretum as the Adult Education Coordinator managing all the programming hosted through the Adult Education Department. \n\nMembers: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions.\nSee a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.\nWe are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide.\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/environmental-conservation-and-thomas-dambos-trolls-full/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Environmental Conservation and Thomas Dambo's Trolls
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Conservation and Thomas Dambo’s Trolls  \nwith Lauren Lampley  \nFriday\, January 30  |  10 am – 12 pm  \nBRN – Elective  \nREGISTER HERE \nThe amazing Thomas Dambo Trolls that we are currently playing host to at the NC Arboretum all represent different Environmental Education topics. Join Lauren on this tour of all 12 of the statues and enjoy deep discussions about the Environmental Topics they represent. \nThis program will take place outside and will follow easy trails and paved walkways. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time. \nLauren Lampley began her career at Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation as a Park Naturalist which solidified Lauren’s interests in ecology and a passion for teaching others. She has led walks and hikes in a variety of subjects from Geology to Birding and especially enjoys learning and teaching about our local ecology. She currently works at the NC Arboretum as the Adult Education Coordinator managing all the programming hosted through the Adult Education Department. \n\nMembers: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions.\nSee a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.\nWe are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide.\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/environmental-conservation-and-thomas-dambos-trolls/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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