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SUMMARY:Birding for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Birding for Beginners\nwith Shane Myers \nTuesday\, February 3 |  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-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Winter Buds & Bark Tree ID
DESCRIPTION:Winter Buds & Bark Tree ID \nwith Lauren Lampley  \nThursday\, February 5  |  1 – 4 pm  \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-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T160000
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SUMMARY:LET THERE BE LIGHT!!: Mosaic Glass Block Lamp Workshop (full)
DESCRIPTION:LET THERE BE LIGHT!!: Mosaic Glass Block Lamp Workshop\nwith Linda Pannullo \nSaturday\, February 7  |  10 – 4pm \nREGISTER HERE \nBring some light into these short days!! Convert a 7″ Glass Block into a stunning mosaic table lamp. Great class for beginners – you will learn basic mosaic skills using glass nippers\, running pliers and glass scorer. The afternoon will be spent covering both sides of the block. Grout if preferred\, will be done at home and there will be a link to a grouting demo. Class comes with a complete kit that contains glass block\, light for the inside\, a rainbow array of cathedral glass cut into 3″ x 1″ pieces\, handout\, glue\, paintbrush\, popsicle sticks\, grout\, glass embellishments and extra glass for practice. All tools will be provided for the class. \nLinda Pannullo is a local mosaic artist that uses both traditional and contemporary for my art. Her work ranges from the whimsical to fine art\, from eclectic materials to the traditional stained glass and 3D sculptures. She loves to teach and currently instructs at the John C Campbell Folk School in Brasstown\, NC\, Olive’s Porch\, the Purple Crayon and Trackside Studios in Asheville. She is very fond of FUNctional Art and love bringing new folks into the mosaic world. One of her biggest honors is to be the 1st mosaic artist to exhibit at the NC Arboretum and have a permanent mosaic installation\, Nature’s Throne there. \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! \n 
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/let-there-be-light-mosaic-glass-block-lamp-workshop-full/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000
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SUMMARY:eBird: An Introduction
DESCRIPTION:eBird: An Introduction\nwith Shane Myers \nThursday\, February 12  |  10 – 12 pm \nBRN – Elective \nREGISTER HERE \nAre you a birder? Do you want to be? Do you like to maintain careful lists of what birds you’ve seen\, when\, and where? Do you want to contribute to real science that is used in real-life decisions? Do you want to know what birds are being seen around you or your favorite places? In this class\, we’ll look at eBird and Merlin and talk about how to use them to their fullest potential. \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. \nShane Myers’ interest in nature began as a child with a love of dinosaurs. This quickly grew to include fossils\, insects\, and reptiles\, and learning from the notes his grandparents kept of the birds that came to their feeders in Toledo\, Ohio.  He has a Bachelors of Science in Wildlife Biology and did most of his undergraduate work on dragonflies and damselflies. This work included coordinating an Ohio- wide survey of dragonflies that culminated in a publication in 2024. He’s assisted in outreach and education for plant conservation groups\, Odonata Groups\, and various bird groups. Shane currently works for the Adult Education department at the NC Arboretum. \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/ebird-an-introduction/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T160000
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SUMMARY:Geology of the Blue Ridge I
DESCRIPTION:Geology of the Blue Ridge I\nwith Anton DuMars \nFriday\, February 13  |  12 – 4pm \nBRN – Core \nREGISTER HERE \nThis is the first class of a two-part Geology course that explores the geologic history of the Southern Appalachian Mountains with lecture presentations\, discussions and self-guided explorations in the field. The course begins with a discussion of the earth’s interior and plate tectonics\, progresses to a model for the formation of the southern Appalachians and then describes the surficial processes that generate the current mountain topography. Discussion will also include an overview of geologic processes that affect these mountains today: earthquakes\, mass movements and floods. \nAnton DuMars\, a resident of Black Mountain\, NC\, is an adjunct professor at the College of Charleston. His geological interests include fluvial\, deltaic\, and coastal processes. Ideally\, he’s spending time on a hiking trail or aboard his sailboat. \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/geology-of-the-blue-ridge-i-3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T150000
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Walk and Talk
DESCRIPTION:Naturalist Walk and Talk\nwith Shane Myers \nFriday\, February 13  |  1 – 3pm \nBRN –  Elective \nREGISTER HERE \nWalk around the Arboretum with our staff naturalists and talk about what we see around us. We might see plants and animals\, and evidence of them going about their lives in our backyard. Topics will be based on what we see and experience and whatever questions that come up\, so every class has the potential to be quite different. \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. \nShane Myers’ interest in nature began as a child with a love of dinosaurs. This quickly grew to include fossils\, insects\, and reptiles\, and learning from the notes his grandparents kept of the birds that came to their feeders in Toledo\, Ohio.  He has a Bachelors of Science in Wildlife Biology and did most of his undergraduate work on dragonflies and damselflies. This work included coordinating an Ohio- wide survey of dragonflies that culminated in a publication in 2024. He’s assisted in outreach and education for plant conservation groups\, Odonata Groups\, and various bird groups. Shane currently works for the Adult Education department at the NC Arboretum. \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/naturalist-walk-and-talk/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T150000
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SUMMARY:Planting a Four Season Cutting Garden
DESCRIPTION:Planting a Four Season Cutting Garden\nwith Rachel Brownlee \nThursday\, February 19 |  1 – 3pm \nBREG – Elective \nREGISTER HERE \nCelebrate the unique region of WNC with four season plantings for your property. We will discuss the vast biodiversity here in the Blue Ridge Mountains while goal-setting for your personal garden-scape.  Explore bulbs\, tubers\, perennials\, direct-seeding\, and select shrubs and trees to extend your gardening interests into each season. There will be ample time for questions\, answers and discussion. \nA fascination and excitement for growing and arranging flowers has been central to Rachel Brownlee’s experience as a floral designer for over 20 years. Working from her property in Western North Carolina\, Brownlee enjoys growing the majority of material she uses in her designs with an emphasis on promoting the special delights of seasonal flora.  \nA background in sustainable agriculture and fine-gardening complement a desire to work with the native landscape to create unique\, regionally significant bouquets and centerpieces while promoting habitat for pollinators\, migratory birds and wildlife in her home gardens.  \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/planting-a-four-season-cutting-garden-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T160000
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SUMMARY:An introduction to the Amphibians of the Southern Appalachians
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to the Amphibians of the Southern Appalachians\nWith Carlton Burke \nFriday\, February 20  |  12 – 4pm \nBRN – Wildlife Core  \nREGISTER HERE \nThe forested slopes\, mountain streams and rivers\, and valleys and floodplains of our southern mountains provide unique habitats for a variety of cold-blooded amphibian life. In this class we’ll focus on many of the various species found here\, their specialized habitats and life cycles\, and threats to their existence. Class participants will also have a chance to meet in the classroom\, a few live amphibian residents of our mountain region. \nCarlton Burke is a naturalist and educator who operates Carolina Mountain Naturalists\, an educational service which offers wildlife and nature educational programs throughout western North Carolina. He also was on the staff of the western North Carolina Nature Center in Asheville for over 25 years as the Curator of Exhibits. Carlton co-hosts a weekly radio program NATURE NEWS and is also a NC state and federally licensed wildlife rehabilitator. \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!\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/an-introduction-to-the-amphibians-of-the-southern-appalachians-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T140000
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Botanical Drawing in Ink
DESCRIPTION:Intermediate Botanical Drawing in Ink \nwith Dayna Walton  \nSaturday\, February 21  |  10 – 2pm  \nREGISTER HERE \nJoin Dayna Walton of Solstice Handmade for a drawing workshop to dive into drawing botanicals with pen and ink. We will cover some foundational techniques using both a brush pen and fine tipped pen. Sketching from life as well as using practice exercises\, we will focus on using negative space to perfect proportions\, as well as mark making techniques to capture lifelike values and textures. Then we will look to the work of Natural Science Illustrators for inspiration\, and apply our new skills to create a finished drawing. This class is open to any skill level\, but suited best for those who want to improve existing drawing skills. All the supplies you’ll need are included. You’ll even get to take home 2 pens to continue drawing with!  \nThis program takes place in the classroom and outdoors. Please come prepared to walk on gentle\, yet uneven terrain\, and dress appropriately for the weather.  \n Dayna Walton came to love WNC through the Artist-in-Residence program of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2019. Since then\, she’s been hiking and sketching and learning about ecology wherever she can. Her illustrations are her way of studying the creepy\, crawly\, tiny\, often overlooked parts of nature. From slime molds and stoneflies\, to lichens and liverworts\, you’re sure to recognize some species from the Blue Ridge Mountains in her work.  \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/intermediate-botanical-drawing-in-ink/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T180000
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SUMMARY:Nature Board Games with Well Played
DESCRIPTION:Nature Board Games with Well Played\nwith Well Played and Adult Education Staff \nSunday\, February 22  |  1 pm – 6 pm \nREGISTER HERE \nDo you enjoy playing nature-themed board games? Join this free community event to try out new board games and meet other nature nerds with games provided by Well Played! \nSnacks and some drinks will be provided. Pre-registration is required for the first hour of the event\, after which the public will be allowed to join as spaces open up. \n\nSee a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.\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! \n 
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/nature-board-games-with-well-played/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T150000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Appalachian Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Appalachian Ecology\nwith Dan Lazar \nWednesday\, February 25  |  1 – 3pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Core \nREGISTER HERE \nFrom the flood plain of the French Broad River to the summit of Mount Mitchel\, we will explore the diverse ecological communities that make up the Blue Ridge Bioregion. We will learn why spruce trees are found only on the summits of our highest mountains: why the Southern Appalachians are the lungless salamander capital of the world; and how deer and ants determine where trilliums grow. Part illustrated lecture and part on-site field trip\, this class serves as an introduction to all Special Topics in Ecology classes offered through the Blue Ridge Naturalist Program. \nThis program takes place in the classroom and outdoors. Please come prepared to walk on gentle\, yet uneven terrain\, and dress appropriately for the weather.  \nDan Lazar served for many years as the director of education at the Western North Carolina Nature Center\, followed by several years as executive director of the Colburn Earth Science Museum. Dan has a degree in forest biology from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry and has been an instructor in the Blue Ridge Naturalist program since 2005. \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! \n 
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/introduction-to-appalachian-ecology/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T183000
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: Chuck Hutchison presents his memoir\, Getting My Hands Dirty in conversation with novelist Elizabeth Kostova
DESCRIPTION:Chuck Hutchison presents his memoir\, Getting My Hands Dirty in conversation with novelist Elizabeth Kostova\nwith Chuck Hutchison \nThursday\, February 26 | 5 – 6:30 pm \nBREG – Elective \nREGISTER HERE \nCopies of the book will be available to purchase at the event \nTracing a journey of commitment\, challenge\, and growth\, a former professional football player reflects on his time at Ohio State under the tutelage of Coach Woody Hayes\, his years in the NFL\, and his unexpected decision to become an expert gardener. Chuck Hutchison knows the meaning of hard work—it’s rooted in every chapter of his life story. Born into humble beginnings in rural Ohio\, he found football in his youth\, which opened doors for him and shaped the trajectory of his life in ways he’d never imagined possible. Under legendary Ohio State coach Woody Hayes\, Hutchison won a national championship with the Buckeyes and learned enduring lessons that served him in the NFL\, the business world\, and beyond. In the face of injuries\, family struggles\, mental health challenges\, and an earlier than expected exit from the NFL\, Hutchison came to rely on three basic principles: curiosity\, confidence\, and conviction. Guided by these foundational ideas\, he discovered new ways to grow and heal\, transforming the land surrounding his home into a garden masterpiece and breaking new ground in his own life\, one shovelful at a time.   \n Getting My Hands Dirty is a candid and inspiring story of transformation\, grit\, and tenacity in football\, business\, and life’s next chapter. Told with authenticity and good humor\, Hutchison’s story is proof that the pursuit of inner peace—and a renewed purpose in life—can be found in the most unexpected of places.    \n“Chuck Hutchison is a terrific model of what it takes to reach your full potential in all that you do.” — Jim Tressel\, former head football coach at The Ohio State University  \nChuck Hutchison is a former National Champion football player for Ohio State University under the legendary Woody Hayes and an NFL veteran. His professional career transitioned from the gridiron to the executive suite\, where he served as an executive for the Green Bay Packers and as a Vice President for a Fortune 500 company\, managing major global accounts including McDonald’s. Throughout his corporate tenure\, Chuck was known for a “No-Excuse” leadership style built on accountability and trust—principles forged on an Ohio dairy farm and refined in the high-stakes environments of professional sports and global supply chains. After facing a profound identity crisis and mental health struggle during his retirement\, Chuck found a transformative “Second Act” in the soil. He is the creator of Bucky’s Run\, an extensive ornamental sanctuary in North Carolina that has been officially recognized and archived by the Smithsonian Institution’s Archives of American Gardens. Chuck lives and gardens in Asheville\, N.C.  \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\n\n\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
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