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In this class, we will go over Freeman Tilden’s Principles of Interpretation and how naturalists might use them to educate.
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Join us for a quiet walk through the Arboretum's gardens and trails looking for some of our amazing avian residents. 
Join retired art teacher Camille in this monthly class for beginners to learn about Botanical Art in different media. |
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Learn how to use many different characteristics of our common trees to identify them and learn some other helpful information along the way.
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From 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. |
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This two-session class introduces concepts from ecology that a gardener can use to create resilient, and beautiful landscapes. |
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This is the first class of a two-part Geology course that explores the geologic history of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
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Cataloguing many of the great romances and loves of her life like an herbarium of flowers preserved from the garden, Sawchyn examines the kinds of love that can't be explained. |
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A walking exploration of butterflies, including how to use field guides and what characteristics to look for to ID.
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Learn basic mosaic techniques and create a piece of art to embellish your home.
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Join staff naturalists on a walk to see what flora, fauna and phenomena we can find on the Arboretum trails. |
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If you’re in search of community and/or you really like tea and the great outdoors, join us for this immersive morning retreat!
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Join Dayna Walton of Solstice Handmade for a drawing workshop to dive into drawing fungi with pen and ink.
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From 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. |
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In this free lunch-time class, join the community science volunteers that lead this in-depth project at the North Carolina Arboretum supervised by the Adult Education department.
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Join Bonsai Curator Arthur Joura on this entertaining and informative after-hours tour of the garden at its peak in summer, a fitting showcase for the specimens and the miniature landscapes. |
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In this course, we will discuss the history and life cycles of local insects and how to find and Identify insects you find in nature. |
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Join arboretum staff in a review of the principles of nature journaling, exploration of other’s work, and visits to multiple natural sites.
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Building on Beginning Botany, this class delves a little deeper into plant reproduction. |
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Join Lauren on this walk around the Arboretum property where we will go over different ways of identifying plants and flowers
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In this class we’ll focus on the various species found here, their specialized habitats and life cycles, and threats to their existence. |
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Join ForestHer NC for an exclusive, interactive webinar featuring a guest project designer from Adventure Scientists |
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This is the first class of a two-part Geology course that explores the geologic history of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. |
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In this class we will talk about best practices for how to safely and efficiently lead a group on a hike in nature as well as what planning is necessary before the day of the hike.
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In this 2-hour course, Erika will teach you how to make a relief block and print it from start to finish. |
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This workshop will consist of an introductory lecture about fungi with a focus on commonly encountered groups of fleshy fungi in western North Carolina.
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Learn all about how to take care of Bonsai trees with this workshop and go home with your very own potted Bonsai tree.
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We will be hand sculpting 2 elements with several different materials for this class! |
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Join retired art teacher Camille in this monthly class for beginners to learn about Botanical Art in different media. |
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Join FHNC and NC Arboretum in the field to put tree identification skills to the test for the Adventure Scientists' Butternut Tree Project |
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Franklinia Tree Paper Flower Workshop with Cynthia Woodsong Friday, September 4 | 11am – 4pm Register Here! Join naturalist Cynthia Woodsong in this informative and hands-on workshop learning how to create botanically accurate paper flowers and leaves of the unique Franklinia alatamaha, the beautiful and enigmatic shrub or small tree described by William Bartram […]
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Join Jim Costa and Cynthia Woodsong for this special lunchtime program celebrating the unique Franklinia alatamaha. |
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While relaxing amongst the flora, be soothed by the sounds of unique instruments used to reset your nervous system.
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Participants will be presented a lecture focusing on biology and ecology of salamanders, biogeography, reasons for the enormous diversity in this region, and local threats to species diversity. |
