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SUMMARY:Hidden in Plain Sight
DESCRIPTION:Hidden in Plain Sight\nwith Eric Young \nThursday\, October 22 |  1 – 3pm \nBRN – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \nWildlife plays tricks on each other to survive.  Predators blend-in to surprise prey.  The prey blends in to hide from predators. Not only will participants discover some of the best camouflaged animals in nature but they will also have their observation skills tested. There are many ways that nature hides wildlife\, join naturalist/environmental educator\, Eric Young\, and come find out the many adaptations wildlife employs to stay alive. \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. \nEric Young retired down to North Carolina in 2020 after 23 years as a program director at the nature center on Long island. He has dedicated  his life to the field of environmental education over his 35 years. Eric has a Masters in Outdoor Teacher Education and has done workshops and presentations at various institutions and conferences and worked for the NWF at the Ranger Rick wildlife camp in the 80s. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/hidden-in-plain-sight/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Appalachian Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Appalachian Ecology\nwith Dan Lazar \nWedesday\, October 21  |  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. \n Dan 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●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/introduction-to-appalachian-ecology-october-2026/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BREG,BRN
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SUMMARY:Fall Tree ID
DESCRIPTION:Fall Tree ID\nWith Lauren Lampley \nFriday\, October 16  |  1pm – 4pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Elective \nRegister Here!\nJoin this class as we discuss how to use different characteristics and field guides to identify common trees of Western North Carolina found here at the NC Arboretum. We will look at using different characteristics including habitat\, bark\, buds\, growth pattern\, leaf shape\, and fruit/nut shape to identify trees. \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●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/fall-tree-id-october-26/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BREG,BRN
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SUMMARY:Southern Appalachian Birds Through the Seasons
DESCRIPTION:Southern Appalachian Birds Through the Seasons\nwith Carlton Burke \nSatuday\, October 10  |  12 – 4pm \nBRN – Core \nRegister Here!\n  \nSince birds are capable of long distance flights and many engage in annual migration rituals\, their presence in our area often changes in relation to the seasons of the year. In this class we will discuss the seasonal patterns of southern Appalachian birds and focus on some of the major species and their annual life cycles. As part of this program\, there will be a “lab” portion where students will be able to meet some live birds and participate in other hands-on components to deepen the learning. \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 rehabilitat \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/southern-appalachian-birds-through-the-seasons-26/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T150000
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SUMMARY:Fall Ecology Walk
DESCRIPTION:Fall Ecology Walk\nwith Dan Lazar \nFriday\, October 9  |  1:30 – 3pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Core \nRegister Here!\n  \nParticipants will walk through the garden and then head into the Arboretum Forest on easily accessible trails. Along the way we’ll take in autumn wildflowers and the changing hues on autumn’s rich palette of colors apparent on the diverse species of our native trees. We’ll learn how each autumn in Southern Appalachia is different\, due in part to this biological diversity and changing climate conditions over the course of the year. \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●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/fall-ecology-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BREG,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T103000
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SUMMARY:Birding for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Birding for Beginners\nwith Shane Myers \nTuesday\, October 6  |  9 – 10:30am \nBRN – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \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. \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. 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●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/birding-for-beginners-15/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T150000
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Walk and Talk - Spiders
DESCRIPTION:Naturalist Walk and Talk – Spiders\nwith Shane Myers \nSaturday\, October 3  |  1 – 3pm \nBRN – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \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 month we will focus on the Spiders of the Arboretum. \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. 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●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/naturalist-walk-and-talk-spiders/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T150000
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SUMMARY:Fall Tree ID
DESCRIPTION:Fall Tree ID\nWith Hannah Lilly and Ben Warfield \nFriday\, October 2  |  1pm – 3pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \nJoin this group as we talk about how to identify the trees of Western North Carolina as they start to lose their leaves. Many of our native species are identifiable even when they’re dormant\, and learning this practice is a rewarding and useful skill for all naturalists. We will talk about how to use the bark\, twigs\, and more to be able to recognize new and familiar trees in our region. \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. \nHannah Lilly is a Botanist and Ecologist interested in the connection between plants\, people\, and their environment. She studied Biology with a concentration in Ecology\, Evolution\, and the Environment (BS) at Appalachian State University. She has since worked for the North Carolina and Virginia Natural Heritage Programs conducting field work to monitor rare and sensitive plant species\, and to help conserve the truly special natural communities of The Southern Appalachians. Currently\, Hannah is a Botany Technician with the US Forest Service- Pisgah in partnership with The Conservation Corps of NC\, through which her understanding of WNC ecology and land management is ever growing. Hannah loves to slow down\, notice the details\, and revel in the whimsy of the natural world with others. \nBen Warfield graduated from NC State University with a degree in wildlife biology\, where he took many classes centered on species identification and ecosystem measurement. While at NC State\, he helped teach tree identification and wildlife survey techniques during several field courses offered by the university. He currently works as a botany technician for the United States Forest Service and the Conservation Corps of North Carolina\, with most of his work focused on the Pisgah National Forest. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/fall-tree-id-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BREG,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000
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SUMMARY:Fall Tree ID
DESCRIPTION:Fall Tree ID\nWith Lauren Lampley \nFriday\, September 26  |  1 – 4pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \nJoin this class as we discuss how to use different characteristics and field guides to identify common trees of Western North Carolina found here at the NC Arboretum. We will look at using different characteristics including habitat\, bark\, buds\, growth pattern\, leaf shape\, and fruit/nut shape to identify trees. \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●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/fall-tree-id/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BREG,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T190000
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SUMMARY:Bats of the NC Arboretum with Mist Netting Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Bats of the NC Arboretum with Mist Netting Demonstration\nwith Megan Zeger and team \nFriday\, September 25  |  7 – 9pm \nBRN – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \nThe NC Arboretum hosts a variety of bat species in our forests. Join a group of biologists for a presentation about the recent acoustic bat study they conducted on the Arboretum’s property this summer and which species they found. Then\, once the presentation is over\, join the crew out in the woods for a mist netting demonstration if weather allows. During this class\, you will learn all about the different species of bats that call the NC Arboretum home\, how biologists collect data about bat presence in a location using microphones\, and even might have the chance to see live\, wild bats up close and personal! \nParticipants will not be handling the bats\, and the bats will only be handled by the trained biologists. \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. \nMegan Zeger is a graduate student at Virginia Tech studying four imperiled bat species in the Asheville\, NC area. She has been studying and working with wildlife in the southern Appalachians since 2018 when she started her undergraduate program in wildlife conservation. She has been working with bats since 2022 and has done research on various species in Maryland\, North Carolina\, Utah\, Virginia\, West Virginia\, and Wyoming. \nJessica Davey is a wildlife biologist currently working for Virginia Tech’s Conservation and Management Institute. Having graduated from Lees-McRae College in 2021\, she has since worked primarily as a bat researcher in six different states. Her experience ranges from Mist netting and acoustic surveys to conducting hibernacula and white-nose swabbing in the caves of Florida. She hopes to continue gaining as much knowledge as she can about the world’s only flying mammal. \nKatie Kadkovsky is a recent Biology graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill. While there\, she worked in molecular biology labs at Chapel Hill and Duke studying fungi. Katie was introduced to the bat world at UNC-CH via acoustic surveys of NC’s sky islands. Currently\, she is a wildlife biologist with Virginia Tech CMI helping characterize the presence of tri-colored bats in the greater Asheville area to support conservation practices. \nLiam Jawish is a recent graduate from Virginia Tech! He is currently working as a wildlife biologist surveying bats in Asheville\, NC. He previously worked on Jaguar surveys in Belize\, CA\, and bear work in central Virginia. \nLucy Kraus is a wildlife biologist with the Conservation Management Institute at Virginia Tech. She graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2026 with a degree in environmental science. In the past\, she has worked in prescribed fire and environmental education. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/bats-of-the-nc-arboretum-with-mist-netting-demonstration/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T150000
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SUMMARY:Long-term Effects of Hurricane Helene on Southern Appalachian Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:Long-term Effects of Hurricane Helene on Southern Appalachian Ecosystems\nwith Dan Lazar \nWednesday\, September 23  |  1 pm – 3 pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \nIt has been two years since hurricane Helene ravaged the ecosystems of Western North Carolina\, uprooting trees and causing major flooding along mountain rivers and streams. How have the animals and plants of the affected areas responded to this historic event?  Where do songbirds go to escape hurricane winds?  How can fish and aquatic invertebrates tolerate such massive flooding?  What factors determine which trees are toppled and which survive?  We will investigate the long-term effects of Hurricane Helene on the natural plant and animal communities of Western North Carolina during this illustrated lecture followed by a short walk on Arboretum grounds to observe the ongoing recovery of hurricane-damaged areas. \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●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/long-term-effects-of-hurricane-helene-on-southern-appalachian-ecosystems/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BREG,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260815T173642Z
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SUMMARY:Reptiles of Western North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Reptiles of Western North Carolina\nwith Carlton Burke \nSaturday\, September 19  |  12 – 4pm \nBRN – Core \nRegister Here!\n  \nThe Southern Appalachian Mountain region hosts an interesting combination of cold-blooded reptiles\, based largely on various factors such as the diverse mountain elevations and the unique forest and other habitat types. Species here range from the endangered and threatened Bog Turtle and Timber Rattlesnake to more common species such as the Black Rat Snake and Northern Fence Lizard. Participants in this class will learn about the various reptile species in western North Carolina\, their life cycles and habitats\, and threats and conservation efforts in place to protect them. In addition\, some live mountain reptiles will be joining us as special guests. \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●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/reptiles-of-western-north-carolina-3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T143000
DTSTAMP:20260815T162656Z
CREATED:20260807T201159Z
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SUMMARY:How Plants Grow: A Close Look at Plant Growth and Structures
DESCRIPTION:How Plants Grow: A Close Look at Plant Growth and Structures\nwith Alexandra Holland \nFriday\, September 18  |  1 – 2:30pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \nBuilding on Beginning Botany\, this class examines the variety of plant cells and tissues\, how they are organized to support plant functions\, and how they mature as a plant grows. We’ll explore the structural similarities and differences between plants as small as a trout lily and as large as a white oak.  Prerequisite:  Beginning Botany \nAlexandra Holland has a passion for getting people excited about the natural world through classes\, hikes\, and photography.  She graduated from Duke University and earned her master’s degree in botany from the University of Texas at Austin.  While in Texas\, Alexandra managed the UTEX Culture Collection of Algae at UT Austin and volunteered with education programs at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.  Upon moving to Asheville\, she began volunteering with the NC Arboretum’s youth education programs.  In 2008 she was in the first class of students to be certified as Blue Ridge Naturalists.   Alexandra teaches botany classes at the NC Arboretum and leads nature hikes in Western NC for groups of all ages. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/how-plants-grow-a-close-look-at-plant-growth-and-structures-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BREG,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260815T172922Z
CREATED:20260806T132419Z
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SUMMARY:Geology of the Blue Ridge Field Class
DESCRIPTION:Geology of the Blue Ridge Field Class\nwith Anton DuMars \nThursday\, September 17  |  11am – 5pm \nBRN – Core \nRegister Here!\n  \nOn this Field Experience\, we will observe and interpret evidence of Appalachian mountain-building events. Participants can put their hands on a 380+/- million-year-old pluton and observe their post-uplift weathering\, jointing\, and exfoliation. In addition\, participants observe and interpret river processes\, transport\, and depositional environments of sediments derived from up-gradient sources. The experience includes on-site geologic map reading and interpretation. \nThis off-site program has stops in the Pisgah Forest near Brevard NC along The Pisgah Highway including Daniel Ridge and the Davidson River. \nThis program provides transportation to and from the class location using our minibus. We will meet at the Arboretum and return to the Arboretum. If you prefer to meet us there\, you will want to let us know and we will tell you where to meet.  \nThis program will take place outside and will follow easy to moderate trails. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time. \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●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/geology-of-the-blue-ridge-field-class-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260815T173150Z
CREATED:20260806T145654Z
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SUMMARY:Hawkwatch at Grandfather Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Hawkwatch at Grandfather Mountain\nwith Lauren Lampley \nWednesday\, September 16  |  9 am – 3 pm \nBRN – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \nEver wonder where our migratory hawks go in the wintertime? Join Arboretum and Grandfather Mountain staff on a day filled with scanning the skies for these migratory birds. There is a chance to see hundreds of migratory hawks as they fly by the mountain on their way south for the winter. During this day we will also talk about the different types of hawks and other birds of prey that migrate following the Appalachian Mountains. \nThis program provides transportation to and from the class location using our minibus. We will meet at the Arboretum and return to the Arboretum. If you prefer to meet us there\, you will want to let us know and we will tell you where to meet.  \nThis program will take place outside and will follow rocky paths onto the Linville Peak area. Those uncomfortable with crossing the bridge can set up a chair on the building side of the bridge but would not be present for the main counting. Bring your own chair or cushion to sit on the rocks and your binoculars or spotting scope if you have one. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time with no shade. Bring a lunch and/or snacks or plan to leave the group to purchase food from Mildred’s Grill located at the Museum down the mountain a bit. \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●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/hawkwatch-at-grandfather-mountain-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260815T162535Z
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SUMMARY:River Systems of the Blue Ridge
DESCRIPTION:River Systems of the Blue Ridge\nwith Anton DuMars \nFriday\, September 11  |  12 – 4pm \nBRN – Core \nRegister Here!\n  \nWater is essential to life but is also a powerful agent of change. Rivers\, through both daily processes and catastrophic floods\, shape Earth’s surface through erosion and sediment transport. In River Systems of the Blue Ridge\, we will investigate how the Broad River changes character and shapes the landscape along its course from the headwaters\, through the Piedmont\, and onto the Atlantic Ocean. \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●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/river-systems-of-the-blue-ridge-3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T160000
DTSTAMP:20260815T162257Z
CREATED:20260806T140416Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Wildflowers of the NC Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Fall Wildflowers of the NC Arboretum\nwith Lauren Lampley \nWednesday\, September 9  |  1 – 4pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Core \nRegister Here!\n  \nInterested in learning how to identify wildflowers? Join Lauren on this walk around the Arboretum property where we will go over different ways of identifying plants and different families of flowers. Some flowers are very difficult to identify to species and some are relatively easy so we will talk about how to get as close as possible with tools we can easily carry into the field. We will be using Newcomb’s guide to key out some of the less common flowers but will focus on learning how to look closely at flowers to identify them. \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●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/fall-wildflowers-of-the-nc-arboretum-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BREG,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T153000
DTSTAMP:20260815T162402Z
CREATED:20260806T144629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T162402Z
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SUMMARY:Salamander Diversity in the Southern Appalachians
DESCRIPTION:Salamander Diversity in the Southern Appalachians\nwith Patrick Brannon \nSaturday\, September 5  |  1 – 3:30pm \nBRN – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \nThe southern Appalachians are one of the most biologically diverse regions in the temperate world. More species of salamanders exist in these mountains than anywhere else\, and nowhere are they more abundant. 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. Afterwards\, students will analyze and graph data to observe how different species coexist in streams. Weather permitting\, we will then search the Arboretum grounds to observe species in the wild. \nPatrick Brannon is an independent naturalist and educator. He holds a M.S. in Biology from Appalachian State University\, and has performed research on the ecology of salamanders and small mammals. For the past 22 years he was Outreach Coordinator at the WCU Highlands Biological Station\, where he taught courses on amphibians and mammals as part of the UNC Institute for the Environment Program at HBS\, in addition to many K-12 school programs and educator workshops. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/salamander-diversity-in-the-southern-appalachians-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T130000
DTSTAMP:20260815T162504Z
CREATED:20260806T133855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T162504Z
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SUMMARY:Franklinia Tree Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Franklinia Tree Lunch & Learn\nwith Jim Costa \nFriday\, September 4  |  12 – 1pm \nBRN – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \nIn 1765 the father-son botanists John and William Bartram\, of Philadelphia\, first came upon a large stand of a remarkable mystery plant in the Tea family growing along the banks of the Altamaha River in Georgia. William later dubbed this “rare and elegant flowering shrub” Franklinia alatamaha\, for their family friend Benjamin Franklin and the site of their discovery. Mysteriously\, Franklinia soon disappeared\, going extinct in nature by the century’s end. It now exists solely in cultivation\, and all specimens today descend from seeds and cuttings taken by the Bartrams and a few other late 18th century collectors. \nJoin Jim Costa and Cynthia Woodsong for this special lunchtime program celebrating the unique Franklinia alatamaha. Jim’s talk will explore the history of the Bartrams’ discovery and the biology and cultivation of Franklinia. An added feature of the program is the opportunity to observe the Arboretum’s magnificent specimen\, guided by Jim and Cynthia. Franklinia is an early fall bloomer\, one happy result of which is a gorgeous juxtaposition of its large\, showy white flowers with the shrub’s reddening fall foliage. If you are interested in checking out the shrub in person before the talk starts\, meet at 11:30am in the parking lot near the cones where Jim and Cynthia will guide participants through an observation checklist highlighting attributes of the shrub. The group will then walk up the hill to the Education Center and the talk will take place in the classroom. Lunch is not provided but students are welcome and encouraged to purchase food from the Arbor Eatery or bring their own lunch. \nThis is a special Franklinia celebration not to be missed. \nThis program takes place in the classroom with an optional portion outdoors. Please come prepared to walk on gentle\, yet uneven terrain\, and dress appropriately for the weather if you join for the tree viewing before the talk. \nCynthia Woodsong is a North Carolina Master Naturalist with a certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration from the North Carolina Botanical Garden\, UNC Chapel Hill. Her work focuses primarily on making realistic paper replicas of flowering plants native to the southeastern United States and conducting workshops to teach the craft to others. These paper plants are then placed in clay pots or other containers. Cynthia also incorporates paper botanicals in her “3-D botanical plates\,” rendered in watercolor or colored pencil. Her work can be seen at woodsongbotanicals.org\, and at the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill\, NC. \nJames (Jim) Costa is Professor of Biology and Executive Director of the Highlands Biological Station of Western Carolina University where he teaches biogeography\, Darwin’s Origin of Species\, and a comparative ecology field course in the southern Appalachians and Andes. An evolutionary biologist and Darwin and Wallace scholar\, Jim’s most recent books include Radical by Nature: The Revolutionary Life of Alfred Russel Wallace\, Darwin and the Art of Botany: Observations on the Curious World of Plants (with Bobbi Angell)\, and The Descent of Man: An Annotated Edition of Darwin’s Classic Work (with Elizabeth Yale). Jim’s honors include the Alfred Russel Wallace Medal and the Stephen Jay Gould Prize of the Society for the Study of Evolution\, and research fellowships at Harvard’s Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study\, the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin\, the LuEsther T. Mertz Library of the NY Botanical Garden\, the University of Toulouse\, and the DFG-Centre for Advanced Study at the University of Hamburg. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/franklinia-tree-lunch-learn/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T191727Z
CREATED:20260803T110523Z
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SUMMARY:Adventure Scientists Butternut Tree ID Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Adventure Scientists Butternut Tree ID Field Day\nwith ForestHer NC \nThursday\, September 3   |  10am – 12pm \nRegister Here!\n  \nNOTE: This event is led by ForestHer NC\, but NC Arboretum Members receive a discount. To access your membership discount code\, reach out to adulteducation@ncarboretum.org and ask about this class specifically. \n\n\nJoin FHNC and NC Arboretum in the field to put tree identification skills to the test for the Adventure Scientists’ Butternut Tree Project \n\n\n\n\nHelp us save a hidden treasure of the Southern Appalachians! \nForestHer NC is partnering with Adventure Scientists and NC Arboretum for a hands-on Butternut Tree Identification & Field Day at the gorgeous NC Arboretum this September!! \nThe native butternut (or white walnut) is facing a quiet crisis due to a lethal canker disease. Finding healthy\, resilient trees in our forests is the first step toward saving the species—and that’s where you come in! \nAt this field day\, you’ll get your boots on the ground to: Learn how to spot and identify butternut trees in the wild\, understand how to assess tree health and look for signs of genetic resilience\, and practice the data-gathering techniques used by citizen scientists to help researchers map and protect these rare trees. \nIMPORTANT PARTICIPATION DETAILS: To keep our field day running smoothly and ensure everyone can jump right into data collection\, participants are required to sign up for the project and complete Adventure Scientists’ free online training prior to the event! Think of this field day as the perfect\, hands-on practice session to bring that training to life. \nBe sure to bring water\, and dress appropriately for a forested setting (closed toed shoes\, long pants\, etc.). The walk will be easy to moderate\, and relatively short. \nSpace is limited so we can keep our field groups small and hands-on! \n\n\n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/adventure-scientists-butternut-tree-id-field-day/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T165743Z
CREATED:20260710T074644Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to the Fleshy Fungi of the NC Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Intro to the Fleshy Fungi of the NC Arboretum\nwith Jonathan Horton \nSaturday\, August 29  |  9am – 12pm \nBRN – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \nThis workshop will consist of an introductory lecture about fungi with a focus on commonly encountered groups of fleshy fungi in western North Carolina. The group will then foray on the grounds at the NC Arboretum to collect fresh specimens. We will then return to the class to go over steps involved in fungal identification including the use of dichotomous keys and microscopy. We will discuss interesting ecological information about the specimens we collect and identify. \nJonathan  Horton is Chair of the Biology Department at the University of North Carolina Asheville\, where he has been working and teaching since 2003. He earned a B.S. in Biology from UNC-Chapel Hill\, a M.S in Biology at Appalachian State University and a Ph.D. in Forest Ecology Northern Arizona University.  Jonathan is a plant physiological ecologist\, but wears a lot of hats at UNCA where he teaches Botany\, Plant Physiology\, Mycology\, Forest Ecology\, Desert Ecology\, and non-majors offerings. His research interests are varied and include the characteristics of and impacts from invasive\, non-native species; conservation biology of rare and threatened species and communities\, plant-fungal interactions\, and ecological forest management. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/intro-to-the-fleshy-fungi-of-the-nc-arboretum/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260815T161009Z
CREATED:20260806T144129Z
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SUMMARY:Leading a Nature Hike 101
DESCRIPTION:Leading a Nature Hike 101\nwith Lauren Lampley \nFriday\, August 28  |  10 – 1pm \nBRN – Capstone \nRegister Here!\n  \nLeading a group on a hike in nature comes naturally to some people but for others it is a skill developed over time. 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. Students will also do a short 5 minute presentation about a subject of their choice during this class. \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●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/leading-a-nature-hike-101/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T160000
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SUMMARY:Geology of the Blue Ridge II
DESCRIPTION:Geology of the Blue Ridge II\nwith Anton DuMars \nThursday\, August 27  |  12 – 4pm \nBRN – Core \nRegister Here!\n  \nThe second class of this two-part Geology course builds on fundamentals from the first class\, Geology I. We progress to a model of Southern Appalachian Mountain building and include an overview of geologic processes such as earthquakes\, mass movements\, and floods. We wrap up with a summary of the Spruce Pine Mining District and the Sparta\, NC Earthquake of 2020 \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●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/geology-of-the-blue-ridge-ii-5/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T160000
DTSTAMP:20260815T145646Z
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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 \nSaturday\, August 22  |  12 – 4pm \nBRN – Core \nRegister Here!\n  \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●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/an-introduction-to-the-amphibians-of-the-southern-appalachians-3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260815T145555Z
CREATED:20260806T140043Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Wildflowers of the NC Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Summer Wildflowers of the NC Arboretum\nwith Lauren Lampley \nFriday\, August 22  |  10 – 1pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Core \nRegister Here!\n  \nInterested in learning how to identify wildflowers? Join Lauren on this walk around the Arboretum property where we will go over different ways of identifying plants and different families of flowers. Some flowers are very difficult to identify to species and some are relatively easy so we will talk about how to get as close as possible with tools we can easily carry into the field. We will be using Newcomb’s guide to key out some of the less common flowers but will focus on learning how to look closely at flowers to identify them. \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●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/summer-wildflowers-of-the-nc-arboretum/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BREG,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T143000
DTSTAMP:20260815T145322Z
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SUMMARY:Genetics and Reproduction of Plants
DESCRIPTION:Genetics and Reproduction of Plants\nwith Alexandra Holland \nFriday\, August 21  |  1 – 2:30pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \nBuilding on Beginning Botany\, this class delves a little deeper into plant reproduction\, looking at the reproductive cycle of mosses\, ferns\, pines\, and flowering plants.  We’ll also study how both genetics and environmental factors affect plant development.  This includes a hands-on time to dissect flowers.  Prerequisite:  Beginning Botany \nAlexandra Holland graduated from Duke University and earned her Master’s degree in botany from the University of Texas at Austin.  She was in the first class of students to be certified as Blue Ridge Naturalists.  Alexandra managed the UTEX Culture Collection of Algae at UT Austin and spent many hours working with education programs at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.  She has taught botany for over a decade and leads nature hikes in Western NC for groups of all ages. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/genetics-and-reproduction-of-plants-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260815T145507Z
CREATED:20260710T074634Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Nature Journaling\nwith Andrew Dundas \nFriday\, August 21  |  10 – 12pm \nBRN – Elective |  BREG – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \nNature journaling fosters a connection to the outdoors unique to each individual who pursues it. It can be a means to practice art or poetry\, a therapeutic moment of reflection\, or scientific exploration of the ecosystems around us. Join arboretum staff in a review of the principles of nature journaling\, exploration of other’s work\, and visits to multiple sites across the Arboretum with optional prompts and tips for journaling. Basic supplies will be provided\, such as notebooks and writing/drawing utensils\, but you are also welcome to bring your own. \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. \nAndrew Dundas is an Adult Education employee with a passion for history\, folklore\, and global cultures. He studied journalism and visual storytelling at the University of Chapel Hill before joining the Arboretum’s Youth Education Department and later the Adult Education Department. Andrew is also a former cultural exchange student who spent a year living in and learning about the culture of Slovakia\, while studying the language\, history\, and folklore of the nation. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/intro-to-nature-journaling/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260815T145302Z
CREATED:20260710T074629Z
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SUMMARY:Southern Appalachian Entomology
DESCRIPTION:Southern Appalachian Entomology\nwith Shane Myers \nThursday\, August 20  |  12 – 4 pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \nEntomology is the study of insects and in the Southern Appalachian region\, we have a large diversity of these amazing creatures! 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. We will also look for insects and note their role in nature\, how they affect our lives\, and ways to help ensure they continue to live around us. \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. \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. 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/southern-appalachian-entomology-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T150000
DTSTAMP:20260815T145202Z
CREATED:20260710T074618Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Appalachian Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Appalachian Ecology\nwith Dan Lazar \nSaturday\, August 15  |  1 – 3pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Core \nRegister Here!\n  \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●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/introduction-to-appalachian-ecology-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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