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SUMMARY:Streams & Creeks of the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Streams & Creeks of the Arboretum\nwith Lauren Lampley \nON-SITE  |  Saturday\, January 18  |  1 – 4 pm \nBlue Ridge Naturalist – Elective \n  \nJoin Lauren on an exploration of the NC Arboretum’s streams and creeks to learn about how they play an important role in our park’s ecology. We will take the opportunity to look at maps of how the rivers of our region shaped the mountains and valleys before going out into the field to follow a stream until it reaches the French Broad River. \nThis program takes place in the classroom and outdoors. Please come prepared to walk on uneven terrain and some exploration off trail. Wear sturdy shoes/boots and dress appropriately for the weather. \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 in the Adult Education Department and manages the Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate of Merit. \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!\n\n  \nSee all of our classes open for registration here! \nRegister Here
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/streams-creeks-of-the-arboretum/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Drawn to Nature
DESCRIPTION:Drawn to Nature\nwith Matt Reyna \nON-SITE  |  Sunday\, January 12  |  10:00am – 12:30pm \n  \nInspired by nature? Got a case of creative cabin fever? Join us for a Sunday morning reserved for creative self-care. Using basic mark-makers (pencils\, graphite\, etc) we’ll explore the instinctual\, yet undervalued act of drawing–through the lens of nature. We’ll take a short walk to gather inspiration & source material\, then make our way inside to observe\, study\, and create. Basic art materials\, hot tea\, and a welcoming atmosphere will be provided. All skill levels welcome! Feel free to bring your own materials\, but kindly keep wet media (paints\, etc) at home.  \nThis program takes place both indoors and out. Please come prepared to walk on gentle\, yet uneven terrain\, and dress appropriately for the weather. \nMatt Reyna is an artist & gardener with over a decade of experience in public horticulture and non-profit administration. He has served a wide range of cultural institutions\, including Longue Vue House & Gardens and Audubon Louisiana Nature Center in New Orleans\, Biltmore Estate\, and is currently an Adult Education Specialist at the North Carolina Arboretum. Matt earned his BFA in Oil & Acrylic Painting from Northern Illinois University and quickly funneled his creative skills into the living art of horticulture. Matt was recognized as a 2023 Garden Scholar by the American Public Gardens Association. \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!\n\n  \nSee all of our classes open for registration here! \nThis class is sold out! Use the registration link below to join the waitlist to be notified of any open spots. This program will be offered again soon. \nRegister Here
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/drawn-to-nature/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T103000
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SUMMARY:Birding for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Birding for Beginners\nwith Lauren Lampley \nON-SITE  |  Tuesday\, January 7  |  9 – 10:30am\n \nBlue Ridge Naturalist – Elective \n  \nOn this monthly birding walk around the NC Arboretum gardens and trails we will search for a very common year round resident of North Carolina: Carolina Chickadee. We will take an in-depth look at these charismatic birds and observe their behaviors while also looking for other common winter bird species in our area. 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 in the Adult Education Department and manages the Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate of Merit. \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!\n\n  \nSee all of our classes open for registration here! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/birding-for-beginners/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T100000
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SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong (six sessions)
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Six sessions: Fridays\, September 6 – October 11\, 9 – 10 am\n \nEach practice begins with a series of gentle Qigong movements. The easy movements of Qigong support the body’s natural healing processes\, promote healthy circulation\, invite a sense of inner calm\, and releases tension. This practice is accessible to all ages and all bodies. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong-six-sessions/2024-10-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T100000
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SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong (six sessions)
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Six sessions: Fridays\, September 6 – October 11\, 9 – 10 am\n \nEach practice begins with a series of gentle Qigong movements. The easy movements of Qigong support the body’s natural healing processes\, promote healthy circulation\, invite a sense of inner calm\, and releases tension. This practice is accessible to all ages and all bodies. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong-six-sessions/2024-10-04/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073457Z
CREATED:20260710T073457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073457Z
UID:1778780019201-1727427600-1727431200@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong (six sessions)
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Six sessions: Fridays\, September 6 – October 11\, 9 – 10 am\n \nEach practice begins with a series of gentle Qigong movements. The easy movements of Qigong support the body’s natural healing processes\, promote healthy circulation\, invite a sense of inner calm\, and releases tension. This practice is accessible to all ages and all bodies. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong-six-sessions/2024-09-27/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T153000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073458Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Photography: Creating Compelling Abstracts & Impressions
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Two Sessions: Saturdays\, September 14 and 21\, 9 am – 3:30 pm\n \nMove beyond the traditional nature photos by learning and practicing how to create stunning impressions and abstracts. We will explore a dozen techniques that will take you from “nice” photographs to exceptional and creative images. We will use both in-camera and post-processing techniques. We will photograph both at the Arboretum and beyond. This workshop is for intermediate and advanced photographers. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/nature-photography-creating-compelling-abstracts-impressions/2024-09-21/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073457Z
CREATED:20260710T073457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073457Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong (six sessions)
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Six sessions: Fridays\, September 6 – October 11\, 9 – 10 am\n \nEach practice begins with a series of gentle Qigong movements. The easy movements of Qigong support the body’s natural healing processes\, promote healthy circulation\, invite a sense of inner calm\, and releases tension. This practice is accessible to all ages and all bodies. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong-six-sessions/2024-09-20/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073458Z
CREATED:20260710T073458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073458Z
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SUMMARY:Hemlock Restoration Initiative Fall Hike at the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Saturday\, September 14\, 1 – 4 pm\n \nJoin staff from the Hemlock Restoration Initiative on a 2.5-mile hike showcasing the hemlock trees along the Arboretum trails. We’ll discuss the importance of our native hemlocks and the threat they face from the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid. We’ll also cover what strategies are being used at the Arboretum and across the region to deal with the adelgid. This hike is a great opportunity to learn about hemlock conservation in the region and see the natural and recreational value that hemlocks provide. \nThis hike is free with entry to the park. Pre-registration required. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/hemlock-restoration-initiative-fall-hike-at-the-arboretum/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T153000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073458Z
CREATED:20260710T073458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073458Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Photography: Creating Compelling Abstracts & Impressions
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Two Sessions: Saturdays\, September 14 and 21\, 9 am – 3:30 pm\n \nMove beyond the traditional nature photos by learning and practicing how to create stunning impressions and abstracts. We will explore a dozen techniques that will take you from “nice” photographs to exceptional and creative images. We will use both in-camera and post-processing techniques. We will photograph both at the Arboretum and beyond. This workshop is for intermediate and advanced photographers. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/nature-photography-creating-compelling-abstracts-impressions/2024-09-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073457Z
CREATED:20260710T073457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073457Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong (six sessions)
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Six sessions: Fridays\, September 6 – October 11\, 9 – 10 am\n \nEach practice begins with a series of gentle Qigong movements. The easy movements of Qigong support the body’s natural healing processes\, promote healthy circulation\, invite a sense of inner calm\, and releases tension. This practice is accessible to all ages and all bodies. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong-six-sessions/2024-09-13/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T153000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073457Z
CREATED:20260710T073457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073457Z
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SUMMARY:Mysteries & Wonders of the Moon
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Two Sessions: Thursdays\, September 5 and 12\, 2 – 3:30 pm\n \nContrary to Shakespeare’s popular saying of the “inconstant moon\,” the Moon has been a remarkably stable and a faithful companion for the Earth for most of its history. It’s added light to our nights\, influenced ocean tides\, and created essential behavioral patterns in the living natural world all around us. In this class\, we’ll look at the patterns in the Moon’s movement through the sky\, including phases\, tidal effects\, and diurnal motion\, then examine its influences on the natural world and biological life\, and finally explore the modern scientific understanding on the nature\, origin\, and structure of the moon. We’ll also learn about the wonderful array of features on the surface of the moon visible with our eyes\, binoculars\, and telescopes and how to best observe them. Weather permitting\, we’ll go outside during each class session to practice identifying and appreciating features on the Moon with a small telescope\, provided by the instructor. No science background is required\, and participants are welcome to bring their own binoculars\, spotting scopes\, or other visual aids for the evening observing sessions. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/mysteries-wonders-of-the-moon/2024-09-12/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073458Z
CREATED:20260710T073458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073458Z
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SUMMARY:World Trends in Ecological Gardening
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Wednesday\, September 11\, 10 am – 12 pm\n \nAmerican gardeners and nature lovers are not the only people hoping to address through plants climate change and biodiversity loss on our planet. There are conversations\, debates\, research\, and actions taking place on every continent. This class offers a sampler of efforts from people and organizations around the world who are focusing on such topics as restoring damaged ecologies\, capturing carbon\, promoting pollinators\, mitigating the effects of climate change\, and many\, many more. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/world-trends-in-ecological-gardening/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T130000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073458Z
CREATED:20260710T073458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073458Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Retreat Amidst the Harvest Season
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Saturday\, September 7\, 10 am – 1 pm\n \nCelebrate abundance\, balance and equilibrium during this immersive morning nature connection retreat! During this seasonal transition\, we’ll mark the threshold between summer and fall\, honoring the Earth’s bountiful harvest while slowing our pace\, awakening our senses\, and practicing embodied acts of gratitude. Honoring this liminal 5th season connecting with ourselves\, each-other\, and the more-than-human-world\, nourishing the relationships that sustain and connect us. \nYour guide\, Christa Hebal\, will lead you on a colorful journey through the early autumn forest\, weaving mindfulness\, breathwork\, forest bathing and nature therapy together for a restorative morning on some of the trails less traveled at the North Carolina Arboretum. We’ll celebrate the experience in community with a wild-foraged tea ceremony and snacks. Bring an open mind and an open heart. All are welcome. Presented through Adult & Continuing Education Programs in collaboration with Asheville Wellness Tours. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/forest-bathing-retreat-amidst-the-harvest-season/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073457Z
CREATED:20260710T073457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073457Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong (six sessions)
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Six sessions: Fridays\, September 6 – October 11\, 9 – 10 am\n \nEach practice begins with a series of gentle Qigong movements. The easy movements of Qigong support the body’s natural healing processes\, promote healthy circulation\, invite a sense of inner calm\, and releases tension. This practice is accessible to all ages and all bodies. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong-six-sessions/2024-09-06/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T193000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073457Z
CREATED:20260710T073457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073457Z
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SUMMARY:Wild\, Tamed\, Lost & Revived Book Talk with UNC Press and Malaprops
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Thursday\, September 5\, 6-7:30 pm\n \nDuring this book talk\, participants will have the opportunity to listen to Diane read portions of her book\, ask questions\, and have their book signed. Book sales will be available before and after the event and participants are welcome to bring their own book from home as well. \nIn this comprehensive food history\, Diane Flynt takes readers on a surprising journey through time and the American South\, all through the lens of the humble apple\, beginning in the colonial era and leading to present day\, highlighting Indigenous and enslaved peoples’ contributions to Southern apples and ending with her own experiences as a James Beard-nominated cider maker. For anyone who’s ever picked an apple fresh from the tree or enjoyed a glass of cider\, writer and orchardist Diane Flynt offers a new history of the apple and how it changed the South and the nation. Showing how southerners cultivated over 2\,000 apple varieties from Virginia to Mississippi\, Flynt shares surprising stories of a fruit that was central to the region for over 200 years. Alongside unexpected apple history\, Flynt traces the arc of her own journey as a pioneering farmer in the southern Appalachians who planted cider apples never grown in the region and founded the first modern cidery in the South. Flynt threads her own story with archival research and interviews with orchardists\, farmers\, cidermakers\, and more. The result is not only the definitive story of apples in the South but also a new way to challenge our notions of history. \nRegister for this book talk here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/wild-tamed-lost-revived-book-talk-with-unc-press-and-malaprops/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T153000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073457Z
CREATED:20260710T073457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073457Z
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SUMMARY:Mysteries & Wonders of the Moon
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Two Sessions: Thursdays\, September 5 and 12\, 2 – 3:30 pm\n \nContrary to Shakespeare’s popular saying of the “inconstant moon\,” the Moon has been a remarkably stable and a faithful companion for the Earth for most of its history. It’s added light to our nights\, influenced ocean tides\, and created essential behavioral patterns in the living natural world all around us. In this class\, we’ll look at the patterns in the Moon’s movement through the sky\, including phases\, tidal effects\, and diurnal motion\, then examine its influences on the natural world and biological life\, and finally explore the modern scientific understanding on the nature\, origin\, and structure of the moon. We’ll also learn about the wonderful array of features on the surface of the moon visible with our eyes\, binoculars\, and telescopes and how to best observe them. Weather permitting\, we’ll go outside during each class session to practice identifying and appreciating features on the Moon with a small telescope\, provided by the instructor. No science background is required\, and participants are welcome to bring their own binoculars\, spotting scopes\, or other visual aids for the evening observing sessions. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/mysteries-wonders-of-the-moon/2024-09-05/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T103000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073457Z
CREATED:20260710T073457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073457Z
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SUMMARY:Meditative Morning Birding Walk
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Tuesday\, September 3\, 9 – 10:30 am\n \nThe Blue Ridge Mountains is one of the best places to see migrating songbirds\, especially Warblers\, and they are sure to be moving in September. Bring your binoculars to explore the area’s avian bounty. Open to beginning and experienced birders alike. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/meditative-morning-birding-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T123000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073450Z
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SUMMARY:Geology of the Blue Ridge - In-person Version
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Four Sessions: Wednesdays\, August 7 – 28\, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm\n \nExplore the geologic history of the Southern Appalachian Mountains in this blended class that includes lecture presentations\, discussions\, guided 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. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/geology-of-the-blue-ridge-in-person-version/2024-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T123000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073450Z
CREATED:20260710T073450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073450Z
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SUMMARY:Geology of the Blue Ridge - In-person Version
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Four Sessions: Wednesdays\, August 7 – 28\, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm\n \nExplore the geologic history of the Southern Appalachian Mountains in this blended class that includes lecture presentations\, discussions\, guided 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. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/geology-of-the-blue-ridge-in-person-version/2024-08-21/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T123000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073450Z
CREATED:20260710T073450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073450Z
UID:1778780019190-1723627800-1723638600@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Geology of the Blue Ridge - In-person Version
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Four Sessions: Wednesdays\, August 7 – 28\, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm\n \nExplore the geologic history of the Southern Appalachian Mountains in this blended class that includes lecture presentations\, discussions\, guided 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. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/geology-of-the-blue-ridge-in-person-version/2024-08-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T123000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073450Z
CREATED:20260710T073450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073450Z
UID:1778780019189-1723023000-1723033800@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Geology of the Blue Ridge - In-person Version
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Four Sessions: Wednesdays\, August 7 – 28\, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm\n \nExplore the geologic history of the Southern Appalachian Mountains in this blended class that includes lecture presentations\, discussions\, guided 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. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/geology-of-the-blue-ridge-in-person-version/2024-08-07/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T160000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073450Z
CREATED:20260710T073450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073450Z
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SUMMARY:Working with Shadow: Crafting Cyanotypes
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Saturday\, August 3\, 10 am – 4 pm\n \nParticipants of this workshop will be introduced to the cyanotype process and create cameraless photographs of objects\, plants\, and other materials found on-site at the Arboretum. We’ll explore the preparation of cyanotype chemistry\, various paper coating techniques\, and proper exposure using both natural and artificial light sources. All the skills in this class can be translated to the home studio with minimal compromise. This workshop is geared for participants with little-to-no experience with the cyanotype process\, but even a seasoned practitioner should find value in this unique approach to the medium. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/working-with-shadow-crafting-cyanotypes/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T130000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073450Z
CREATED:20260710T073450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073450Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Retreat: CommuniTEA Amongst the Trees
DESCRIPTION:ON-SITE | Saturday\, August 3\,  10 am – 1 pm\n \nDid you know a lack of connection can increase the risk for premature death to levels comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day? Loneliness is an epidemic according to a recent report by the U.S. Surgeon General. However\, we have a wondrous and simple solution: nature connection! If you’re in search of community and/or you really like tea and the great outdoors\, join us for this immersive morning retreat focused on fostering kinship with like-minded people and the more-than-human world. \nYour guide\, Kelly Bruce\, will lead you on a relational journey through the bountiful summer forest\, weaving mindfulness\, breathwork\, forest bathing and nature therapy together for a restorative morning on some of the trails less traveled at the North Carolina Arboretum. We’ll celebrate the experience in community\, enjoying a special wild-foraged tea ceremony and snacks. Bring an open mind and an open heart. All are welcome. Presented through Adult & Continuing Education Programs in collaboration with Asheville Wellness Tours. \nRegister for this class here! \nLearn more about our class offerings here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/forest-bathing-retreat-communitea-amongst-the-trees/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T130000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073441Z
CREATED:20260710T073441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073441Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Native Flora ID
DESCRIPTION:This class\, taught by Naturalist Scott Dean\, blends four botanizing walks (3 hours long) with two convenient online sessions (1.5 hours long) to give participants practice identifying native mountain flora and learning the characteristics of plant families. While the focus is on summer wildflowers\, participants can also pick up a wealth of information on the natural and cultural history of the native flora of the Blue Ridge. Also included is an asynchronous introduction for an overview of the non-technical keying system Scott uses for teaching how to recognize and accurately identify wildflowers. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide and Wildflowers of Tennessee\, the Ohio Valley and the Southern Appalachians are recommended as references. \nSchedule of class dates: \nTuesday\, July 9\, 2024 | ONLINE – Zoom 10am – 11:30am \nWednesday\, July 10\, 2024 | FIELD 10am – 1pm \nSaturday\, July 13\, 2024 | FIELD 10am – 1pm \nTuesday\, July 16\, 2024 | ONLINE – Zoom 10am – 11:30am \nWednesday\, July 17\, 2024 | FIELD 10am – 1pm \nSaturday\, July 20\, 2024 | FIELD 10am – 1pm \n  \nRegister for this open class here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/928547800467?aff=oddtdtcreator \nLearn more and register for open classes here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/summer-native-flora-id-4/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073441Z
CREATED:20260710T073441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073441Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Native Flora ID
DESCRIPTION:This class\, taught by Naturalist Scott Dean\, blends four botanizing walks (3 hours long) with two convenient online sessions (1.5 hours long) to give participants practice identifying native mountain flora and learning the characteristics of plant families. While the focus is on summer wildflowers\, participants can also pick up a wealth of information on the natural and cultural history of the native flora of the Blue Ridge. Also included is an asynchronous introduction for an overview of the non-technical keying system Scott uses for teaching how to recognize and accurately identify wildflowers. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide and Wildflowers of Tennessee\, the Ohio Valley and the Southern Appalachians are recommended as references. \nSchedule of class dates: \nTuesday\, July 9\, 2024 | ONLINE – Zoom 10am – 11:30am \nWednesday\, July 10\, 2024 | FIELD 10am – 1pm \nSaturday\, July 13\, 2024 | FIELD 10am – 1pm \nTuesday\, July 16\, 2024 | ONLINE – Zoom 10am – 11:30am \nWednesday\, July 17\, 2024 | FIELD 10am – 1pm \nSaturday\, July 20\, 2024 | FIELD 10am – 1pm \n  \nRegister for this open class here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/928547800467?aff=oddtdtcreator \nLearn more and register for open classes here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/summer-native-flora-id-3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T113000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073437Z
CREATED:20260710T073437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073437Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Native Flora ID
DESCRIPTION:This class\, taught by Naturalist Scott Dean\, blends four botanizing walks (3 hours long) with two convenient online sessions (1.5 hours long) to give participants practice identifying native mountain flora and learning the characteristics of plant families. While the focus is on summer wildflowers\, participants can also pick up a wealth of information on the natural and cultural history of the native flora of the Blue Ridge. Also included is an asynchronous introduction for an overview of the non-technical keying system Scott uses for teaching how to recognize and accurately identify wildflowers. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide and Wildflowers of Tennessee\, the Ohio Valley and the Southern Appalachians are recommended as references. \nSchedule of class dates: \nTuesday\, July 9\, 2024 | ONLINE – Zoom 10am – 11:30am \nWednesday\, July 10\, 2024 | FIELD 10am – 1pm \nSaturday\, July 13\, 2024 | FIELD 10am – 1pm \nTuesday\, July 16\, 2024 | ONLINE – Zoom 10am – 11:30am \nWednesday\, July 17\, 2024 | FIELD 10am – 1pm \nSaturday\, July 20\, 2024 | FIELD 10am – 1pm \n  \nRegister for this open class here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/928547800467?aff=oddtdtcreator \nLearn more and register for open classes here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/summer-native-flora-id/2024-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073440Z
CREATED:20260710T073440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073440Z
UID:1778780019180-1720864800-1720875600@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Summer Native Flora ID
DESCRIPTION:This class\, taught by Naturalist Scott Dean\, blends four botanizing walks (3 hours long) with two convenient online sessions (1.5 hours long) to give participants practice identifying native mountain flora and learning the characteristics of plant families. While the focus is on summer wildflowers\, participants can also pick up a wealth of information on the natural and cultural history of the native flora of the Blue Ridge. Also included is an asynchronous introduction for an overview of the non-technical keying system Scott uses for teaching how to recognize and accurately identify wildflowers. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide and Wildflowers of Tennessee\, the Ohio Valley and the Southern Appalachians are recommended as references. \nSchedule of class dates: \nTuesday\, July 9\, 2024 | ONLINE – Zoom 10am – 11:30am \nWednesday\, July 10\, 2024 | FIELD 10am – 1pm \nSaturday\, July 13\, 2024 | FIELD 10am – 1pm \nTuesday\, July 16\, 2024 | ONLINE – Zoom 10am – 11:30am \nWednesday\, July 17\, 2024 | FIELD 10am – 1pm \nSaturday\, July 20\, 2024 | FIELD 10am – 1pm \n  \nRegister for this open class here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/928547800467?aff=oddtdtcreator \nLearn more and register for open classes here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/summer-native-flora-id-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T113000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073437Z
CREATED:20260710T073437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073437Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Native Flora ID
DESCRIPTION:This class\, taught by Naturalist Scott Dean\, blends four botanizing walks (3 hours long) with two convenient online sessions (1.5 hours long) to give participants practice identifying native mountain flora and learning the characteristics of plant families. While the focus is on summer wildflowers\, participants can also pick up a wealth of information on the natural and cultural history of the native flora of the Blue Ridge. Also included is an asynchronous introduction for an overview of the non-technical keying system Scott uses for teaching how to recognize and accurately identify wildflowers. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide and Wildflowers of Tennessee\, the Ohio Valley and the Southern Appalachians are recommended as references. \nSchedule of class dates: \nTuesday\, July 9\, 2024 | ONLINE – Zoom 10am – 11:30am \nWednesday\, July 10\, 2024 | FIELD 10am – 1pm \nSaturday\, July 13\, 2024 | FIELD 10am – 1pm \nTuesday\, July 16\, 2024 | ONLINE – Zoom 10am – 11:30am \nWednesday\, July 17\, 2024 | FIELD 10am – 1pm \nSaturday\, July 20\, 2024 | FIELD 10am – 1pm \n  \nRegister for this open class here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/928547800467?aff=oddtdtcreator \nLearn more and register for open classes here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/summer-native-flora-id/2024-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073438Z
CREATED:20260710T073438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073438Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Native Tree ID - Field Experience
DESCRIPTION:ONSITE | Saturday\, June 22\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nWestern North Carolina’s lush mountain forests are home to dozens of species of trees. Participants in this field-based class will use the Arboretum forest as a great learning laboratory to consider ways to identify many of the area’s tree species based on habitats\, individual characteristics\, including eaves\, and their uses both by humans and wildlife. Participants should dress comfortably for the weather and be able to make short walks on moderate and some uphill terrain without assistance. Recommended: Participants should bring a hand lens and field journals to record observations! \nThis class counts as a core requirement for the BRN Certificate of Merit when taken with the two-hour online lecture. \nLearn more and register for open classes here: https://www.ncarboretum.org/education-programs/adult-education-classes/
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/summer-native-tree-id-field-experience/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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