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SUMMARY:Arboretum Reads: Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
DESCRIPTION:Katherine May’s intimate\, revelatory memoir explores the ways we can care for and repair ourselves when life knocks us down. She pulls lessons from literature\, mythology\, and the natural world to offer instruction on the transformative power of rest and retreat. Illumination emerges from many sources: solstice celebrations and dormice hibernation\, C.S. Lewis and Sylvia Plath\, swimming in icy waters and sailing arctic seas. May models an active acceptance of sadness and finds nourishment in deep retreat\, joy in the hushed beauty of winter\, and encouragement in understanding life as cyclical\, not linear. Wintering invites us to change how we relate to our own fallow times\, providing nothing less than a guiding philosophy for transforming the hardships that arise before the ushering in of a new season. \nONSITE | Thursday\, December 15\, 2 – 3:30 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/arboretum-reads-wintering-the-power-of-rest-and-retreat-in-difficult-times-by-katherine-may/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T160000
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SUMMARY:Maker Monday: Origami Star Ornament Books
DESCRIPTION:Create a variation on a traditional origami or star book with handmade art papers. Makers arrive to find all the supplies needed for making two of these beautiful little books that double as ornaments. BFFs Penelope and Barbara conduct a fun and festive workshop that combines step-by-step instruction through demonstration and then allows for plenty of individualized assistance. First make one for you and then one for your BFF. We guarantee that once you learn how\, you will want to make one for everyone on your list. All supplies included in the course fee. \nONSITE | Monday\, December 12\, 1 – 4 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/maker-monday-origami-star-ornament-books/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T123000
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SUMMARY:Duck Day!
DESCRIPTION:All ducks do not look the same! This field trip will take us to several of the area’s better sites for identifying ducks and other waterfowl. Winter is by far the best time of the year for viewing waterfowl in the mountains\, and many of the birds should be in full color in anticipation of the upcoming breeding season. Males are the easiest to identify\, but the class will spend time deciphering the cryptic plumages of those look-alike females as well. We will also examine their structure\, biology and improve our identification skills. \nFIELD | Friday\, December 2\, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/duck-day/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073153Z
CREATED:20260710T073153Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Color & Native Tree Identification
DESCRIPTION:Many trees in Western North Carolina combine to create a spectacular foliage color show during the autumn months. This online class covers the biology of what causes seasonal color change and the basics of identifying trees by their leaves\, bark\, fruit and other characteristics. \nONLINE | Wednesday\, October 26\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/fall-color-native-tree-identification/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073153Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Trek 2022: Chestnut Sprouts and the Future of the American Chestnut
DESCRIPTION:A hundred years ago\, the American Chestnut was the dominant tree on many low to mid-elevation slopes and ridges in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Then during the first half of the twentieth century the Chestnut Blight\, caused by an introduced fungus\, killed virtually every mature Chestnut tree in Eastern North America. But the American Chestnut is not gone. We will hike a short section of the Mountains to Sea Trail through a forest formerly dominated by American Chestnut\, stopping to examine some of these Chestnut sprouts while discussing the history and biology of the Chestnut Blight disease\, assessing the current status of the American Chestnut in the forest ecosystem\, and speculating on the possible return of this remarkable native tree to our Southern Appalachian forests. \nFIELD | Monday\, October 24\, 1 – 4 p.m. \nThis field-based class is one of three meetings with a remarkable tree planned for our annual Tree Trek! \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/tree-trek-2022-chestnut-sprouts-and-the-future-of-the-american-chestnut/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073153Z
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SUMMARY:UNC Press\, TNCA & Malaprop's Presents: Climate Change Gardening for the South: Planet-Friendly Solutions for Thriving Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Gardeners are becoming increasingly committed to learning about climate change — both how it will affect them and what they can do in response. Starting with a basic outline of climate change and the naturally occurring ecoregions in the Southeast\, the book goes on to address dozens of ways in which readers can make their gardens more climate-friendly and ways of dealing with increased threats of flooding\, drought\, heat waves and other climate-related challenges. Sullivan presents detailed\, easy-to-follow information on climate-friendly garden design\, wise water use\, soil health and how to attract songbirds and pollinators to the garden. \nONLINE | Friday\, October 21\, 6 – 7 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/unc-press-tnca-malaprops-presents-climate-change-gardening-for-the-south-planet-friendly-solutions-for-thriving-gardens/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073153Z
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SUMMARY:Know Your Oaks Field Practice
DESCRIPTION:The various species of Oak trees are among our most beautiful and stately native tree species. They can also be difficult to distinguish from each other. In this field-based class\, participants will learn and apply helpful tips to identify many of our mountain oak species and learn more about the uses both by humans and wildlife of these valuable trees. \nONSITE | Friday\, October 21\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/know-your-oaks-field-practice/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073153Z
CREATED:20260710T073153Z
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SUMMARY:Know Your Oaks
DESCRIPTION:The various species of oak trees are among our most beautiful and stately native tree species. They can also be difficult to distinguish from each other. In this online class\, Carlton Burke will share helpful tips to identify many of our mountain oak species and learn more about the uses both by humans and wildlife of these valuable trees. \nONLINE | Wednesday\, October 19\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/know-your-oaks/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073153Z
CREATED:20260710T073153Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Trek 2022: A Naturalized Population of Big Leaf Magnolias
DESCRIPTION:We will meet a newly naturalized population of Bigleaf Magnolias growing in the Haw Creek Valley. This amazing plant is noted for having the largest simple leaves (up to 30 inches in length) and flowers (up to 12 inches in diameter) of any dicotyledonous tree native to North America. Join us for this short hike to learn about the ecology and natural history of this fascinating new member of the local flora. \nFIELD | Monday\, October 17\, 1 – 4 p.m. \nThis field-based class is one of three meetings with a remarkable tree planned for our annual Tree Trek! \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/tree-trek-2022-a-naturalized-population-of-big-leaf-magnolias/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T153000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073206Z
CREATED:20260710T073206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073206Z
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SUMMARY:Native Seed Collecting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Spend time with two expert native plant growers in this onsite workshop covering collecting\, storing\, and propagating seed from native plant species.Participants will have the rare opportunity — with permission — to take an assortment of seeds home with them for their own landscapes. \nONSITE | Saturday\, October 15\, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/native-seed-collecting-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T123000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073150Z
CREATED:20260710T073150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073150Z
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SUMMARY:Healing Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Gardens have been associated throughout history with restoration and healing. This class examines their role in health and wellness\, and will cover current research on positive impacts. Students will learn the essentials for creating a successful therapeutic garden and how to apply them in residential\, community and institutional settings. \nONSITE | Saturday\, October 15\, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/healing-gardens-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T190000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073153Z
CREATED:20260710T073153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073153Z
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SUMMARY:All About Hawk Migration
DESCRIPTION:Feel the lift under your wings as we explore the amazing phenomenon of Hawk Migration in Western North Carolina. Would you believe that we have up to 14 species of Raptors that pass through our area during the months of September through November? Learn where they go\, how far\, some great ID tips for Hawks in flight\, and how to predict the peak of our most numerous species – the Broad-winged Hawk\, which can be seen passing through in numbers as high as several thousand in one day. \nONLINE | Thursday\, October 13\, 6 – 7 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/all-about-hawk-migration/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073150Z
CREATED:20260710T073150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073150Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Trek 2022: The Rarest Tree in the Southern Appalachians
DESCRIPTION:The Mountain Paper Birch\, Betula cordifolia\, is the rarest tree native to the Southern Appalachian Mountains. A remnant of the ice age\, it is found only on the upper slopes of our highest mountain peaks\, where its distribution is restricted to recently cleared areas exposing bare mineral soil\, such as recent landslide scars in the Great Smoky Mountains or areas opened up by fire or disturbance\, such as the summit of Mt. Mitchell. \nFIELD | Monday\, October 10\, 1 – 5 p.m. \nThis field-based class is one of three meetings with a remarkable tree planned for our annual Tree Trek! \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/tree-trek-2022-the-rarest-tree-in-the-southern-appalachians/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073150Z
CREATED:20260710T073150Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Hike & Forest Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Let’s enjoy a quiet\, mindful stroll through the woods together. A silent hike takes us to scenic treasures on the arboretum property where we will do a restorative qigong practice. Qigong is a series of simple movements that supports the body’s natural healing processes\, promotes healthy circulation\, invites inner calm\, and releases tension from the body. Hikes will be mindfully-paced and qigong practices easy and accessible. \nONSITE | Sunday\, October 9\, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/silent-hike-forest-qigong-3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073137Z
CREATED:20260710T073137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073137Z
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Photography & The Enveloping Landscape: A Makers Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your intimacy with the natural world through photography. Teachings in traditional ecological wisdom combine in this workshop with guided contemplative practice\, time photographing in the Arboretum forest and sharing of supportive critiques. Led by documentary photographer Susan Patrice\, the retreat includes a Friday evening artist talk and meeting of participants. A full day at the Arboretum follows on Saturday with plenty of opportunities for seeing beauty in the enveloping landscape. \nAll levels of experience and equipment are welcome. Film and film cameras are available on loan for those who are interested. \nONSITE | Two Sessions: Artist Talk – Friday\, September 30\, 6 – 7:30 p.m.; Workshop – Saturday\, October 1\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/contemplative-photography-the-enveloping-landscape-a-makers-retreat/2022-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T193000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073137Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073137Z
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Photography & The Enveloping Landscape: A Makers Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your intimacy with the natural world through photography. Teachings in traditional ecological wisdom combine in this workshop with guided contemplative practice\, time photographing in the Arboretum forest and sharing of supportive critiques. Led by documentary photographer Susan Patrice\, the retreat includes a Friday evening artist talk and meeting of participants. A full day at the Arboretum follows on Saturday with plenty of opportunities for seeing beauty in the enveloping landscape. \nAll levels of experience and equipment are welcome. Film and film cameras are available on loan for those who are interested. \nONSITE | Two Sessions: Artist Talk – Friday\, September 30\, 6 – 7:30 p.m.; Workshop – Saturday\, October 1\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/contemplative-photography-the-enveloping-landscape-a-makers-retreat/2022-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073129Z
CREATED:20260710T073129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073129Z
UID:1778780018775-1664544600-1664550000@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Eco Gardening: Principles in Practice
DESCRIPTION:Ecological gardening is a way of thinking about the designed landscape in which gardens are no longer seen as a collection of plants\, but as a community of complex interdependencies among plants\, soils\, environment and animals. Ecology-based methods used in design\, site assessment\, planning\, planting and management are all covered. Gardeners of all levels of interest and ability will find this informative and interactive online class valuable for learning ecologically sustainable practices that you can adapt and apply in gardening on your site. \nONLINE | Eight Sessions\, Wednesdays & Fridays\, September 7 – 30\, 1:30 – 3 p.m. \nWith optional onsite meeting and garden walk to be scheduled.  \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/eco-gardening-principles-in-practice/2022-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073125Z
CREATED:20260710T073125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073125Z
UID:1778780018764-1664528400-1664532000@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Experience the deep peace and simple joy of slow walking meditation in the Plants of Promise Garden at the Arboretum. Each walking meditation practice begins with a series of very gentle Qigong movements. Qigong is an easy\, mindful movement practice that supports the body’s natural healing processes\, promotes healthy circulation\, invites a sense of inner calm\, and releases tension from the body. \nONSITE | Six Sessions: Fridays\, August 26 – September 30 \, 9 – 10 a.m. \nIndividual Friday Sessions Open for Registration Separately \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong-3/2022-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073129Z
CREATED:20260710T073129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073129Z
UID:1778780018774-1664371800-1664377200@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Eco Gardening: Principles in Practice
DESCRIPTION:Ecological gardening is a way of thinking about the designed landscape in which gardens are no longer seen as a collection of plants\, but as a community of complex interdependencies among plants\, soils\, environment and animals. Ecology-based methods used in design\, site assessment\, planning\, planting and management are all covered. Gardeners of all levels of interest and ability will find this informative and interactive online class valuable for learning ecologically sustainable practices that you can adapt and apply in gardening on your site. \nONLINE | Eight Sessions\, Wednesdays & Fridays\, September 7 – 30\, 1:30 – 3 p.m. \nWith optional onsite meeting and garden walk to be scheduled.  \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/eco-gardening-principles-in-practice/2022-09-28/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T113000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073135Z
CREATED:20260710T073135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073135Z
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SUMMARY:Loving Where You Live: Woodland Walk with Naturalist Scott Dean
DESCRIPTION:Join Naturalist Scott Dean for an immersive nature walk along the trails of the Arboretum forest to explore the natural world as it thrives in summer. Flowers and trees are blooming and critters are out and about and providing participants the opportunity to observe and discuss nature in its prime. Scott brings over 25 years of guiding wildflower hikes in Western North Carolina. His wisdom\, stories and folklore about our native flora are wildly entertaining as well as educational. \nONSITE | Saturday\, September 10 or Saturday\, September 24\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. \nYou may register for either or both dates!  \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/loving-where-you-live-woodland-walk-with-naturalist-scott-dean/2022-09-24/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073129Z
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SUMMARY:Eco Gardening: Principles in Practice
DESCRIPTION:Ecological gardening is a way of thinking about the designed landscape in which gardens are no longer seen as a collection of plants\, but as a community of complex interdependencies among plants\, soils\, environment and animals. Ecology-based methods used in design\, site assessment\, planning\, planting and management are all covered. Gardeners of all levels of interest and ability will find this informative and interactive online class valuable for learning ecologically sustainable practices that you can adapt and apply in gardening on your site. \nONLINE | Eight Sessions\, Wednesdays & Fridays\, September 7 – 30\, 1:30 – 3 p.m. \nWith optional onsite meeting and garden walk to be scheduled.  \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/eco-gardening-principles-in-practice/2022-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073125Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Experience the deep peace and simple joy of slow walking meditation in the Plants of Promise Garden at the Arboretum. Each walking meditation practice begins with a series of very gentle Qigong movements. Qigong is an easy\, mindful movement practice that supports the body’s natural healing processes\, promotes healthy circulation\, invites a sense of inner calm\, and releases tension from the body. \nONSITE | Six Sessions: Fridays\, August 26 – September 30 \, 9 – 10 a.m. \nIndividual Friday Sessions Open for Registration Separately \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong-3/2022-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073129Z
CREATED:20260710T073129Z
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SUMMARY:Eco Gardening: Principles in Practice
DESCRIPTION:Ecological gardening is a way of thinking about the designed landscape in which gardens are no longer seen as a collection of plants\, but as a community of complex interdependencies among plants\, soils\, environment and animals. Ecology-based methods used in design\, site assessment\, planning\, planting and management are all covered. Gardeners of all levels of interest and ability will find this informative and interactive online class valuable for learning ecologically sustainable practices that you can adapt and apply in gardening on your site. \nONLINE | Eight Sessions\, Wednesdays & Fridays\, September 7 – 30\, 1:30 – 3 p.m. \nWith optional onsite meeting and garden walk to be scheduled.  \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/eco-gardening-principles-in-practice/2022-09-21/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073129Z
CREATED:20260710T073129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073129Z
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SUMMARY:Eco Gardening: Principles in Practice
DESCRIPTION:Ecological gardening is a way of thinking about the designed landscape in which gardens are no longer seen as a collection of plants\, but as a community of complex interdependencies among plants\, soils\, environment and animals. Ecology-based methods used in design\, site assessment\, planning\, planting and management are all covered. Gardeners of all levels of interest and ability will find this informative and interactive online class valuable for learning ecologically sustainable practices that you can adapt and apply in gardening on your site. \nONLINE | Eight Sessions\, Wednesdays & Fridays\, September 7 – 30\, 1:30 – 3 p.m. \nWith optional onsite meeting and garden walk to be scheduled.  \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/eco-gardening-principles-in-practice/2022-09-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073137Z
CREATED:20260710T073137Z
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SUMMARY:Marvelous Mushrooms of the Southern Appalachians
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Appalachians offer an exceptional diversity of fascinating and ecologically-important mushrooms. Students will learn to identify the 12 most common fungal families and their preferred habitats and ecological connections.  Naturalist Luke Cannon teaches two full-day sessions onsite in the Arboretum forest that allow for practical experience examining specimens in place. Come prepared to learn\, hike (a little) and have (a lot of) fun!  \nONSITE | Two sessions\, Fridays\, September 9 & 16\,  9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/marvelous-mushrooms-of-the-southern-appalachians/2022-09-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073125Z
CREATED:20260710T073125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073125Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Experience the deep peace and simple joy of slow walking meditation in the Plants of Promise Garden at the Arboretum. Each walking meditation practice begins with a series of very gentle Qigong movements. Qigong is an easy\, mindful movement practice that supports the body’s natural healing processes\, promotes healthy circulation\, invites a sense of inner calm\, and releases tension from the body. \nONSITE | Six Sessions: Fridays\, August 26 – September 30 \, 9 – 10 a.m. \nIndividual Friday Sessions Open for Registration Separately \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong-3/2022-09-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073143Z
CREATED:20260710T073143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073143Z
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SUMMARY:All About Fall Warblers
DESCRIPTION:The notorious ‘confusing fall warblers’ pose one of the classic identification challenges for North American birdwatchers. After being born in the summer\, these warblers\, sporting a drabber and often quite different plumage than that of the adults\, undertake their first fall migration and appear in mixed species flocks in our local woods and parks. For all their diversity (there are over 30 species of wood warbler in the Eastern US) many of these ‘hatch year’ birds do share a good many physical characteristics and can be hard to even see well\, much less distinguish! Join Ventures Birding’s Aaron Steed as he highlights some helpful ID tips and pointers\, deciphering those confusing fall warblers and making it all a little less confusing. \nONLINE | Thursday\, September 15\, 6 – 7 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/all-about-fall-warblers/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T153000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073143Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Microbiology of North Carolina's Natural Places
DESCRIPTION:As we explore North Carolina’s natural habitats\, most often we turn to the things we see around us to inspire us and to help explain the world before us: a babbling brook\, a beautifully peaceful forest\, or a bird’s nest with new hatchlings. It is all too easy to forget that the things we can’t see have real impact. Environmental microbiology is the study of microbes in the environment and their actions are responsible for numerous aspects of life on Earth. In this two-part class we will talk about different types of natural habitats in North Carolina where microbes play important roles in cycling carbon and nutrients throughout ecosystems in order to maintain balance and keep those systems healthy. We will focus on the base of food webs\, aerobic vs anaerobic habitats\, and even touch on the differences in microbial activities in saltwater vs freshwater habitats. \nONSITE | Two Sessions: Thursdays\, September 8 & 15\, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/environmental-microbiology-of-north-carolinas-natural-places/2022-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073129Z
CREATED:20260710T073129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073129Z
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SUMMARY:Eco Gardening: Principles in Practice
DESCRIPTION:Ecological gardening is a way of thinking about the designed landscape in which gardens are no longer seen as a collection of plants\, but as a community of complex interdependencies among plants\, soils\, environment and animals. Ecology-based methods used in design\, site assessment\, planning\, planting and management are all covered. Gardeners of all levels of interest and ability will find this informative and interactive online class valuable for learning ecologically sustainable practices that you can adapt and apply in gardening on your site. \nONLINE | Eight Sessions\, Wednesdays & Fridays\, September 7 – 30\, 1:30 – 3 p.m. \nWith optional onsite meeting and garden walk to be scheduled.  \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/eco-gardening-principles-in-practice/2022-09-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T113000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073135Z
CREATED:20260710T073135Z
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SUMMARY:Loving Where You Live: Woodland Walk with Naturalist Scott Dean
DESCRIPTION:Join Naturalist Scott Dean for an immersive nature walk along the trails of the Arboretum forest to explore the natural world as it thrives in summer. Flowers and trees are blooming and critters are out and about and providing participants the opportunity to observe and discuss nature in its prime. Scott brings over 25 years of guiding wildflower hikes in Western North Carolina. His wisdom\, stories and folklore about our native flora are wildly entertaining as well as educational. \nONSITE | Saturday\, September 10 or Saturday\, September 24\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. \nYou may register for either or both dates!  \nPre-registration required for participation in an Adult Education class. \nArboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/loving-where-you-live-woodland-walk-with-naturalist-scott-dean/2022-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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