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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\, June 17 – July 22\, 9 – 10 a.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong-2/2022-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T083000
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SUMMARY:Ferns & Fern Allies A
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the biology and identification of regional ferns. The workshop will be comprised of a classroom lecture and discussion of the biology and classification of this interesting group of plants\, and a field trip to Bent Creek and the neighboring Blue Ridge Parkway. Students should dress comfortably for short walks and bring a hand lens and writing materials. The class fulfills six hours of elective credit for the Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate. \nFIELD | Friday\, July 15\, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/ferns-fern-allies-a/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073018Z
CREATED:20260710T073018Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Flora Identification - Field Version
DESCRIPTION:In this entirely field-based class led by Naturalist Scott Dean\, you will learn to identify native mountain flora on the trail\, training your eyes and using a non-technical dichotomous keying system. Study the characteristics of plant families and the basics of plant communities all in place. While the focus is on summer wildflowers and trees\, you will also pick up a wealth of information on the natural and cultural history of the flora of the Blue Ridge. \nFIELD | Five Sessions: Wednesdays\, June 22\, 29\, July 6\, 13 & 27\, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.+ \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/summer-flora-identification-field-version/2022-07-13/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T140000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073043Z
CREATED:20260710T073043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073043Z
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SUMMARY:Birding the Craggies and Black Mountains
DESCRIPTION:Explore the higher elevations of the Southern Appalachians and look for some of the area’s most exciting birds. Expert guide Kevin Burke will help you look for the many species of warblers\, vireos\, and hard-to-identify Empidomax Flycatchers in higher elevations in spring. Other higher elevation breeding birds include Common Raven\, Brown Creeper\, Dark-eyed Junco\, Winter Wren\, Hermit Thrush\, and Red-breasted Nuthatch. The field experience will cover locations along the Blue Ridge Parkway\, including as far as Heintooga\, the most reliable spot in the last few years for Red Crossbills. Bring your binoculars and birding guides; You’ll likely add on to your birding life list on this enjoyable trip. \nFIELD | Wednesday\, July 13\, 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/birding-the-craggies-and-black-mountains/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T110000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073016Z
CREATED:20260710T073016Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Flora Identification - Online Version
DESCRIPTION:Learn to identify native mountain flora using a non-technical keying system\, while studying the characteristics of plant families\, the basics of plant community and the natural and the cultural history of the flora of the Blue Ridge. Naturalist Scott Dean brings lore and botanica together in an engaging close-up look at the plants that add to our region’s marvelous ecological diversity. \nONLINE | Five Sessions: Tuesdays\, June 21\, 28\, July 5\, 12 & 26\, 10 – 11 a.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/summer-flora-identification-online-version/2022-07-12/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T113000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073041Z
CREATED:20260710T073041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073041Z
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SUMMARY:Loving Where You Live: Summer Woodland Walk with 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\, July 9\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/loving-where-you-live-summer-woodland-walk-with-scott-dean/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073026Z
CREATED:20260710T073026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073026Z
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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\, June 17 – July 22\, 9 – 10 a.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong-2/2022-07-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/meditation-on-suffering-e1584559507601-1024x620-1-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T150000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073036Z
CREATED:20260710T073036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073036Z
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SUMMARY:Aquatic Habitats
DESCRIPTION:Many insects spend their egg and larval stages in local streams\, ponds and rivers. This immersive field experience starts at Willow Pond\, the Arboretum’s new outdoor educational center\, and ends at an area set aside for research at Bent Creek. You’ll get plenty of feet-in-water and hands-on-nets time with class\, designed with Citizen Science data collection in mind. Learn to identify and understand Benthic Macroinvertebrates that spend most of their lives in or on the water. Studying their life cycles and sampling various parts of a watershed can tell us about the health of our local and regional water ecology. Students should come equipped with curiosity\, a hand lens and a bag lunch. Come dressed appropriately for light hiking and stream research. Boots or waders are a must. \nONSITE | Thursday\, July 7\, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/aquatic-habitats/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T120000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073018Z
CREATED:20260710T073018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073018Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Flora Identification - Field Version
DESCRIPTION:In this entirely field-based class led by Naturalist Scott Dean\, you will learn to identify native mountain flora on the trail\, training your eyes and using a non-technical dichotomous keying system. Study the characteristics of plant families and the basics of plant communities all in place. While the focus is on summer wildflowers and trees\, you will also pick up a wealth of information on the natural and cultural history of the flora of the Blue Ridge. \nFIELD | Five Sessions: Wednesdays\, June 22\, 29\, July 6\, 13 & 27\, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.+ \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/summer-flora-identification-field-version/2022-07-06/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220705T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220705T110000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073016Z
CREATED:20260710T073016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073016Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Flora Identification - Online Version
DESCRIPTION:Learn to identify native mountain flora using a non-technical keying system\, while studying the characteristics of plant families\, the basics of plant community and the natural and the cultural history of the flora of the Blue Ridge. Naturalist Scott Dean brings lore and botanica together in an engaging close-up look at the plants that add to our region’s marvelous ecological diversity. \nONLINE | Five Sessions: Tuesdays\, June 21\, 28\, July 5\, 12 & 26\, 10 – 11 a.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/summer-flora-identification-online-version/2022-07-05/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Cohosh-Black-10-Jul-19-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220701T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220701T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073026Z
CREATED:20260710T073026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073026Z
UID:1778780018729-1656666000-1656669600@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\, June 17 – July 22\, 9 – 10 a.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong-2/2022-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T153000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073028Z
CREATED:20260710T073028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073028Z
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SUMMARY:The Romance of Plants: A Heart-Centered Approach to Making Herbal Medicines
DESCRIPTION:Taught by herbalist Michelle Bouton\, this herbal intensive onsite at the Arboretum encourages us to remember the excitement and mystery of getting to know a plant. Move beyond the field guide for a heart-centered approach to plants\, engendering reciprocal relationship as practiced by earth medicine-based cultures. Starting with gratitude and balance results in powerful medicine! We will explore ethical considerations of planting and harvesting and how we can support resilience of at-risk species in our area before diving into into hands-on medicine-making together. \nONSITE | Two Sessions: Thursdays\, June 23 & 30\, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/the-romance-of-plants-a-heart-centered-approach-to-making-herbal-medicines/2022-06-30/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2013-08-18-11.57.58-scaled-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073018Z
CREATED:20260710T073018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073018Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Flora Identification - Field Version
DESCRIPTION:In this entirely field-based class led by Naturalist Scott Dean\, you will learn to identify native mountain flora on the trail\, training your eyes and using a non-technical dichotomous keying system. Study the characteristics of plant families and the basics of plant communities all in place. While the focus is on summer wildflowers and trees\, you will also pick up a wealth of information on the natural and cultural history of the flora of the Blue Ridge. \nFIELD | Five Sessions: Wednesdays\, June 22\, 29\, July 6\, 13 & 27\, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.+ \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/summer-flora-identification-field-version/2022-06-29/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Bergamont-Wild-17-Jul-19-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T110000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073016Z
CREATED:20260710T073016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073016Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Flora Identification - Online Version
DESCRIPTION:Learn to identify native mountain flora using a non-technical keying system\, while studying the characteristics of plant families\, the basics of plant community and the natural and the cultural history of the flora of the Blue Ridge. Naturalist Scott Dean brings lore and botanica together in an engaging close-up look at the plants that add to our region’s marvelous ecological diversity. \nONLINE | Five Sessions: Tuesdays\, June 21\, 28\, July 5\, 12 & 26\, 10 – 11 a.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/summer-flora-identification-online-version/2022-06-28/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Cohosh-Black-10-Jul-19-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073026Z
CREATED:20260710T073026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073026Z
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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\, June 17 – July 22\, 9 – 10 a.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong-2/2022-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/meditation-on-suffering-e1584559507601-1024x620-1-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073020Z
CREATED:20260710T073020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073020Z
UID:1778780018723-1656009000-1656014400@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:The Power of Scenery: Frederick Law Olmsted's Original Design Intents for the Biltmore Estate
DESCRIPTION:Biltmore’s Horticulture Director Parker Andes brings the estate’s vast garden spaces and forests down to scale\, highlighting some of Frederick Law Olmsted’s original design ideas that Biltmore still strives to maintain. Andes offers considerations for contemporary application in today’s landscapes. Weather permitting\, we’ll stroll through the gardens for principles in place as part of the Arboretum’s Thanks FLO seasonal landscape exhibit. \nONSITE | Thursday\, June 23\, 6:30 – 8 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/the-power-of-scenery-frederick-law-olmsteds-original-design-intents-for-the-biltmore-estate/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ParkerAndes_Biltmore-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T153000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073028Z
CREATED:20260710T073028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073028Z
UID:1778780018734-1655976600-1655998200@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:The Romance of Plants: A Heart-Centered Approach to Making Herbal Medicines
DESCRIPTION:Taught by herbalist Michelle Bouton\, this herbal intensive onsite at the Arboretum encourages us to remember the excitement and mystery of getting to know a plant. Move beyond the field guide for a heart-centered approach to plants\, engendering reciprocal relationship as practiced by earth medicine-based cultures. Starting with gratitude and balance results in powerful medicine! We will explore ethical considerations of planting and harvesting and how we can support resilience of at-risk species in our area before diving into into hands-on medicine-making together. \nONSITE | Two Sessions: Thursdays\, June 23 & 30\, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/the-romance-of-plants-a-heart-centered-approach-to-making-herbal-medicines/2022-06-23/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2013-08-18-11.57.58-scaled-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073018Z
CREATED:20260710T073018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073018Z
UID:1778780018718-1655888400-1655899200@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Summer Flora Identification - Field Version
DESCRIPTION:In this entirely field-based class led by Naturalist Scott Dean\, you will learn to identify native mountain flora on the trail\, training your eyes and using a non-technical dichotomous keying system. Study the characteristics of plant families and the basics of plant communities all in place. While the focus is on summer wildflowers and trees\, you will also pick up a wealth of information on the natural and cultural history of the flora of the Blue Ridge. \nFIELD | Five Sessions: Wednesdays\, June 22\, 29\, July 6\, 13 & 27\, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.+ \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/summer-flora-identification-field-version/2022-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Bergamont-Wild-17-Jul-19-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T110000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073016Z
CREATED:20260710T073016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073016Z
UID:1778780018713-1655805600-1655809200@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Summer Flora Identification - Online Version
DESCRIPTION:Learn to identify native mountain flora using a non-technical keying system\, while studying the characteristics of plant families\, the basics of plant community and the natural and the cultural history of the flora of the Blue Ridge. Naturalist Scott Dean brings lore and botanica together in an engaging close-up look at the plants that add to our region’s marvelous ecological diversity. \nONLINE | Five Sessions: Tuesdays\, June 21\, 28\, July 5\, 12 & 26\, 10 – 11 a.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/summer-flora-identification-online-version/2022-06-21/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Cohosh-Black-10-Jul-19-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073026Z
CREATED:20260710T073026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073026Z
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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\, June 17 – July 22\, 9 – 10 a.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong-2/2022-06-17/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/meditation-on-suffering-e1584559507601-1024x620-1-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T150000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073028Z
CREATED:20260710T073028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073028Z
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SUMMARY:All About Corvids
DESCRIPTION:What a difference one letter makes! Take a closer look at Corvids\, the highly intelligent and inquisitive family of birds that includes over 120 species\, including crows\, ravens\, magpies and blue jays. Birding expert Aaron Steed sifts through confusion\, sets aside stereotypes and stirs our curiosity with information on the birds that hold important roles in myths across cultures and in our ecosystems. If you love oaks and pines in our Southern Appalachian forests\, then you’ve got to love Corvidae\, ecosystem engineers extraordinaire! \nONLINE | Wednesday\, June 15\, 1:30 – 3 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/all-about-corvids/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T143000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073021Z
CREATED:20260710T073021Z
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SUMMARY:Re-Visioning Your Home Landscape
DESCRIPTION:The process of transforming a landscape into a sustainable\, ecologically-sound garden that you love is a rewarding aspect of being a gardener.  Understanding plants and their inter-relationships is key to creating a landscape that’s a joy\, not a chore. In this class\, Lisa Wagner will help you better understand how to learn how to observe and assess the ecological soundness of your landscape and how to incorporate those observations in your gardening plans. We’ll talk about the components needed to create a robust ecological food web of largely native trees\, shrubs\, and perennials. which will work over the seasons (and years) and create a welcoming landscape. A primary objective of this class is to learn how to assess and improve the ecological soundness of your landscape. \nONLINE | Two Sessions: Wednesdays\, June 8 & 15\, 1 – 2:30 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/re-visioning-your-home-landscape/2022-06-15/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073016Z
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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\, June 12\, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/silent-hike-forest-qigong/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T123000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073001Z
CREATED:20260710T073001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073001Z
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Photography & The Enveloping Landscape in Spring
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your intimacy with your surroundings and the natural world through photography. Award-winning documentary photographer Susan Patrice offers a heartfelt photography workshop that combines contemplative practices with ways to document a closer and more intimate focus on nature and your surroundings. Through this simple photographic practice\, a nearby green space can become an oasis of beauty and connection and your own backyard can come alive with extraordinary photographic opportunities. \nFive class meetings include photographic assignments\, rich sharing and discussion\, and supportive critiques. With appropriate conditions\, we will schedule one session onsite at the Arboretum or an online critique / curatorial session. \nTools: Zoom\, Google account for sharing images. \nONLINE | Five Sessions: Thursdays\, May 12 – June 9\, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/contemplative-photography-the-enveloping-landscape-in-spring/2022-06-09/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T143000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073021Z
CREATED:20260710T073021Z
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SUMMARY:Re-Visioning Your Home Landscape
DESCRIPTION:The process of transforming a landscape into a sustainable\, ecologically-sound garden that you love is a rewarding aspect of being a gardener.  Understanding plants and their inter-relationships is key to creating a landscape that’s a joy\, not a chore. In this class\, Lisa Wagner will help you better understand how to learn how to observe and assess the ecological soundness of your landscape and how to incorporate those observations in your gardening plans. We’ll talk about the components needed to create a robust ecological food web of largely native trees\, shrubs\, and perennials. which will work over the seasons (and years) and create a welcoming landscape. A primary objective of this class is to learn how to assess and improve the ecological soundness of your landscape. \nONLINE | Two Sessions: Wednesdays\, June 8 & 15\, 1 – 2:30 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/re-visioning-your-home-landscape/2022-06-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073020Z
CREATED:20260710T073020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073020Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Herbalism: The Romance of Plants
DESCRIPTION:Let’s dive into Appalachian medicinal plants! Dr. Michelle Bouton will orient us toward the therapeutic uses of medicinal plants based on their tastes: bitter taste drains\, sweet taste nourishes\, sour taste astringes\, etc. Nothing drives home the lesson better than sensory interaction\, so we will experience several of these plants via tasting teas and tinctures. Enjoy this low-cost overview (and handouts) as an introduction to Michelle’s fun\, action-oriented teaching and a warm-up for The Romance of Plants to follow on June 23 and June 30. \nONSITE | Tuesday\, June 7\, 1 – 3 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/intro-to-herbalism-the-romance-of-plants/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073013Z
CREATED:20260710T073013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073013Z
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SUMMARY:Meditative Morning: Centering Practice in the Arboretum Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Meditate in place and with a sense of place with this new\, free monthly meditation in the Arboretum gardens. Suzanne Martin leads this experience of quieting the body\, mind and spirt with focused awareness to the breath and setting the intention for the day. Be sure to register in advance to receive updates and each month’s meeting location. \nONSITE | Tuesday\, June 7\, 9 – 10 a.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/meditative-morning-centering-practice-in-the-arboretum-gardens/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T123000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073001Z
CREATED:20260710T073001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073001Z
UID:1778780018700-1654167600-1654173000@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Contemplative Photography & The Enveloping Landscape in Spring
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your intimacy with your surroundings and the natural world through photography. Award-winning documentary photographer Susan Patrice offers a heartfelt photography workshop that combines contemplative practices with ways to document a closer and more intimate focus on nature and your surroundings. Through this simple photographic practice\, a nearby green space can become an oasis of beauty and connection and your own backyard can come alive with extraordinary photographic opportunities. \nFive class meetings include photographic assignments\, rich sharing and discussion\, and supportive critiques. With appropriate conditions\, we will schedule one session onsite at the Arboretum or an online critique / curatorial session. \nTools: Zoom\, Google account for sharing images. \nONLINE | Five Sessions: Thursdays\, May 12 – June 9\, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/contemplative-photography-the-enveloping-landscape-in-spring/2022-06-02/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220527T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073008Z
CREATED:20260710T073008Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Experience the deep peace and simple joy of slow walking meditation in the Arboretum gardens. 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. Designed to be accessible to all ages and bodies in this small group practice. \nONSITE | Fridays\, Through May 27\, 9 – 10 a.m. \nIndividual Friday Sessions in May Open for registration below. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong/2022-05-27/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073003Z
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SUMMARY:Ecology of Insects
DESCRIPTION:On a single mountainside in the Southern Appalachians\, a careful observer might identify more than 1\,200 species of moths during the course of a year. This fascinating series provides an intensive look at the seemingly limitless diversity of insects and the important roles they play from pollinator to pathogen in the ecosystems of the Blue Ridge. Naturalist Dan Lazar covers the life cycles of the more common local insects and discusses threats to these important elements of biodiversity. Registration will be open to students in the class for a culminating field experience to see the Blue Ghost Fireflies. \nONLINE | Three Sessions: Thursdays\, May 5\, 19 & 26\, 1:30 – 3 p.m. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/ecology-of-insects/2022-05-26/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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