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SUMMARY:Guided Trail Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hit the trails and learn more about The North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest with a guided trail walk! April through October\, this free hiking program is led by trained volunteer guides who take small groups of participants along woodland trails and through a variety of forest types. Depending on the season and each guide’s area of expertise\, topics of discussion may include wildflowers\, plant and tree identification\, natural history and more. \nGuided trail walks are limited to 15 people\, including the guide\, and are not recommended for guests under 16 years of age. Groups depart from the Baker Visitor Center Lobby on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.. \nWalks last 1.5 – 2.5 hours\, are approximately one to two miles in length. As this program is held rain or shine\, all participants should dress appropriately for the weather. \nThere is no pre-registration; walks are first-come first served and sign up sheets are located in the Baker Visitors Center. \nWalks are FREE; however\, donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are appreciated. Regular parking fees apply. Arboretum Society Members always park free. \nKnow Before You Go\n\nGuided Trail Walks are not recommended for guests under 16 years of age.\nGuided Trail Walks are rain or shine and all participants should be dressed comfortably and for the weather.\nHikes cover 1-2 miles and last 1.5-2 hours.\nWell-behaved leashed pets are welcome to accompany their owners. In the rare case that a pet is disruptive or negatively impacts the experience\, the pet and its owner may be asked to excuse themselves from the guided walk.
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/guided-trail-walk-3/2026-04-25/
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SUMMARY:Guided Trail Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hit the trails and learn more about The North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest with a guided trail walk! April through October\, this free hiking program is led by trained volunteer guides who take small groups of participants along woodland trails and through a variety of forest types. Depending on the season and each guide’s area of expertise\, topics of discussion may include wildflowers\, plant and tree identification\, natural history and more. \nGuided trail walks are limited to 15 people\, including the guide\, and are not recommended for guests under 16 years of age. Groups depart from the Baker Visitor Center Lobby on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.. \nWalks last 1.5 – 2.5 hours\, are approximately one to two miles in length. As this program is held rain or shine\, all participants should dress appropriately for the weather. \nThere is no pre-registration; walks are first-come first served and sign up sheets are located in the Baker Visitors Center. \nWalks are FREE; however\, donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are appreciated. Regular parking fees apply. Arboretum Society Members always park free. \nKnow Before You Go\n\nGuided Trail Walks are not recommended for guests under 16 years of age.\nGuided Trail Walks are rain or shine and all participants should be dressed comfortably and for the weather.\nHikes cover 1-2 miles and last 1.5-2 hours.\nWell-behaved leashed pets are welcome to accompany their owners. In the rare case that a pet is disruptive or negatively impacts the experience\, the pet and its owner may be asked to excuse themselves from the guided walk.
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/guided-trail-walk-3/2026-04-18/
CATEGORIES:Guided Trail Walk
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SUMMARY:Guided Trail Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hit the trails and learn more about The North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest with a guided trail walk! April through October\, this free hiking program is led by trained volunteer guides who take small groups of participants along woodland trails and through a variety of forest types. Depending on the season and each guide’s area of expertise\, topics of discussion may include wildflowers\, plant and tree identification\, natural history and more. \nGuided trail walks are limited to 15 people\, including the guide\, and are not recommended for guests under 16 years of age. Groups depart from the Baker Visitor Center Lobby on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.. \nWalks last 1.5 – 2.5 hours\, are approximately one to two miles in length. As this program is held rain or shine\, all participants should dress appropriately for the weather. \nThere is no pre-registration; walks are first-come first served and sign up sheets are located in the Baker Visitors Center. \nWalks are FREE; however\, donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are appreciated. Regular parking fees apply. Arboretum Society Members always park free. \nKnow Before You Go\n\nGuided Trail Walks are not recommended for guests under 16 years of age.\nGuided Trail Walks are rain or shine and all participants should be dressed comfortably and for the weather.\nHikes cover 1-2 miles and last 1.5-2 hours.\nWell-behaved leashed pets are welcome to accompany their owners. In the rare case that a pet is disruptive or negatively impacts the experience\, the pet and its owner may be asked to excuse themselves from the guided walk.
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/guided-trail-walk-3/2026-04-11/
CATEGORIES:Guided Trail Walk
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SUMMARY:Guided Trail Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hit the trails and learn more about The North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest with a guided trail walk! April through October\, this free hiking program is led by trained volunteer guides who take small groups of participants along woodland trails and through a variety of forest types. Depending on the season and each guide’s area of expertise\, topics of discussion may include wildflowers\, plant and tree identification\, natural history and more. \nGuided trail walks are limited to 15 people\, including the guide\, and are not recommended for guests under 16 years of age. Groups depart from the Baker Visitor Center Lobby on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.. \nWalks last 1.5 – 2.5 hours\, are approximately one to two miles in length. As this program is held rain or shine\, all participants should dress appropriately for the weather. \nThere is no pre-registration; walks are first-come first served and sign up sheets are located in the Baker Visitors Center. \nWalks are FREE; however\, donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are appreciated. Regular parking fees apply. Arboretum Society Members always park free. \nKnow Before You Go\n\nGuided Trail Walks are not recommended for guests under 16 years of age.\nGuided Trail Walks are rain or shine and all participants should be dressed comfortably and for the weather.\nHikes cover 1-2 miles and last 1.5-2 hours.\nWell-behaved leashed pets are welcome to accompany their owners. In the rare case that a pet is disruptive or negatively impacts the experience\, the pet and its owner may be asked to excuse themselves from the guided walk.
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/guided-trail-walk-3/2026-04-04/
CATEGORIES:Guided Trail Walk
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SUMMARY:Hemlock Restoration Initiative Hike
DESCRIPTION:Hemlock Restoration Initiative will be leading a hike in partnership with the North Carolina Arboretum around the Arboretum grounds on Saturday\, October 21 at 10 am. The hike will take 3-4 hours and traverse mostly flat paths\, totaling around 2.5 miles. HRI staff will showcase hemlocks that we have treated around Bent Creek Road and the Carolina Mountain Trail. We’ll discuss the importance of our native hemlocks and the threat they face from hemlock woolly adelgid as well as methods and precautions used near streams. \nThis hike is a great opportunity to learn about hemlock conservation in the region and see the natural and recreational value that hemlocks provide. Many of the other trees in the Arboretum will be in their fall color\, meaning the hemlocks will stand out nicely with their evergreen needles showing well against autumn forest. \nThe hike is eligible for 3 hours elective credit in the Arboretum’s Blue Ridge Naturalist and Blue Ridge Eco Gardener Certificate of Merit credit. Also eligible for NCEE (NC Environmental Educator) Criteria II credits. \nFree for Arboretum members. Non-members need to pay the $20 parking fee per vehicle. To sign up\, please email outreach@savehemlocksnc.org or call 828-252-4783 by Monday\, October 16. \nFor more information on visiting the NC Arboretum and all it has to offer\, see their website. The Arboretum also offers many exciting Adult and Continuing Education Programs throughout the year\, including the Blue Ridge Naturalist and the Blue Ridge Eco Gardener Certificate of Merit programs.
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/hemlock-restoration-initiative-hike/
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