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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
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CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Passport to Public Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn: Passport to Public Gardens\nwith Matt Reyna \nON-SITE  |  Sunday\, January 19  |  11:30am – 1pm \n  \nPack a bag (lunch) and tour of the vast world of public gardens available to you through NC Arboretum membership! Join Adult Education Specialist Matt Reyna as he shows you the ins & outs of using the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Parkings Program\, and how he personally toured over 30 botanical gardens\, arboreta\, estate gardens just this past year using only his North Carolina Arboretum Society membership!  \nThis program takes place indoors. Please be advised that Bent Creek Bistro will be closed until March. Feel free to bring your own lunch or snacks! \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! \nregister here
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/lunch-learn-passport-to-public-gardens/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Winter Buds & Bark
DESCRIPTION:Winter Buds and Bark\nwith Lauren Lampley \nON-SITE  |  Wednesday\, January 22  |  1 – 4 pm \nBlue Ridge Naturalist – Core Credit \n\nEver wondered how you can identify a tree without its leaves? All tree species have different patterns of bark and leaf/flower buds that can be used to identify them even in winter time. In this program\, we will look closely at the common trees around the NC Arboretum trails and point out specific characteristics of their buds and bark so you can identify them even without their leaves. Recommended materials for this class: A Field Guide to the Trees and Shrubs of the Southern Appalachians by Robert E. Swanson and a naturalist’s hand lens. We have hand lenses to borrow and will only be referencing the book a few times. It is not a required text. \nThis program takes place outdoors. Please come prepared to walk on gentle\, yet uneven terrain\, 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 likes to learn and teach 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/winter-buds-bark/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Adult Education Open House
DESCRIPTION:Adult Education Open House\nwith Education Staff \nON-SITE  |  Sunday\, January 26  |  1 – 4 pm \n\nJoin the Arboretum’s Adult Education staff for an open house and social hour as we welcome the new year and new possibilities! We’ll begin our time together with a gentle hike on our trails\, observing and noting the seasonal and storm-affected changes in the land. We’ll then move inside for light snacks\, fellowship\, and discussion. We’re excited to answer your burning questions\, receive your feedback\, and include you in our programming plans for the future! All interested parties welcome. \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. \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/adult-education-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:In the Garden from A-Z: A Garden Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:In the Garden from A-Z: A Garden Vocabulary\nwith Matt Reyna \nON-SITE  |  Thursday\, January 30  |  1 – 3 pm \nBlue Ridge EcoGardener – Elective Credit \n\nStumped by coppiced trees? Fruitless discussions on espaliered pears? Join Adult Education Specialist Matt Reyna on a tour of garden terminology! Gardening is an ancient act\, and so too are many of the words we reference in horticulture. Many words in our gardening lexicon have roots in other languages–whether a clue to their garden culture of origin\, or a complete misnomer! In this class we will focus on a blend of terms and ideas from Western gardening practices and landscape architecture\, both historic and contemporary. \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! \nregister here
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/in-the-garden-from-a-z-a-garden-vocabulary/
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