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SUMMARY:Summer Flora ID
DESCRIPTION:Summer Flora ID\nwith Alexandra Holland \nFriday\, August 1  |  10 – 1pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Elective \nREGISTER HERE \nAs we walk the Arboretum’s trails\, we’ll focus on learning to identify summer wildflowers plus trees.  We’ll discuss plant communities and habitats along with the natural and cultural history of the native flora of the Blue Ridge.  Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide and Swanson’s A Field Guide to the Trees and Shrubs of the Southern Appalachians are recommended as references. \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. \nAlexandra Holland graduated from Duke University and earned her Master’s degree in botany from the University of Texas at Austin.  She was in the first class of students to be certified as Blue Ridge Naturalists.  Alexandra managed the UTEX Culture Collection of Algae at UT Austin and spent many hours working with education programs at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.  She has taught botany for over a decade and leads nature hikes in Western NC for groups of all ages. \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!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\n\n  \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/summer-flora-id/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Project WET
DESCRIPTION:Project WET: Climate\, Water\, and Resilience\nWith Michelle Pearce \nSaturday\, August 2  |  9:30 – 3:30pm \nNCEE Criteria I \nREGISTER HERE \nClimate\, Water and Resilience helps educators teach middle and high school students about climate and climate change using interactive\, objective\, science-based activities that students will enjoy. Unlike other Project WET publications\, the activities in this guide are meant to be taught in sequential order. Each lesson is a stand-alone activity and can be taught modularly; however\, information from the first activity will help students to understand the second activity\, which will then help them to understand the third activity\, and so on. Activities include topics like weather versus climate\, ocean acidification\, drought and flood impacts on soil moisture\, and water management considerations as weather events intensify. This workshop counts as 6 hours of Criteria I credit for EE Certificate. \nThis program takes place in the classroom and outdoors. Please come prepared to walk on gentle\, yet uneven terrain\, and dress appropriately for the weather. \nMichelle Pierce has worked in environmental Education since 2007. It was actually her first job right out of college\, and she fell in love with it! Michelle has been a seasonal staff\, Summer camp staff\, county parks staff\, a state employee\, an adjunct professor\, and now is currently serving as the Programming Lead for the Environmental Educators of North Carolina. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with an emphasis in life science\, and a Masters of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Science Education. She’s been a Project Wet facilitator since 2010 and currently resides in Candler with her 9-year-old son and her ancient leopard gecko. \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!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/project-wet/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Birding for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Birding for Beginners\nwith Shane Myers \nTuesday\, August 5  |  9 – 10:30am \nBRN – Elective \nREGISTER HERE \nJoin us on this birding walk around the NC Arboretum gardens and trails in search of our most colorful residents. We will go over best practices for using binoculars\, recommendations for purchasing your own binoculars\, and popular field guides to use. 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. \nShane Myers’ interest in nature began as a child with a love of dinosaurs. This quickly grew to include fossils\, insects\, and reptiles\, and learning from the notes his grandparents kept of the birds that came to their feeders in Toledo\, Ohio.  He has a Bachelors of Science in Wildlife Biology and did most of his undergraduate work on dragonflies and damselflies. This work included coordinating an Ohio- wide survey of dragonflies that culminated in a publication in 2024. He’s assisted in outreach and education for plant conservation groups\, Odonata Groups\, and various bird groups. Shane currently works for the Adult Education department at the NC Arboretum. \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!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\n\n  \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/birding-for-beginners-5/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Botanical Drawing for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Botanical Drawing for Beginners\nwith Camille Daunno \nTuesday\, August 5  |  11 am – 1 pm \nREGISTER HERE \nDuring this beginner level class\, you will learn several drawing techniques including line\, shading\, pen and ink. We will discuss composition with contour\, contrast and texture and how to use watercolor to complete your drawing. We will experiment with different techniques to enhance your personal style. All materials and supplies will be provided. \nCamille Daunno is a retired Art Teacher with an undergraduate degree in Fine Art with graduate work in Textile Design. She worked in NYC as a designer for 10 years designing Fabric and wallpaper. Camille studied Art in NJ\, NYC and Italy and studied Botanical Illustration and Painting at the NY Botanical Gardens with a certified instructor.She enjoys sharing her love of Botanical Art with her children and grandchildren. \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!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\n\n  \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/botanical-drawing-for-beginners-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:An introduction to the Amphibians of the Southern Appalachians
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to the Amphibians of the Southern Appalachians\nWith Carlton Burke \nWednesday\, August 6  |  12 – 4pm \nBRN – Core  \nREGISTER HERE \nThe forested slopes\, mountain streams and rivers\, and valleys and floodplains of our southern mountains provide unique habitats for a variety of cold-blooded amphibian life. In this class we’ll focus on many of the various species found here\, their specialized habitats and life cycles\, and threats to their existence. Class participants will also have a chance to meet in the classroom\, a few live amphibian residents of our mountain region. \nCarlton Burke is a naturalist and educator who operates Carolina Mountain Naturalists\, an educational service which offers wildlife and nature educational programs throughout western North Carolina. He also was on the staff of the western North Carolina Nature Center in Asheville for over 25 years as the Curator of Exhibits. Carlton co-hosts a weekly radio program NATURE NEWS and is also a NC state and federally licensed wildlife rehabilitator. \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!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/an-introduction-to-the-amphibians-of-the-southern-appalachians/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Basket Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Basket Making Workshop\nwith Carleigh Fairchild \nThursday\, August 7  |  12 – 4pm \nREGISTER HERE \nDiscover the art of basket weaving in this hands-on workshop\, where you’ll learn foundational techniques while working with natural materials. More than just a craft\, basket making offers a unique opportunity to connect with your nervous system\, inviting you to notice how you interact with pressure and tension as you weave. As you shape each basket\, you’ll experience moments of mindfulness and self-discovery\, gaining insight into your own patterns and resilience. Whether you’re new to weaving or looking to deepen your practice\, this workshop is a welcoming space to unwind\, create\, and connect—with yourself\, with others\, and with the timeless tradition of basketry. Come curious\, and leave with both a beautiful basket and a renewed sense of connection. \nCarleigh Fairchild has a deep love for the Earth. She gardens\, keeps bees\, wild harvests\, processes animals\, tans hides\, weaves baskets\, and finds joy in time spent around the fire. As the founder of Human Nature Connection LLC\, she is dedicated to helping others rediscover respectful and collaborative relationships with the more then human world. Carleigh’s journey—including 86 days on the survival show ALONE in Patagonia—deepened her understanding of belonging and connection. With over 25 years of experience\, she teaches both online and in-person classes in Western North Carolina\, weaving together earth skills\, community\, and healing. Carleigh is also a NIASZIIH bodywork healer and instructor at WildernessFusion\, integrating body\, earth\, and spirit in her practice. \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!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\n\n  \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/basket-making-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Paths of Enlichenment
DESCRIPTION:Paths of Enlichenment\nWith Laura Boggess \nFriday\, August 8  |  1 – 4pm \nBRN – Elective  \nREGISTER HERE \nJoin Laura for an enlightening (en-lichen-ing!) 3-hour session about lichen lifestyles and the insights they offer. We’ll begin in the classroom with an introduction to lichen identification\, their roles in ecosystems\, and traditional uses as medicine and natural dyes. Then we’ll take a slow observant walk–on lichen time–through the Arboretum grounds to practice field identification and deepen our connection with these remarkable beings. In the final portion of the session\, we’ll reflect on the deeper insights lichens offer in a time of global transformation. As we face what Joanna Macy calls “the Great Unraveling\,” marked by biodiversity loss\, economic instability\, and climate change—lichens can inspire us to reimagine resilience through cooperation\, interconnection and attentive presence.  No prior lichen knowledge is necessary. If you have a hand-lens\, please bring it. If you don’t\, we have some to lend. \nThis program takes place in the classroom and outdoors. Please come prepared to walk on gentle\, yet uneven terrain\, and dress appropriately for the weather. \nLaura Boggess is a cliff ecologist\, lichenologist\, and faculty member at Mars Hill University. Her deepest passion lies in exploring cliff ecosystems—both as a scientist and a climber—and she finds continual inspiration in the quiet beauty and resilience of lichens. Through her work as a quantitative ecologist\, she studies how humans impact cliff and lichen communities in the Southern Appalachians. As an educator\, she seeks to translate the lessons of coexistence and ecological wisdom that lichens offer into meaningful reflections for our changing world. \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!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/paths-of-enlichenment/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Awakening the Senses: A Yoga & Meditative Walking Experience
DESCRIPTION:Awakening the Senses: A Yoga & Meditative Walking Experience\nwith Alchemy Yoga & Reiki \nSaturday\, August 9 | 10 am – 12:30 pm \nREGISTER HERE \nJoin instructors from Alchemy Yoga & Reiki for an immersive experience in nature with mindful yogic practices. This 2.5 hour journey includes a reflective walk through nature where we take periodic pauses to engage our senses with the natural world. We then take time to bring awareness inward and explore our individual ecosystems with a gentle yoga practice. These practices cultivate deeper awareness\, connectivity\, and reverence for the interconnections of life. \nBring your yoga mat and a blanket to put between the ground and your mat but if you don’t have your own we can have a set you can borrow for the class. \nThis program will take place outside and will include a 3 mile total walk on easy/moderate dirt trails. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time. \nValerie Blohm began her yoga journey in 2007\, drawn to the practice as a way to reconnect with her body and mind. With over 1\,000 hours of training\, she is a certified Hatha\, Power Flow\, and Yin Yoga Teacher\, Reiki Master Teacher\, Sound Healing Practitioner\, and Holistic Ayurvedic Coach. Valerie blends yoga and energy work to guide others toward self-healing\, emphasizing balance\, embodiment\, and the evolving nature of personal practice. She is passionate about creating supportive spaces where others can deepen their connection to themselves and their own healing journey. \nRachel Holmes found her way to yoga via the professional dance world\, and has continued on her journey for 20 years finding solace in the practices that have calmed her nervous system\, and have helped to steady her mind. She has trained in Hatha\, Vinyasa\, Kundalini\, and Restorative Yoga\, Reiki\, Clairvoyant Healing\, Sound Healing\, Oracle Mastery\, The Inca Way Shamanic Healing\, and Marma Therapy. Rachel loves holding space for people\, watching and supporting each person’s unique journey back home.” \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!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\n\n  \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/awakening-the-senses-a-yoga-meditative-walking-experience/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Painting from the Heart
DESCRIPTION:Meditation and Painting from the Heart\nwith Gayle Ray \nFriday\, August 15  |  10 – 3pm \nREGISTER HERE \nIn this workshop we will explore going into Meditation and connecting to our Inner Light and Stillness and coming out and painting with watercolors from this place of connection.  We can deepen our state through guided meditations and expand our creativity and our awareness.  This is an opportunity to experience letting go of the inner critic\, connect with your inner guidance\, and release blocks to lead a more curious and creative life.  We will explore watercolor techniques\, with trees and nature as possible themes.   Play and have fun! Beginners and longtime meditators and painters welcome.  All materials are provided. \nGayle Ray is a teacher\, healer\, and creator. She has been meditating for over 30 years and sees it as pivotal to her growth and expansion. She loves teaching art and meditation\, doing healing work using the Akashic Records\, and creating with jewelry\, ceramics and painting.  She finds going within and connecting to the Divine brings her great joy and peace of mind.  It guides her in life choices\, protects and nourishes her.  Painting is a way to get in touch with ourselves and express our essence.  Gayle has a degree in Art Education and has studied at the Painting Experience in San Francisco\, taught meditation classes\, and practices connecting to The Divine when she works with clients opening their Akashic Records and helping them to explore life options.  To learn more about her journey and offerings\, you can visit her website at www.gayleray.com. \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!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\n\n  \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/meditation-and-painting-from-the-heart/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Summer Tree ID
DESCRIPTION:Summer Tree ID\nwith Lauren Lampley \nSaturday\, August 16  |  10 am – 1 pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Elective \nREGISTER HERE \nJoin this class as we discuss how to use different characteristics and field guides to identify common trees of Western North Carolina found here at the NC Arboretum. We will look at using different characteristics including habitat\, bark\, buds\, growth pattern\, leaf shape\, and fruit/nut shape to identify trees. \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 as the Adult Education Coordinator managing all the programming hosted through the Adult Education Department. \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!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/summer-tree-id-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Geology of the Blue Ridge I
DESCRIPTION:Geology of the Blue Ridge I\nWith Anton DuMars \nSaturday\, August 16  |  12 – 4pm \nBRN – Core   \nREGISTER HERE \nThis is the first class of a two-part Geology course that explores the geologic history of the Southern Appalachian Mountains with lecture presentations\, discussions 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. \nAnton DuMars\, a resident of Black Mountain\, NC\, is an adjunct professor at the College of Charleston. His geological interests include fluvial\, deltaic\, and coastal processes. Ideally\, he’s spending time on a hiking trail or aboard his sailboat. \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\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/geology-of-the-blue-ridge-i-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T110000
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SUMMARY:Botanical Painting for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Botanical Painting for Beginners\nwith Camille Daunno \nTuesday\, August 19  |  11 am – 1 pm \nREGISTER HERE \nIn this monthly beginner art class\, you will learn several painting techniques including composition\, contrast\, and texture. If you have attended the Botanical Drawing for Beginners class\, you can bring your completed drawing to this class to finish your artwork but you are welcome to start new artwork during this painting class even without the complete drawing. During the class we will experiment with different brushes\, techniques\, and several painting techniques to enhance your personal style. \nCamille Daunno is a retired Art Teacher with an undergraduate degree in Fine Art with graduate work in Textile Design. She worked in NYC as a designer for 10 years designing Fabric and wallpaper. Camille studied Art in NJ\, NYC and Italy and studied Botanical Illustration and Painting at the NY Botanical Gardens with a certified instructor. She enjoys sharing her love of Botanical Art with her children and grandchildren. \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!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/botanical-painting-for-beginners/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Garden and Adventure Photography Basics
DESCRIPTION:Garden and Adventure Photography Basics\nwith Cami Calnan \nFriday\, August 29  |  10 am – 1 pm \nREGISTER HERE \nElevate your photography from the level you are currently working from. In this immersive workshop\, we will explore the technical aspects of the camera you photograph with. Bring your phone\, your slr or point and shoot digital or film camera\, and we will explore the concepts behind taking the kinds of photos you are hoping to capture. \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. \nCamilla Calnan is an Asheville based photographer since 2000\, and NC Arboretum Community Partner since 2012. She works to support the community and region through her photography\, capturing the uniqueness that makes the Asheville area what it is. Tirelessly working to photograph nature\, landscape\, portrait\, event\, wedding\, commercial/corporate\, product\, farm\, food\, restaurant\, individual\, and family photos\, Camilla strives to fill the everchanging needs of our community. \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!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/garden-and-adventure-photography-basics/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Chasing Dragons and Damsels in WNC
DESCRIPTION:Chasing Dragons and Damsels in WNC\nwith Shane Myers \nSaturday\, August 30  |  9 – 10:30am \nBRN – Elective \nREGISTER HERE \nDragonflies and damselflies (order Odonata) are some of our most fascinating insects. Come with us as we talk about their natural history\, lives\, and ecological importance. We’ll go down to Willow Pond and observe some of these enchanting insects in the wild and up close.  \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. \nShane Myers’ interest in nature began as a child with a love of dinosaurs. This quickly grew to include fossils\, insects\, and reptiles\, and learning from the notes his grandparents kept of the birds that came to their feeders in Toledo\, Ohio.  He has a Bachelors of Science in Wildlife Biology and did most of his undergraduate work on dragonflies and damselflies. This work included coordinating an Ohio- wide survey of dragonflies that culminated in a publication in 2024. He’s assisted in outreach and education for plant conservation groups\, Odonata Groups\, and various bird groups. Shane currently works for the Adult Education department at the NC Arboretum. \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!\nJoin our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/chasing-dragons-and-damsels-in-wnc/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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