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SUMMARY:Birding for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Birding for Beginners\nwith Shane Myers \nTuesday\, December 1  |  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 programs. \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. 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●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/birding-for-beginners-dec-26/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BRN
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SUMMARY:Botanical Painting for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Botanical Painting for Beginners\nwith Camille Daunno \nFour Sessions \nTuesdays\, November 10\, 17\, 21\, December 1 |  10 am – 1 pm \nRegister Here!\nIn this beginner level class\, learn several watercolor painting techniques while experimenting with different brushes\, techniques and other ways to enhance your personal style. All materials and supplies will be provided for this class and students will take home their in-progress or finished artwork. \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●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/botanical-painting-for-beginners-november-26/2026-12-01/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T130000
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SUMMARY:Handmade Holiday: Wild Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:Handmade Holiday: Wild Ornaments\nwith Carleigh Fairchild \nWednesday\, December 2  |  10 am – 1 pm \nRegister Here!\nUsing cattail leaves and colored ribbons we will make several different styles of ornaments: animal shapes and star shapes. \nPrevious basket making or weaving experience is not necessary but you will use fine motor skills to make these ornaments. You will have the opportunity to make many during our time together\, to decorate your tree or to give as gifts. All materials are provided in this class. \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 Wilderness Fusion\, integrating body\, earth\, and spirit in her practice. \n●  Pre-registration is required for all classes unless otherwise detailed above. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! Or join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/hh-wild-ornaments/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Handmade Holiday: Festive Card Decoration
DESCRIPTION:Handmade Holiday: Festive Card Decoration\nwith Shoshana Avree \nThursday\, December 3  |  10 am – 1 pm \nRegister Here!\nDuring this hands-on workshop\, we will create holiday themed cards using stencils\, acrylics\, glitter pens\, and other basic art supplies. These cards and envelopes can be customized for any occasion and be as colorful\, simple\, or intricate as you desire. All materials are included and you can expect to take home around 10 decorated cards and envelopes. \nShoshana Avree has been a potter for over 30 years focusing on whimsical creations. Over the years\, she has taught both adults and children and is an active volunteer at the NC Arboretum helping in a variety of roles. \n●  Pre-registration is required for all classes unless otherwise detailed above. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! Or join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/hh-festive-card-decoration/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T160000
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SUMMARY:Handmade Holiday: Mosaic Mirror Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Handmade Holiday: Mosaic Mirror Workshop\nwith Linda Pannullo \nFriday\, December 4  |  12 – 4pm \nRegister Here!\nAll levels welcome! Learn basic mosaic techniques and create a piece of art to embellish your home. Instructor will provide 12″ substrate with an 8″ mirror. Students will decorate the 2″ border with glass\, tile and other embellishments. All materials\, tools\, adhesives\, physical handouts provided. Students may also bring jewelry\, special items to add to their mirror. \nLinda Pannullo is a local mosaic artist that uses both traditional and contemporary for my art. Her work ranges from the whimsical to fine art\, from eclectic materials to the traditional stained glass and 3D sculptures. She loves to teach and currently instructs at the John C Campbell Folk School in Brasstown\, NC\, Olive’s Porch\, the Purple Crayon and Trackside Studios in Asheville. She is very fond of FUNctional Art and love bringing new folks into the mosaic world. One of her biggest honors is to be the 1st mosaic artist to exhibit at the NC Arboretum and have a permanent mosaic installation\, Nature’s Throne there. \n●  Pre-registration is required for all classes unless otherwise detailed above. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! Or join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/hh-mosaic-mirror/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Methods of Teaching Environmental Education Workshop\, NC EE Criteria I
DESCRIPTION:Methods of Teaching Environmental Education Workshop\, NC EE Criteria I\nwith Michelle Pearce \n4 hours of online self-guided online learning and \nIn-person Saturday\, December 5  |  10 am – 4 pm \nRegister Here!\nThe Methods of Teaching EE (MOTEE) workshop helps practitioners create inclusive and age-appropriate learning experiences\, gain group management skills\, practice teaching methods to promote inquiry\, and gain skills in designing objectives\, lessons\, and assessments for EE programs using NC Essential Standards as a foundation. This will be a hybrid workshop\, with 4 hours of online\, self-guided learning\, in addition to a 6 hour in person session. Participants will receive 10 hours of Criteria 1 credit toward their NC EE Certification. \nThis program will take place both in the classroom and outside following easy trails and paved walkways. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the part program time. \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 son and her leopard gecko. \n●  Pre-registration is required for all classes unless otherwise detailed above. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! Or join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/motee-2026/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Wild Pages: Creating Nature Zines
DESCRIPTION:Wild Pages: Creating Nature Zines\nwith Meg Worthington \nSaturday\, December 5  |  1 – 4 pm \nRegister Here!\nDiscover the creative world of zines while deepening your connection to the natural world around you. Zines are small\, handmade publications that have long been used to share ideas\, art\, stories\, and personal experiences. In this beginner-friendly workshop\, participants will learn about the history and cultural significance of zines\, explore examples of nature-focused zines\, and create their own mini nature zine inspired by observations from the NC Arboretum. \nThrough sketching\, writing\, collage\, and simple book-folding techniques\, participants will transform their observations into a unique publication they can take home. No artistic experience is necessary. This workshop is designed for adults of all skill levels and emphasizes curiosity\, creativity\, and careful observation. All materials will be provided\, but feel free to bring in any personal art materials you may want to use. \nThis class will take place primarily in a classroom\, with a short portion taking place outside following easy trails and paved walkways. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for around 30 minutes. \nMeg Worthington (they/them) began teaching in Alaska while pursuing their Master’s degree in Outdoor and Environmental Education. While pursuing their degree they found a great sense of purpose in connecting students with the natural world and fostering a sense of curiosity and joy in learners of all ages. Meg’s experience working on a small educational farm in Palmer\, Alaska helped to instill a keen interest in how we interact and cultivate our experiences within nature and our local communities. They are currently enjoying learning more about the local ecology of Western North Carolina and are excited to begin teaching classes as an Adult Education Specialist with the Adult Education Department at The NC Arboretum. Meg is also a local artist in the Asheville area\, working with a variety of mediums including zines and collage to share and process the wide array of human emotions and what it means to be a soul. They love incorporating nature into their artwork and are always keen to learn new processes and artforms. \n●  Pre-registration is required for all classes unless otherwise detailed above. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! Or join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/nature-zines/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Handmade Holiday: Wool Felted Snowman
DESCRIPTION:Handmade Holiday: Wool Felted Snowman\nwith Camille Daunno \nTuesday\, December 8  |  10am – 1pm \nRegister Here!\nLearn the art of needle felting with wool in this Snowman workshop. We will use foam spheres as the base for the snowman and colored wool in a pattern to create the design. No prior experience is necessary and this craft is very easy to learn. Get creative and add your own special touches to the project. In just 3 hours\, you will leave with an adorable 10” snowman suitable to display or give as a gift. All materials are provided with the class. \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●  Pre-registration is required for all classes unless otherwise detailed above. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! Or join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/hh-wool-felted-snow-man/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Handmade Holiday: Weaving with Paper
DESCRIPTION:Handmade Holiday: Weaving with Paper\nwith Alyssa Sacora \nTuesday\, December 9  |  10am – 1pm \nRegister Here!\nExplore tabby and twill weaving techniques using a variety of papers. We’ll cover design concepts\, material choices\, and ways to add your own creative touch. A simple technique with endless possibilities\, we’ll make several small pieces together that will serve as reference sampler for designing and weaving future projects. Woven paper pieces can be incorporated into wall art\, cards\, ornaments\, vessels\, and mixed media projects. All materials will be provided with this class. \nAlyssa Sacora is a crafts person exploring plant-based mediums in the form of papermaking\, book arts\, basketry and natural dyes. She finds inspiration by observing relationships in the wider world. To reduce her human footprint and encourage creative thinking\, she primarily works with locally available and repurposed natural materials. Leaves\, vines and bark from iris\, daylily\, kudzu\, okra\, tulip poplar and willow leaves are often combined with salvaged cotton fabrics to create her palette. Her artistic pursuits are directly related to her lifestyle choices with reciprocity and mindfulness as a guiding force. In addition to and in support of her craft\, she tends a 3-acre homestead in Western North Carolina with her husband\, Adam. They grow fruits and vegetables\, medicinal herbs\, and art plants. They use solar electric and solar thermal systems for electricity and heating\, collect rain water and continuously look to design their space with sustainability in mind. Alyssa has taught for a variety of organizations in WNC and often utilizes an outside setting to help her students make the connection that we are nature and that our lives are intertwined with the plants\, the soil\, and the air around us. \n●  Pre-registration is required for all classes unless otherwise detailed above. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! Or join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/hh-weaving-with-paper/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T160000
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SUMMARY:Healthy Soil for Healthy Crops
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Soil for Healthy Crops\nwith Mark Dempsey \nThursday\, December 10  |  1 pm – 4 pm \nBREG – Core \nRegister Here!\nCome learn about how soil works and how to improve soil health. We will cover the basics of soil\, the critical role of organic matter\, how to sample soil and interpret a nutrient test\, and what actions you can take to make your soil better. Drawing from research and on-farm experience\, the class emphasizes practical\, science-based strategies for improving soil health\, reducing erosion\, and building resilient farming systems. \nMark Dempsey works with the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association as conservation specialist and soil health educator. His background includes more than 15 years of research and education in soil microbiology\, no-till farming\, cover crops\, and sustainable agriculture systems. He teaches practical\, science-based approaches to improving soil health\, soil function\, and long-term farm resilience. \n●  Pre-registration is required for all classes unless otherwise detailed above. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! Or join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/healthy-soil-for-healthy-crops-dec-26/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BREG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T143000
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SUMMARY:Plant Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Plant Ecology\nwith Alexandra Holland \nFriday\, December 11  |  1 – 2:30pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Elective \nRegister Here!\nPrerequisite: Beginning Botany \nIn this class we’ll explore a variety of ways plants interact with one another and with other organisms from fungi to insects.  We’ll examine how plants compete and cooperate to survive in their environment. \nAlexandra Holland has a passion for getting people excited about the natural world through classes\, hikes\, and photography.  She graduated from Duke University and earned her master’s degree in botany from the University of Texas at Austin.  While in Texas\, Alexandra managed the UTEX Culture Collection of Algae at UT Austin and volunteered with education programs at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.  Upon moving to Asheville\, she began volunteering with the NC Arboretum’s youth education programs.  In 2008 she was in the first class of students to be certified as Blue Ridge Naturalists.   Alexandra teaches botany classes at the NC Arboretum and leads nature hikes in Western NC for groups of all ages. \n●  Pre-registration is required for all classes unless otherwise detailed above. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! Or join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/plant-ecology-dec-26/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BREG,BRN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T150000
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Walk & Talk
DESCRIPTION:Naturalist Walk and Talk\nwith Shane Myers \nFriday\, December 11  |  1 – 3pm \nBRN – Elective \nRegister Here!\nWalk around the Arboretum with our staff naturalists and talk about what we see around us. We might see plants and animals\, and evidence of them going about their lives in our backyard. Topics will be based on what we see and experience and whatever questions that come up\, so every class has the potential to be quite different. \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. 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●  Pre-registration is required for all classes unless otherwise detailed above. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! Or join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/naturalist-walk-and-talk-dec/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BRN
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SUMMARY:Winter Buds & Bark Tree ID
DESCRIPTION:Winter Buds & Bark Tree ID\nwith Lauren Lampley \nFriday\, December 11  |  1 – 4pm \nBRN – Core |  BREG – Elective \nRegister Here!\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. \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●  Pre-registration is required for all classes unless otherwise detailed above. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! Or join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/winter-buds-bark-tree-id-dec-26/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BRN
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Retreat: Winter Solstice Wander
DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing Retreat: Winter Solstice Wander\nwith Asheville Wellness Tours \nSaturday\, December 19  |  1:30 – 4:30pm \nRegister Here!\nDiscover the wisdom of the Winter Solstice in the Blue Ridge Mountains during this immersive afternoon nature connection retreat. A gentle invitational experience to enliven your senses\, slow down the hectic pace\, quiet your weary mind\, and linger in liminality. Together\, we will explore natural pathways to equanimity that will help us navigate life’s ups and downs and the holiday season. \nYour guide\, Christa Hebal\, will lead you on a peaceful saunter through the fall forest\, weaving mindfulness\, breathwork\, forest bathing and nature therapy together for a restorative afternoon on some of the trails less traveled at the North Carolina Arboretum. We’ll celebrate the experience in community\, enjoying a special wild-foraged tea ceremony and snacks. Bring an open mind and an open heart. All are welcome. Presented through Adult & Continuing Education Programs in collaboration with Asheville Wellness Tours. \nChrista Hebal is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. Born and raised in the mountains of northeast Tennessee\, she has lived in Asheville for 24 years. Christa has an adventurous heart\, and loves to help others encounter wholeness through embodiment and nature connection practices. She has had a professional bodywork practice for 18 years as a nationally certified Massage Therapist\, and is also a practitioner of Ortho-Bionomy®\, Usui Reiki Master\, Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist\, Clinical Aromatherapist\, and Certified Traditional Herbalist. She is also certified in CPR and Wilderness First Aid. \n●  Pre-registration is required for all classes unless otherwise detailed above. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We 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. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! Or join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/forest-bathing-dec-26/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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