BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//The North Carolina Arboretum - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ncarboretum.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The North Carolina Arboretum
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260904T202850Z
CREATED:20260904T202850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T202850Z
UID:1778780019787-1792760400-1792767600@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Spring Starts in the Winter for Roses
DESCRIPTION:Spring Starts in the Winter for Roses\nwith John Smith \nFriday\, October 23  |  1 – 3pm \nBREG – Elective \nRegister Here!\nPlanning a great rose garden doesn’t begin in spring\, the work begins with thoughtful planning through the quiet days of winter. Every hour spent preparing now is rewarded with healthier plants and more time to enjoy your garden in the spring. During this class learn best practices\, tips and tricks\, and other work that goes into planning and maintaining a great rose garden. This class is part of a series of offerings in collaboration with the Asheville Blue Ridge Rose Society as part of their Rose Grower’s School. \nJohn Smith is a Past President of Asheville- Blue Ridge Rose Society and is a Certified Consulting Rosarian for the American Rose Society since 2010. He has been growing roses since 1979 in New Jersey\, California and now in North Carolina. For the past 8 years\, John has been the manager of the Asheville Blue Ridge Rose Society’s test garden and for 16 years has been a Rosarian Assistant for the Biltmore Rose Garden. \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/spring-starts-in-the-winter-for-roses/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BREG
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Rose_Show.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260813T222110Z
CREATED:20260803T110535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T222110Z
UID:1778780019706-1790071200-1790092800@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Autumn Mind-Body Wellness Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Autumn Mind-Body Wellness Retreat\nwith Jenne Sluder \nTuesday\, September 22 |  10 am – 4pm \nRegister Here!\n  \nSet aside a day for quiet reflection and renewal at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville\, centering themes from the poetry of W.S. Merwin. Calm your mind\, refresh your spirit\, and relax your body and nervous system with a gentle immersion into mind-body centering practices both indoors and in nature. Expect slow\, mindful yoga and qigong\, guided meditation\, progressive relaxation + sound bath\, contemplative readings from W.S. Merwin\, and time for personal journaling and quiet time in nature. All mind-body practices will be gentle and accessible\, including the choice to do any seated movements or meditations in a chair or on a cushion according to your own body’s needs. \nJenne Sluder\, MA C-IAYT holds a Master’s in Transpersonal Psychology: Ecopsychology from Naropa University. She is a certified yoga therapist\, mind-body specialist\, and meditation instructor. Jenne is also an environmental educator and spent her undergrad years working and studying under the direct mentorship of Thomas Berry and Joseph Cornell at the Center for Education\, Imagination\, and the Natural World\, continuing her studies in nature-based rites of passage with the School of Lost Borders and the Earth-Based Institute. An Asheville native\, Jenne works one-on-one with individuals and with groups using mindfulness-based\, nature-based\, and compassion-centric mind-body therapies towards personal and collective well-being. \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/using-hedgerows-in-your-garden-design/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/unnamed-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260811T164442Z
CREATED:20260710T074612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T164442Z
UID:1778780019683-1786642200-1786647600@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Book Talk: I Have This Thing for Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Book Talk: I Have This Thing for Flowers\nwith Alysia Li Ying Sawchyn \nin conversation with Tessa Fontaine \nThursday\, August 13  |  5:30 – 7 pm \nRegister Here!\nLocation: Education Center Auditorium \nAt-the-door tickets will be available at a slightly higher price than advance tickets. \nA story of love\, marriage\, and flowers from beloved writer and gardening enthusiast Alysia Li Ying Sawchyn. \nSix months before her wedding\, Alysia Li Ying Sawchyn’s fiancé broke off their engagement. Stunned\, reeling\, and newly uninsured\, Alysia married her friend Sarah in an arrangement that secured them both free health insurance. They moved in together in the midst of the pandemic\, and with time and while tending a garden\, their marriage of convenience grew into a marriage of love. \nIn science\, art\, and mythology\, we cannot help but to see flowers as metaphors for the fleeting nature of youth\, vitality\, and love. It’s easy to casually admire something beautiful\, but it takes a discerning eye to appreciate the effort that went into nourishing and tending to that beauty. In both gardening and relationships\, one cannot expect to fill your garden with flowers if you are unwilling—or unable—to put in the work they need to thrive. In I Have This Thing For Flowers\, Sawchyn does just that\, likening the many flowers she has grown in her gardens to a range of relationships and moments of her life\, reflecting on topics from motherhood to perfumery to scientific illustration. \nCataloguing many of the great romances and loves of her life like an herbarium of flowers preserved from the garden\, Sawchyn examines the kinds of love that can’t be explained. \nAlysia will be joined by fellow author Tessa Fontaine for an in-conversation program. Malaprops will be selling books during the event and book signing will take place after the talk concludes. \nAlysia Li Ying Sawchyn teaches in the Creative Writing Program at Bucknell University. Formerly the editor in chief of The Rumpus\, she has received fellowships from The Kenyon Review and the Sewanee Writers’ Conference. Their first essay collection\, A Fish Growing Lungs\, was a finalist for The Believer Book Awards. \nTessa Fontaine is the author of THE ELECTRIC WOMAN: A MEMOIR IN DEATH-DEFYING ACTS (FSG 2018)\, a New York Times Editors’ Choice; Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers pick\, and best book of the year by Southern Living\, Refinery29\, Amazon Editors’\, and The New York Post.  THE RED GROVE (FSG 2024)\, her debut novel\, was named a best book by Amazon Editors’ and People Magazine and was longlisted for the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize. Other writing can be found in Outside\, The New York Times\, Glamour\, People\, and more. Raised outside San Francisco\, Tessa has taught in jails and prisons\, community centers\, and currently teaches in Warren Wilson’s MFA program. She lives in Asheville\, North Carolina\, with her daughter\, goofy dog and sassy cat. \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/book-talk-i-have-this-thing-for-flowers/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Eventbrite-Banner-Template-7.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260806T183109Z
CREATED:20260806T141812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T183109Z
UID:1778780019737-1786527000-1786536000@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Gardening with an Ecological Mindset (2-sessions)
DESCRIPTION:Gardening with an Ecological Mindset\nwith Nina Shippen \nTwo sessions: \nWednesday\, August 12  |  9:30 am – 12 pm and \nWednesday\, August 19  |  9:30 am – 12 pm \nBREG – Core (Qualifies for EcoGardening core class) \nRegister Here!\n  \nGardening with an Ecologic Mindset introduces theories\, research\, and models from ecology that a gardener can use to create robust\, resilient\, and beautiful landscapes that can support the diverse plant\, insect\, and animal communities found in a healthy ecosystem. The course is a springboard from which students can later explore gardening topics in more depth\, such as gardening on slopes\, managing stormwater\, creating hedgerows\, invasive plants\, and grappling with native vs. exotic controversies. \nNina Shippen practices residential landscape and garden design through her company Hidden Road Landscape Design\, which focuses on coupling the principles of healing gardens with sound ecologic practices to create satisfying gardens for her clients. A graduate of the landscape design program at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies\, she has lived and gardened in Transylvania County since 2005. \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/gardening-with-an-ecological-mindset-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Adult-Ed-Course-Jpgs-4-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T143000
DTSTAMP:20260805T182608Z
CREATED:20260710T074627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T182608Z
UID:1778780019687-1786107600-1786113000@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Building Living Soil
DESCRIPTION:Building Living Soil\nwith Everest Holmes \nFriday\, August 7  |  1 – 2:30 pm \nBREG – Soil Health Core \nRegister Here!\n  \nJoin this informative and hands-on session to learn about how to build soil biology in your area and what makes up a soil ecosystem. During the class\, you will look at images of real living soil samples and learn how to interpret what you see on the slide. Everest will also discuss soil as a living ecosystem and what the soil food web is made of. The hands-on portion will include some demonstrations about aggregate stability and infiltration of rainwater. \nEverest Holmes is a soil health educator\, farmsteader\, and product developer focused on the native biology that drives fertile\, resilient growing systems. His work centers on practical\, observation-based soil diagnostics paired with hands-on demonstrations. He helps students use their senses to connect with soil\, structure\, nutrient cycling\, water dynamics and plant performance. Everest regularly teaches and develops programming on soil ecology\, compost systems\, and regenerative practices\, with a special emphasis on making the soil food web visible through live microscopy. Everest is the Co‑founder of GROZOME and serves as Head of Product Development. He holds a B.A. in Outdoor Leadership\, is a Certified Permaculture Designer\, and a Certified Soil Food Web Lab Tech. Based in Swannanoa\, North Carolina\, Everest has practiced organic land management on 10 acre homestead for the past 14 years\, as well as managed and consulted on many other farming operations\, bringing real-world\, field-tested experience into every class. \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/building-living-soil/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Adult-Ed-Course-Jpgs-38.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260710T074524Z
CREATED:20260710T074524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T074524Z
UID:1778780019652-1781861400-1781870400@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Gardening with an Ecological Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Gardening with an Ecological Mindset\nwith Nina Shippen \nTwo sessions: \nFriday\, June 12  |  9:30 am – 12 pm and \nFriday\, June 19  |  9:30 am – 12 pm \nBREG – Core (qualifies for EcoGardening Core class) \nREGISTER HERE \nGardening with an Ecologic Mindset introduces theories\, research\, and models from ecology that a gardener can use to create robust\, resilient\, and beautiful landscapes that can support the diverse plant\, insect\, and animal communities found in a healthy ecosystem. The course is a springboard from which students can later explore gardening topics in more depth\, such as gardening on slopes\, managing stormwater\, creating hedgerows\, invasive plants\, and grappling with native vs. exotic controversies. \nNina Shippen practices residential landscape and garden design through her company Hidden Road Landscape Design\, which focuses on coupling the principles of healing gardens with sound ecologic practices to create satisfying gardens for her clients. A graduate of the landscape design program at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies\, she has lived and gardened in Transylvania County since 2005. \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!\nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/gardening-with-an-ecological-mindset/2026-06-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Adult-Ed-Course-Jpgs-4-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260710T074524Z
CREATED:20260710T074524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T074524Z
UID:1778780019651-1781256600-1781265600@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Gardening with an Ecological Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Gardening with an Ecological Mindset\nwith Nina Shippen \nTwo sessions: \nFriday\, June 12  |  9:30 am – 12 pm and \nFriday\, June 19  |  9:30 am – 12 pm \nBREG – Core (qualifies for EcoGardening Core class) \nREGISTER HERE \nGardening with an Ecologic Mindset introduces theories\, research\, and models from ecology that a gardener can use to create robust\, resilient\, and beautiful landscapes that can support the diverse plant\, insect\, and animal communities found in a healthy ecosystem. The course is a springboard from which students can later explore gardening topics in more depth\, such as gardening on slopes\, managing stormwater\, creating hedgerows\, invasive plants\, and grappling with native vs. exotic controversies. \nNina Shippen practices residential landscape and garden design through her company Hidden Road Landscape Design\, which focuses on coupling the principles of healing gardens with sound ecologic practices to create satisfying gardens for her clients. A graduate of the landscape design program at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies\, she has lived and gardened in Transylvania County since 2005. \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!\nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/gardening-with-an-ecological-mindset/2026-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Adult-Ed-Course-Jpgs-4-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T123000
DTSTAMP:20260710T074446Z
CREATED:20260710T074446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T074446Z
UID:1778780019638-1780140600-1780144200@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Plant Sale Class: Soil Amendments & Conditioners
DESCRIPTION:Plant Sale Class: Soil Amendments & Conditioners\nwith Phil Roudebush \nSaturday\, May 30  |  11:30 am – 12:30 pm \nBREG – Elective \nREGISTER HERE \nWhat should we do to amend our heavy clay soils? Soil amendments include any material added and mixed into soil to improve the fertility\, physical characteristics or beneficial microbial activity in the soil. Soil conditioners are amendments used to specifically improve soil structure. This class will discuss basic concepts of soil science and how soil amendments and conditioners can be used to improve soil health. \nPhil Roudebush is a native of Indiana and lived in Colorado\, Missouri\, Mississippi and Kansas before moving to North Carolina in 2015. He is a retired veterinarian who has worked in small animal practice\, taught in several veterinary schools and did research\, product development and technical communication in the animal health industry. Phil has maintained a large vegetable garden\, herb garden\, pumpkin patch\, water garden and a 30-acre native grass hay pasture. He was an Extension Master Gardener in Shawnee County\, Kansas before moving to Asheville and is a certified Extension Master Gardener Volunteer in Buncombe County. \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!\nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/plant-sale-class-soil-amendments-conditioners/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Adult-Ed-Course-Jpgs-23.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T123000
DTSTAMP:20260710T074443Z
CREATED:20260710T074443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T074443Z
UID:1778780019637-1780054200-1780057800@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Plant Sale Class: Soil Amendments and Conditioners
DESCRIPTION:Plant Sale Class: Soil Amendments & Conditioners\nwith Phil Roudebush \nFriday\, May 29  |  11:30 am – 12:30 pm \nBREG – Elective \nREGISTER HERE \nWhat should we do to amend our heavy clay soils? Soil amendments include any material added and mixed into soil to improve the fertility\, physical characteristics or beneficial microbial activity in the soil. Soil conditioners are amendments used to specifically improve soil structure. This class will discuss basic concepts of soil science and how soil amendments and conditioners can be used to improve soil health. \nPhil Roudebush is a native of Indiana and lived in Colorado\, Missouri\, Mississippi and Kansas before moving to North Carolina in 2015. He is a retired veterinarian who has worked in small animal practice\, taught in several veterinary schools and did research\, product development and technical communication in the animal health industry. Phil has maintained a large vegetable garden\, herb garden\, pumpkin patch\, water garden and a 30-acre native grass hay pasture. He was an Extension Master Gardener in Shawnee County\, Kansas before moving to Asheville and is a certified Extension Master Gardener Volunteer in Buncombe County. \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!\nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/plant-sale-class-soil-amendments-and-conditioners/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Adult-Ed-Course-Jpgs-23.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T163000
DTSTAMP:20260710T074402Z
CREATED:20260710T074402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T074402Z
UID:1778780019592-1777714200-1777739400@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Bonsai in a Day: Learn\, Create\, Take Home (full\, more sessions to come!)
DESCRIPTION:Bonsai in a Day: Learn\, Create\, Take Home\nwith Rebecca Ayres \nSaturday\, May 2  |  9:30am – 4:30pm \nREGISTER HERE \nAlthough it has its roots in ancient Asian traditions\, the living art of bonsai now enjoys enthusiasts throughout much of the world. This class will provide the basic concepts and skills for novices to begin growing and shaping their own miniature trees. The first half of the class will cover the fundamental horticultural and aesthetic principles of bonsai. It will include such topics as tree selection\, watering\, pest control\, pruning\, wiring\, and styling. In the second half of the class\, each participant will receive a pot\, scissors\, wire\, and planting medium. With guidance from the instructor\, the students will create their own bonsai to take home. Materials included in registration. \nRebecca Ayres is a ceramic artist and gardener. A longtime Arboretum volunteer\, she is the assistant to the bonsai curator and helps with overseeing the exhibition garden\, the collection and the Carolina Bonsai Expo. She is a member of the Blue Ridge Bonsai Society\, where she has taught workshops and classes\, and is a graduate of the Arboretum’s Blue Ridge Naturalist program. \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!\nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/bonsai-in-a-day-learn-create-take-home-full-more-sessions-to-come/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Bonsai.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T153000
DTSTAMP:20260710T074238Z
CREATED:20260710T074238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T074238Z
UID:1778780019568-1773406800-1773415800@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Gardening with an Ecologic Mindset (2 sessions)
DESCRIPTION:Gardening with an Ecologic Mindset\nwith Nina Shippen \nFriday\, March 13  |  1 – 3:30pm \nFriday\, March 20  |  1 – 3:30pm \nBREG – Core \nREGISTER HERE \nGardening With an Ecologic Mindset introduces theories\, research\, and models from ecology that a gardener can use to create robust\, resilient\, and beautiful landscapes that can support the diverse plant\, insect\, and animal communities found in a healthy ecosystem. The course is a springboard from which students can later explore gardening topics in more depth\, such as gardening on slopes\, managing stormwater\, creating hedgerows\, invasive plants\, and grappling with native vs. exotic controversies. \nNina Shippen practices residential landscape and garden design through her company Hidden Road Landscape Design\, which focuses on coupling the principles of healing gardens with sound ecologic practices to create satisfying gardens for her clients. A graduate of the landscape design program at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies\, she has lived and gardened in Transylvania County since 2005. \n\n\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!\nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.\n\n\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/gardening-with-an-ecologic-mindset-2-sessions/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Adult-Ed-Course-Jpgs-4.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T183000
DTSTAMP:20260710T074215Z
CREATED:20260710T074215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T074215Z
UID:1778780019557-1772125200-1772130600@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Book Talk: Chuck Hutchison presents his memoir\, Getting My Hands Dirty in conversation with novelist Elizabeth Kostova
DESCRIPTION:Chuck Hutchison presents his memoir\, Getting My Hands Dirty in conversation with novelist Elizabeth Kostova\nwith Chuck Hutchison \nThursday\, February 26 | 5 – 6:30 pm \nBREG – Elective \nREGISTER HERE \nCopies of the book will be available to purchase at the event \nTracing a journey of commitment\, challenge\, and growth\, a former professional football player reflects on his time at Ohio State under the tutelage of Coach Woody Hayes\, his years in the NFL\, and his unexpected decision to become an expert gardener. Chuck Hutchison knows the meaning of hard work—it’s rooted in every chapter of his life story. Born into humble beginnings in rural Ohio\, he found football in his youth\, which opened doors for him and shaped the trajectory of his life in ways he’d never imagined possible. Under legendary Ohio State coach Woody Hayes\, Hutchison won a national championship with the Buckeyes and learned enduring lessons that served him in the NFL\, the business world\, and beyond. In the face of injuries\, family struggles\, mental health challenges\, and an earlier than expected exit from the NFL\, Hutchison came to rely on three basic principles: curiosity\, confidence\, and conviction. Guided by these foundational ideas\, he discovered new ways to grow and heal\, transforming the land surrounding his home into a garden masterpiece and breaking new ground in his own life\, one shovelful at a time.   \n Getting My Hands Dirty is a candid and inspiring story of transformation\, grit\, and tenacity in football\, business\, and life’s next chapter. Told with authenticity and good humor\, Hutchison’s story is proof that the pursuit of inner peace—and a renewed purpose in life—can be found in the most unexpected of places.    \n“Chuck Hutchison is a terrific model of what it takes to reach your full potential in all that you do.” — Jim Tressel\, former head football coach at The Ohio State University  \nChuck Hutchison is a former National Champion football player for Ohio State University under the legendary Woody Hayes and an NFL veteran. His professional career transitioned from the gridiron to the executive suite\, where he served as an executive for the Green Bay Packers and as a Vice President for a Fortune 500 company\, managing major global accounts including McDonald’s. Throughout his corporate tenure\, Chuck was known for a “No-Excuse” leadership style built on accountability and trust—principles forged on an Ohio dairy farm and refined in the high-stakes environments of professional sports and global supply chains. After facing a profound identity crisis and mental health struggle during his retirement\, Chuck found a transformative “Second Act” in the soil. He is the creator of Bucky’s Run\, an extensive ornamental sanctuary in North Carolina that has been officially recognized and archived by the Smithsonian Institution’s Archives of American Gardens. Chuck lives and gardens in Asheville\, N.C.  \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! \nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \n\n\n\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/book-talk-chuck-hutchison-presents-his-memoir-getting-my-hands-dirty-in-conversation-with-novelist-elizabeth-kostova/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Eventbrite-Banner-Template.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260710T074151Z
CREATED:20260710T074151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T074151Z
UID:1778780019547-1771506000-1771513200@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Planting a Four Season Cutting Garden
DESCRIPTION:Planting a Four Season Cutting Garden\nwith Rachel Brownlee \nThursday\, February 19 |  1 – 3pm \nBREG – Elective \nREGISTER HERE \nCelebrate the unique region of WNC with four season plantings for your property. We will discuss the vast biodiversity here in the Blue Ridge Mountains while goal-setting for your personal garden-scape.  Explore bulbs\, tubers\, perennials\, direct-seeding\, and select shrubs and trees to extend your gardening interests into each season. There will be ample time for questions\, answers and discussion. \nA fascination and excitement for growing and arranging flowers has been central to Rachel Brownlee’s experience as a floral designer for over 20 years. Working from her property in Western North Carolina\, Brownlee enjoys growing the majority of material she uses in her designs with an emphasis on promoting the special delights of seasonal flora.  \nA background in sustainable agriculture and fine-gardening complement a desire to work with the native landscape to create unique\, regionally significant bouquets and centerpieces while promoting habitat for pollinators\, migratory birds and wildlife in her home gardens.  \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!\nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/planting-a-four-season-cutting-garden-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/fourseasongarden.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260710T074114Z
CREATED:20260710T074114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T074114Z
UID:1778780019441-1762347600-1762354800@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Fall Pruning 101
DESCRIPTION:Fall Pruning 101\nwith Jeff Seitz \nWednesday\, November 5  |  1 – 3 pm \nBREG – Elective \nREGISTER HERE \nFall and early winter are usually the best seasons to prune your shrubs and trees in the home landscape but\, knowing how to prune different species so that they thrive can be a challenge. Join Jeff in this hands-on class to learn how to prune common shrub species so that they can continue to thrive and grow in your landscape. Students will actively practice pruning some shrubs on property during this class so be prepared to be outside the entire class time. \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. \nJeff Seitz was the owner and operator of Appalachian Creek Nursery for 23 years and has been designing\, installing\, and managing landscapes in the Asheville area his entire life. Jeff has been on the board of directors of Greenworks\, Black Mountain Chamber of Commerce\, Black Mountain Beautification Committee\, and Asheville Home Builders. He is a licensed landscape contractor and holds certifications with energy efficient landscapes as well as residential rain gardens. In addition to all of these accomplishments he is a NC Certified Plant Professional and is a tour participant with the Master Gardeners each year. \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!\nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/fall-pruning-101/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pruning.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T143000
DTSTAMP:20260710T074117Z
CREATED:20260710T074117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T074117Z
UID:1778780019442-1762347600-1762353000@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Planting a Four Season Cutting Garden
DESCRIPTION:Planting a Four Season Cutting Garden\nwith Rachel Brownlee \nWednesday\, November 5  |  1 – 2:30 pm \nBREG – Elective \nREGISTER HERE \nCelebrate the unique region of WNC with four season plantings for your property. We will discuss the vast biodiversity here in the Blue Ridge Mountains while goal-setting for your personal garden-scape.  Explore bulbs\, tubers\, perennials\, direct-seeding\, and select shrubs and trees to extend your gardening interests into each season. There will be ample time for questions\, answers and discussion. \nA fascination and excitement for growing and arranging flowers has been central to Rachel Brownlee’s experience as a floral designer for over 20 years. Working from her property in Western North Carolina\, Brownlee enjoys growing the majority of material she uses in her designs with an emphasis on promoting the special delights of seasonal flora.  \nA background in sustainable agriculture and fine-gardening complement a desire to work with the native landscape to create unique\, regionally significant bouquets and centerpieces while promoting habitat for pollinators\, migratory birds and wildlife in her home gardens.  \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!\nInterested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.\n\nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/planting-a-four-season-cutting-garden/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/fourseasongarden.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T130000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073539Z
CREATED:20260710T073539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073539Z
UID:1778780019270-1740909600-1740920400@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:EcoGardening: Principles in Practice
DESCRIPTION:EcoGardening: Principles in Practice (3 Sessions)\nwith Nina Shippen \nON-SITE  |  Sundays\, February 16\, 23\, + March 2  |  10 am – 1 pm \nBlue Ridge EcoGardener – Core Credit \nBlue Ridge Naturalist – Elective Credit \nEcological gardening is a way of thinking in which gardens are no longer seen as a collection of plants\, but as an interdependent community of plants\, soils\, environment and animals. The class introduces ecology-based methods employed in the design process of site assessment\, design\, installation\, and maintenance. A variety of garden conditions are covered in this comprehensive overview. Gardeners of all levels of interest and ability will find this class valuable for learning ecologically-sustainable practices that can be adapted and applied in a variety of landscapes.  \nPlanting in a Post-Wild World: Designing Plant Communities for Resilient Landscapes by Thomas Rainer and Claudia West and Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard by Doug Tallamy are recommended texts. \nNina Shippen practices residential landscape and garden design through her company Hidden Road Landscape Design\, which focuses on coupling the principles of healing gardens with sound ecologic practices to create satisfying gardens for her clients. A graduate of the landscape design program at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies\, she has lived and gardened in Transylvania County since 2005. \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! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/ecogardening-principles-in-practice/2025-03-02/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/img_evbuc_com-original.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073539Z
CREATED:20260710T073539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073539Z
UID:1778780019269-1740304800-1740315600@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:EcoGardening: Principles in Practice
DESCRIPTION:EcoGardening: Principles in Practice (3 Sessions)\nwith Nina Shippen \nON-SITE  |  Sundays\, February 16\, 23\, + March 2  |  10 am – 1 pm \nBlue Ridge EcoGardener – Core Credit \nBlue Ridge Naturalist – Elective Credit \nEcological gardening is a way of thinking in which gardens are no longer seen as a collection of plants\, but as an interdependent community of plants\, soils\, environment and animals. The class introduces ecology-based methods employed in the design process of site assessment\, design\, installation\, and maintenance. A variety of garden conditions are covered in this comprehensive overview. Gardeners of all levels of interest and ability will find this class valuable for learning ecologically-sustainable practices that can be adapted and applied in a variety of landscapes.  \nPlanting in a Post-Wild World: Designing Plant Communities for Resilient Landscapes by Thomas Rainer and Claudia West and Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard by Doug Tallamy are recommended texts. \nNina Shippen practices residential landscape and garden design through her company Hidden Road Landscape Design\, which focuses on coupling the principles of healing gardens with sound ecologic practices to create satisfying gardens for her clients. A graduate of the landscape design program at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies\, she has lived and gardened in Transylvania County since 2005. \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! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/ecogardening-principles-in-practice/2025-02-23/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/img_evbuc_com-original.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073539Z
CREATED:20260710T073539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073539Z
UID:1778780019268-1739700000-1739710800@ncarboretum.org
SUMMARY:EcoGardening: Principles in Practice
DESCRIPTION:EcoGardening: Principles in Practice (3 Sessions)\nwith Nina Shippen \nON-SITE  |  Sundays\, February 16\, 23\, + March 2  |  10 am – 1 pm \nBlue Ridge EcoGardener – Core Credit \nBlue Ridge Naturalist – Elective Credit \nEcological gardening is a way of thinking in which gardens are no longer seen as a collection of plants\, but as an interdependent community of plants\, soils\, environment and animals. The class introduces ecology-based methods employed in the design process of site assessment\, design\, installation\, and maintenance. A variety of garden conditions are covered in this comprehensive overview. Gardeners of all levels of interest and ability will find this class valuable for learning ecologically-sustainable practices that can be adapted and applied in a variety of landscapes.  \nPlanting in a Post-Wild World: Designing Plant Communities for Resilient Landscapes by Thomas Rainer and Claudia West and Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard by Doug Tallamy are recommended texts. \nNina Shippen practices residential landscape and garden design through her company Hidden Road Landscape Design\, which focuses on coupling the principles of healing gardens with sound ecologic practices to create satisfying gardens for her clients. A graduate of the landscape design program at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies\, she has lived and gardened in Transylvania County since 2005. \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! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/ecogardening-principles-in-practice/2025-02-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/img_evbuc_com-original.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073522Z
CREATED:20260710T073522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073522Z
UID:1778780019264-1738242000-1738249200@ncarboretum.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/master-of-the-prayer-book-roman-de-la-rose-03bab1-1024.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260710T073512Z
CREATED:20260710T073512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T073512Z
UID:1778780019261-1737286200-1737291600@ncarboretum.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_8088.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR