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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Monarch Monitoring Community Science Project at the NC Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn: Monarch Monitoring Community Science Project at the NC Arboretum\nwith Lauren Lampley\, Shane Myers\, and volunteers \nTuesday\, August 18  |  12 – 1 pm \nRegister Here!\n  \nIn this free lunch-time class\, join the community science volunteers that lead this in-depth project at the North Carolina Arboretum supervised by the Adult Education department. These dedicated volunteers observe the growth of milkweeds on the Arboretum property and count Monarch eggs\, caterpillars\, pupa\, and adults that use these plants. This project has been operating for a few years and the volunteers will speak on their own experiences and compare data from 2026 and past years of surveys. Bring your own lunch\, no food will be provided. \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/lunch-learn-monarch-monitoring-community-science-project-at-the-nc-arboretum/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Walk and Talk – Dragonflies and Damselflies
DESCRIPTION:Naturalist Walk and Talk – Dragonflies and Damselflies\nwith Shane Myers \nFriday\, July 10  |  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 month we will focus on the dragonflies and damselflies of the Arboretum. \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\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/naturalist-walk-and-talk-dragonflies-and-damselflies/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T130000
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SUMMARY:Insect Pollinators of the Blue Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Insect Pollinators of the Blue Ridge\nwith Shane Myers \nWednesday\, June 17  |  1 – 4pm \nBRN – Elective  |  BREG – Core \nREGISTER HERE \nOur plants in the Blue Ridge are pollinated by more insects than just Honey Bees. In this course\, we will look at common and some less obvious pollinators of the region and discuss their life cycles\, the benefits they provide the world\, and how to attract them. We will also go outside to look for pollinators doing their work around the Arboretum grounds. \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. \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. \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/insect-pollinators-of-the-blue-ridge/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T103000
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SUMMARY:Free Adult Ed Class: Intro to Native Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Native Pollinators\nwith Athena Anderson \nFriday\, May 30  |  10:30 – 11:30 am and \nSaturday\, May 31  |  10:30 – 11:30 am \nLocation: Education Center Combined Classrooms \nBRN – Elective |  BREG – Core \n  \nThis class is provided for free thanks to the Membership Department and is part of the offerings for our Spring Plant Sale event.  \nDuring this presentation you’ll learn about pollination and pollinators overall\, as well as the most common pollinators in Western North Carolina. These topics are followed by a discussion of conservation concerns and simple steps you can take to help pollinators. The session wraps up with the fascinating concept of pollination syndromes and how you can use them to participate in pollinator conservation.  \nAthena Rayne Anderson\, Ph.D.\, M.Ed\,  earned her doctoral degree in 2012 from the Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia. Her work focused on pollination ecology\, especially of native bees. She is a Certified Pollinator Steward through the Pollinator Partnership and offers pollinator habitat consulting in the Asheville area. \n\nSee a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.\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/free-adult-ed-class-intro-to-native-pollinators/2025-05-31/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Free Adult Ed Class: Intro to Native Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Native Pollinators\nwith Athena Anderson \nFriday\, May 30  |  10:30 – 11:30 am and \nSaturday\, May 31  |  10:30 – 11:30 am \nLocation: Education Center Combined Classrooms \nBRN – Elective |  BREG – Core \n  \nThis class is provided for free thanks to the Membership Department and is part of the offerings for our Spring Plant Sale event.  \nDuring this presentation you’ll learn about pollination and pollinators overall\, as well as the most common pollinators in Western North Carolina. These topics are followed by a discussion of conservation concerns and simple steps you can take to help pollinators. The session wraps up with the fascinating concept of pollination syndromes and how you can use them to participate in pollinator conservation.  \nAthena Rayne Anderson\, Ph.D.\, M.Ed\,  earned her doctoral degree in 2012 from the Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia. Her work focused on pollination ecology\, especially of native bees. She is a Certified Pollinator Steward through the Pollinator Partnership and offers pollinator habitat consulting in the Asheville area. \n\nSee a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.\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/free-adult-ed-class-intro-to-native-pollinators/2025-05-30/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T120000
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SUMMARY:Southern Appalachian Entomology
DESCRIPTION:Southern Appalachian Entomology\nwith Shane Myers \nFriday\, May 23  |  12 – 4 pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Elective \nEntomology is the study of insects and in the Southern Appalachian region\, we have a large diversity of these amazing creatures! In this course\, we will discuss the history and life cycles of local insects and how to find and Identify insects you find in nature. We will also look for insects and note their role in nature\, how they affect our lives\, and ways to help ensure they continue to live around us. \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. \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. \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! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/southern-appalachian-entomology/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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