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SUMMARY:Naturalist Walk and Talk - Parasites
DESCRIPTION:Naturalist Walk and Talk – Parasites\nwith Shane Myers \nFriday\, August 14 |  1 – 3pm \nBRN – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \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 gall-forming organisms and parasitic organisms 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●  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/naturalist-walk-and-talk-galls/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Appalachian Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Appalachian Ecology\nwith Dan Lazar \nSaturday\, August 15  |  1 – 3pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Core \nRegister Here!\n  \nFrom the flood plain of the French Broad River to the summit of Mount Mitchel\, we will explore the diverse ecological communities that make up the Blue Ridge Bioregion. We will learn why spruce trees are found only on the summits of our highest mountains: why the Southern Appalachians are the lungless salamander capital of the world; and how deer and ants determine where trilliums grow. Part illustrated lecture and part on-site field trip\, this class serves as an introduction to all Special Topics in Ecology classes offered through the Blue Ridge Naturalist Program. \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. \nDan Lazar served for many years as the director of education at the Western North Carolina Nature Center\, followed by several years as executive director of the Colburn Earth Science Museum. Dan has a degree in forest biology from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry and has been an instructor in the Blue Ridge Naturalist program 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/introduction-to-appalachian-ecology-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T160000
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SUMMARY:Southern Appalachian Entomology
DESCRIPTION:Southern Appalachian Entomology\nwith Shane Myers \nThursday\, August 20  |  12 – 4 pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \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. 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/southern-appalachian-entomology-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Adventure Scientists Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Adventure Scientists’ Project Designer Discussion: Butternut Tree Project\nwith ForestHer NC \nTuesday\, August 25 | 12 – 1pm \nRegister Here!\n  \n\nJoin ForestHer NC for an exclusive\, interactive webinar featuring a guest project designer from Adventure Scientists! We’ll cover why butternut restoration matters\, how Adventure Scientists is leading the charge\, and what to expect at our upcoming\, hands-on Butternut Field Day at the North Carolina Arboretum with Adventure Scientists this September \nThe native butternut is facing severe threats from butternut canker. Finding healthy\, resilient trees is vital to saving the species—and we need your eyes on the ground. So\, our friends\, Adventure Scientists\, have launched new projects that place you at the forefront of community-based science to protect and restore American butternut trees. \nWhether you are a woodland owner\, a passionate naturalist\, or simply curious about forest health\, this session is designed to prep you for the September field day. \nPlease note: This does not replace official Adventure Scientist training. It is meant to be a supplemental\, educational opportunity. \nWe hope to see you there! \n\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/adventure-scientists-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Leading a Nature Hike 101
DESCRIPTION:Leading a Nature Hike 101\nwith Lauren Lampley \nFriday\, August 28  |  10 – 1pm \nBRN – Capstone \nRegister Here!\n  \nLeading a group on a hike in nature comes naturally to some people but for others it is a skill developed over time. In this class we will talk about best practices for how to safely and efficiently lead a group on a hike in nature as well as what planning is necessary before the day of the hike. Students will also do a short 5 minute presentation about a subject of their choice during this class. \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●  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/leading-a-nature-hike-101/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,BRN
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SUMMARY:Block Printing on Fabric
DESCRIPTION: Block Printing on Fabric\nwith Erika Busse \nFriday\, August 28  |  1 – 3 pm \nRegister Here!\n  \nIn this 2-hour course\, Erika will teach you how to make a relief block and print it from start to finish. This is a great intro course for anyone looking to learn more about printmaking or for a fun experience with art to take home. Relief printing is a reduction process\, carving out an image onto a stamp. Erika will teach you how to make a design\, transfer it to the block\, and how to carve it. Then you will get to print your block onto tea towels with her guidance. You will make a unique work of art and get to take home your tea towel and block. \nErika Busse is a full-time artist in Asheville\, NC\, working to bring joy and whimsy back to life through art making. Deeply inspired by the Appalachian Mountains\, she makes printmaking and paintings inspired by it\, connecting her to others who share this love for nature. She moved to Asheville after graduating from the University of Alabama in 2017 to pursue her art career and has been teaching painting and printmaking since 2021. \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/block-printing-on-fabric-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T090000
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SUMMARY:Intro to the Fleshy Fungi of the NC Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Intro to the Fleshy Fungi of the NC Arboretum\nwith Jonathan Horton \nSaturday\, August 29  |  9am – 12pm \nBRN – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \nThis workshop will consist of an introductory lecture about fungi with a focus on commonly encountered groups of fleshy fungi in western North Carolina. The group will then foray on the grounds at the NC Arboretum to collect fresh specimens. We will then return to the class to go over steps involved in fungal identification including the use of dichotomous keys and microscopy. We will discuss interesting ecological information about the specimens we collect and identify. \nJonathan  Horton is Chair of the Biology Department at the University of North Carolina Asheville\, where he has been working and teaching since 2003. He earned a B.S. in Biology from UNC-Chapel Hill\, a M.S in Biology at Appalachian State University and a Ph.D. in Forest Ecology Northern Arizona University.  Jonathan is a plant physiological ecologist\, but wears a lot of hats at UNCA where he teaches Botany\, Plant Physiology\, Mycology\, Forest Ecology\, Desert Ecology\, and non-majors offerings. His research interests are varied and include the characteristics of and impacts from invasive\, non-native species; conservation biology of rare and threatened species and communities\, plant-fungal interactions\, and ecological forest management. \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/intro-to-the-fleshy-fungi-of-the-nc-arboretum/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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