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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
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Walk and Talk - Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:Naturalist Walk and Talk – Butterflies\nwith Shane Myers \nFriday\, June 12  |  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 butterflies 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-butterflies/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Garden Pollinators at Dusk
DESCRIPTION:Garden Pollinators at Dusk\nwith Emma Moore \nFriday\, June 12  |  5:30 – 7:30 pm \nBRN – Elective  |  BREG – Elective \nREGISTER HERE \nWe all think of pollinators as Bees and Butterflies\, frolicking in the daylight. But what happens at dusk when the light dims? This class will introduce you to the idea of Night gardens and the pollinators that thrive in them. From Beetles to Moths and everything you can do to support them\, Garden Pollinators at dusk gives you a chance to consider the world of pollination after the sun goes down. \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. \nEmma Moore is a plant ecologist but has worn many hats over the years. She graduated with her master’s from ETSU studying plant pollinator interactions and invasive moth species and in undergrad studied how tardigrades could help soybeans survive droughts. Emma has worked both in an apple research lab and as a plant genetic researcher. She has called WNC home for over 20 years and is excited to share her love of plants with you. \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/garden-pollinators-at-dusk/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T113000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Box Turtle Telemetry Community Science Project at the NC Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn: Box Turtle Telemetry Community Science Project at the NC Arboretum\nwith Arboretum staff and volunteers \nTuesday\, June 16\, 2026  |  11:30 am – 12:30 \nREGISTER HERE \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. For the last 14 years\, volunteers and Education Staff have been monitoring Eastern Box Turtles on the Arboretum’s property using radio telemetry. Utilizing a Research Permit from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission\, we look at the locations and behaviors of wild Eastern Box Turtles throughout the year to document their patterns and bring a better understanding to how these amazing creatures utilize the grounds. Bring your own lunch\, no food will be provided. \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/lunch-learn-box-turtle-telemetry-community-science-project-at-the-nc-arboretum/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T120000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T150000
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SUMMARY:Summer Ecology Walk
DESCRIPTION:Summer Ecology Walk\nwith Dan Lazar \nSaturday\, June 20  |  1:30 – 3 pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Elective \nREGISTER HERE \nNaturalist Dan Lazar leads this walk and talk designed to point out signs of summer’s vibrancy. Participants will walk through roadside meadows filled with Goldenrod and asters and then head into the Arboretum Forest on easily accessible trails. We’ll consider the role of birds and other animals in seed dispersal\, one of nature’s most important methods for renewing itself. \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. \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\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/summer-ecology-walk/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T120000
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SUMMARY:Gardening on Slopes
DESCRIPTION:Gardening on Slopes\nwith Nina Shippen \nSaturday\, June 27  |  10 am – 12 pm \nBREG – EcoGardening Core \nREGISTER HERE \nGardeners who don’t have to deal with slopes in Western North Carolina are a rarity. Most of us must manage slopes in our landscape planning and planting. Left unattended\, slopes can become hazardous eyesores with ever-worsening erosion that threatens the structures\, plants\, roadways and stream beds below. Designer Nina Shippen shares methods for assessing slopes\, remedies to prevent and correct erosion\, and reviews useful plants for slopes. When to call for professional engineering or construction interventions will also be covered. Participants are invited to send photos in advance of this onsite class to include in discussion. \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-on-slopes/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T160000
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SUMMARY:Rewilding Through Writing
DESCRIPTION:Rewilding Through Writing\nwith Katherine Saul and Alli Marshall \nSaturday\, June 27  |  10am – 4pm \nREGISTER HERE \nIn this one-day workshop we will explore our connection to nature through creative writing and art making. By aligning with the natural world we’re able to experience calm\, peace\, and awareness of our own intuition. Principles of forest bathing\, mindfulness\, and creative play reveal deep wells of inspiration to be expressed through art and writing. \nLed by Katherine Saul and Alli Marshall\, this workshop is for writers and creatives of all backgrounds and levels of experience. While writing will be our main creative modality\, no writing needs to be “good” — only self-expressive. Sharing is optional (though very much encouraged). \nBring a favorite pen and notebook if you have one — but writing and art materials will provided. The class will take place both indoors and outside. \nKatherine Saul has been a middle school educator for 20 years and has been a certified Inward & Artward creative facilitator since 2024. She believes in writing as a means to build understanding of ourselves\, each other\, and the worlds we live in.  When she’s not building creative communities\, you’ll find her with her dogs in the water\, on a trail\, or in the garden. \nAlli Marshall is a writer and artist based in Asheville. She received an MFA from Goddard College and is a certified Inward & Artward creative facilitator. She’s the author of ‘How to Talk to Rockstars\,’ ‘The Persephone Project\,’ and numerous zines. Many of her best friends are trees. \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/rewilding-through-writing/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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