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An introduction to the Amphibians of the Southern Appalachians

An introduction to the Amphibians of the Southern Appalachians

by | Jul 10, 2026

An introduction to the Amphibians of the Southern Appalachians With Carlton Burke Friday, February 20  |  12 – 4pm BRN – Wildlife Core  REGISTER HERE The forested slopes, mountain streams and rivers, and valleys and floodplains of our southern mountains provide...
Introduction to Appalachian Ecology

Introduction to Appalachian Ecology

by | Jul 10, 2026

Introduction to Appalachian Ecology with Dan Lazar Wednesday, February 25  |  1 – 3pm BRN – Core  |  BREG – Core REGISTER HERE From the flood plain of the French Broad River to the summit of Mount Mitchel, we will explore the diverse ecological communities...
Geology of the Blue Ridge I

Geology of the Blue Ridge I

by | Jul 10, 2026

Geology of the Blue Ridge I with Anton DuMars Friday, February 13  |  12 – 4pm BRN – Core REGISTER HERE This is the first class of a two-part Geology course that explores the geologic history of the Southern Appalachian Mountains with lecture...
Naturalist Walk and Talk

Naturalist Walk and Talk

by | Jul 10, 2026

Naturalist Walk and Talk with Shane Myers Friday, February 13  |  1 – 3pm BRN –  Elective REGISTER HERE Walk 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...
eBird: An Introduction

eBird: An Introduction

by | Jul 10, 2026

eBird: An Introduction with Shane Myers Thursday, February 12  |  10 – 12 pm BRN – Elective REGISTER HERE Are you a birder? Do you want to be? Do you like to maintain careful lists of what birds you’ve seen, when, and where? Do you want to contribute to real...
Winter Buds & Bark Tree ID

Winter Buds & Bark Tree ID

by | Jul 10, 2026

Winter Buds & Bark Tree ID  with Lauren Lampley  Thursday, February 5  |  1 – 4 pm  BRN – Core |  BREG – Elective  REGISTER HERE Ever wondered how you can identify a tree without its leaves? All tree species have different patterns of bark and...