by Lauren Lampley | Sep 5, 2026
How Plants Respond to Their Environment with Alexandra Holland Thursday, October 29 | 1 – 2:30pm BRN – Core | BREG – Elective Register Here! How do plants handle stress? How do they respond to their environment? In this class we’ll explore...
by Lauren Lampley | Sep 5, 2026
Backyard Baskets: Coiling with Natural Materials with Alyssa Sacora Wednesday, October 28 | 10 – 4pm Register Here! Many local plants lend themselves to basket making. In this workshop, we will create a coiled vessel using leaves and grasses harvested from cultivated...
by Lauren Lampley | Sep 4, 2026
Spring Starts in the Winter for Roses with John Smith Friday, October 23 | 1 – 3pm BREG – Elective Register Here! Planning a great rose garden doesn’t begin in spring, the work begins with thoughtful planning through the quiet days of winter. Every hour...
by Lauren Lampley | Sep 4, 2026
River Systems Field Class with Anton DuMars Friday, October 23 | 11am – 5pm BRN – Core Register Here! For the River Systems Field Experience, we will observe processes and indicators along the Davidson River, a Blue Ridge tributary of the French Broad...
by Lauren Lampley | Sep 4, 2026
Autumn Plein Air Painting in the Gardens with Erika Busse Friday, October 23 | 9 – 11 am Register Here! There is no better way to relax and connect with your creative side and nature than en plein air painting. In this class, artist Erika Busse will teach you how to...
by Lauren Lampley | Sep 4, 2026
Introduction to Appalachian Ecology with Dan Lazar Wedesday, October 21 | 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...
