Monarch Butterfly Day
Monarch Day returns to the Arboretum on September 28! September is a busy time for monarch butterflies as they undergo their fall migration from Eastern North America to Mexico, and Western North Carolina is a pit stop for some of these busy travelers. You can...Working with Shadow: Crafting Cyanotypes
ON-SITE | Saturday, August 3, 10 am – 4 pm Participants of this workshop will be introduced to the cyanotype process and create cameraless photographs of objects, plants, and other materials found on-site at the Arboretum. We’ll explore the preparation of cyanotype...Forest Bathing Retreat: CommuniTEA Amongst the Trees
ON-SITE | Saturday, August 3, 10 am – 1 pm Did you know a lack of connection can increase the risk for premature death to levels comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day? Loneliness is an epidemic according to a recent report by the U.S. Surgeon General. However, we...Geology of the Blue Ridge – In-person Version
ON-SITE | Four Sessions: Wednesdays, August 7 – 28, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Explore the geologic history of the Southern Appalachian Mountains in this blended class that includes lecture presentations, discussions, guided and self-guided explorations in the field. The...