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Azalea Expedition: Flame Azaleas at Elk Knob State Park

by | Jul 10, 2026

FIELD | Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The flame azalea, Rhododendron calendulaceum, is one of the most familiar native azaleas in Western North Carolina. Around Asheville, these beautiful plants are typically seen lighting up the understory in early May. At...

Summer Native Tree ID – Field Experience

by | Jul 10, 2026

ONSITE | Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Western North Carolina’s lush mountain forests are home to dozens of species of trees. Participants in this field-based class will use the Arboretum forest as a great learning laboratory to consider ways to identify many...

Leading a Nature Walk

by | Jul 10, 2026

ONSITE | Saturday, June 8, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Learn simple tips for leading engaging walks that encourage curiosity and discovery and evoke wonder in the natural world. Naturalist Jessie Wilder, who was certified as an interpretive guide through the National...

African American Agricultural, Botanical, and Horticultural Traditions

by | Jul 10, 2026

ONSITE | Saturday, June 8, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Gain a better understanding and appreciation for the multitude of contributions from African Americans to the farm, garden, herbal, horticultural and scientific traditions of the U.S. We’ll consider crops brought to this...

Summer Native Tree ID – Online

by | Jul 10, 2026

ONLINE | Wednesday, June 19, 1 – 3 p.m. Western North Carolina’s lush mountain forests are home to dozens of species of trees and woody shrubs. In this online class, participants will learn how to identify many of the region’s tree species based on habitats,...

Summer Native Tree ID – Intensive

by | Jul 10, 2026

ONSITE | Friday, June 21, 1 – 5 p.m. Western North Carolina’s lush mountain forests are home to dozens of species of trees and woody shrubs. In this intensive in-person class, participants will learn how to identify many of the region’s tree species based on habitats,...