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by ravi | 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...
by ravi | 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...
by ravi | Jul 10, 2026
FIELD | Friday, June 7, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Understand the importance of healthy natural water systems through application of learning about processes and responses in the field. Participants will meet and travel to different locations to consider processes and...
by ravi | 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...
by ravi | 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...
by ravi | Jul 10, 2026
ONSITE | Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Celebrate the ephemeral beauty of flowers during this immersive morning nature retreat! In Japan, the birthplace of forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku), they celebrate the annual cherry blossom bloom (Sakura) with a practice...
