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Walking Meditation & Qigong

Walking Meditation & Qigong

Experience the deep peace and simple joy of slow walking meditation in the Plants of Promise Garden at the Arboretum. Each walking meditation practice begins with a series of very gentle Qigong movements. Qigong is an easy, mindful movement practice that supports the...
Silent Hike & Forest Qigong

Silent Hike & Forest Qigong

Let’s enjoy a quiet, mindful stroll through the woods together. A silent hike takes us to scenic treasures on the arboretum property where we will do a restorative qigong practice. Qigong is a series of simple movements that supports the body’s natural healing...
All About Woodpeckers

All About Woodpeckers

Why do woodpeckers drum on gutters? Are they really “eating” the house? The seven species of woodpeckers here in Western North Carolina range from the tiny downy to the large and iconic pileated. This package includes an online class and a field experience on the...
Inspired by Nature: Make a Sketchbook & Start Sketching!

Inspired by Nature: Make a Sketchbook & Start Sketching!

Chadalice Hagen and Jane Voorhees are forces of nature who will teach students how to make sketchbooks and then guide them in getting started sketching. Learn how to make two different useful sketchbooks – a leather covered “Pocket Sketchbook” and a...