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by mike | Aug 6, 2026
Hawkwatch at Grandfather Mountain with Lauren Lampley Wednesday, September 16 | 9 am – 3 pm BRN – Elective Register Here! Ever wonder where our migratory hawks go in the wintertime? Join Arboretum and Grandfather Mountain staff on a day filled with...
by mike | Aug 6, 2026
River Systems of the Blue Ridge with Anton DuMars Friday, September 11 | 12 – 4pm BRN – Core Register Here! Water is essential to life but is also a powerful agent of change. Rivers, through both daily processes and catastrophic floods, shape...
by mike | Aug 6, 2026
Walking Meditation & Qigong with Jenne Sluder Friday, August 28Â |Â 9 – 10am Register Here! Enjoy a slow, mindful walking meditation through the gardens, practicing breath awareness and sensory attention to touch the deep peace and simple wonders of...
by mike | Aug 6, 2026
An Introduction to the Amphibians of the Southern Appalachians with Carlton Burke Saturday, August 22 | 12 – 4pm BRN – Core Register Here! The forested slopes, mountain streams and rivers, and valleys and floodplains of our southern mountains provide...
by mike | Aug 6, 2026
 Botanical Drawing for Beginners with Camille Daunno 4 sessions Tuesdays August 4th through the 25th  | 10 am – 1 pm REGISTER HERE During this beginner level class, you will learn several drawing techniques including line, shading, pen and ink. We will discuss...
