Fall Wildflowers of the NC Arboretum

Fall Wildflowers of the NC Arboretumwith Lauren Lampley Wednesday, September 9  |  1 – 4pm BRN – Core  |  BREG – Core Register Here!  Interested in learning how to identify wildflowers? Join Lauren on this walk around the Arboretum property where we will go over differe......More

Fall Wildflowers of the NC Arboretumwith Lauren Lampley Wednesday, September 9  |  1 – 4pm BRN – Core  |  BREG – Core Register Here!  Interested in learning how to identify wildflowers? Join Lauren on this walk around the Arboretum property where we will go over different ways of identifying plants and different families of flowers. Some flowers are very difficult to identify to species and some are relatively easy so we will talk about how to get as close as possible with tools we can easily carry into the field. We will be using Newcomb’s guide to key out some of the less common flowers but will focus on learning how to look closely at flowers to identify them. This program will take place outside and will follow easy trails and paved walkways. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time. Lauren Lampley began her career at Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation as a Park Naturalist which solidified Lauren’s interests in ecology and a passion for teaching others. She has led walks and hikes in a variety of subjects from Geology to Birding and especially enjoys learning and teaching about our local ecology. She currently works at the NC Arboretum as the Adult Education Coordinator managing all the programming hosted through the Adult Education Department. ●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email [email protected] with questions. ●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. ●  We are committed to fostering a diverse, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. ●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! ●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! ●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. See all of our classes open for registration here!

Arbor Evenings

Arbor Evenings 2026June 10 – September 17, 2026Baker Event LawnSip and stroll through the gardens in the glow of the golden hour, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! Arbor Evenings runs Wednesdays and Thursdays June 10 through......More

Arbor Evenings 2026June 10 – September 17, 2026Baker Event LawnSip and stroll through the gardens in the glow of the golden hour, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! Arbor Evenings runs Wednesdays and Thursdays June 10 through September 17, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.     **Please note: Outside alcohol is prohibited on the campus of The North Carolina Arboretum.** There is no additional cost to attend ArborEvenings beyond our standard parking fee. As always, Arboretum Society members and their accompanying guests can enter for FREE (guests must be in member vehicles to receive free entry). Proceeds from Arbor Evenings help support The North Carolina Arboretum Society and further advance the Arboretum’s mission. 5:30 – 8:30: Angela Easterling & Brandon Turner (Not quite country & not quite folk! Angela, a unique and engaging songwriter, brings rootsy, refreshing, and homespun tunes with her duo partner, Brandon)Enjoy dinner from a rotating selecting of food trucks!Scheduled performances are subject to change.View upcoming dates here. Support for this event series is generously provided by:

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Plein Air Painting in the Gardens

Plein Air Painting in the Gardenswith Erika Busse Thursday, September 10  |  9am – 11pm Register Here!  There is no better way to relax and connect with your creative side and nature than en plein air painting. In this class, artist Erika Busse will teach you how to pai......More

Plein Air Painting in the Gardenswith Erika Busse Thursday, September 10  |  9am – 11pm Register Here!  There is no better way to relax and connect with your creative side and nature than en plein air painting. In this class, artist Erika Busse will teach you how to paint an original Appalachian inspired artwork outside at the beautiful North Carolina Arboretum. She will take you through each step of the painting process, all skill levels are welcomed and all supplies are provided. This program will take place outside and will follow easy trails and paved walkways. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time. Erika Busse moved to Asheville in 2017 after graduating from the University of Alabama with degrees in art and business. She is a small business owner of her full time artist business, sharing mountain inspired painting and printmaking with the world. She has been teaching plein air painting classes since 2021. ●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email [email protected] with questions. ●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. ●  We are committed to fostering a diverse, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. ●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! ●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! ●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. See all of our classes open for registration here!

Awakening Creativity — An Introductory Workshop

Awakening Creativity — An Introductory WorkshopWith Catherine Willows Thursday, September 10  |  9:30 – 11:30 am Register Here!  Creativity lives innately within us all—our natural capacity to imagine, envision new possibilities, and bring fresh energy into our lives. I......More

Awakening Creativity — An Introductory WorkshopWith Catherine Willows Thursday, September 10  |  9:30 – 11:30 am Register Here!  Creativity lives innately within us all—our natural capacity to imagine, envision new possibilities, and bring fresh energy into our lives. In this two-hour introductory workshop, you’ll be invited into a different kind of art-making: not focused on skill or product, but on expression from within. Held in sacred space and in communion with nature, we’ll explore intuitive painting, journaling, and reflective practices to quiet the mind and awaken your inner creative self—helping you see what may not have been fully acknowledged, and allowing inspiration, clarity, and joy to arise. Many participants are surprised by what unfolds—the unexpected that emerges through the process itself. This introductory session lays the foundation for future workshops. No art experience is needed—just an open spirit and a willingness to explore and students are encouraged to bring their journals with them if they would like to. Catherine Willows is a Registered Nurse, Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach, and Transformational Creativity Coach, and founder of Willows Coaching and Consulting. While holding sacred space, she guides adults in awakening their inner creativity — moving beyond the demands of daily life into greater flow, self-discovery, and joy through intuitive art-making processes. Catherine believes creativity and our connection to the natural world are deeply interwoven  — both vital pillars of wellbeing, supporting nervous system regulation and inner equanimity, and together essential for living a meaningful, embodied life aligned with purpose and authentic expression. ●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email [email protected] with questions. ●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. ●  We are committed to fostering a diverse, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. ●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! ●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! ●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.   See all of our classes open for registration here!

Blooms in a Hoop: Beginner Embroidery Workshop

Blooms in a Hoop: Beginner Embroidery Workshopwith JeanAnne Taylor Thursday, September 10  |  12 – 4pm Register Here!  Students will learn basic techniques of hand embroidery, as well as information on needle sizes, types of floss, and appropriate fabric. I will demonst......More

Blooms in a Hoop: Beginner Embroidery Workshopwith JeanAnne Taylor Thursday, September 10  |  12 – 4pm Register Here!  Students will learn basic techniques of hand embroidery, as well as information on needle sizes, types of floss, and appropriate fabric. I will demonstrate how to do the embroidery stitches, then work one on one if necessary for students to understand. I will provide a supply kit for the students. They will have a finished (or mostly finished) project to take home. JeanAnn Taylor loves to be creative with words, watercolors, hooks, yarn, dancing, gardening, fabric, and thread. As an award-winning embroidery artist, she combines her love of nature with original embroidery designs. ●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email [email protected] with questions. ●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. ●  We are committed to fostering a diverse, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. ●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! ●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! ●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. See all of our classes open for registration here!

Arbor Evenings

Arbor Evenings 2026June 10 – September 17, 2026Baker Event LawnSip and stroll through the gardens in the glow of the golden hour, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! Arbor Evenings runs Wednesdays and Thursdays June 10 through......More

Arbor Evenings 2026June 10 – September 17, 2026Baker Event LawnSip and stroll through the gardens in the glow of the golden hour, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! Arbor Evenings runs Wednesdays and Thursdays June 10 through September 17, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.         **Please note: Outside alcohol is prohibited on the campus of The North Carolina Arboretum.** There is no additional cost to attend ArborEvenings beyond our standard parking fee. As always, Arboretum Society members and their accompanying guests can enter for FREE (guests must be in member vehicles to receive free entry). Proceeds from Arbor Evenings help support The North Carolina Arboretum Society and further advance the Arboretum’s mission. 5:30 – 8:30: Elizabeth McCorvey & Lefty Carmean (Mixing fiddle, violin, banjo, and the cello)Scheduled performances are subject to change.View upcoming dates here. Support for this event series is generously provided by:

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River Systems of the Blue Ridge

River Systems of the Blue Ridgewith 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 Earth’s surface through e......More

River Systems of the Blue Ridgewith 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 Earth’s surface through erosion and sediment transport. In River Systems of the Blue Ridge, we will investigate how the Broad River changes character and shapes the landscape along its course from the headwaters, through the Piedmont, and onto the Atlantic Ocean. Anton DuMars, a resident of Black Mountain, NC, is an adjunct professor at the College of Charleston. His geological interests include fluvial, deltaic, and coastal processes. Ideally, he’s spending time on a hiking trail or aboard his sailboat. ●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email [email protected] with questions. ●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. ●  We are committed to fostering a diverse, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. ●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! ●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! ●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. See all of our classes open for registration here!

History and Archaeology of the Arboretum

History and Archaeology of the Arboretumwith Bob and Mary Noel Friday, September 11  |  1 – 4pm Register Here!  The land that makes up The North Carolina Arboretum has been home to different human groups over a span of more than 15,000 years. It has had many uses and be......More

History and Archaeology of the Arboretumwith Bob and Mary Noel Friday, September 11  |  1 – 4pm Register Here!  The land that makes up The North Carolina Arboretum has been home to different human groups over a span of more than 15,000 years. It has had many uses and been shaped by those who lived here. This walk, led by archaeologists Bob and Mary Noel, will give participants a chance to see and hear about past occupants of this land, and even a little history about how it became the state’s Arboretum. Bob and Mary Noel both had long careers as archaeologists with the US Forest Service. Bob worked mostly in North Carolina where he recorded thousands of sites on national forest lands here. Most of Mary’s archaeological work was in Idaho and Ohio. Both of them have been active in living history programs as well, most recently with the Heritage Alliance in Jonesborough, Tennessee. The Noels now have a consulting firm and still do archaeological survey projects. Mary can be found working at the Arboretum’s Baker Information desk several days a week, sharing her knowledge of local trails, gardens and history. ●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email [email protected] with questions. ●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. ●  We are committed to fostering a diverse, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. ●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! ●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! ●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. See all of our classes open for registration here!

Guided Trail Walk

Hit the trails and learn more about The North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest with a guided trail walk! April through October, this free hiking program is led by trained volunteer guides who take small groups of participants along woodland trails and thr......More

Hit the trails and learn more about The North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest with a guided trail walk! April through October, this free hiking program is led by trained volunteer guides who take small groups of participants along woodland trails and through a variety of forest types. Depending on the season and each guide’s area of expertise, topics of discussion may include wildflowers, plant and tree identification, natural history and more. Guided trail walks are limited to 15 people, including the guide, and are not recommended for guests under 16 years of age. Groups depart from the Baker Visitor Center Lobby on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.. Walks last 1.5 – 2.5 hours, are approximately one to two miles in length. As this program is held rain or shine, all participants should dress appropriately for the weather. There is no pre-registration walks are first-come first served and sign up sheets are located in the Baker Visitors Center. Walks are FREE however, donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are appreciated. Regular parking fees apply. Arboretum Society Members always park free. Know Before You GoGuided Trail Walks are not recommended for guests under 16 years of age.Guided Trail Walks are rain or shine and all participants should be dressed comfortably and for the weather.Hikes cover 1-2 miles and last 1.5-2 hours.Well-behaved leashed pets are welcome to accompany their owners. In the rare case that a pet is disruptive or negatively impacts the experience, the pet and its owner may be asked to excuse themselves from the guided walk.

Forest Bathing: A Harvest Season Retreat

Forest Bathing: A Harvest Season Retreatwith Asheville Wellness Tours Saturday, September 12  |  10am – 1pm Register Here!  Celebrate abundance, balance and equilibrium during this immersive morning nature connection retreat. During this seasonal transition, we’ll mark ......More

Forest Bathing: A Harvest Season Retreatwith Asheville Wellness Tours Saturday, September 12  |  10am – 1pm Register Here!  Celebrate abundance, balance and equilibrium during this immersive morning nature connection retreat. During this seasonal transition, we’ll mark the threshold between summer and fall, honoring the Earth’s bountiful harvest while slowing our pace, awakening our senses, and practicing embodied acts of gratitude. Honoring this liminal fifth season, connecting with ourselves, each other, and the more-than-human-world, nourishing the relationships that sustain and connect us. Your guide, Christa Hebal, will lead you on a gentle journey through the forest, weaving mindfulness, breathwork, forest bathing and nature therapy together for a restorative morning on some of the trails less traveled at the North Carolina Arboretum. We’ll celebrate the experience with a community Earth offering, followed by a wild-foraged tea ceremony and snacks. Bring an open mind and an open heart. All are welcome. Presented through Adult & Continuing Education Programs in collaboration with Asheville Wellness Tours. Christa Hebal is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. Born and raised in the mountains of northeast Tennessee, she has lived in Asheville for 24 years. Christa has an adventurous heart, and loves to help others encounter wholeness through embodiment and nature connection practices. She has had a professional bodywork practice for 18 years as a nationally certified Massage Therapist, and is also a practitioner of Ortho-Bionomy®, Usui Reiki Master, Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist, Clinical Aromatherapist, and Certified Traditional Herbalist. She is also certified in CPR and Wilderness First Aid. ●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email [email protected] with questions. ●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. ●  We are committed to fostering a diverse, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. ●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! ●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! ●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. See all of our classes open for registration here!

Hawkwatch at Grandfather Mountain

Hawkwatch at Grandfather Mountainwith 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 scanning the skies ......More

Hawkwatch at Grandfather Mountainwith 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 scanning the skies for these migratory birds. There is a chance to see hundreds of migratory hawks as they fly by the mountain on their way south for the winter. During this day we will also talk about the different types of hawks and other birds of prey that migrate following the Appalachian Mountains. This program provides transportation to and from the class location using our minibus. We will meet at the Arboretum and return to the Arboretum. If you prefer to meet us there, you will want to let us know and we will tell you where to meet. This program will take place outside and will follow rocky paths onto the Linville Peak area. Those uncomfortable with crossing the bridge can set up a chair on the building side of the bridge but would not be present for the main counting. Bring your own chair or cushion to sit on the rocks and your binoculars or spotting scope if you have one. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time with no shade. Bring a lunch and/or snacks or plan to leave the group to purchase food from Mildred’s Grill located at the Museum down the mountain a bit. Lauren Lampley began her career at Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation as a Park Naturalist which solidified Lauren’s interests in ecology and a passion for teaching others. She has led walks and hikes in a variety of subjects from Geology to Birding and especially enjoys learning and teaching about our local ecology. She currently works at the NC Arboretum as the Adult Education Coordinator managing all the programming hosted through the Adult Education Department. ●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email [email protected] with questions. ●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. ●  We are committed to fostering a diverse, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. ●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! ●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! ●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. See all of our classes open for registration here!

Arbor Evenings

Arbor Evenings 2026June 10 – September 17, 2026Baker Event LawnSip and stroll through the gardens in the glow of the golden hour, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! Arbor Evenings runs Wednesdays and Thursdays June 10 through......More

Arbor Evenings 2026June 10 – September 17, 2026Baker Event LawnSip and stroll through the gardens in the glow of the golden hour, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! Arbor Evenings runs Wednesdays and Thursdays June 10 through September 17, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.         **Please note: Outside alcohol is prohibited on the campus of The North Carolina Arboretum.** There is no additional cost to attend ArborEvenings beyond our standard parking fee. As always, Arboretum Society members and their accompanying guests can enter for FREE (guests must be in member vehicles to receive free entry). Proceeds from Arbor Evenings help support The North Carolina Arboretum Society and further advance the Arboretum’s mission. 5:30 – 8:30: Nicole Kestler Duo (Lively jazz standards)Enjoy dinner from a rotating selecting of food trucks!Scheduled performances are subject to change.View upcoming dates here. Support for this event series is generously provided by:

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Geology of the Blue Ridge Field Class

Geology of the Blue Ridge Field Classwith Anton DuMars Thursday, September 17  |  11am – 5pm BRN – Core Register Here!  On this Field Experience, we will observe and interpret evidence of Appalachian mountain-building events. Participants can put their hands on a 380+/-......More

Geology of the Blue Ridge Field Classwith Anton DuMars Thursday, September 17  |  11am – 5pm BRN – Core Register Here!  On this Field Experience, we will observe and interpret evidence of Appalachian mountain-building events. Participants can put their hands on a 380+/- million-year-old pluton and observe their post-uplift weathering, jointing, and exfoliation. In addition, participants observe and interpret river processes, transport, and depositional environments of sediments derived from up-gradient sources. The experience includes on-site geologic map reading and interpretation. This off-site program has stops in the Pisgah Forest near Brevard NC along The Pisgah Highway including Daniel Ridge and the Davidson River. This program provides transportation to and from the class location using our minibus. We will meet at the Arboretum and return to the Arboretum. If you prefer to meet us there, you will want to let us know and we will tell you where to meet. This program will take place outside and will follow easy to moderate trails. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time. Anton DuMars, a resident of Black Mountain, NC, is an adjunct professor at the College of Charleston. His geological interests include fluvial, deltaic, and coastal processes. Ideally, he’s spending time on a hiking trail or aboard his sailboat. ●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email [email protected] with questions. ●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. ●  We are committed to fostering a diverse, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. ●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! ●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! ●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. See all of our classes open for registration here!

Tour des Trees

Tour des TreesSeptember 17, 2026 from 2 pm to 4:30 pmOn September 17th The NC Arboretum will be hosting the Tour des Trees cyclists and organizers for an afternoon of presentations open to the public. The Tour des Trees is an annual long-distance cycling adventure which......More

Tour des TreesSeptember 17, 2026 from 2 pm to 4:30 pmOn September 17th The NC Arboretum will be hosting the Tour des Trees cyclists and organizers for an afternoon of presentations open to the public. The Tour des Trees is an annual long-distance cycling adventure which serves as the primary public outreach and community engagement event for Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund). Since 1992, Tour des Trees riders have cycled through communities in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., planting trees, educating children and shining a light on the work done by arboriculture professionals and the importance of science-based tree care.  The 2026 Tour des Trees will take place from Saturday, September 12 to Friday, September 18. The programs here at the Arboretum will start at 2 pm with an Ask the Arborist presentation and a special kids program will start at 3:45 pm with Professor Pricklethorn. Definitely don’t miss the fun and educational programs that will take place during this event! The event is free for Arboretum members and included with the parking fee for non-members. These programs will take place in the Auditorium within the Education Center.  

Arbor Evenings

Arbor Evenings 2026June 10 – September 17, 2026Baker Event LawnSip and stroll through the gardens in the glow of the golden hour, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! Arbor Evenings runs Wednesdays and Thursdays June 10 through......More

Arbor Evenings 2026June 10 – September 17, 2026Baker Event LawnSip and stroll through the gardens in the glow of the golden hour, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! Arbor Evenings runs Wednesdays and Thursdays June 10 through September 17, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.         **Please note: Outside alcohol is prohibited on the campus of The North Carolina Arboretum.** There is no additional cost to attend ArborEvenings beyond our standard parking fee. As always, Arboretum Society members and their accompanying guests can enter for FREE (guests must be in member vehicles to receive free entry). Proceeds from Arbor Evenings help support The North Carolina Arboretum Society and further advance the Arboretum’s mission. 5:30 – 8:30: The Fabulous DB Cooper (Americana, Classic Rock, and Classic Country)Scheduled performances are subject to change.View upcoming dates here. Support for this event series is generously provided by:

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How Plants Grow: A Close Look at Plant Growth and Structures

How Plants Grow: A Close Look at Plant Growth and Structureswith Alexandra Holland Friday, September 18  |  1 – 2:30pm BRN – Core  |  BREG – Elective Register Here!  Building on Beginning Botany, this class examines the variety of plant cells and tissues, how they are o......More

How Plants Grow: A Close Look at Plant Growth and Structureswith Alexandra Holland Friday, September 18  |  1 – 2:30pm BRN – Core  |  BREG – Elective Register Here!  Building on Beginning Botany, this class examines the variety of plant cells and tissues, how they are organized to support plant functions, and how they mature as a plant grows. We’ll explore the structural similarities and differences between plants as small as a trout lily and as large as a white oak.  Prerequisite:  Beginning Botany Alexandra Holland has a passion for getting people excited about the natural world through classes, hikes, and photography.  She graduated from Duke University and earned her master’s degree in botany from the University of Texas at Austin.  While in Texas, Alexandra managed the UTEX Culture Collection of Algae at UT Austin and volunteered with education programs at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.  Upon moving to Asheville, she began volunteering with the NC Arboretum’s youth education programs.  In 2008 she was in the first class of students to be certified as Blue Ridge Naturalists.   Alexandra teaches botany classes at the NC Arboretum and leads nature hikes in Western NC for groups of all ages. ●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email [email protected] with questions. ●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. ●  We are committed to fostering a diverse, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. ●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! ●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! ●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. See all of our classes open for registration here!

Landscape Design Fundamentals (2-sessions)

Landscape Design Fundamentals (2-sessions)with Jennifer Verprauskus Friday, September 18  |  1 – 3:30pm Friday, September 25  |  1 – 3:30pm BREG – Core Register Here!  Students will learn the fundamentals of landscape design in a two-part class that introduces participa......More

Landscape Design Fundamentals (2-sessions)with Jennifer Verprauskus Friday, September 18  |  1 – 3:30pm Friday, September 25  |  1 – 3:30pm BREG – Core Register Here!  Students will learn the fundamentals of landscape design in a two-part class that introduces participants to design principles, site assessment and planning, among other topics. Gain a better understanding of what comes into play in creating and managing sustainable and aesthetically appealing landscapes. We will also brush on some basic permaculture design practices. You will come away empowered to be more creative, instinctive, decisive and purposeful in understanding good design and more adept at recognizing what’s not. Jennifer Verprauskus is a North Carolina Licensed Landscape Architect and a Permaculture Design Certificate Holder. She studied Landscape Architecture at the University of Massachusetts & Cal Poly. Since graduating, she has traveled the world to help people grow trees and their own food. She is the founder of both UpBeet Landscapes and BareRoot Designs, PLLC. ●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email [email protected] with questions. ●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. ●  We are committed to fostering a diverse, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. ●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! ●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! ●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. See all of our classes open for registration here!