The North Carolina Arboretum Events

Friday October 23 11:00am - 5:00pm EDT

River Systems Field Class

River Systems Field Classwith Anton DuMars Friday, October 23 | 11am – 5pm BRN – Core Register Here!For the River Systems Field Experience, we will observe processes and indicators along the Davidson River, a Blue Ridge tributary of the French Broad catchment basin. W......More

Friday October 23 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Spring Starts in the Winter for Roses

Spring Starts in the Winter for Roseswith John Smith Friday, October 23 | 1 – 3pm BREG – Elective Register Here!Planning a great rose garden doesn’t begin in spring, the work begins with thoughtful planning through the quiet days of winter. Every hour spent preparing ......More

Saturday October 24 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

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

Sunday October 25 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT

Tricks-n-Treats Dog Festival

Tricks-n-Treats Dog FestivalOctober 25, 202611:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.mOur Halloween dog festivities are back and bigger than ever! Join us for a day full of paw-some activities including a scavenger hunt, pet-focused vendors, a virtual costume contest, and more! LocationTim......More

Wednesday October 28 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT

Backyard Baskets: Coiling with Natural Materials

Backyard Baskets: Coiling with Natural Materialswith Alyssa Sacora Wednesday, October 28 | 10 – 4pm Register Here!Many local plants lend themselves to basket making. In this workshop, we will create a coiled vessel using leaves and grasses harvested from cultivated gardens and wild places. Coiling is a hand-stitching process that transforms a continuous bundle of fibers into a strong and versatile container. Found in cultures worldwide, it is a beautiful technique to create one-of-a-kind baskets from plants growing in your backyard. Participants can choose to complete a small basket in class or leave with extra materials to continue their basket at home. Coiling is great for beginner basket makers and those with weaving experience that want to learn more about using local plants in their creative practice. Please note that coiling requires adequate hand strength and decent eyesight. Accommodations will be made as best as possible to support participants who may have physical limitations. All materials are provided for this workshop. Alyssa Sacora is a crafts person exploring plant-based mediums in the form of papermaking, book arts, basketry and natural dyes. She finds inspiration by observing relationships in the wider world. To reduce her human footprint and encourage creative thinking, she primarily works with locally available and repurposed natural materials. Leaves, vines and bark from iris, daylily, kudzu, okra, tulip poplar and willow leaves are often combined with salvaged cotton fabrics to create her palette. Her artistic pursuits are directly related to her lifestyle choices with reciprocity and mindfulness as a guiding force. In addition to and in support of her craft, she tends a 3-acre homestead in Western North Carolina with her husband, Adam. They grow fruits and vegetables, medicinal herbs, and art plants. They use solar electric and solar thermal systems for electricity and heating, collect rain water and continuously look to design their space with sustainability in mind. Alyssa has taught for a variety of organizations in WNC and often utilizes an outside setting to help her students make the connection that we are nature and that our lives are intertwined with the plants, the soil, and the air around us. ● 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!

Thursday October 29 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

How Plants Respond to Their Environment

How Plants Respond to Their Environmentwith Alexandra Holland Thursday, October 29 | 1 – 2:30pm BRN – Core | BREG – Elective Register Here!How do plants handle stress? How do they respond to their environment? In this class we’ll explore plant hormones and movemen......More

Friday October 30 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Walking Meditation & Qigong

Walking Meditation & Qigongwith Jenne Sluder Friday, October 30 | 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 quiet time in nature. This session begins with a series of gentle and easy Qigong movements to clear the mind, release tension, support the body and brain’s natural healing processes, and generate a sense of inner calm. 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. Jenne Sluder, MA C-IAYT holds a Master’s in Transpersonal Psychology: Ecopsychology from Naropa University. She is a certified yoga therapist, mind-body specialist, and meditation instructor. Jenne is also an environmental educator and spent her undergrad years working and studying under the direct mentorship of Thomas Berry and Joseph Cornell at the Center for Education, Imagination, and the Natural World, continuing her studies in nature-based rites of passage with the School of Lost Borders and the Earth-Based Institute. An Asheville native, Jenne works one-on-one with individuals and with groups using mindfulness-based, nature-based, and compassion-centric mind-body therapies towards personal and collective well-being. ● 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!

Saturday October 31 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Guided Trail Walk

Saturday October 31 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT

Samhain: A Creative Journey through Autumn’s Threshold

Samhaim: A Creative Journey through this Threshold of Autumnwith Catherine Willows Saturday, October 31 | 10 am – 1 pm Register Here!Samhain marks a sacred threshold—the earth releases what is no longer needed, and the Northern Hemisphere begins its descent into the darkness, turning its energy inward toward the stillness of winter to come. We too are invited to slow down, turning our attention toward the transitions and endings that have shaped our lives through this passing year. This is a season of mystery and the unknown, time to discover what may be hidden beneath the surface: deeper knowing, unexpected beauty, new perspectives, and possibilities that have yet to reveal themselves. Together, we will attune to Nature and this sacred season within the Arboretum gardens, listen to the deeper rhythms moving through us, and invite our intuition into the creative process. Through expressive artmaking, we will enter this mid-autumn threshold and explore the mystery it holds. Artmaking becomes the portal through which we enter the mystery. Creativity becomes the elixir through which alchemy can open into discovery and transformation. No artistic experience is needed, only curiosity, a willingness to listen inwardly, and an openness to discover what reveals itself. If you have a journal, bring that with you to use during the class but all other supplies will be provided. 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!

Tuesday November 3 9:00am - 10:30am EST

Birding for Beginners

Birding for Beginnerswith Shane Myers Tuesday, November 3 | 9 – 10:30am BRN – Elective Register Here!Join us on this birding walk around the NC Arboretum gardens and trails in search of our most colorful residents. We will go over best practices for using binoculars, ......More

Friday November 6 10:00am - 1:00pm EST

Handmade Holiday: Paper Pamphlets, mighty little books

Handmade Holiday: Paper Pamphlets, Mighty Little Bookswith Joyce Tromba Friday, November 6 | 10am – 1pm Register Here!In this class you will learn how to make one of the easiest and most versatile book structures: the pamphlet. This book goes all the way back to the ......More

Saturday November 7 9:00am - 12:00pm EST

Seeing Light: Landscape Photography at the North Carolina Arboretum

Seeing Light: Landscape Photography at the North Carolina Arboretumwith Joseph Prater Saturday, November 7 | 9 am – 12 pm Register Here!Participants will explore the Arboretum while learning the fundamentals of landscape photography, including exposure, composition, w......More

Saturday November 7 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Sacred Forests of the World

Sacred Forests of the Worldwith Alison Ormsby Saturday, November 7 | 1 – 3 pm BRN – Elective Register Here!This class will explore the biological and cultural aspects of areas around the world that are conserved due to local beliefs and traditions. Sacred natural sit......More

Saturday November 7 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Winter Buds & Bark Tree ID

Winter Buds & Bark Tree IDwith Lauren Lampley Saturday, November 7 | 1 – 4pm BRN – Core | BREG – Elective Register Here!Ever wondered how you can identify a tree without its leaves? All tree species have different patterns of bark and leaf/flower buds that can be use......More

Saturday November 7 2:00pm - 5:00pm EST

Forest Bathing Retreat: Gratitude and Reciprocity

Forest Bathing Retreat: Gratitude and Reciprocitywith Christal Hebal Saturday, November 7 | 2 – 5 pm Register Here!“Paying attention is a form of reciprocity with the living world, receiving the gifts with open eyes and open heart.” – Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass Noticing the abundance that surrounds us and practicing gratitude is powerful. Join us as we cultivate our awareness and appreciation for the many gifts of the Earth – the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat. How might we reciprocate? As we deepen our connection with Mother Earth, we strengthen our commitment to protect her. “Attention is the beginning of devotion.” – Mary Oliver This immersive afternoon nature connection retreat will enliven your senses as you slow down, linger in liminality and calm your weary mind. Together, we will explore natural pathways to homeostasis and equilibrium that will help us navigate life’s ups and downs, as well as the upcoming holiday season. Your guide, Christa Hebal, will lead you on a peaceful saunter through the fall forest, weaving mindfulness, breathwork, forest bathing and nature therapy together for a restorative afternoon on some of the trails less traveled at the North Carolina Arboretum. We’ll celebrate the experience in community, enjoying a special 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!

Tuesday November 10 10:00am - 1:00pm EST

Botanical Painting for Beginners

Botanical Painting for Beginnerswith Camille Daunno Four Sessions Tuesdays, November 10, 17, 21, December 1 | 10 am – 1 pm Register Here!In this beginner level class, learn several watercolor painting techniques while experimenting with different brushes, techniques an......More

Wednesday November 11 10:00am - 4:00pm EST

Weave Kudzu Vines Into a Basket

Weave Kudzu Vines Into a Basketwith Carleigh Fairchild Wednesday, November 11 | 10am – 4pm Register Here!Turn wild vines into a basket in this hands-on kudzu weaving workshop. Kudzu, often thought of as an invasive plant, offers a surprising gift: strong, flexible vines that make for beautiful, functional baskets. In this workshop you’ll learn how to identify, harvest, and prepare kudzu responsibly, turning an abundant wild plant into a useful basket. Together we’ll explore weaving techniques and create baskets that reflect each of our creativity. Come away with your own handmade basket, practical knowledge for future projects, and a new appreciation for kudzu. There will be a 30 minute lunch break and materials will be provided. If you have sharp pruners, feel free to bring them along! Carleigh Fairchild has a deep love for the Earth. She gardens, keeps bees, wild harvests, processes animals, tans hides, weaves baskets, and finds joy in time spent around the fire. As the founder of Human Nature Connection LLC, she is dedicated to helping others rediscover respectful and collaborative relationships with the more then human world. Carleigh’s journey—including 86 days on the survival show ALONE in Patagonia—deepened her understanding of belonging and connection. With over 25 years of experience, she teaches both online and in-person classes in Western North Carolina, weaving together earth skills, community, and healing. Carleigh is also a NIASZIIH bodywork healer and instructor at Wilderness Fusion, integrating body, earth, and spirit in her practice. ● 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!

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